Effective Reading Student's book Reading Skills for Advanced Students by Simon Greenall, MichaelSwan Paperback, 220 Pages, Published 1986 by Cambridge University Press Student Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-521-31759-7, ISBN: 0-521-31759-2
"In order to read effectively in English, advanced learners need to develop a range of skills. Effective Reading provides a wide variety of interesting, up-to-date reading material with challenging and motivating exercises which develop the relevant skills. All the texts are authentic and come from many different sources including contemporary British and American novels, newspapers, magazines and advertising. Each unit contains one or t ..."
Practical English Usage,(4th Edition) (Hardback with online access): MichaelSwan's guide to problems in English by MichaelSwan Paperback, 635 Pages, Published 2017 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-420241-1, ISBN: 0-19-420241-0
"Practical English Usage is recommended for any teacher, trainee teacher, or advanced-level student looking for answers to questions about the English language. The material is now organised in two parts (grammar and vocabulary), making it easier than ever to find the answers, either online or in print.Part 1 is a complete practical learner's grammar with 28 sections, covering all the structural points that cause problems for learners.Pa ..."
Grammar (Oxford Introduction to Language Study Series) by MichaelSwan, H. G. Widdowson Paperback, 129 Pages, Published 2005 by Oxford University Press, Usa ISBN-13: 978-0-19-437241-1, ISBN: 0-19-437241-3
"Leading grammar expert Michael Swan answers questions such as, What is grammar for? How does it relate to vocabulary? How does it change? How does it differ across other languages? This accessible and readable introduction uses very little technical jargon in offering a fresh, original look at the subject. "
"Containing 370 short entries, arranged alphabetically, this guide explains the problem points of grammar and vocabulary. It includes many examples of correct usage and common mistakes, along with descriptions of formal and informal language. A full index and cross-references between entries help the students to find information easily."
"Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.Some of our books may have slightly worn corners, and minor creases to the covers. Please note the cover may sometimes be different to the one shown."
Learner English(2nd Edition) A Teacher's Guide to Interference and Other Problems (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by MichaelSwan, Bernard Smith, Penny Ur, Pedro Nava Paperback, 378 Pages, Published 2001 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-77939-5, ISBN: 0-521-77939-1
"Learner English is a well-established and successful reference book for teachers of British English. This new edition builds on the success of the original book. It has been rewritten and extended to provide information on the typical problems and error patterns of a wide range of learners of English from particular language backgrounds. It compares the relevant features of the students' own language with English, helping teachers ..."
Written on My Heart Living Classic Prayers in the Modern World by MichaelSwan Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2020 by Twenty-Third Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-62785-517-4, ISBN: 1-62785-517-3
"In his reading of some classic Catholic prayers-prayers he has committed to memory and prays every day-Michael Swan delves into how the prayers we hold in our memories are essential to our spiritual identity."
Practical English Usage,(4th Edition) (Hardback with online access): MichaelSwan's guide to problems in English by MichaelSwan, Aa.Vv., Oxford University Press Paperback, 768 Pages, Published 2016 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-420243-5, ISBN: 0-19-420243-7
"Michael Swan's Guide to Problems in EnglishBroschiertes BuchNeue Zweiteilung des Buches für schnelleres und leichteres Nachschlagen Teil 1: Umfassende Lerngrammatik 28 Abschnitte zu allen relevanten Fragen der Grammatik und des Sprachgebrauchs und Informationen zu folgenden Themen: * Grammatik mündlicher und formeller Sprache * Unterschiede zwischen britischem und amerikanischem Englisch * aktuelle Entwicklungen der englischen Sprache * ..."
The Shapes of Things by MichaelSwan Paperback, 58 Pages, Published 2011 by Oversteps Books ISBN-13: 978-1-906856-19-9, ISBN: 1-906856-19-2
"This volume is a collection of nine original papers exploring dimensions of individual difference in language learning from narrative and biographical perspectives. This volume is a collection of nine original papers exploring dimensions of individual difference in language learning from narrative and biographical perspectives. Topics covered include motivation, emotion, age, learning strategies and beliefs, identity and the influence ..."
English for Academic Purposes(13th Edition) A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Robert R. Jordan, MichaelSwan Paperback, 426 Pages, Published 2005 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-55618-7, ISBN: 0-521-55618-X
"English for Academic Purposes provides a comprehensive overview of the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for teachers. It not only looks at study skills, but also at other central concerns of EAP, such as needs analysis, syllabus and course design, methodology and materials, learning styles, tests and exams, and academic style and genre analysis. In addition to general EAP, the author also considers subject-specific languag ..."
Practical English Usage(3rd Edition) (Practical English Usage, Third Edition) by MichaelSwan Paperback, 658 Pages, Published 2005 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-442098-3, ISBN: 0-19-442098-1
"This unique reference guide addresses problem points in the language as encountered by learners and their teachers. It gives information and advice that is practical, clear, reliable, and easy to find. Most of the book is about grammar, but it also covers selected points of vocabulary, idioms, style, pronunciation, and spelling.· Over 600 concise, authoritative entries.· Explanations and examples based on current corpus research.· Entri ..."
Task-Based Language Teaching A Comprehensively Revised Edition of Designing Tasks for the Communicative Classroom (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by David Nunan, MichaelSwan, Denise Santos Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2004 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-54947-9, ISBN: 0-521-54947-7
"The field of task-based language teaching has developed considerably since the publication of Designing Tasks for the Communicative Classroom (Nunan, 1989), a book which helped to set the research agenda in teaching methodology for the following decade. While Designing Tasks underpins this new title, the material has been thoroughly updated and includes four completely new chapters. Task-Based Language Teaching offers a comprehensive an ..."
"The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice. It can be used either with the coursebook in class or as extra practice at home."
"The Good Grammar Book teaches all the grammar needed for speaking and writing in English. It explains the rules, shows how the language works, and gives plenty of practice."
"Recent years have seen rapid growth in the numbers of children being taught foreign languages at younger ages. While course books aimed at young learners are appearing on the market, there is scant theoretical reference in the teacher education literature. Teaching Languages to Young Learners is one of the few to develop readers' understanding of what happens in classrooms where children are being taught a foreign language. It will offe ..."
"Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers proposes that action research should be a collaborative process emerging from the practical concerns of groups of teachers working in a common or similar context. Teachers' first-person accounts provide the basis for exploring the challenges and constraints of action research. Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers discusses: what collaborative action rese ..."
Affect in Language Learning(Updated) (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Jane Arnold, MichaelSwan Paperback, 364 Pages, Published 1999 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-65963-5, ISBN: 0-521-65963-9
"The affective domain and the emotional factors which influence language learning have been of interest in the field of language teaching for a number of years. By proposing a holistic approach to the learning process, this volume takes the position that the language learning experience will be much more effective when both affect and cognition are considered. The eighteen chapters in the book discuss issues such as memory, anxiety, self ..."