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Writing on the Wall: Writing Education and Resistance to Isolationism

The first concerted effort of writing studies scholars to interrogate isolationism in the United States, Writing on the Wall reveals how writing teachers—often working directly with students who are immigrants, undocumented, first-generation, international, and students of color—embody ideas that counter isolationism. The collection extends existing scholarship and research about the ways racist and colonial rhetorics impact writing education; the impact of translingual, transnational, and cosmopolitan ideologies on student learning and student writing; and the role international educational partnerships play in pushing back against isolationist ideologies. Established and early-career scholars who work in a broad range of institutional contexts highlight the historical connections among monolingualism, racism, and white nationalism and introduce community- and classroom-based practices that writing teachers use to resist isolationist beliefs and tendencies. “Writing on the wall” serves as a metaphor for the creative, direct action writing education can provide and invokes border spaces as sites of identity expression, belonging, and resistance. The book connects transnational writing education with the fight for racial justice in the US and around the world and will be of significance to secondary and postsecondary writing teachers and graduate students in English, linguistics, composition, and literacy studies. Contributors: Olga Aksakalova, Sara P. Alvarez, Brody Bluemel, Tuli Chatterji, Keith Gilyard, Joleen Hanson, Florianne Jimenez Perzan, Rebecca Lorimer Leonard, Layli Maria Miron, Tony D. Scott, Kate Vieira, Amy J. Wan

Classical Sanskrit for Everyone: A Guide for Absolute Beginners

&“Surprisingly,Classical Sanskrit for Everyone is indeed for everyone. Playing tour guide to the &‘curious,&’ the &‘Yoga aficionado,&’ and the &‘scholar&’ on an efficient itinerary through Sanskrit grammar and its philosophical cultures, Keating&’s book is refreshingly accessible and useful. Replete with an excellent analysis of important features of Sanskrit with analogies to English usage and learned &‘pandit points,&’ it also provides supplemental discussions of Sanskrit poetry and philosophy and up-to-date online resources. Pop culture references and a playfully funny tone, at turns, disarm the uninitiated reader and give the scholar a fresh perspective on how to teach this language to a new generation of eager learners.&” —Deven M. Patel, University of Pennsylvania

Les Français

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in French society over the last generation, and now illustrated with full-color photos, the Fourth Edition of Les Français retains hallmarks of the pioneering work in cultural anthropology that distinguished Laurence Wylie's First Edition—work that has long since helped make Les Français the most illuminating French-language introduction to French society and culture for the needs of North American students. The Fourth Edition also remains rooted in the comparative approach of previous editions, analyzing outlooks and practices that undergird the social fabric of France from the perspective of those approaching them from a North American background. Ranging from discussions of distinctively French perspectives on time, space, human nature, and the body, to norms of childhood socialization and family life, to the key elements and entities of social and cultural life, Les Français illustrates ways in which the French are "made not born," all while pointing up contradictions and paradoxes in French life and reflecting the greatly diversified demographic and social makeup of today's France.

Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom

&“Common Ground is accessible to teachers at all levels yet firmly rooted in current questions of second language acquisition (SLA). One of its primary strengths is the authors themselves, both of whom are accomplished language teachers who understand the challenges and opportunities in communication-focused language teaching. Their experience, expertise, insight, and enthusiasm for language teaching translate into a book that is refreshingly practical for teachers, especially teachers who are striving to break from traditional drills commonly presented in textbooks. I hope this book finds its way into the hands of every language teacher who is looking for concrete examples of how SLA principles meet the realities of the classroom."—Stacey Margarita Johnson, Vanderbilt University

