The book explores the latest insights into the complex relationship between language, words, and the human mind. It deals with the physiology/ psychology of child language development
Additional notes
See especially Chapter 15 ‘What’s a Bongaloo, Daddy: How Children Learn the Meaning of Words.’
Narratives is a collection of stories, anecdotes, tales, comic strips, myths, fables and letters, all of which depend on the linking of events and states of mind in a sequence. By looking at modes of writing, rather than at themes or authors, the series draws attention to types of language.
This book offers an overview of the origins of English to its status as the world's most-spoken tongue.
Additional notes
Chapter 1 gets started on describing some of the issues that have contributed to making English a world language. Chapter 12, English as a World Language, goes into more detail and would provide an entry point for learners. It is amusingly written but makes the case for some aspects of the popularity of English, its diffusion through an Empire empire and its dominance through American English. Chapter 16 is of relevance, too, as it sketches out areas of further possible discussion.
The book is a practical guide to the features of natural spoken English, designed for teachers and advanced learners of English for use in groups and for self-study. The material consists of 20 varied extracts of authentic spoken English. Each unit contains an activity for the reader and a line-by-line commentary offering new insights into grammar, vocabulary and discourse patterns in the text.
This contains useful subjects including the future of English as a world language, English on the Internet, and the possibility of an English 'family' of languages.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Author
Crystal, D.
Publication year
2nd Edition, 2003
ISBN (13)
9780521530330
Publisher
Cambridge University Press, UK
Brief description
The book provides an account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication.
Additional notes
Contains material on the vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation of New Englishes
Do Brilliantly: AS English Language and Literature
Author
Jeffrey, S
Publication year
2002
ISBN (13)
9780007126064
Publisher
Collins
Brief description
This exam practice book contains detailed advice and tips on how to improve marks and overall grades. Examples of extracts and different types of answers are given.
This is a highly useful resource for language activities and a reliable guide to the whole area of knowledge about language for both teachers and learners.
A secure online resource bank and community forum for Cambridge teachers.
Audience
Teachers
Title
Andrew Moore's teaching resource website
URL
www.universalteacher.org.uk/contents.htm#langa
Brief description
A very useful website for teaching resources and information.
Additional notes
A detailed website for information and resources on English-related subjects. Some of the sections are directly related to particular UK English syllabuses, but most of the material can be applied to any English language course at this level.
Audience
Teachers and learners
Title
The Routes of English
URL
www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/routesofenglish/index.shtml
Brief description
General resources for a variety of English topics.