Author: Eva M. Fernández Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing ISBN: 9027296782 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 314
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The cross-linguistic differences documented in studies of relative clause attachment offer an invaluable opportunity to examine a particular aspect of bilingual sentence processing: Do bilinguals process their two languages as if they were monolingual speakers of each? This volume provides a review of existing research on relative clause attachment, showing that speakers of languages like English attach relative clauses differently than do speakers of languages like Spanish. Fernández reports the findings of an investigation with monolinguals and bilinguals, tested using speeded ("on-line") and unspeeded ("off-line") methodology, with materials in both English and Spanish. The experiments reveal similarities across the groups when the procedure is speeded, but differences with unspeeded questionnaires: The monolinguals replicate the standard cross-linguistic differences, while bilinguals have language-independent preferences determined by language dominance — bilinguals process stimuli in either of their languages according to the general preferences of monolinguals of their dominant language.
Author: Alberto Cañas Publisher: Springer ISBN: 331945501X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 342
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Concept Mapping, CMC 2016, held in Tallinn, Estonia, in September 2016. The 25 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 135 submissions. The papers address issues such as facilitation of learning; eliciting, capturing, archiving, and using “expert” knowledge; planning instruction; assessment of “deep” understandings; research planning; collaborative knowledge modeling; creation of “knowledge portfolios”; curriculum design; eLearning, and administrative and strategic planning and monitoring.
Author: Paola Nanni-Tate Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071789685 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 404
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Sharpen your ITALIAN grammar with skill-building exercises If you want to be proficient in Italian, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Italian grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Italian Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on experience. This comprehensive book features: More than 200 exercises that demonstrate how the Italian grammar system works Authentic examples that illustrate correct grammar usage A thorough review section, new to this edition An answer key to give you immediate clarification on any concept Topics include: Adjectives and adverbs * Comparatives and superlatives * Present tense versus past tense * Prepositions * Passive voice * Verbal expressions and constructions * and more
Author: Gail Stein Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 007142864X Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 338
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Master Spanish in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to Spanish to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.
Author: Nuria Agulló Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071491155 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : es Pages : 209
Book Description
Shake it up in Spanish with a little help from your friends Looking to break the ice in Barcelona? Flirt in Fajardo? If you want to connect with Spanish speakers, then get in on the conversation with your instant amigas, Pepa and Pili, and experience the real-world rhythm of everyday Spanish. Join the party and learn hundreds of expressions with their formal, informal, and “downtown” variations including tips on how and when to use them. So, if you want to mingle in Madrid, then you'll want to know how to say... ¿Eres de Madrid? Are you from Madrid? ¿Estudias o trabajas? Are you studying or working? ¿Te importa si me siento aquí? Do you mind if I sit here? ¿Estás libre esta tarde? Are you free this afternoon?
Author: Eva M. Fernández
Author: Alberto Cañas
Author: Paola Nanni-Tate
Author: Gail Stein
Author: Nuria Agulló