100 First Words for Toddlers: English-French Bilingual (100 First Words)

Help little ones ages 0 to 3 expand their English and French language skillsMake it fun for toddlers to learn all kinds of new words in both English and French. Taking them from "airplane" and "l'avion" to "window" and "la fenêtre," this standout among French books for kids allows them to build their understanding of both languages and discover new ways to communicate and express themselves.100 first words—Grow your toddler's vocabulary with a variety of everyday words, each presented in both English and French.Adorable artwork—Engage young readers and help them better understand each word's meaning with large, colorful images.Teaching tips—Make learning even more effective with easy tips (in both languages) for getting toddlers to remember each word.Aidez vos tout-petits de 0 à 3 ans à développer leurs compétences linguistiques en anglais et en FrançaisÉgayer l'apprentissage de toute une gamme de nouveaux mots en anglais et en français pour les tout-petits. En les accompagnant de « airplane » et « l'avion » jusqu'à « window » et « la fenêtre », ce livre permet aux enfants d'approfondir leurs connaissances des deux langues et de découvrir de nouvelles façons de communiquer et de s'exprimer.100 premiers mots—Enrichir le vocabulaire de votre tout-petit avec une grande variété de mots de tous les jours, tous présentés en anglais et en français.Belles illustrations—Captiver les jeunes lecteurs et aidez-les à mieux comprendre le sens de chaque mot grâce à de grandes images en couleurs.Astuces d'enseignants—Rendre l'apprentissage encore plus efficace avec des astuces simples (fournies dans les deux langues) pour aider les tout-petits à retenir chaque mot.

Colors, Animals, Shapes, and Numbers! / ¡Colores, animales, formas y números!: An English-Spanish Bilingual Book for Babies and Toddlers

Introduce toddlers to colors, animals, shapes, and numbers—in English AND Spanish! The best time for little ones to start learning a second language is right now! This top choice in bilingual children's books Spanish-English features one new picture on each page, helping toddlers better connect the words with the image. Big, bright, and colorful pictures keep them engaged all the way from "red" and "rojo" to "elephant" and "el elefante." Four subjects—Cover a total of 40 different colors, animals, shapes, and numbers, all in a single book. One image per page—Keep toddlers focused on a single thing at a time so they don't get overwhelmed. Teaching tips—Learn how to help little ones better understand concepts and relate them to the wider world. ¡Enséñeles a los niños pequeños a los colores, los animales, las formas y los números—en inglés Y español! ¡El mejor momento para que un niño aprenda un segundo idioma es ahora mismo! Este libro básico presenta una nueva imagen en cada página, ayudando a que los niños hagan una mejor conexión entre las palabras y las imágenes. Las ilustraciones grandes, brillantes y llenas de colores lograrán mantener el interés y la concentración de los niños desde "red" y "rojo" hasta "elephant" y "el elefante". Cuatro materias—Abarca un total de 40 colores, animales, formas y números en un solo libro. Una imagen por página—Mantiene el interés de los niños pequeños en una sola materia para que no se agobien. Consejos de enseñanza—Aprende cómo ayudar a los niños pequeños a comprender los conceptos y cómo se relacionan ellos con el mundo.

Patrones Crecientes (Growing Patterns): Los números de Fibonacci en la naturaleza

An ALSC Notable Children's BookA wondrous introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world—the Fibonacci sequence—through a series of stunning nature photographs.Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. This book brings math to life, celebrates science, and inspires kids to see nature through new eyes.

The Multilingual and Intercultural Puppet: An Innovative Approach to Learning Foreign and Second Langauges

As the world becomes increasingly more interconnected and globalized, increasingly more families are seeking early (0-6 years) foreign and second language education, prompting educators and teachers to seek out age-appropriate tools which offer an innovative approach to early language learning (ELL). The Multilingual and Intercultural Puppet tries to answer two questions: How can we introduce children to foreign languages at an early age in a natural and also naturally playful way? And with which approach? This book presents a documented reflection that is rooted in concrete experiences which the authors have accumulated over the past twenty years of field-work, providing readers with many innovative yet practical and operational examples of how puppets have been used to facilitate ELL. Puppets, easily integrated into chilren’s natural play environment, represent a pedagogical tool par excellence for the teaching-learning of foreign languages. Using puppets, educators can create stimulating and enriching learning contexts, engaging children and moving them towards educational learning objectives, very naturally and through active and interactive play. Moreover, puppets, being puppets, can speak various languages, experience various life-events, and share these with young learners, be they homogeneous, heterogeneous, international, transcultural and/or intercultural groups. Indeed, “the language of puppets” is naturally multilingual and intercultural.

