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Ethnolinguistic Diversity and Education: Language, Literacy and Culture
by Marcia Farr Lisya Seloni Juyoung SongIn recent decades, the linguistic and cultural diversity of school populations in the United States and other industrialized countries has rapidly increased along with globalization processes. At the same time, schooling as it is currently constituted continues to be ineffective for large numbers of students. Exploring crucial issues that emerge at the intersection of linguistic diversity and education, this volume: provides an up-to-date review of sociolinguistic research and practice aimed at improving education for students who speak vernacular varieties of US English, English-based Creole languages, and non-English languages explores the impact of dialect differences and community languages on ethnolinguistically diverse students’ academic achievement challenges the dominant monolingual Standard language ideology presents sociolinguistically based approaches to language and literacy education that acknowledge and build on the linguistic and cultural resources students bring into the school. Throughout, the authors argue for the application of research-based knowledge to the dire situation (as measured by school failure and drop-out rates) of many ethnolinguistic populations in US schools. The overall aim of the volume is to heighten acknowledgement and recognition of the linguistic and cultural resources students bring into the schools and to explore ways in which these resources can be used to extend the sociolinguistic repertoires, including academic English, of all students.
Eurocentrism, Qurʾanic Translation and Decoloniality (Routledge Studies in Arabic Translation)
by Ahd OthmanEurocentrism, Qurʾanic Translation and Decoloniality contributes to the understanding of Eurocentrism in Translation Studies and engages with the concept through the lens of scholarship on Arabic and Qurʾan translation.This book calls for a deeper consideration of Eurocentrism as essential for several debates in the discipline, including its scientific character and future development. It claims that the angle of Arabic and Qurʾan translation is a valuable – and nearly unexploited – area where tensions in translation scholarship can play out in revealing ways. The book also draws connections between Eurocentrism, Qurʾan translation and decolonial thought in order to highlight ‘decoloniality’ as a useful framework for imagining a post-Eurocentric discipline.The book will appeal to scholars and postgraduate students and researchers interested in Translation Studies, particularly within the areas of Arabic, Qurʾanic, Islamic and religious translation.
Evaluating Second Language Vocabulary and Grammar Instruction: A Synthesis of the Research on Teaching Words, Phrases, and Patterns
by Frank BoersProviding a much-needed critical synthesis of research on teaching vocabulary and grammar to students of a second or foreign language, this book puts the research into perspective in order to distil recommendations for language teaching. Boers evaluates a comprehensive range of both well-established and lesser-known research strands and classroom practices to draw out the most effective instructional approaches to teaching words, multiword expressions and grammar patterns. Chapters discuss learning as a by-product of communicative activities, language-focused instruction, diverse types of exercises, mnemonic techniques and more, with a view to building bridges between the available research on such instructional approaches and how they are commonly implemented in actual language courses and textbooks. This book helps teachers make research-informed decisions regarding their instructional approaches to words, phrases and patterns, and direct researchers to specific areas in need of further inquiry. Boers not only demonstrates how research findings can inform effective teaching, but also calls for a deeper appreciation on the part of researchers of the realities of the teaching profession, making this a worthwhile text for preservice teachers, teacher educators, graduate students and scholars.
Even Now: Poems by Hugo Claus
by David Colmer Hugo Claus Cees NooteboomBeautifully translated from the Dutch by David Colmer, the IMPAC Award-winning translator of Gerbrand Bakker's The Twin, Hugo Claus's poems are remarkable for their dexterity, intensity of feeling, and acute intelligence. From the richly associative and referential "Oostakker Poems" to the emotional and erotic outpouring of the "mad dog stanzas" in "Morning, You," from his interpretations of Shakespeare's sonnets to a modern adaptation of a Sanskrit masterpiece, this volume reveals the breadth and depth of Claus's stunning output. Perhaps Belgium's leading figure of postwar Dutch literature, Claus has long been associated with the avant-garde: these poems challenge conventional bourgeois mores, religious bigotry, and authoritarianism with visceral passion.From the Trade Paperback edition.roportions. But in discussing Wonder, it would be churlish not to admit to an explorer's exhilaration at discovery." --The National"While fully aware that such an honorable title can only be used in great exceptions in Flemish literature, I would call Wonder a masterpiece." --Paul de Wispelaere, Vlaamse Gids (Belgium)
Everyday Balinese
by I Gusti SutjajaThis is a concise and user-friendly guide to learning basic BalineseEveryday Balinese is targeted to anyone who wishes to learn to speak colloquial Balinese. There are 23 lessons in the book, each with a dialogue that centers around the Balinese daily life. The dialogue is presented twice: The first version representing the lumrah or common Balinese; the second the alus or refined Balinese. Both versions are exactly the same grammatically; the difference lies in the word choice. Lumrah or common words are used by participants of equal social status in a conversation, and it reflects intimacy and informality among the users. Alus or refined words are associated with distancing and formality among users in a conversation.Each lesson contains a section on the grammar an word function, as well as a list of words in both the lumrah and alus forms, followed by their Indonesian and English equivalents. Each lesson ends with a section on sentence construction-how to use the structures taught to make simple sentences.The book has a pronunciation guide at the front, and a section or greeting, ordinal numbers and a handy dictionary at the end. The dictionary is arranged alphabetically by Balinese, followed by Indonesian and English equivalents.
