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Johnson, Keith, Ed.; Johnson, Helen, Ed. – 1999
This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference guide to the key concepts, ideas, movements, and trends of applied linguistics for language teaching. With over 300 entries of varying length, the volume includes essential coverage of language, language learning, and language teaching. Written in an accessible style, the entries draw…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Second Language Instruction
Chamberlain, Bobby J., Ed.; Harmon, Ronald M., Ed. – 2003
This dictionary is intended to bridge the gap between the basic, generally simple language learned in the classroom and the preponderance of nonformal and idiomatic language used in Brazilian society on all levels and in contemporary Brazilian literature. It is the product of 15 years of systematic research involving interviews and conversations…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Idioms, Portuguese
Download full textStockdale, Joseph Gagen, III – 2000
This dictionary of collocations was compiled by an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teacher in Saudi Arabia who teaches adult, native speakers of Arabic. The dictionary is practical in teaching English because it helps to focus on everyday events and situations. The dictionary works as follows: the teacher looks up a word, such as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Techniques, Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education
Weiss, Renee; Adelson-Goldstein, Jayme; Shapiro, Norma – 1999
This teacher resource book offers over 100 reproducible communicative practice activities and 768 picture cards based on the vocabulary of the Oxford Picture Dictionary. Teacher's notes and instructions, including adaptations for multilevel classes, are provided. The activities book has up-to-date art and graphics, explaining over 3700 words. The…
Descriptors: Charts, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Fuchs, Marjorie – 1999
The beginning workbook of the Oxford Picture Dictionary is in full color and offers vocabulary reinforcement activities that correspond page for page with the dictionary. Clear and simple instructions with examples make it suitable for independent use in the classroom or at home. The workbook has up-to-date art and graphics, explaining over 3700…
Descriptors: Charts, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Hill, Brian – 1989
A practical guide for language teachers to make the best use of television is presented. The focus is on the establishment of a "portfolio of good practice" with concrete ideas for using the medium, illustrated with examples from British programs. Also included are a chapter to set the scene, some thoughts on organizational alternatives, and a…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
