Review 'A startlingly clear and thought-provoking introduction to current central debates in history and historiography. It is accessible to history students, students in subjects that draw on historical past and to the general reader. Already, a classic text book.' - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London
'Far and away the best introduction to the state of the question currently available.' - Hayden White, University of California at Santa Cruz
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible 'two-dimensional' structure is built around four sections - introduction, development, exploration and extension - which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.
Child Language: - provides a comprehensive overview of language acquisition in children - introduces students to key theories and concerns such as innateness, the role of input and the relation of language to other cognitive functions - teaches students the skills needed to analyze children's language - includes sections on the bilingual child and atypical language development - provides classic readings by key names in the field, such as Brian MacWhinney, Richard Cromer, Jean Aitchison and Eve Clark.
All teachers want their students to become independent learners, but even motivated students are reluctant to take responsibility for their own learning. So what every teacher needs is this book's tried-and-true method for gradually enabling students to take on more of the work of classroom learning.
The language needed for writing about visuals such as graphs and tables is quite complex in English. For students taking the IELTS Academic Module, the Writing Task I presents a number of challenges. University students and others writing reports also often need assistance to be able to describe graphs and diagrams accurately.
Algebra 2: Concepts and Skills has been written so that all students can succeed in Algebra 2. The course focuses on the key topics that provide a strong foundation in algebra. Lesson concepts are presented in a clear, straightforward manner, supported by frequent worked-out examples. The page format makes it easy for students to follow the flow of a lesson, and the vocabulary and visual tips in the margins help students learn how to read the text and diagrams. Checkpoint questions within lessons give students a way to check their understanding as they go along. The exercises for each lesson provide many opportunities to practice and maintain skills, as well as to apply concepts to real-world problems.