Everyday Balinese
by I Gusti SutjajaThis is a concise and user-friendly guide to learning basic BalineseEveryday Balinese is targeted to anyone who wishes to learn to speak colloquial Balinese. There are 23 lessons in the book, each with a dialogue that centers around the Balinese daily life. The dialogue is presented twice: The first version representing the lumrah or common Balinese; the second the alus or refined Balinese. Both versions are exactly the same grammatically; the difference lies in the word choice. Lumrah or common words are used by participants of equal social status in a conversation, and it reflects intimacy and informality among the users. Alus or refined words are associated with distancing and formality among users in a conversation.Each lesson contains a section on the grammar an word function, as well as a list of words in both the lumrah and alus forms, followed by their Indonesian and English equivalents. Each lesson ends with a section on sentence construction-how to use the structures taught to make simple sentences.The book has a pronunciation guide at the front, and a section or greeting, ordinal numbers and a handy dictionary at the end. The dictionary is arranged alphabetically by Balinese, followed by Indonesian and English equivalents.
Everyday Indonesian
by Thomas G. OeyThis is a travel sized and easy-to-use Indonesian phrasebook, dictionary, and beginning Indonesian language bookThe lessons in this book are prioritized, with more important words and phrases being give first, so that you may profit no matter how deeply into the book you go. By studying the first section only, you acquire a basic "survival" Indonesian, and by mastering the first three sections you should be able to get around quite well on your own. In order to present each lesson clearly as a unit and reinforce learning, Indonesian vocabulary is often repeated. Colloquial Indonesian, which is the most commonly spoken and the most readily understood form of the language is used. By repetition and memorization of the materials, you will quickly gain a grasp of the language's basic elements. Everyday Indonesian includes:Over 2,000 of the most commonly used Indonesian words and phrasesA useful and concise Indonesian dictionaryExtensive notes on grammar and the Indonesian langaugeCultural dos and dont's that will make your visit go smoothlyKnowing a few simple phrases of Indonesian opens up an entirely new and more fulfilling travel experience.
Everyday Malay
by Sharifah Zahrah Alwee Alkadri Thomas G. OeyThis is a travel sized and easy-to-use Malay phrasebook, dictionary, and beginning Malay language bookBahasa Malaysia (literally "the Malaysian langauge") is based on Malay which is the mother tongue of the Malays of the Peninsula and the people of central eastern Sumatra. Malay has been the lingua franca of Southeast Asia for centuries. The lessons in this book are prioritized, with more important words and phrases being give first, so that you may profit no matter how deeply into the book you go. By studying the first section only, you acquire a basic "survival" Bahasa Malaysia, and by mastering the first three sections you should be able to get around quite well on your own. Everyday Malay includes:Over 2,000 of the most commonly used Malaysian words and phrasesA useful and concise Malay dictionaryExtensive notes on grammar and the Malay langaugeCultural dos and dont's that will make your visit go smoothlyKnowing a few simple phrases of Malay opens up an entirely new and more fulfilling travel experience. Malaysians love it if you can communicate in their language, and in only a few short hours this book allows you to do just that!
The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book
by Fernanda FerreiraThe ultimate phrase guide for travel, business, and more! "I'll have the chicken dish, please." "How do you get to the theater?" "Let's set up a meeting." Packed with everything you'll need to understand--and be understood by--Brazilian-Portuguese speakers, this pocket guide is the ultimate translator to have on an airplane, in a boardroom, at a restaurant, and anywhere else this beautiful language is spoken. Conveniently organized by subject and situation, this handy guide includes information on: How to make introductions, professionally and casually Ordering food in restaurants (with phrases for special diets and allergies) Asking for and giving directions Explaining medical emergencies to doctors Crafting status updates and tweets online Slang phrases for casual chatting Complete with Brazilian Portuguese-English and English-Brazilian Portuguese dictionaries for quick reference, The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book gives you the right words and phrases--whatever the situation!
