This book presents recent research in anaphora resolution and co-reference using computational and machine-learning models. It covers novel approaches, applications like Q&A systems, and includes an extensive annotation guideline for large corpora.
The Glynnese Glossary is a rare dictionary of the rich language developed by the families of Prime Minister William Gladstone and his wife, Catherine Glynne. Recorded by Lord Lyttelton, it’s a spoof dictionary parodying philology while recording Glynnese.
Freelance English Teaching in Eastern Europe
An invaluable guide to freelance English teaching in Eastern Europe, with exclusive insights on combining work with travel. This information-rich account is essential for teacher-travelers, career-minded graduates, and ELT entrepreneurs.
This global collection of essays offers new ideas on imagination and creativity in education. Authors explore theories and provide practical strategies for infusing classrooms with imaginative activities, from teaching literacy and science to fostering responsible citizenship.
Celebrating forty years of interpreter and translator training at Bath, this volume explores key issues in the field. Professionals and academics cover teaching techniques, the use of IT, quality assessment, and other modern workplace challenges.
Pronunciation Instruction for Brazilians
This book helps Brazilian learners overcome English pronunciation difficulties. It connects theory and practice, using empirical data to inform communicative activities. Suitable for classroom or self-study, it includes an answer key and CD.
These essays examine the interaction between translation, language and culture. Scholars from countries including Austria, Italy, Russia, and Slovenia offer fascinating insights into the complex phenomenon of cross-cultural communication.
Reflections
Twelve essays explore “reflections” in literary and visual culture—from Italian theatre to Cuban film. For students and scholars, this volume provides a fresh, interdisciplinary look at Modern Language Studies, highlighting the dialogue between language and culture.
This monograph researches the development of English vocabulary in new computer technologies. It studies the linguistic and ontological parameters of innovative cyber-vocabulary, from word-formation to how we perceive the technosphere through human concepts.
Discover current scholarship on the Middle and Far East. These essays offer new perspectives on the region’s languages, literatures, and cultures, from theory and gender to pedagogy.
Learn Japanese characters and beginner vocabulary step by step with illustrations for visual learning. This book teaches sentence writing and includes exercises. The attached CD contains character sounds, vocabulary exercises, and typing instructions.
This book provides new insights into English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), exploring the latest empirical research in business and academic ELF, intercultural communication, language attitudes, and code-switching. Essential for linguists and ELT practitioners.