A Cultural Journey through the English Lexicon

A Cultural Journey through the English Lexicon
Author: Roberto Facchinetti
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-01-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1443836842

This book is a metaphorical journey through the English lexicon, viewed as a vehicle and a mirror of cultural identity. From the translatability of phrases and metaphors to genre-specific terms, from English as a Lingua Franca to English language teaching, the studies collected here testify to the fact that in English – and overall in language – word contextualization or lack of contextualization impinges on linguistic utterances and leads to differing interpretations of the textual message. The book may be of interest to a wide range of scholars and students who are concerned with the study of the English lexicon, bearing in mind that this lexicon provides the bricks of any language, and language, in turn, needs the cornerstone of Culture to stand firmly and thrive.

English as a Lingua Franca in Wider Networking

English as a Lingua Franca in Wider Networking
Author: Paola Vettorel
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2014-08-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 3110393956

In a constantly interconnected world communication takes place beyond territorial boundaries, in networks where English works as a lingua franca. The volume explores how ELF is employed in internationally-oriented personal blogs; findings show how bloggers deploy an array of resources to their expressive and interactional aims, combining global and local communicative practices. Implications of findings in ELF and ELT terms are also discussed.

The Influence of English on Italian

The Influence of English on Italian
Author: Virginia Pulcini
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 3110755114

This series offers a wide forum for work on contact linguistics, using an integrated approach to both diachronic and synchronic manifestations of contact, ranging from social and individual aspects to structural-typological issues. Topics covered by the series include child and adult bilingualism and multilingualism, contact languages, borrowing and contact-induced typological change, code switching in conversation, societal multilingualism, bilingual language processing, and various other topics related to language contact. The series does not have a fixed theoretical orientation, and includes contributions from a variety of approaches.

Hành Trình Van Hoá: A Journey Through Vietnamese Culture

Hành Trình Van Hoá: A Journey Through Vietnamese Culture
Author: Tri C. Tran
Publisher: University Press of America
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0761862447

This intermediate textbook continues to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Vietnamese at the second-year language learning level. The book is presented as a linguistic and cultural journey of a family through twelve selected cities in Vietnam. Each chapter is organized into sections on dialogue, grammar, reading, practice exercises, and vocabulary.

India

India
Author: Catherine Bourzat
Publisher: Putumayo World Music
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: India
ISBN: 9781587592171

India showcases both the nation's rich cultural heritage and its unique presence on the world stage.

Books and Travel

Books and Travel
Author: Jennifer Laing
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2012-07-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1845413482

The books that we read, whether travel-focused or not, may influence the way in which we understand the process or experience of travel. This multidisciplinary work provides a critical analysis of the inspirational and transformational role that books play in travel imaginings. Does reading a book encourage us to think of travel as exotic, adventurous, transformative, dangerous or educative? Do different genres of books influence a reader's view of travel in multifarious ways? These questions are explored through a literary analysis of an eclectic selection of books spanning the period from the eighteenth century to the present day. Genres covered include historical fiction, children's books, westerns, science-fiction and crime fiction.

German Survival Guide

German Survival Guide
Author: Elizabeth Bingham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Austria
ISBN: 9780970373427

You can breeze through Germany and Austria with confidence and success, without spending months on preparation. Learn what to expect and how to communicate before you go, and discover how easy and fun learning a new language and culture can be!

American Idle

American Idle
Author: Mary Collins
Publisher: Capital Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009
Genre: Exercise
ISBN: 9781933102887

**First Place Grand Prize Winner for Non-Fiction books at the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards!! Congratulations Mary!!**

Simple Gestures

Simple Gestures
Author: Andrea B. Rugh
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1597975923

Overturns common misperceptions about the lives of Middle Easterners.

English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2012-03-29
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1107611806

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.