Mi llamado a China: La historia de un profesor

Una historia real sobre el primer año de un profesor de inglés extranjero en China. Aprende todo sobre las personas y las historias sobre ellas con fotos reales de esa época. Aprende sobre los lugares, las cosas y las experiencias contadas a través de los ojos del profesor. Una autobiografía informativa de un año en una pequeña universidad china.

Ρήματα στα ισπανικά

Ειδικά γραμμένο για ηλεκτρονικές συσκευές, το βιβλίο Ρήματα στα ισπανικά αποτελείται από μια εισαγωγή στον σχηματισμό όλων των ρηματικών χρόνων στα ισπανικά, καθώς και 100 βασικά ρήματα πλήρως κλιμένα με τη σημασία τους. Αυτό το βιβλίο επιτρέπει στον χρήστη να κάνει αναζήτηση στο περιεχόμενό του, επειδή δεν έχει εικόνες ή μη αναγνώσιμο κείμενο.

Algunas cosas importantes que el hispanohablante debe saber sobre el inglés

Un libro muy útil para estudiantes y profesores de inglés. Este libro cubre muchas partes del inglés que normalmente no se tratan en clase. Incluye contracciones, enlaces de palabras, reducciones, uso del diccionario y mucho más.

ESL : Plus de choses à savoir sur l'anglais

Un livre très utile pour les apprenants d'anglais, qu'ils soient étudiants ou enseignants. Ce livre couvre de nombreuses parties de l'anglais qui ne sont pas abordées en classe. Il comprend des contractions, des liens entre les mots, des réductions, l'utilisation de dictionnaires et bien plus encore !

ESL Più cose da sapere sull'inglese

INTRODUZIONE I seguenti contenuti sono tratti da un altro libro di inglese che avevo messo insieme mentre ero in Cina. Iniziamo con le contrazioni inglesi. L'insegnamento delle contrazioni è molto importante perché le contrazioni sono una parte fondamentale dell'inglese parlato e spesso vengono ignorate dagli insegnanti di inglese stranieri. Nel resto di questo piccolo opuscolo parlo dei problemi legati alla pronuncia che spesso hanno gli studenti stranieri di inglese e di come correggere questi problemi!

Easy Portuguese Horror Short Stories: Learn Portuguese the Spooky Way!

"Aprenda Português do Jeito Assustador!" Você se atreve a percorrer as trilhas assombradas do ensino de Português? Nestas páginas, há uma coleção de 9 histórias de terror fáceis em Português, cada uma criada para entreter e educar. Junte-se a guias fantasmagóricos e enfrente provações de outro mundo enquanto aprimora seu vocabulário, compreensão e habilidades de conversação. Projetadas especificamente para alunos de Português no nível A2-B1/2, essas histórias assustadoras oferecem mais do que apenas sustos. Testes, glossários e perguntas para discussão esperam por você, tornando essa jornada rumo ao desconhecido tão emocionante quanto gratificante. •9 Histórias envolventes: explore diversos temas de terror em contos criados para intrigar e desafiar, mas adequados para todas as idades. •Aprenda em seu nível: escrito para alunos A2-B1/2, garantindo vocabulário e gramática acessíveis. As histórias aumentam em dificuldade, o que significa que os alunos podem ter uma noção do avanço até o final do livro. •Ferramentas educacionais: glossários, questionários de múltipla escolha e perguntas para discussão apoiam a compreensão e incentivam as conversas. Seja você um professor de idiomas em busca de material novo ou um autodidata em busca de uma forma aventureira de aprimorar suas habilidades em Português, “Easy Portuguese Horror Stories” oferece uma experiência emocionante e educativa. Adquira seu exemplar hoje mesmo e desvende os mistérios da língua Portuguesa - se tiver coragem!