The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book: Learn Basic Brazilian Portuguese Phrases - For Any Situation!
by Fernanda FerreiraThe ultimate phrase guide for travel, business, and more!"I'll have the chicken dish, please." "How do you get to the theater?" "Let's set up a meeting."Packed with everything you'll need to understand--and be understood by--Brazilian-Portuguese speakers, this pocket guide is the ultimate translator to have on an airplane, in a boardroom, at a restaurant, and anywhere else this beautiful language is spoken. Conveniently organized by subject and situation, this handy guide includes information on:How to make introductions, professionally and casuallyOrdering food in restaurants (with phrases for special diets and allergies)Asking for and giving directionsExplaining medical emergencies to doctorsCrafting status updates and tweets onlineSlang phrases for casual chattingComplete with Brazilian Portuguese-English and English-Brazilian Portuguese dictionaries for quick reference, The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book gives you the right words and phrases--whatever the situation!
The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book
by Fernanda FerreiraThe ultimate phrase guide for travel, business, and more! "I'll have the chicken dish, please." "How do you get to the theater?" "Let's set up a meeting." Packed with everything you'll need to understand--and be understood by--Brazilian-Portuguese speakers, this pocket guide is the ultimate translator to have on an airplane, in a boardroom, at a restaurant, and anywhere else this beautiful language is spoken. Conveniently organized by subject and situation, this handy guide includes information on: How to make introductions, professionally and casually Ordering food in restaurants (with phrases for special diets and allergies) Asking for and giving directions Explaining medical emergencies to doctors Crafting status updates and tweets online Slang phrases for casual chatting Complete with Brazilian Portuguese-English and English-Brazilian Portuguese dictionaries for quick reference, The Everything Brazilian Portuguese Phrase Book gives you the right words and phrases--whatever the situation!
The Everything Conversational Japanese Book
by Molly HakesWith the globalization of business and the advancement of international trade, learning a foreign language is quickly becoming more and more essential for advancement in today's world. The Everything Conversational Japanese Book, teaches you how to master one of the most predominant languages in business and secure you an unparalleled edge in the job market. Understanding cultural references, learning correct pronunciation, and giving an effective introduction are all a cinch with this all-inclusive guide. Featuring exercises and quizzes at the end of each chapter, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book prepares you for any situation and enables you to carry on a basic conversation in very little time. The Everything Conversational Japanese Book helps you: Use appropriate tone Master vocabulary Communicate in a business or casual setting Respond effectively Understand and appreciate Japanese culture Whether you're just visiting Japan or wish to further your career opportunities by learning another language, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book is your jumpstart to speaking Japanese quickly and with confidence.
The Everything Conversational Japanese Book: Basic Instruction For Speaking This Fascinating Language In Any Setting
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The Everything® Conversational Japanese Book
by Molly HakesWith the globalization of business and the advancement of international trade, learning a foreign language is quickly becoming more and more essential for advancement in today's world. The Everything Conversational Japanese Book, with a companion CD, teaches you how to master one of the most predominant languages in business and secure you an unparalleled edge in the job market. Understanding cultural references, learning correct pronunciation, and giving an effective introduction are all a cinch with this all-inclusive guide. Featuring exercises and quizzes at the end of each chapter, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book prepares you for any situation and enables you to carry on a basic conversation in very little time. The Everything Conversational Japanese Book helps you: •Use appropriate tone •Master vocabulary •Communicate in a business or casual setting •Respond effectively •Understand and appreciate Japanese culture Whether you're just visiting Japan or wish to further your career opportunities by learning another language, The Everything Conversational Japanese Book and companion CD is your jumpstart to speaking Japanese quickly and with confidence.
The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book
by Fernanda FerreiraBrazilian Portuguese made fun--and fast! Whether you are planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book is your perfect introduction to the Portuguese language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics of the language, including: The Portuguese alphabet and translation Greetings and conversation starters Common questions and answers Describing people and places Verb tenses and sentence structure Basic conversation skills for dining out, conducting business, or shopping With The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book, you will be speaking--and understanding--Portuguese in no time!
The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book: All You Need to Learn Brazilian Portuguese in No Time!
by Fernanda FerreiraBrazilian Portuguese made fun--and fast!Whether you are planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book is your perfect introduction to the Portuguese language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics of the language, including:The Portuguese alphabet and translationGreetings and conversation startersCommon questions and answersDescribing people and placesVerb tenses and sentence structureBasic conversation skills for dining out, conducting business, or shoppingWith The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book, you will be speaking--and understanding--Portuguese in no time!
