Argues that Englishes beyond the inner circle (e.g. Indian English) have already been codified and firmly established
Problematizes the terminologies currently used for certain World Englishes and calls for the need to distinguish, for example, between ‘Chinglish’ and ‘China English’
Addresses the contentious terms such as: native speakers, foreign varieties, glocal, Englishes and English as an International Language
Provides classroom exercises which demonstrate how World Englishes can be used in the EFL Classroom
Makes learning English an unforgettable adventure! Poptropica English Islands is a semi-intensive course developed to engage, motivate and involve young learners of English. It combines a solid ELT methodology including exciting stories, adventures and quests with a dynamic, pupil-centered Online World. The vocabulary and grammar syllabus has been developed in line with external exam topics, specifically aimed at YLE, Key and Trinity.
The interactive version of the Pupil’s Book and Activity Book
Paul Sheldon, a writer of historical romances, is in a car accident; rescued by nurse Annie Wilkes, he slowly realizes that salvation can be worse than death. Sheldon has killed off Misery Chastain, the popular protagonist of his Misery series and Annie, who has a murderous past, wants her back.
Written by Stephen King; Dramatised by Dirk Maggs. First broadcast on the BBC World Service, September 2004. Starring Nicholas Farrel and Miriam Margoyles.
From world-renowned motivational author Napoleon Hill comes the definitive unabridged version of his classic work that has inspired millions, "Think and Grow Rich. Anything your mind can conceive and believe you can achieve. That is the philosophy of Napoleon Hill, author of the world's #1 motivational book, "Think and Grow Rich. Inspired by the lessons he learned while a protege of Andrew Carnegie, Napoleon Hill gives you the money-making secrets that earned Carnegie, and many of the world's other most prominent people, unprecedented riches.
Wider World reflects the way that today’s teens access information and entertainment: from the internet, using personal devices such as tablets, laptops and mobiles. The content and the style in which it is presented is designed to inspire and challenge teenagers. By interacting with the content, rather than just practising, students acquire the language at a deeper cognitive level. Rather than just another subject on the curriculum, English becomes the tool through which they access a Wider World of knowledge, skills and experience.