Short Christmas Stories in Easy French: 10 histoires festives en français facile

Vous rêvez d’un Noël blanc tout en souhaitant améliorer votre français ? Plongez dans cette collection magique de dix contes de Noël. Ils sont parfaits pour se mettre dans l’ambiance des Fêtes ! Découvrez la chaleur des réunions de famille et laissez-vous emporter par des contes qui, en plus de vous réchauffer le cœur, vous permettront d’améliorer vos compétences en français. Chaque histoire est conçue pour capter votre intérêt et vous emmener dans une aventure hivernale française amusante. Pour ceux qui commencent leur voyage en français ou ceux qui sont sur le chemin depuis un certain temps, ces contes sont un mélange parfait de festivités et d’apprentissage. Contenu du livre : • Du français simple, facile à comprendre • 10 histoires de Noël réconfortantes • Des personnages drôles et passionants • Parfait pour les apprenants du français de niveau A2-B1 du CECRL (débutant à intermédiaire) • Des listes de mots, de courts questionnaires et des questions de discussion intéressantes Voyagez avec nos personnages à travers des paysages féériques enneigés, des marchés de Noël animés et des moments d’intimité au coin d’une cheminée rayonnante. Dans un langage à la fois simple et amusant, ces histoires sont conçues pour susciter une joie festive chez les apprenants. Après chaque histoire, vous trouverez des compléments d’apprentissage utiles, comme des listes de mots et des questionnaires pour vérifier ce que vous avez appris. Des questions de discussion intéressantes vous amèneront également à réfléchir à Noël de manière plus personnelle, tout en vous aidant à améliorer vos compétences en matière d’expression orale. Alors, servez-vous une tasse de chocolat chaud, installez-vous confortablement et plongez-vous dans ces histoires de Noël. Elles vous guideront dans le monde merveil

Thèmes: AP® French Language and Culture

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Promenades: A Travers Le Monde Francophone

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Promenades: A Travers Le Monde Francophone

Welcome to PROMENADES, Third Edition, a unique introductory French program from Vista Higher Learning. In French, the word promenades means strolls. The major strands in PROMENADES, Second Edition, are strolls planned to help you learn French and explore the cultures of the French-speaking world in the most user-friendly way possible. In light of this goal, here are some of the features you will encounter in PROMENADES, Third Edition.

Mosaik 2: German Language and Culture

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Senderos 1: Spanish for a Connected World

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Imagina

IMAGINA, an exciting intermediate Spanish program designed to provide you with an active and rewarding learning experience as you continue to strengthen your language skills and develop cultural competency.

Imagina

Imagina, 4th Edition, Looseleaf Student Edition

The Complete Book of Dutch-ified English: An “Inwaluable” Introduction to an “Enchoyable” Accent of the “Inklish Lankwitch”

Here is a book for anyone tired of speaking flat, colorless, homogenized English. Pennsylvania Dutchman Gary Gates provides a glossary, read-aloud section, songs, recipes, and more in this delightful, ?inwaluable” introduction to Dutch-ified English.Learn the meaning of ?rutch” and ?spritz,” what a ?clod” and a ?crotch” are, how to pronounce and make ?Cussin Rache’s Snitz and Knepp,” and what has happened to food when it’s ?all.” Spice up your vocabulary with delightful words and phrases, such as:? Grex: To complain, moan. ?Ah, quit your grexing, you have a vonderful life.”? Face: Belief, religious conwiction. ?Praise be! Rebecca has found her face in the Lord again!”? Gruntbecky: An expression of hard going. ?Gruntbecky! It’s difficult to run in this hot sun.”? Nix nootz: A devilish, mischievous person. ?Our daughter is a little nix nootz.”? Rupdawn: A massage. ?A good rupdawn will take the ache away.”Tired of trying to conform to traditional speech patterns, Gary offers a warm and funny celebration of the unique Dutch culture in America.