This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language.
The curriculum-driven instructional model has been the standard method of teaching for more than a century, but it is consistently failing to produce well-educated citizens and lifelong learners. Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, teachers are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful new book from acclaimed author and speaker Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners.
Learn English with the Hot English app! English for all levels (easy – advanced). A monthly magazine for learning English: readings (current topics, words explained) + listenings (lots of accents) + exercises + videos. Idioms, phrasal verbs, expressions, grammar, vocabulary. Learn faster because it’s fun!
It’s a BIG world out there and today’s young learners have BIG goals. BIG ENGLISH engages students with fun topics and activities that motivate them to learn English. BIG ENGLISH aims to make sure that every student has the tools they need to succeed. Balanced development of language skills and CLIL lessons are the core of this course, but it has so much more! Critical thinking about BIG ideas and Culture Connections challenge students to learn and think about the BIG wide world around them, helping them build 21st century skills.
Student CD-ROM has interactive activities and games for extra practice.
It’s a BIG world out there and today’s young learners have BIG goals. BIG ENGLISH engages students with fun topics and activities that motivate them to learn English. BIG ENGLISH aims to make sure that every student has the tools they need to succeed. Balanced development of language skills and CLIL lessons are the core of this course, but it has so much more! Critical thinking about BIG ideas and Culture Connections challenge students to learn and think about the BIG wide world around them, helping them build 21st century skills.
Student CD-ROM has interactive activities and games for extra practice.
