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        2020

        History of the German Language

        A textbook for German studies; Part 1: Introduction, prehistory and history; Part 2: Old High German, Middle High German and Early New High German

        by Wilhelm Schmidt, Edited by Dr. Elisabeth Berner and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Norbert Richard Wolf

        The 12th revised and updated version of the History of the German language – long regarded as an indispensable standard work for German Studies, has just been published. From now on, this comprehensive textbook on the history of the language is divided into two volumes. In addition to introducing questions about historical linguistics, the first volume provides a detailed account of the prehistory and history of German right up to the present day. Based on extensive source analyses, the focus is on aspects of culture and social history; only the chapters on the Indo-Germanic and Germanic language include key information about structural history. The second part contains concise, but readily understandable accounts of Old, Middle and Early New High German in terms of phonology, graphemics, morphology and syntax. Not only are synchronous descriptions given of the particular language period, but also the development of German language construction at all structural levels is explained. The association of grammatical synchrony and structural diachrony is a particular characteristic of this second part of Schmidt’s work on the history of language.

      • Primary & middle schools
        September 2007

        Riddles, Rhymes & Alliteration

        Listening exercises based on phonics

        by Jane Turner

        Riddles, Rhyme and Alliteration is an activity-based resource that encourages children aged 4–7 years to concentrate, listen to and discriminate between different speech sounds. Teachers can use the material separately or as part of a phonics programme, as each activity has the flexibility to be used with individuals, groups or whole classes. Older children who have listening and auditory discrimination difficulties, poor listening skills, and mild to moderate hearing loss or 'glue ear' can also benefit from using the material. Each of the eighteen sections is based on a particular phoneme and includes two or three pages of illustrations to accompany the activities. The activities are photocopiable and include: Riddles which can be solved with the help of the picture pages Exercises on alliteration and rhyming words Tongue twisters A story containing words beginning with the target phonemes A puzzle worksheet based on some of the words from the picture pages. All of the activities have clear instructions and are presented orally by the teacher, except the puzzle worksheets that encourage the child to work independently. The picture pages can also be coloured in at school or at home to help consolidate what has been taught. Written by a teacher for teachers, Riddles, Rhyme and Alliteration will prove a welcome resource for those who have limited time for preparation.

      • Educational material

        Tip it

        by Paul George

      • Educational material

        Tap the tin

        by Paul George

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        Humanities & Social Sciences

        READ TO BREATHE

        WHY READ BOOKS IN THE DIGITAL ERA?

        by MIHA KOVAČ

        All book readers that have doubts about whether book reading still makes sense and anyone professionally involved with struggling readers (i.e., teachers and librarians); also young parents who need motivation to regularly read books to their children. Pick up a Book to Pick Yourself Up is a mass market book · Although based on the latest scholarly research, the author discusses the meaning of book reading in a journalistic narrative enhanced with graphics in a way that makes the book comprehensible to non-specialists. · The book’s main point is that in an abundance of digital recreational and informational content in text, audio and video format, readily available to any smartphone user, the nature and perception of book reading has changed as well. · The author shows that besides enjoying the content, book readers benefit from a set of “positive externalities” of long-form reading that are not present when using screen media. · These positive side effects represent an important counterweight to some of the negative effects of social media and as such a allow more balanced and productive use of screen content, thus making the book an important member of the quickly growing media family. The author discusses these positive effects of book reading in ten short illustrated chapters.   156 pages / 200 photos, illustrations and tables / format 14 x 20 cm

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        February 2011

        7 Weeks to A Better American Accent for Native Mandarin Speakers

        Speak English with More Confidence

        by Tracey Ingram

        Discover Insider Secrets and specialized strategies to succeed in speaking conversational American English with ease!! Are you a Native Chinese student or professional struggling with trying to achieve the American Accent? Has it been difficult as an English language learner how to correct your pronunciation? 7 weeks to a Better American accent for the Native Mandarin Speaker- vol. 1, is the first series specifically designed for the native Chinese speaker to overcome common language challenges with intonation and American English pronunciation. The Mp3 Audio files are critical for you to get comfortable in how to learn English conversation and pronunciation. This is available at CDbaby (dot) com under the same name as this course. Remember to be patient with yourself and know that this is a process that requires patience. It takes persistence to learn English pronunciation and the American Accent. Many native Chinese speakers have difficulty with the mastery of the English language and want to speak English better for career advancement. This series gives Native Chinese speakers specialized strategies to master conversational American English with greater fluency. This fun and exciting new series, is intended primarily for individuals who have basic to intermediate skills regarding English grammar and vocabulary. The program can be useful for Chinese to English translations, Native Chinese professionals who are looking to polish their business English skills, Chinese students who are attending colleges and universities, and English as a second language professionals. This American accent program is self-paced, however is designed to be completed in 7 weeks. This initial series (volume 1), consists of a 70 page workbook complete with bonus materials and 16 MP3 Audio files. The MP3 Audio files are a vital component of this program and should not be missed. This workbook is purchased separately and does not contain the Audio files (per Amazon rules) and the user must purchase these Audio files separately at CD Baby dot com. The combination of hearing the speech samples and following the workbook will enable the reader to make rapid progress as they continue the series. Don't forget to pick up the Audio files at CD baby dot com and set at least 30 minutes daily to practice and learn English conversation.

