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  • Uglier Than a Monkey's Armpit

    Untranslatable Insults, Put-Downs, and Curses from Around the World

    The most curious, funny, insightful, and expressive invectives from more than forty languages-fully illustrated, you miserable misokakku."Misokkasu": Scum of soya paste. (Japanese) "Tu es um borra-battos.": You s**t in your own boots. (Portugese) "Like a fart in a trance.": A dreamy person who seems at a loss what to do. (Scottish) "A pies ci morde lizal!": Literally, a dog has licked your gob. ... En savoir plus

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  • That's Not English

    Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says About Us

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    An expat’s witty and insightful exploration of English and American cultural differences through the lens of language that will leave readers gobsmackedIn That’s Not English, the seemingly superficial differences between British and American English open the door to a deeper exploration of a historic and fascinating cultural divide. In each of the thirty chapters, Erin Moore explains a different ... En savoir plus

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  • How to Speak Brit

    The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases

    The quintessential A to Z guide to British English—perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrierOscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language."Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog ... En savoir plus

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  • Do You Speak American?

    Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations?These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale ... En savoir plus

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  • English in Japan in the Era of Globalization

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    Leading scholars in the field examine the role played by the English language in contemporary Japanese society. Their various chapters cover the nature, status, and function of English in Japan, focusing on the ways in which globalization is influencing language practices in the country. ... En savoir plus

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  • Language for Specific Purposes

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    In the United States today there is lively discussion, both among educators and employers, about the best way to prepare students with high-level language and cross-cultural communication proficiency that will serve them both professionally and personally in the global environment of the twenty-first century. At the same time, courses in business language and medical language have become more ... En savoir plus

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  • A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore

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    What role does race, geography, religion, orthography and nationalism play in the crafting of identities? What are the origins of Singlish? This book offers a thorough investigation of old and new identities in Asia's most global city, examined through the lens of language. ... En savoir plus

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  • Uptalk

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  • An Introduction to Middle English

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  • Dialogic Pedagogy

    The Importance of Dialogue in Teaching and Learning

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    This book provides a wide-ranging and in-depth theoretical perspective on dialogue in teaching. It explores the philosophy of dialogism as a social theory of language and explains its importance in teaching and learning. Departing from the more traditional teacher-led mode of teacher–student communication, the dialogic approach is more egalitarian and focuses on the discourse exchange between the ... En savoir plus

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