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Constructing a language offers a compellingly argued, psychologically sound new vision for the study of language acquisitionall theories of language acquisition assume these fundamental skills of intention-reading and pattern-findingoxfam bookshop preston in this groundbreaking book, michael tomasello presents a comprehensive usage-based theory of language acquisitiontomasello argues that the essence of language is its symbolic dimension, which rests on the uniquely human ability to comprehend intentiongrammar emerges as the speakers of a language create linguistic constructions out of recurring sequences of symbols; children pick up these patterns in the buzz of words they hear around themdrawing together a vast body of empirical research in cognitive science, linguistics, and developmental psychology, tomasello demonstrates that we don't need a self-contained "language instinct" to explain how children learn languagesome formal linguistic theories posit a second set of acquisition processes to connect somehow with an innate universal grammarfor all its empirical weaknesses, chomskian generative grammar has ruled the linguistic world for forty yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read morebut these extra processes, tomasello argues, are completely unnecessary-important to save a theory but not to explain the phenomenontheir linguistic ability is interwoven with other cognitive abilities
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The structures of language are shown to be purely cultural creationssince chomsky revolutionized the study of language in the s, it has increasingly come to be accepted that language and other knowledge structures are hard-wired in our genesoxfam bookshop preston when it was first published in , geoffrey sampson's educating eve was described as the definitive response to steven pinker's the language instinct and noam chomsky's nativismwith a new chapter entitled 'how people really speak' which uses corpus data to analyse how language is used in spontaneous english conversation, responses to critics, extensive revisions throughout, and a new preface by paul postal of new york university, this new edition will be an essential purchase for students, academics, and general readers interested in the debate about the 'language instinct'the 'language instinct' debate examines the various arguments for instinctive knowledge, and finds that each one rests on false premisses or embodies logical fallaciesbut people do not realize how thin the evidence for that idea isin this revised and expanded new edition, sampson revisits his original arguments in the light of fresh evidence that has emerged since the original publicationsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreaccording to this view, human beings are born with a rich structure of cognition already in place
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Research on language evolution has burgeoned over the last three decadesits five parts are devoted to insights from comparative animal behaviour; the biology of language evolution; the prehistory of language; the development of a linguistic species; and language creation, transmission, and changeinterdisciplinary activity has produced fundamental advances in the understanding of language evolution and in the evolution of human andanimal communication more generallyoxfam bookshop preston in the oxford handbook of language evolution, sixty leading scholars present critical accounts of every aspect of the fieldthe oxford handbook of language evolution will be valued by everyone interested in one of the most productive and fascinating fields in natural and cognitive scienceit highlights the links between different lines of research, shows what has been achieved, and considers promising directions for the futurethis book presents a wide-ranging summation of work in all the disciplines involvedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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language presents the bold and controversial idea that language is not an innate component of the brain, as has been famously argued by chomsky and pinkerfusing adventure, anthropology, linguistics and psychology, and drawing on everett's pioneering research with the amazonian pirahãs, language argues that language is embedded within - and is inseparable from - its specific cultureoxfam shop colne road like other tools, language was invented, can be reinvented or lost, and shows significant variation across culturesrather, it's a cultural tool which varies much more across different societies than the innateness view suggeststhis book is like a fire that will generate much lightit's as essential to survival as fire - and, like fire, is found in all human societiessee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Millions have learned with living languagedevelop practical language skills to speak in any situationretain what you've learned special recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memorythe living language method build a foundation start speaking german immediately using essential words and phrasesat the core of complete german is the living language method, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experienceachieve your goals don't just mimic or memoriseoxfam shop wimbledon broadway complete german is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient packageprogress with confidence build on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversationsto learn more visit livinglanguagenow it's your turncom/languagelab  *access to downloadable audio also available with purchasesee oxfam website for delivery information read more* 3 books: 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, an extensive glossary, and a grammar summary-plus a bonus notebook * 9 audio cds*: vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more-listen while using the books or use for review on the go * free online learning: flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at wwwour method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorised words or scripts