      • Neurology & clinical neurophysiology

        Medicom Conference Reports EAN 2020

        EAN 2020

        by Prof. Hans Peter Hartung

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        June 1992

        Changing Places

        A Kid's View of Shelter Living

        by Chalofsky, Margie

        Art Across the Alphabet contains art-centered activities for children ages three to six to reinforce letter recognition, build phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, and associate reading with FUN! The book links art and literacy seamlessly, explores the magic of language, and offers unique opportunities to create readers while creating art--from Airplane wings to Zany Zoo Animals!

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        July 1994

        Thinking BIG, Learning BIG

        Connecting Science, Math, Literacy, and Language in Early Childhood

        by Evitt, Marie Faust

        Serious learning can happen in playful moments. Organized by curriculum area, this book has over 300 activities that harness the power of laughter to encourage 3- to 6-year-olds to be creative, learn sequencing skills, develop phonemic awareness, use their imaginations, and develop listening skills. Children and teachers alike will love the creative, fun activities that will enrich any classroom experience!

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        September 2004

        Do You Know the Muffin Man?

        Literacy Activities Using Favorite Rhymes and Songs

        by Schiller, Pam

        Learn the basic building blocks of reading with Creating Readers, an incredibly comprehensive resource that develops a strong foundation for pre-readers. This book gives teachers and parents the tools to teach beginning reading skills and phonemic awareness with over 1000 activities, games, fingerplays, songs, tongue twisters, poems and stories for each letter of the alphabet. This invaluable resource will start children ages 3 to 8 on a future rich with reading.

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        June 2007

        Essential Literacy Workshop Book

        10 Complete Early Childhood Training Modules

        by Seplocha, Holly

        Rhyme, rhythm, and music are essential parts of a quality early childhood program. The authors of the perennial favorite, Where is Thumbkin? have created activities children will love to accompany the 250 rhymes and songs in this invaluable new literacy book. Children learn letter recognition, vocabulary, and phonemic awareness while they are singing and rhyming. Each rhyme or song includes theme connections so teachers can easily add literacy and music into their daily plans.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference

        German Linguistics

        An Introduction to Synchronic German Linguistics

        by Ernst Peter

        This foundational work for the study of German linguistics consists of three chapters: Grammar outlines the linguistic levels phonetics/phonology, morphology/word formation as well as traditional, dependency and generative syntax. Semantics discusses the linguistic sign, the word and the sentence as language-internal units. Pragmatics examines the language-external factors of language as a form of communication within an individual, situational and social context.

      • Early learning / early learning concepts
        September 2011

        Targeted Phonics: Student Guided Practice Book Short Vowel Storybooks

        by Mary Rosenberg

        Short Vowel Storybooks Student Guided Practice Book features specific sections on each of the short vowel storybooks and mixed practice storybooks. Each section includes lesson plans for the books corresponding with a particular short vowel or mixed practice storybook.

      • Humanities & Social Sciences

        The Completed Works of Zhang Taiyan

        by Zhang Taiyan

        The Complete Works of Zhang Taiyan consists of 20 volumes, edited by Shanghai People's Publishing House, which was compiled by Wang Zhongluo, Jiang Liangfu, Xu Fu, Zhang Nianchi, Wang Ning, Ma Yong, etc. This collection contains Zhang Taiyan’s works, letters, speeches, conversations, translations, and chronology, totaling more than 6.8 million words. It covers the fields of classics, phonology, philosophers, western studies, medicine, etc. and comprehensively presents the face of Zhang Taiyan’s theory of politics. It not only helps to fully understand the political activities and academic thoughts of his life, but also has important reference value for studying Chinese modern history and academic history.

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        June 2011

        Wild About Literacy

        Fun Activities for Preschool

        by Staff

        Children already love Between the Lions®, a television show for preschoolers that focuses on developing literacy skills. The main characters, cubs Lionel and Leona, their parents Theo and Cleo, and many others, teach young children about phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and other literacy skills. This new book, What Does a Lion Say? is filled with fun and easy literacy games for parents to play with young children anytime, anywhere. Children play their way into discoveries in the world of letters and reading while building the skills they need for a lifetime of future learning. With alphabet games like “License Plate Lingo,” writing games like “Au-Toe-Graph,” and describing games like “Silly Scenarios,” What Does a Lion Say? helps parents make the most of playful everyday moments with their child.

      • Teachers' classroom resources & material
        August 2010

        Wild West

        26 Songs and Over 300 Activities for Young Children

        by Schiller, Pam

        Children already love Between the Lions®, a television show for preschoolers that focuses on developing literacy skills. The main characters, cubs Lionel and Leona, their parents Theo and Cleo, and many others, teach young children about phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and other literacy skills. This new book, What Does a Lion Say? is filled with fun and easy literacy games for parents to play with young children anytime, anywhere. Children play their way into discoveries in the world of letters and reading while building the skills they need for a lifetime of future learning. With alphabet games like “License Plate Lingo,” writing games like “Au-Toe-Graph,” and describing games like “Silly Scenarios,” What Does a Lion Say? helps parents make the most of playful everyday moments with their child.

      • ELT resource books for teachers
        May 1999

        New Active 8

        by Mark Fletcher

        Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. 8 communicative classroom teaching games. 20 photocopy masters (standard A4 size) Fun with Information exchange vocabulary telephone requests and shopping language pronunciation the language of discussion, comparison, persuasion and presentation reporting and interviewing writing skills Each activity has language input, is designed to promote student creativity, and has its own teaching point. Suitable for Elementary and Secondary School use, as well as for adult learners. Full teaching notes

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