The book presents a comprehensive overview of key topics and debates in English Language Studies, blending established knowledge with recent advancements. Renowned language specialists contribute their expertise, providing clear explanations that make complex issues accessible to readers. This guide serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of language studies.
English is learned in most parts of the world, both through use in the home and community, and as a major language of education. This title focuses on a child's acquisition of spoken and written English in monolingual and bilingual contexts. It also explores the nature of the curriculum in different parts of the world.
'She was a warm body... I didn't want to know her. And I didn't want to notice the small black charred hole in the back of her trench coat. I grabbed a wrist. It was warm but there was no pulse. Not that I could feel...' It's been a long hot summer. At the Women's Hotline, Emma Victor is struggling under the burden of too many calls and too many government cuts. Then she gets a cry for help she simply can't refuse. Reluctantly Victor agrees to break the rules and meet her client. There's only one problem: the woman's already dead...