The Language Report
The Language Report

Author: Susie Dent

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Infinitely browsable and completely up to date, The Language Report is a collection of topical and fascinating facts and observations on today's spoken and written English. Backed by the largest language research program in the world at Oxford University Press, this new book presents an up-to-the-minute snapshot of English language today: tracking the latest new words to have entered its usage; investigating old words revived by current events in, for example, the worlds of politics and pop; and examining the most recent trends of language development. This intriguing survey covers language issues reported by the media in recent times, including memorable quotations and sayings of the year; nicknames in the news; new venues for language, such as Internet chatrooms; and controversial developments in usage and grammar. It also analyzes English around the world, uncovering the latest words and phrases to enter our vocabulary; and explores what new words were hundreds of years ago, and how they've developed or disappeared. An ideal reference for all word lovers, this new book offers a fascinating tour of the English language today.

A Language for Life
A Language for Life

Author: Great Britain. Department of Education and Science

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13:

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This publication is only available from the TSO's On-demand publishing service

Developing Reading and Writing in Second-language Learners
Developing Reading and Writing in Second-language Learners

Author: Diane August

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0805862080

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Reporting the findings of the National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth, this book concisely summarises what is known from empirical research about the development of literacy in language-minority children and youth, including development, environment, instruction, and assessment.

The Language Report
The Language Report

Author: Susie Dent

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Infinitely browsable and completely up to date, The Language Report is a collection of topical and fascinating facts and observations on today's spoken and written English. Backed by the largest language research program in the world at Oxford University Press, this new book presents an up-to-the-minute snapshot of English language today: tracking the latest new words to have entered its usage; investigating old words revived by current events in, for example, the worlds of politics and pop; and examining the most recent trends of language development. This intriguing survey covers language issues reported by the media in recent times, including memorable quotations and sayings of the year; nicknames in the news; new venues for language, such as Internet chatrooms; and controversial developments in usage and grammar. It also analyzes English around the world, uncovering the latest words and phrases to enter our vocabulary; and explores what new words were hundreds of years ago, and how they've developed or disappeared. An ideal reference for all word lovers, this new book offers a fascinating tour of the English language today.

How to Write a Book Report
How to Write a Book Report

Author: Cecilia Minden

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1610800281

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Book reports are a great way for young people to share their thoughts about books they have read. The activities in this book will help readers develop the skills needed to identify important information from a text and write a clear and concise book report.

WAC and Second Language Writers
WAC and Second Language Writers

Author: Terry Myers Zawacki

Publisher: Parlor Press LLC

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 1602355053

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Editors and contributors pursue the ambitious goal of including within WAC theory, research, and practice the differing perspectives, educational experiences, and voices of second-language writers. The chapters within this collection not only report new research but also share a wealth of pedagogical, curricular, and programmatic practices relevant to second-language writers. Representing a range of institutional perspectives—including those of students and faculty at public universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and English-language schools—and a diverse set of geographical and cultural contexts, the editors and contributors report on work taking place in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Larpers and Shroomers
Larpers and Shroomers

Author: Susie Dent

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9780198610120

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This entirely new book covers all aspects of contemporary English as an evolving and mutating language. Slang, text, music, politics, idioms, and the media all contribute to changing the English we speak. This volume aims to chronicle this shapeshifting language over through its recent history, and particularly in 2004. A collection of some of the most intriguing facts and observations on spoken and written English today, this volume makes for excellent browsing. The fascinating development of euphemisms is covered, from sacking to halving the footprint, by way of making redundant and downsizing. New words are an essential part of this book, from the brand new 'intextication' to 'sexiles' and 'gangmasters'. Based on the authoritative research of the Oxford Language Programme, the biggest language research programme in the world, this volume brings completely fresh information to readers about the evolution of English in recent years, and in 2004 specifically. The Language Report examines the newest words in the language, and looks at the influence of current events, politics, and the media on everyday vocabulary, explains trends in grammar, and includes memorables quotes of the year.