This guide examines the concepts that most often confound ESL students, whose confusion can generally be reduced to one very basic question: Why does English work that way? Focusing on the grammar of conversational speech, the book goes beyond simple description of the parts of speech, tenses and modes, and other topics of instruction to consider the cultural differences in language use (for native speakers of Japanese, for instance, the painting may be on the wall--but the wall is also on the painting) and even the neuroscience of our speech patterns. With 36 illustrations, an annotated bibliography and list of online resources, a glossary, and end-of-chapter exercises, this book equips instructors and advanced students to explain everyday language choices that stymie non-native speakers. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Discover the art of rendering with markers through: * Profiles of top rendering pros, their techniques, and examples of their best work. * 65 Tips, Tricks, and Techniques you can use right now to improve your next design presentation. * Specific color combinations for rendering wood, brick, foliage, skies, chrome and other materials. * 40 Mini-Lessons with demonstrations of solutions to everyday rendering problems.
This text is an essential “University as a Second Language” roadmap for international ESL students which offers clear and concise explanations on a variety of cultural and language topics supported by discovery-based activities. The College Experience for International Learners provides students with a roadmap for their exciting journey into American university life, and serves as a companion for the expedition. Readings and activities provide an opportunity to practice the kinds of English skills that will be experienced and needed on campus, from the most informal conversation to the most formal types of writing and presentation skills. Helpful strategies are included to enhance proficiency as an American college student, while building understanding of some of the most interesting facets of American culture. Through a learn-by-doing methodology, students will engage in discovery-based learning and research.
Encourage a critical mindset and active, global citizenship with Robbins/Cummings/Larkin/McGarry?s ? unique Cultural Anthropology: A Problem-Based Approach, 2Ce. Using a hands-on, participatory, active-learning approach that promotes inquiry and discussion, this leading brief text introduces key research problems studied by anthropologists. Within the book?s engaging narrative, the authors teach students to analyze their own culture as a basis for understanding the cultures of others. Presentations are organized around penetrating, provocative questions rather than topics, creating a natural, integrated discussion of foundational social issues such as kinship, caste, gender roles, and religion and pressing social issues such as the impact of neoliberalism and globalization. Students explore these subjects within the context of meaningful questions. The text?s brief length provides the flexibility to add original research or ethnographies to enrich students? exposure to anthropology.
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