Language Learning News & Updates
Articles, News, Promotions and Updates from Routledge and the Taylor & Francis Group.
Recent Articles
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New! Neuropsychology and Language Disorders Catalog 2015
Psychology Press are delighted to announce their new, upcoming and key Neuropsychology and Language Disorders books. Browse our latest 2015 catalog to find out more.
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Interview with Author of Soluzioni, Denise De Rome
Denise De Rôme is a full time writer, broadcaster and translator and was previously Head of Italian at the University of Westminster, UK. Denise is the author of the 3rd edition of Soluzioni: A practical grammar of contemporary Italian.
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Huffington Post Education Spotlights ‘Basic Arabic’
Magda Abu-Fadil, Director of Media Unlimited in Lebanon, composed a special feature focused on Basic Arabic on the Huffington Post Education's blog.
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The 10th International Symposium on Bilingualism
The 10th International Symposium on Bilingualism, held at Rutgers University, takes place May 20-24! With a theme of "Uncovering Multilinguialism," we think attendees would very much enjoy a few of our top titles that complement this theme perfectly.
Now available in paperback, The Routledge Handbook of Multilingualism provides a comprehensive survey of the field of multilingualism for a global readership, and an overview of the research which situates multilingualism in its social, cultural and political context.
In Metrolingualism, authors Alastair Pennycook and Emi Otsuji introduce the notion of ‘metrolingualism’, showing how language and the city are deeply involved in a perpetual exchange between people, history, migration, architecture, urban landscapes and linguistic resources.
Browse the complete selection of our Bilingualism and Multilingualism books.
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The Routledge Modern Greek Reader
NEW The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilize richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language.
Find out more and request a complimentary e-Inspection copy.
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Finnish: An Essential Grammar
NEW This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish. It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader and grammatical rules are clearly explained without jargon.
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Author of the Month: Leila Samy
Leila Samy, co-author of Basic Arabic, is May's Author of the Month! Leila Samy, MPH, directs a Federal Government program to help under served (e.g., poor and rural) communities across the Unites States (US) leverage technology to improve health care quality and fuel economic development. As an expert in Arabic language, Ms. Samy has provided technical services to a range of institutions, including the University of Michigan and the World Health Organization.
In a new interview, Ms. Samy opened up about what makes the Arabic language so special, completing Basic Arabic after the passing of her father and co-author Waheed Samy, what sets this grammar apart from others, and more.
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The Newly Updated Routledge Translation Studies Portal
The Routledge Translation Studies Portal offers a wide range of online resources and teaching materials, links to key organisations and samples from our ground-breaking titles in translation and interpreting studies. This portal is updated to include several new sample chapters, resources including author interviews and video, more complementary exercises, journals content, and much more.
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Now Available in Paperback
Several titles addressing a variety of subject areas are now available in paperback. Find out more about each book by clicking on the titles below. -
Speed up your Arabic
NEW Pronunciation, spelling, the concept of roots and patterns and idomatic phrases are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Arabic. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step in successful language learning. Speed Up Your Arabic is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the most commonly made errors, enabling students to learn from their mistakes and enhance their understanding of the Arabic language.