The fourth edition of this dynamic skills-based introduction to personal communication includes new content on virtual communication scenarios, inclusive language, conflict resolution, and leadership development Concise, affordable, and incredibly friendly in tone, this book makes communication natural and fun.
Neurodiversity-affirming, Connection-focused Speech and Language Strategies
This book offers a neurodiversity-affirming speech, language and communication therapy, with accessible strategies that nurture new skills by embracing the characteristics and behaviours that are core to each individual child. Therapy that is truly inclusive needs to be more than just setting language targets and getting children to tick boxes. ......
Comprehensive grammar practice for B2-C1 English language learners
In Other Words: Comprehensive grammar practice for B2-C1 English language learners is an easy to use communicative grammar practice book. Together with accompanying online listening materials, the book can be used both for self-study and as supplementary material for the classroom (whether face-to-face or online). It puts grammar in familiar ......
Content Area Instruction, Learners, and Evaluations
Chinese dual language immersion (DLI) education experienced unprecedented growth in recent years; hence, it has become critical that Chinese DLI research catches up to inform Chinese DLI teachers and administrators of the most effective ways to teach and run their programs. The purpose of Chinese-English Dual Language Immersion Programs: Content ......
Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola
Raices: Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola, Volumen dos is a communicative-based, learner-centric book designed to give Spanish 102 students opportunities to develop and practice Spanish in everyday situations. Each chapter of the book features distinct sections--a) !A empezar!, b) !A conversar!, c) !A escuchar!, d) ......
Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola
Raices: Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola, Volumen uno is a communicative-based, learner-centric book designed to give Spanish 101 students opportunities to develop and practice Spanish in everyday situations. Each chapter of the book features distinct sections--a) !A empezar!, b) !A conversar!, c) !A escuchar!, ......
Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola
Raices: Una aproximacion comunicativa intercultural a la lengua espanola, Volumen tres is a communicative-based, learner-centric book designed to give Spanish 201 students opportunities to develop and practice Spanish in everyday situations. Each chapter of the book features distinct sections--a) !A empezar!, b) !A conversar!, c) !A escuchar!, d) ......
Introduccion a la pronunciacion del espanol familiarizes students with the sounds of the Spanish language. The text underscores the importance of accurate Spanish pronunciation for second language acquisition and mastery. Students are provided with a detailed articulatory description of each vowel and consonant sound or segment within the Spanish ......
Offering rich coverage of theory and applying this to everyday life, connecting real-world examples to the theories of rhetoric and argumentation, this text enables students to practice and apply the content in personal, civic and professional contexts. Jeffrye P. Mehltretter Drury introduces the fundamentals of constructing and refuting arguments using the Toulmin model and ARG conditions (Accessibility, Relevance and Grounds). Resources include: "The Debate Situation" providing a birds-eye view of any given debate organized around three necessary components: arguments, issues, and the proposition Multiple "Everyday Life" examples with an emphasis on context encouraging students to grapple explicitly with dilemmas arising in different contexts "Find Your Voice Prompts" focus on choice & empowerment offering strategies for students to choose which arguments to address and how to address them "Build Your Skill Prompts" using objective applications to test how well students have learned the information Two application exercises at the end of each chapter encouraging students to think critically about the content, discuss their thoughts with their peers, and apply the material