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The two disciplines agree that the mysteries of the "creativity of language" can only be resolved by constructing a theory of languagescientific investigations now under way will allegedly make clear that a language is a highly complex system of rules which speakers tacitly knowoxfam bookshop preston theoretical linguistics, pioneered by saussure and much influenced by chomsky's ideas, lays claim to revolutionary insights into the nature of language and the mindphilosophy of language, inspired by frege, wittgenstein, carnap and tarski, and developed by davidson and dummett, purports to reveal the hidden forms of thought and inferencesee oxfam website for delivery information read morelanguage, sense and nonsense argues that these influential disciplines are the pseudosciences of the age, grounded in conceptual confusions and protected from ridicule only by a facade of scientific procedure and mathematical sophistication
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Oxfam shop mold generalisations about language and culture are at best amusing and meaningless, but is thereanythingsensible left to be said about the relation between language, culture and thought? *does language reflect the culture of a society? *is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? *can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? inthrough the language glass, acclaimed author guy deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreon an odyssey that takes us from homer to darwin, from scientists to savages, from the corridors of yale to the rivers of the amazon, from how to name the rainbow to why russian water - a 'she' - become a 'he' once you have dipped a tea bag into her,this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind
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He asks whether the language is actually changing as fast as we suppose, and, if so, whyoxfam bookshop cheltenham is the english language in decline? many people seem to think so--but philip howard isn't one of themhoward here examines the language in its various branches and categories, such as grammar and pronunciation, spelling and punctuation, dialect and slangand where we can't help it, he says, we should lie back and enjoy its immense richness, which is unrivaled by any other languagehis is not the panglossian attitude that all is neccessarily for the best in the best of all possible languages, but he does feel that change is necessary--and healthy--in any living languagehoward argues that as far as we can, we should strive to direct and control the changes in english in ways that increase its powerthe literary editor of the times of london, howard takes a robust, commonsensical view of the changes that are happening in englishhe navigates the back streets of euphemism and the broad, boring boulevards of clicherather than have us wring our hands, philip howard entreats us, with his customary with and erudition, to use our tongues in concert with our brainssee oxfam website for delivery information read morehe discusses the effect the new technologies, from cable tv to photocomposition, are having on the mother tongue, and he examines the new dialects that are coming into use
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Oxfam bookshop shaftesbury what were the beginnings of the english language? why has american culture spread so successfully and will it continue to do so even as the countries power apparently wanes? why are the west indies no longer any good at cricket? what difference did slavery make to the way we speak english today?packed with nuggets of information about language, culture, history and power, robert mccrum traces the way that the english language as twisted and turned in response to the way the world has changed, and how, even as the british empire is long dead, the language extends its influence further and further in a globalised worldpages all in clean crisp condition see oxfam website for delivery information read morebook condition: dust jacket in good condition with some signs of being read to the edgescloth cover in good condition with some signs of wear to the spine edgesauthors signature to the title page
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2 play, the mind your language series of educational software thankfully takes the drudgery and chore-like elements away from learning a new lingooxfam bookshop chipping norton a collaboration between the berlitz language academy, publishers of hundreds of book and guides, and spanish video game publisher vbudding students are invited to progress through four different levels of difficulty, each of which will become more challenging as their language skills improvea variety of mini-games and a library where players can look up words and search for popular phrases in each language come as additional featuresv2 play promises to make the study of a new language fun, and delivers a 'game' targeted at a young audience, without completely excluding other generations'das ist gut', as they say! cartridge, case & booklet in excellent conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Cooking's a joy with the beko select bxtfx electric built-under double ovenplease refer to terms and conditions with this beko select bxtfx electric built-under double oven you'll be able to cook different dishes and in different styles at the same timetechnical specifications for beko pro select bxtfx electric built-under double oven - stainless steel overview type built-under double oven fuel type electric installation electrical installation this product requires hardwiring to a 16 amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our team knowhow experts74 kwh number of cavities 2 capacity - main: 48 litres - second: 38 litres usable volume - main: 48 litres - second: 38 litres size - main: medium - second: medium viewing window - main: triple-glazed - second: triple-glazed shelves main oven: - 2 shelf - 3 shelf positions second oven: - 1 shelf - 2 shelf positions interior light yes type of cleaning - main: assisted cleaning / catalytic liners (back only) - second: enamel coating grill grill type integrated grill features - full-width - variable general colour stainless steel bar handles yes box contents beko pro select bxtfx electric built-under double oven dimensions 715 x 595 x 575 mm (h x w x d) recess dimensions 710 x 596 x 560 mm (h x w x d) boxed dimensions 800 x 670 x 660 mm (h x w x d) weight 45it can be can be set to start and stop cooking at a certain time, and will let you know when you need to check on your dishesthe catalytic back panels oxidise food spills and residues when the oven passes 220°c – it won't take you long to wipe away what's left once the appliance has fully cooled5 kg boxed weight 49 kg manufacturer's guarantee 2 years read morehot air is evenly distributed around the oven to cut down cooking times and ensure that your food is cooked thoroughly and consistently, so the oven is great for batch baking or