Reference

What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These questions and more are addressed in Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, a book which steers a clear path through a subject which is often perceived to be complex and impenetrable. Jonathan Culler, an extremely lucid commentator and much admired in the field of literary theory, offers discerning insights into such theories as the nature of language and meaning, and whether literature is a form of self-expression or a method of appeal to an audience.

Features: Conversation: Teaches language usage, sentence structure, grammar plus useful vocabulary. Self-paced and interactive. Vocabulary: Learn over 1500 additional words and phrases to add power to your new language: Nouns & Verbs - the basics! Immersion: As good as being there! This collection of conversations with 2-3 speakers heard at both a normal and a slow-speaking pace significantly improves comprehension and develops a sense of the rhythm of the target language. Bonus Travel Survival CD included as a quick reference for essential needs.

This inspiring collection of 25 true business stories is especially written for English language learners. From spectacular successes (Starbucks and Apple's iPod) to colossal failures (New Coke and Enron), each entrepreneurial saga is followed by reading comprehension exercises designed to build vocabulary skills and to help learners identify English sentence patterns, idioms, and commonly used phrases. Both vocabulary and phrase indexes are included.

New title! A dictionary companion for teachers with exercises and quizzes that teach the lexicographical features in the dictionary to students. Perforated pages can be removed and photocopied for the classroom. Includes instructions and an answer key for teachers.

A learner's guide to American English slang and its usage when speaking and writing in informal contexts. Noted ESL and EFL teacher Orin Hargraves explains which rules of grammar change (and are sometimes ignored), which words and phrases may be considered inappropriate or offensive, and common ways American pronunciation changes when slang is used. Provides invaluable assistance in identifying slang and how Americans use it.

An essential handbook by noted author and ESL teacher Bob Marsden covering 50 common usage, style, and syntax errors encountered by English Language learners in day-to-day speech and writing. Provides easy-to-understand guidance on such topics as word order in indirect speech, irregular plurals, verb choice in tag questions, comparatives and superlatives, and choice of adjectives with count vs. noncount nouns. Includes special reference sections on English verb tenses and irregular verbs.

Get ready for your next trip abroad with Visual Passport Essentials! The 60-minute learning language DVD video provides all the travel basics you'll really need to get around -- restaurants, shopping, travel and directions! Each of the ten lessons has three basic parts -- vocabulary, a sample conversation, and some vital tips for your travel experience! Watch native speakers on-screen while reading the words and hearing the proper pronunciation for the ultimate multi-sensory learning experience!

"Includes: Grammar Training: Learn over 3,000 words;useful nouns and verbs• Vocabulary Builder: create and construct proper sentences• Immersion: in both slow and normal pace to attune your ear to the rhythm of the language• Conversations: Native speakers help you understand the language in its true pronunciation• Basic Phrases and Greeting• Printable Listening Guides Talking Dictionary: Look up words and listen while the word and definition are read to you• Speech Recognition• Story Reader Module: Read and listen to stories to help you understand the written language • Auto Learn Feature:

Designed for both the tourist and the business traveler, this audio program comes with a PDF audio guide. In addition to the text of the program, the guide provides practical national and cultural information.

Converse with the locals in their own language as you explore the fascinating Baltic countries. Sample some Latvian piragi, ride a trolliga around Tallinn and know what to do when someone shouts lsgeriam! or Iki dugno! in Lithuania.