"English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.
Delightful stories, other material based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, other noted writers. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages. Exercises.
Onward English Is The Product Of Many Years' Study Of The Needs Of Indian Students, Of The Syllabi And Of The Possibilities And Limitations Of The Typical Classroom. As Such, It Is Practical And Comprehensive. The Course Recognises The Curricular Divisions Of English Into 'Literature' And 'Language'. Accordingly, The Readers Provide A Wide Variety Of Reading Texts And Verbal Tasks Which Aim To Develop Reading Skills, Comprehension And To Enrich The Word-Store. The Readers Are Technically Designed And Illustrated To Make Reading Easy And Pleasurable. Also Included Are Exercises In Spoken English.
The Path to English series adopts a comprehensive and exhaustive approach to teaching and learning of English. It includes interesting activities to stimulate learners interest, mental capacity and imagination. Detachable flash cards are given for recognition of the English alphabet and phonetic sounds
Why should you read and buy this book?-This book is more authentic and kids friendly than other English Reader books and textbooks.-There is a variety of interesting lessons and rich activities of English language according to the age level of the children. -Lessons and Activities presented in this book may allow the young kids to develop their writing skills at their own pace, build their learning confidence, encourage their physical activities and support their imagination and creativity. -Each and every lesson and activity in this book speeds up the learning ability of English language without boring or exhausting the young kids.-This book is prepared according to the international standards of English Language curriculum.-This book contains vivid, authentic, colorful and eye-catching illustrations and photographs to enhance the visual appeal of the book.-This book is prepared keeping in mind the mental level, age and learning growth of the children.Bluebird English Reader is a series strictly prepared for the students of English learners. The writer has tried his best to introduce and grasp the basic Practical Skills which play a vital role in the learning of any language of the world.Psychological Educationists have categorized these skills as follows:1.Listening Skills 2. Speaking Skills3.Reading Skills4. Writing Skills5.Reasoning Skills6. Productive Skills7.Creative Skills8. Grammar Skills9.Productive SkillsAll the students have a dire need of these skills in every stage of their lives. Because of these skills, the students will not only be able to spend their lives successfully but they also become habitual of meditation and making better decisions in all matters of their lives.Including the basic skills, all chapters of this series are arranged logically and decorated with attractive illustrations, informative captions as "Get Informed....!" and "Know More...!""Students Learning Outcomes (SLOs)" and "Teacher's Notes" are also included in all chapters. Sign Language lessons are included in Grade 3 to upwards.Comprehensive on the other hand attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of a student's growth and development.The motive of the series is to make English interesting for the students with enjoyable stories and essays. The practice questions of the chapters are designed to increase the knowledge of the students to enhance various aspects related with English such as listening, speaking, writing and comprehension skills. Poems are also included to enjoy the rhythm and tone.As far as the vocabulary skills are concerned, the chapters provide the knowledge through word meanings and different exercises. Though the book is basically related with different lessons but the grammatical questions related with the chapters are also included to make it interesting. One can really appreciate the exercises which are designed for the students to develop their knowledge and skills in an interesting manner. Some exercises also enhance the creative and visual ability of the student and will reveal the psyche, creative skill and intelligence quotient of the student. Some creative exercises are provided such as 'Look at the pictures and develop a story' and some 'fun exercises of creating the pictures'. It is confidently estimated that the series would meet with complete satisfaction of the students and teachers alike. We will be glad to receive your valuable comments and suggestions to enhance its usefulness further.
The Words-Worth series of English Readers are specially structured for young learners. The books cover all the essentials of English Grammar and are primarily multi-skilled course books that focus on a holistic approach and are designed to develop linguistic competence. The Reader series present a blend of integrated literary and communicative methods of studying the English language. The intent being to help students develop the basic skills to comprehend a language other than their mother tongue and to give them tools to express themselves confidently, thereby developing their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
This reader remains the only major new reader of Old English prose and verse in the past forty years. The second edition is extensively revised throughout, with the addition of a new 'Beginning Old English' section for newcomers to the Old English language, along with a new extract from Beowulf. The fifty-seven individual texts include established favourites such as The Battle of Maldon and Wulfstan's Sermon of the Wolf, as well as others not otherwise readily available, such as an extract from Apollonius of Tyre. Modern English glosses for every prose-passage and poem are provided on the same page as the text, along with extensive notes. A succinct reference grammar is appended, along with guides to pronunciation and to grammatical terminology. A comprehensive glossary lists and analyses all the Old English words that occur in the book. Headnotes to each of the six text sections, and to every individual text, establish their literary and historical contexts, and illustrate the rich cultural variety of Anglo-Saxon England. This second edition is an accessible and scholarly introduction to Old English.
