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This document consists of the six issues of "ESL Magazine" published during 1998. This journal for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) professionals includes the following articles during this period: "The Internet in the Classroom" (Christine Meloni); "Trippingly on the Tongue: Putting Serious, Speech/Pronunciation Instruction Back in the TESOL equation" (Joan Morley); "TESOL '98 Preview" (Kathleen R. Beall); "Korean Students in the United States" (Marc van der Woude); "The Mouse Replaces the Pencil: TOEFL Goes Electronic" (Effie Papatzikou Cochran); "Accuracy vs. Fluency: Which Comes First in ESL Instruction?" (Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth); "Russian Immigrants in the ESL Classroom: Success, Motivation, and Acculturation" (Michael Berman); Developing Active Vocabulary: Making the Communicative Connection" (Jayme Adelson-Goldstein); "Dave Sperling: A Man with a Virtual Passion" (George H. Clemes, III); "Arab Students in the U.S.: Learning Language, Teaching Friendship" (Paul Kwilinski); "The Expanding Role of the Elementary ESL Teacher: Doing More Than Teaching Language" (Jodi Crandall); "Going Corporate: Teaching English in the Workplace" (Faith Hayflich); "Learning to Listen" (Marc Hegelsen); "Haitian Students in the U.S." (Roger Savain); "Carolyn Graham: A Conversation with the Creator of Jazz Chants" (Marilyn Rosenthal); "Without Slang and Idioms, Students are 'In the Dark'!" (David Burke); "Homestay: Highlights and Hurdles" (Doug Ronson); "Has Whole Language Failed?" Stephen Krashen); "Literature for Language Learning" (Mary Lou McCloskey); "EFL Positions: Finding the Right Job" (Karen Asenavage, Bob Hunkin); and "Chinese ESL Students in the U.S." (Frank Tang, Helene Dunkelblau). (MSE)

These two issues of the journal "CLAVE" contain these articles in Spanish with one article in English: "La ensenanza de la lingua materna" (Pablo Arnaez); "Saben resumir los alumnos universitarios de nuevo ingreso?" (Marisol Garcia); "El desempeno en la escritura de cartas argumentativas y cuentos en alumnos de octavo grado" (Yolanda Perez, Maria L. Yglesias); "Las funciones del lenguaje y la teoria pragmatic: una orientacion para el aprendizaje de la construccion del texto?" (Francisca Fumero); "Lo que nos une: nuestros idiomas en varios mundos" (Sergio Serron); "Necrotextualidad: construccion textual de las partidas de defuncion (1881-1910)" (Juan Francisco Garcia); "Hacia la apropiacion del lenguaje" (Issis Garvett); "Estrategia didactica para facilitar la comprension del discurso argumentativo en la Tercera Etapa de Educacion Basica" (Neudys Rada); "Comprension y produccion de textos escritos" (Annerys Perez); "Analisis de datos en una investigacion" (Rifka Sarshalom); "Donde colocar el acento en el problema de la acentuacion" (Magaly Munoz de Pimentel); "Evaluacion y tratamiento de la dispraxia articulatoria" (Beatriz Valles); "La ensenanza de la cultura en la clase de espanol" (Edmee Fernandez); "Gender and Power in Canadian Literature: A Stylistic Approach" (Elida Leon); "Diagnostico de la situacion bilingue de la comunidad linguistica indigena guajira" (Luis Oquendo); "Lengua y literatura en la educacion de adultos" (Rita Jaimes); "Neruda y el apocalipsis sin dios" (Celso Medina); and "Hacia una ensenanza solidaria de la lengua" (Edito Campos). (MSE)

The seven working papers on linguistic theory contained in this volume include: "Two Properties of the Intransitive Resultative Construction" (Yoichi Miyamoto); "Multiple Subject Construction in Korean: A Functional Explanation" (Youngjun Jang); "Constraints on Noun Incorporation in Korean" (Hangyoo Khym); "Binding Principle for Long-Distance Anaphors" (Dong-Ik Choi); "Functional Projections and Event Structure" (Hangyoo Khym, Supath Kookiattikoon); "Against IP-Adjunction Scrambling" (Makoto Yamada); and "External Evidence and Syllable Structure." (Marcellino Berardo). (MSE)

