The narrative explores the journey of a young African American growing up in Philadelphia, reflecting on the limited portrayals of African Americans in media and the realization of diverse career possibilities within his community. Initially aspiring to be a firefighter, the author also embraces roles as a poet, musician, and history interpreter. The central message emphasizes the importance of imagination, creativity, and community support in achieving one’s dreams, aiming to inspire young African American children to pursue their aspirations without limitations.
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A major grammar reference book of modern English, specially written for intermediate learners of English.
A major grammar reference book of modern English, specially written for intermediate learners of English. English Grammar Today is an indispensable reference guide to contemporary English grammar and usage. With extensive corpus research at its core, it provides over 500 entries organised into an easy-to-use A-Z structure. Authentic examples of written and spoken English place the grammar in context and the clear explanations make it ideal for intermediate learners of English at CEF levels B1-B2, including those preparing for IELTS or Cambridge English exams such as Preliminary and First.
Exploring Grammar in Context
- 304 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
Corpus-based reference/practice grammar emphasising speech and grammar choices in context. Exploring Grammar in Context draws on real spoken and written English from the most up-to-date research in the Cambridge International Corpus. Clearly structured units focus on main grammar areas with key points summarised in 'Observations' and 'Summary' panels. It also offers practical support and useful reference material. Key Features: • Real spoken and written English examples of grammar as it is used today. • A wide range of exercises enable students to check their understanding and progress. • The answer key offers detailed explanations, a glossary of grammar terms and supporting grammar reference notes.
Routledge Applied Linguistics: Corpus-Based Language Studies
An Advanced Resource Book
- 408 stránok
- 15 hodin čítania
Routledge Applied Linguistics is a series of comprehensive textbooks, providing students and researchers with the support they need for advanced study in the core areas of English language and Applied Linguistics. Each book in the series guides readers through three main sections, enabling them to explore and develop major themes within the discipline. Throughout the book, topics are revisited, extended, interwoven and deconstructed, with the reader’s understanding strengthened by tasks and follow-up questions. Corpus-Based Language Studies : The accompanying website to this book can be found at
Cambridge Grammar of English
A Comprehensive Guide: Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage
- 988 stránok
- 35 hodin čítania
A major reference grammar offering comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage.
Intertext: Working with Texts
A Core Introduction to Language Analysis - Second Edition
- 368 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
This best-selling introduction to language studies includes a huge range of activities and projects, introducing core areas of language structure and grammar through analysis of real texts. Ideal for both A level and beginning undergraduate students, this second edition
The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland
- 272 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
The fully revised edition of The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland provides an illustrated introduction to the work of the most important writers and their historical background from the year 600 to the present day. It covers writers from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Ian Banks and Irvine Welsh.
Set in the Northern Ireland of the 1980’s, Cal tells the story of a young Catholic man living in a Protestant area. For Cal, some choices are devastatingly simple: he can work in an abattoir that nauseates him or join the dole queue; he can brood on his past or plan a future with Marcella. Springing out of the fear and violence of Ulster, Cal is a haunting love story that unfolds in a land where tenderness and innocence can only flicker briefly in the dark.
Dubliners
- 202 stránok
- 8 hodin čítania
Fifteen short stories evoke the character, atmosphere, and people of the Irish city of Dublin at the turn of the century
Zvieracia farma
- 101 stránok
- 4 hodiny čítania
Zvieracia farma je politickou satirou na revolúciu, ktorá sa vymkla z rúk. Zvieratá sa zbavia nadvlády nenávidených ľudí a zavedú si svoj vlastný režim, v ktorom si všetci majú byť rovní. Z nádherných ideálov revolúcie sa však postupne stáva nočná mora. Prasce sa zmocnili koryta, a teda aj vlády, postupne si začali prispôsobovať zákony a legendárny slogan "Všetky zvieratá sú si rovné" sa čoskoro mení na "Všetky zvieratá sú si rovné, ale niektoré sú si rovnejšie". Aby sa prasce udržali pri moci, zavedú teror, šíria strach a hrôzu, poštvú proti sebe zvieratá, zavedú kasty, ... Knihu preložil Miloš Ruppeldt.
Working with texts
- 352 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
Working with Texts: A Core Book for Language Analysis provides a basic foundation for understanding aspects of English language crucial in the analysis of text. The major topics covered include writing, the sound system of spoken English, words, sentence grammar and discourse construction. The wide range of texts examined include literary extracts from prose fiction (Jeanette Winterson, Anne Tyler), poetry (D. H. Lawrence, Margaret Atwood), drama (John Godber) and graphic novels (Neil Gaiman), but also a huge diversity of texts from contemporary media: newspaper articles, advertisements (Gap, Kelloggs), political speeches and original authentic materials (children's writing, signs, everyday conversation). Student-friendly features include: * Activities showing how language works in texts and their contexts * Commentaries which follow each activity, highlighting main points of language use * Wide coverage of different genres: literary texts, notes, memos, signs, advertisements, leaflets, speeches, conversation * Suggestions for further reading and additional self-study exercises * Key words highlighted and a full index of terms Ideal for introductory courses to English Language and Literature and Linguistics. Also of interest to students of media and communication studies.
A practical, insightful exploration of natural spoken English based on 20 varied authentic extracts.
This is a guide to the main developments in the history of British and Irish literature, charting some of the main features of literary language development and highlighting key language topics.
Focusing on the integration of language and literature, this practical guide offers strategies for educators to enhance their teaching methods. It emphasizes the benefits of viewing these subjects as interconnected rather than separate, providing resources and approaches that foster a more cohesive learning experience in the classroom.
This is a collection of short, accessible texts displaying the range and variety of contemporary written and spoken English. It provides an overview of the different styles of modern English for learners at intermediate level and above. The categories of text include literary English, advertisements, newspaper language and political language. The reader can be used in class or for private study and includes glossaries ad notes on grammar and style.
Penguin English Applied Linguistics: Introducing Listening
- 128 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
Focuses on key areas such as relationships between writing and speech and learning of English-language teaching, and outlines ways of describing text types and examines many aspects of teaching writing.
The Web of Words
- 188 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
"The Web of Words" introduces learners of English to the study of literature. Through a range of activities, it develops learners' language and skills to the point where they can approach literary texts with confidence and appreciate how writers use language and achieve various stylistic effects.
The Web of Words. Exploring Literature Through Language
For Upper-Intermediate and Advanced Students
- 192 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
"The Web of Words" introduces learners of English to the study of literature. Through a range of activities, it develops learners' language and skills to the point where they can approach literary texts with confidence and appreciate how writers use language and achieve various stylistic effects.