roastingtwo ovens for flexible cooking you won't be restricted to only using the main oven with your beko pro bxtfx – its two ovens offer great versatility, allowing you to cook different dishes at the temperature they requireit heats up quickly and can be used at half-width for smaller portionscheck how your creations are coming along via the wide glass window, which spares you having to constantly open the ovenintegrated variable grill grill meat, fish and vegetables conveniently using the full-width grill built into your bxtfx double ovenfan system for faster heating a fanned air system helps the main compartment on the bxtfx heat up rapidlytime your meals perfectly the beko bxtfx offers a big display clock and timer to ensure your meals aren't overdone or undercookedpower supply 16 amp (requires hardwiring to a dedicated circuit) controls timer type programmable cooking functions 8 oven functions, including: - true fan heat - defrost - static - bottom heat display type led display control type - touch - dials ovens oven type - main: fan - second: conventional energy rating - main: a - second: a energy consumption - main: 072 kwh - second: 0there's more space too, with 38 litres in the top cavity and 48 litres in the main oven helping you cater for your family or dinner parties easilyyou can remove the inner glass panels when it's cleaning time, allowing you to keep the bxtfx looking spic and span every dayeasy cleaning cleaning is simple thanks to the partial catalytic liners which are positioned at the back of the oven cavities to keep the hardest to reach areas clean
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And with a variety of accessory options, the city select offers premium versatility to suit every family's comfort and needsbaby jogger city select twin convertible buggy this is the top of the baby jogger range with multiple seat options handbrake and running brake,in excellent condition manufacturers information: product description the city select presents 16 unique seating combinations from double tiered car seats to a bassinet and single seat combowhether you've just had a second child and need to add a seat, or your older child has outgrown his stroller days and you no longer need a second seat, the city select double stroller converts easily to work with your changing needs as a parentwith the best double stroller on the market, all you have left to do is convince your kindergartner to stay on his feet! read more
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Oxfam bookshop lower petergate the intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary english language studiesthis accessible textbook in the routledge intertext series offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technologyworking with texts: a core introduction to language analysis (third edition, ) is the foundation text which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titlesaimed at a-level and beginning undergraduate students, language and technology: explores the history of new communication tools such as texting; facebook and online forums examines the public discourses about these new tools incorporates real texts such as adverts, newspaper articles and chat room data includes a comprehensive glossary of termswritten in a clear, user-friendly style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further studythese provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with working with textssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The essays, a number of which were originally delivered as lectures in the university of cambridge and all of which are by specialists in the field, combine to provide a history of the german language in its social contextoxfam books & music beeston peter lang, , paperback very good condition the contributions to this volume explore eleven key developments in the external history of the german language, that is, the combination of social, political and cultural circumstances which influenced the language and its speakersan overarching theme is the role of deliberate intervention in the development of german, whether it took the form of education, prescriptivism, purism or political manipulationothers are studies of particular periods, places or groups which have not found their place in more narrative accounts: standardisation in the nineteenth century, the role of low german, the state of german at the stunde null insome of these 'landmarks' are individuals or groups of people who have exerted influence over the language: charlemagne, luther, the early modern grammarians and lexicographerssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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This second edition includes new material on gender, register, the speech community, language and subcultures, and language and representationoxfam bookshop cheltenham an introduction to language and society explores how our ways of seeing and engaging with the world may be shaped by the categories, systems and patterns of languagesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The horse, the wheel, and language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original indo-european speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilizationthe horse, the wheel, and language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the indo-european languages and english--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the pastanthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback ridingoxfam books & music lichfield roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as proto-indo-europeanhe explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social changebut who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even nazis seeking the roots of the aryan racesee oxfam website for delivery information read morelinking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, david anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central eurasia's steppe grasslands as the original speakers of proto-indo-european, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot turned the eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange
