For and Against Essay: some useful web sites

How the heck do I have to write a for and against essay!?

Well, I found these web pages. Have a look =)

WIKIDOT:

http://academicwriting.wikidot.com/for-and-against-essays

GYMMELK

http://www.gymmelk.ac.at/bic/English/TextWriting/argumentative_essay.htm

A guide on SCRIB

http://www.scribd.com/doc/15060413/For-Against-Essays

Looking for idioms and proverbs?

Cambrige University Press English Vocabulary in Use

Selected units ,(not all the book). Idioms and proverbs, with exercises!

The idioms are the most funniest things English has, although they are quite difficult to understand. I mean, they really can make your life a living hell, can't they? But, hey! They really want a second bit of the cherry! So, put your socks up and go bananas with these units! xD

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English Phrasal Verbs In Use

THIS ONE WAS SO DAMN HARD TO FIND!

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In the know: understanding and using idioms

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In the Know Students book + Audio CD: Understanding and Using Idioms

Description:

In the Know teaches over 800 colorful idioms in English. The book groups the idioms into units depending on whether the idioms relate to such concepts as danger or honesty, or whether they contain colors or parts of the body, etc. Each unit has a clear four-page format that presents the idioms, explores their meaning, and practices their use.

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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (CD)

Cd of the Cambrigde Advance Learner's Dictionary :3

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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY

File: 373.48 MB (ISO)

A brand new edition of the classic pronunciation guide, and the only one available with a CD-ROM!

Fully updated word list, colour headwords, and 200 information panels

On the CD-ROM, hear spoken pronunciations, and record your own pronunciation for comparison

More info: http://dictionaries.cambridge.org/cepd/

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The Study of Language, 3rd Edition

Authors: George Yule
Publisher: Cambridge University Press India
No. of Pages: 284
File size: 4,4 Mb
File type: PDF

Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a lively introduction to the study of language. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language - sounds, words, structures and meanings. A wide range of fascinating questions are explored, such as how conversation works, how children learn language, why women and men speak differently, and how language varies between regions and social groups. This third edition has been extensively revised to include new sections on important contemporary issues in language study, including language and culture, African American English, sign language, and slang. A comprehensive glossary provides useful explanations of technical terms, and each chapter contains a range of new study questions and research tasks, with suggested answers. Unrivalled in its popularity, The Study of Language is quite simply the best introduction to the field available today.

Contents


1. The origins of language
2. Animals and human language
3. The development of writing
4. The sounds of language
5. The sound patterns of language
6. Words and word-formation processes
7. Morphology
8. Phrases and sentences: grammar
9. Syntax
10. Semantics
11. Pragmatics
12. Discourse analysis
13. Language and the brain
14. First language acquisition
15. Second language acquisition/learning
16. Gestures and sign languages
17. Language history and change
18. Language and regional variation
19. Language and social variation
20. Language and culture.

Source: http://www.infibeam.com/Books/info/3rd-edition/study-language-3rd-edition/9780521740241.html

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Trouble with Adjectives, Adverbs and Pronouns?

Paperback: 64 pages
Authors:David Bolton, Noel Goodey
Publisher: First Person Publishing (23 Oct 2000)
File size: 3,1 Mb
File type: PDF

Trouble with Adjectives, Adverbs and Pronouns: Guided Discovery Materials, Exercises and Teaching Tips at Elementary and Intermediate Levels Offers students and teachers the opportunity to work on the main 'trouble spots' associated with adjectives, adverbs and pronouns at elementary and intermediate level. Contains teaching tips on how to present troublesome structures, classroom activities to practise structures in an active way, and varied practice exercises to check students' knowledge and understanding.

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Timesaver reading lessons (intermediate/advanced)

Author: Peter Dainty
Publisher:Mary Glasgow Magazines; 1 edition (15 Mar 2002)
File size: 5,3 Mb
File type: PDF

This collection of topical reading texts is aimed at teenage learners of English. The book presents students with a wide variety of text types, from detailed articles to cartoons. They are accompanied by teaching ideas and tasks to help the teacher exploit the content to the full. Topics range around a wide variety of issues including extreme sports, animals, homelessness and parents, which help students prepare for oral work based on current issues.

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Phrasal Verbs in Context

Author: Peter Dainty
Publisher: MacMillan
File size: 3.2 Mb
File type: PDF

PLUS AUDIO CD'S *O*!

A cartoon story which introduces a large number of useful phrasal verbs (get out, get in, get over, etc) The story is amusing and whimsical but the aim is serious. All students at the appropriate level, especially non-Germanic speakers. Provides practice in self-access or could be used for class teaching.


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Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students

Author: Bailey, S
Publisher: Routledge

Ideal for overseas students studying at English-medium colleges and universities, this practical writing course enables international students to meet the required standard of writing and use an appropriate style for essays, exams and dissertations. Newly revised and updated to include extra exercises and material suggested by teachers and students, Academic Writing explains and demonstrates all the key writing skills, and is ideal for use in the classroom or for independent study. Useful at every stage of an academic career and beyond, this indispensable book features:
* different styles and formats from CVs and letters to formal essays
* a focus on accuracy
* coverage of all stages of writing, from understanding titles to checking your work
* essential academic writing skills such as proper referencing, summarising and paraphrasing
* diagrams and practice exercises, complete with answers.

Source: http://www.eflbooks.co.uk/book.php?isbn=0415384206


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English Pronunciation in Use: Advanced

Martin Hewings

Advanced

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in range of accents, available on audio CD. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Students can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.
Key Features

* Interactive CD-ROM offers games, exercises and animated diagrams of the mouth, showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Students can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.
* Audio recordings in a variety of accents provide lots of valuable practice with reception and production of sounds.
* Handy reference section includes language-specific study notes, a glossary of specialised terms and a focus on minimal pairs.
* Self-diagnostic tests help learners identify and focus on their own pronunciation problems.

source: http://cambridge.org/
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The Facts on File: Dictionary of Proverbs

Book Summary of The Facts On File Dictionary Of Proverbs: Meanings And Origins Of More Than 1,700 Popular Sayings
Completely updated and expanded, The Facts On File Dictionary of Proverbs, Second Edition includes more than 1,700 English-language proverbs that are widely recognized today--with more than 200 new to this edition. Arranged alphabetically, entries provide the meaning of each proverb, the date it was first recorded, variant forms, other proverbs that are similar and opposite to it in meaning, and examples of the proverb's use. This second edition has been expanded to include more familiar, long-established proverbs (such as "Call a spade a spade" and "It takes one to know one") as well as more modern ones (such as "You snooze, you lose" and "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus"). Existing entries have been updated to include modern variants (such as "The geek shall inherit the earth," a variant of "The meek shall inherit the earth"). This fascinating dictionary offers insight into this unique aspect of our language.

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