The Everything Essential French Book: All You Need to Learn French in No Time (The Everything Books)
by Bruce Sallee David HebertAll the basics of French--fast and easy!Whether you are planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential French Book is your perfect introduction to the French language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics, including:The French alphabet, accents, and translation.Common French phrases and greetings.Everyday questions and answers.Verb tenses and sentence structure.How to place an order and give commands.The Everything Essential French Book has all you need to get from bonjour to au revoir in no time!
The Everything Essential German Book: All You Need to Learn German in No Time! (The Everything Books)
by Edward SwickLearn to speak and write German like a pro!Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you're planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning to speak and write in German. This portable guide covers the most important basics, including:The German alphabet and translationGreetings and conversation startersCommon questions and answersVerb tenses and sentence structureWith step-by-step instructions, pronunciation guides, and practical exercises, you'll find learning German can be easy and fun! You'll be speaking--and understanding--German in no time!
The Everything Essential Latin Book
by Richard E. PriorThe basics of Latin made fun--and fast! Learning the basics of Latin can vastly improve your vocabulary and even provide keys to understanding legal, medical, and scientific terminology. The Everything Essential Latin Book is your perfect introduction to this fascinating language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics of Latin, including: The Roman alphabet and translation The all-important syntax of Latin Getting someone's attention and giving commands Common questions and answers Describing people and places Verb tenses Grammatical voice With The Everything Essential Latin Book, you'll be speaking like an ancient Roman in no time!
The Everything Essential Latin Book: All You Need to Learn Latin in No Time
by Richard E PriorThe basics of Latin made fun--and fast!Learning the basics of Latin can vastly improve your vocabulary and even provide keys to understanding legal, medical, and scientific terminology. The Everything Essential Latin Book is your perfect introduction to this fascinating language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics of Latin, including:The Roman alphabet and translationThe all-important syntax of LatinGetting someone's attention and giving commandsCommon questions and answersDescribing people and placesVerb tensesGrammatical voiceWith The Everything Essential Latin Book, you'll be speaking like an ancient Roman in no time!
The Everything® Essential Spanish Book
by Julie GutinLearning Spanish can be easy and fun! Hola! If you've always wanted to learn Spanish, here's a quick and easy way to get started. Whether you're planning a vacation in Mexico or adding a valuable second language to your resume, The Everything Essential Spanish Book will help you order the right dish in a restaurant, answer customer's questions, or converse with locals when traveling. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important Spanish basics, including: The Spanish alphabet and translation Greetings and conversation starters Common questions and answers Verb tenses and sentence structure Don't just learn to repeat words and key phrases--learn to understand them on your own terms and at your own speed. The simple step-by-step approach and lively examples will have you speaking--and understanding--Spanish in no time!
The Everything Essential Spanish Book: All You Need to Learn Spanish in No Time
by Julie GutinLearning Spanish can be easy and fun!Hola! If you've always wanted to learn Spanish, here's a quick and easy way to get started. Whether you're planning a vacation in Mexico or adding a valuable second language to your resume, The Everything Essential Spanish Book will help you order the right dish in a restaurant, answer customer's questions, or converse with locals when traveling.With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important Spanish basics, including:The Spanish alphabet and translationGreetings and conversation startersCommon questions and answersVerb tenses and sentence structure Don't just learn to repeat words and key phrases--learn to understand them on your own terms and at your own speed. The simple step-by-step approach and lively examples will have you speaking--and understanding--Spanish in no time!
The Everything European Travel Phrase Book
by The Everything Series Editors¿Dónde está la estación de trenes?Dov'è la stazione?Où est la gare?Wo ist der Bahnhof?There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for the right words again. Whether you're looking for the train station or ordering your dinner, you'll find exactly what you need in this handy multi-language reference. With translations in Spanish, Italian, French, and German, you'll be ready to go wherever the Eurail takes you.
The Everything European Travel Phrase Book: A Bundle of Spanish, Italian, French, and German Translations
by The Everything Series Editors¿Dónde está la estación de trenes?Dov’è la stazione?Où est la gare?Wo ist der Bahnhof?There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for the right words again. Whether you're looking for the train station or ordering your dinner, you'll find exactly what you need in this handy multi-language reference. With translations in Spanish, Italian, French, and German, you'll be ready to go wherever the Eurail takes you.
The Everything French Grammar Book
by Laura K LawlessThe Everything French Grammar Book provides readers with easy-to-follow lessons on the rules, syntax, and sentence structure of the French language. From punctuation to pronouns, this handy reference walks readers through the basics of proper French speaking. Step-by-step instruction, fun reinforcement exercises, and clever mnemonic clues help readers master conjugation, tense use, and sentence structure quickly! Complete with verb charts, The Everything French Grammar Book is the perfect reference for the Gallic enthusiast.