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Oxfam bookshop tunbridge wells at home in the language of the soul exploring jungian discourse and psyche's grammar of transformation language has a primary importance in jungian psychology and its practicevividly exploring the grammar of the psyche, we are urged to constantly kindle and rekindle our engagement with languageeven the "worker" words in language, like prepositions or conjunctions, carry particular archetypal energies, working dynamically and daimonically in the conduct of transformational narrative and realizing both personal and collective purposesthis book aims to deepen our consciousness of psyche's speech as it occurs in our professional discourses, in the psychoanalytic encounter, in dreams, fairy tales, myths, and poetrysee oxfam website for delivery information read morejung saw every act of speech as a psychic event
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5 x wjec gcse tailored or focused resources for better grades english & english language higher english & english language foundation english & english language foundation revision workbook english & english language higher revision workbook english literature read more
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No matter how you set it up, the patent-pending select step provides a comfortable standing platform, and the airdeckâ„¢ utility tray and handrail make standing at the top of the select stepâ„¢ feel as good as standing on solid groundthe heavy duty yet lightweight select stepâ„¢ is a 5, 6, 7, and 8 tread stepladder, and is the only stepladder that can be safely used on stairs and sloping groundbrand new never been used no longer needed cash on collection only the world's only multi-position step ladder the only multi-position stepladder in the world is also the most comfortable stepladder in the world
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Spanish: beginner's cd language course (hugo in 3 months cd language course) three 70 minute cd's, course book and instructionsthis course explains essential grammar, builds vocabulary and develops conversation through exercises based on real-life scenarios
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Bundle of 2x intermediate level spanish language text books, 2x spanish language poetry books & 1x spanish language novelcollection from dibden purlieu so45
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Written by the inventor of the language, this book is the defining text on the languagethe focus of the book is on showing how the language is used as a tool for design and programming, teaching the basic concepts used to master cbefore moving to academia, he worked for decades in at&t bell labsauthor(s) bjarne stroustrup
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Oxfam bookshop beverley the volume includes original papers addressing different aspects of the interface between second language acquisition and language testing researchthe volume includes original papers dealing with different aspects of the interface between sla and lt research see oxfam website for delivery information read morethis paperback edition provides a fresh look at areas of common interest to both sla and lt research, and ways in which research in these two areas of applied linguistics can be fruitfully integratedthis collection thus constitutes a starting point for a continuing and expanding dialogue between sla and lt researchersbook condition: the covers show very little wear, though the spine is slightly faded, and there is a name written in ink on the forepage, otherwise the book is in excellent condition
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Challenging many familiar beliefs, he comes to a new and persuasive conclusion: that primitive forms of the indo-european language were spoken across europe some thousands of years earlier than has previously been assumedprofessor renfrew initiates an original synthesis between modern historical linguistics and the new archaeology of cultural process, boldly proclaiming that it is time to reconsider questions of language origins and what they imply about ethnic affiliation--issues seriously discredited by the racial theorists of the s and s and, as a result, largely neglected sincesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop cheltenham in this book colin renfrew directs remarkable new light on the links between archaeology and language, looking specifically at the puzzling similarities that are apparent across the indo-european family of ancient languages, from anatolia and ancient persia, across europe and the indian subcontinent, to regions as remote as sinkiang in china
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Oxfam bookshop preston this is the third edition of chomsky's outstanding collection of essays on language and mind, first published inchapters 1-6 present chomsky's early work on the nature and acquisition of language as a genetically endowed, biological system (universal grammar), through the rules and principles of which we acquire an internalized knowledge (i-language)the final chapter revisits the key issues, reviewing the 'biolinguistic' approach that has guided chomsky's work from its origins to the present day, and raising some novel and exciting challenges for the study of language and mindover the past fifty years, this framework has sparked an explosion of inquiry into a wide range of languages, and has yielded some major theoretical questionsthis edition complements them with an additional chapter and a new preface, bringing chomsky's influential approach into the twenty-first centurythe first six chapters, originally published in the s, made a groundbreaking contribution to linguistic theorysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Red krayola, the / art & language - fairest of all 2:51red krayola, the / art & language - jumpimg through the mirror 4:37red krayola, the / art & language - laughing at the foot of the cross 4:17
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It is concerned both with the history of language and the language of historythe essays in this book explore the difficulties and the possibilities in understanding language as historical evidence softcover in excellent conditionwords such as "liberty" and "equality" have to be understood in a limited sense in the french and american revolutions, but it would be impossible to understand these events without recourse to these resonant conceptspages clean and unmarked see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop carlisle this book is an investigation of how societies have understood and described themselvesthe author examines how political declarations and manifestos relate to the societies from which they emanated and for which they aimed to legislatethe chapters include studies of societies in germany, china, usa and india, pre-revolutionary france and 19th-century britain and america
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