This serial is intended as a forum for the presentation, in print, of the latest original research by the faculty and students of the Department of Linguistics and other related departments at the University of Kansas. Papers include the following: "Inferentials: The Story of a Forgotton Evidential" (Gerald Delahunty); "Knowledge of Idiomaticity: Evidence from Idiom Calquing and Folk Literalization" (Zili He); "A Cyclic Approach to Simple Cliticization" (Hunter Huckabay); "On Japanese Causative: Review of Shibatani's Notion of Causative" (Misaki Shimada); "NP Predication and Full Saturation" (Thomas Stroik); and "A Type of Reduplication in Turkish" (Mubeccel Taneri). (JL)

Fourteen articles are presented in this volume on contrastive linguistics. The articles and authors are as follows: "A Brief Falsificationist Look at Contrastive Sociolinguistics" (K. Janicki); "The Locus of French Gender Control" (W. A. Bennett); "On the English Perfect Tense and Current Relevance Implicatures" (J. R. Canavan); "Teaching French to Spanish Speakers: Some Typical Patterns of Error" (P. B. Stevens); "The Passive and Passivizability in Danish and German" (O. Lauridsen); "Equivalence and Translatability of English and Arabic Idioms" (M. Awwad); "Universals in Interlanguage Phonology: The Case of Brazilian ESL Learners" (L. M. Dreasher and J. Anderson-Hsieh); "Social Relations and Sex Stereotyping in Language" (A. Martynyuk); "A Contrastive Study of Male and Female Occupational Terms in English and Russian" (A. Martynyuk); "The English Palatalization Rule in Second Language Acquisition" (J. Rysiewicz); "Collocations: The Missing Link in Vocabulary Acquisition Amongst EFL Learners" (R. F. Hussein); "Principles for a Contrastive Phonotactics: The Hebrew Triconsonental (CCC) Root System a Case in Point" (Y. Tobin); "English/Russian Nominal Sentences-Expressives: Contrastive Analysis" (I. Frolova); and "A Working Framework for a Pedagological Contrastive Grammar of Persian and English: From Sentence to Discourse" (L. Yarmohammadi). A review article by J. M. Doherty on Van Voorst's "Event Structure" concludes this issue. Contains references following each article. (LB)

This annotated bibliography contains 28 references to articles in the ERIC database about interpersonal communication. It contains citations from the period between 1987 and 1989 and is divided into three sections. The first section presents several citations for instructional strategies in the area of interpersonal communications. The second section consists of resources on gender issues, for example, complaint interaction, idiomatic communication, nonsexist communication, conflict strategies, and marital conversations. Articles and papers in the last section represent a wide variety of different kinds of research and theory on topics such as employment screening, organizational innovation, encoding patterns, interpersonal versus mass media communication, problem solving, and the intercultural reentry process. (MS)

To help children develop a concept of "words," this document introduces parallels from languages other than English so that children, especially those learning English as a second language, can become aware of similarities across languages and recognize links between their first language and English. Answers to questions often asked by teachers--such as What words do children most need to learn? Why are some words easier to learn than others? and How can we make words important for children?--are discussed. The document also provides activities to promote word knowledge, including playing with words and word sorts (such as closed sorts, open sorts, minimal meaning units, meaning links, and meaning links in Chinese). Examples of and activities for learning borrowed words (from aboriginal languages and current borrowings and coinings), word clines, semantic webbing, and idiomatic words and phrases are also provided. (SRT)

An interview with Nikolaus Matthes's bold endeavor to create a new score for Bach's Markus-Passion using Picander's libretto, diverging from traditional reconstruction methods by composing entirely in Bach's historical style. Matthes's innovative approach, resulting in a profoundly moving performance and recording, is discussed alongside insights into his background, family influences, and journey from theater and film-making back to musical studies.

This article explores two musical compositions: "Chasing Home" by Joseph Thalken and "Appalachian Spring: Suite" by Aaron Copland. Thalken's piece tells the story of Syrian refugees seeking a new home in the US, with influences from Arabic music. Copland's ballet represents innocent Americana and is known for its melody-driven style. The Dallas Chamber Symphony delivers a lovely performance of Copland's suite, emphasizing its delicate qualities. The article also discusses Ferdinand Thieriot's chamber works, praising their beauty and character, noting similarities to Brahms' string quintets. Thieriot's Two Adagios and Four Fantasy Pieces are also highlighted for their enjoyable nature and salon-like character. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a CD release featuring the music of American composer Lukas Foss. The CD includes four works: "FOSS Ode," "Renaissance Concerto," "3 American Pieces," and "Symphony No. 1 in G." The author praises the performances of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and soloists Amy Porter and Nikki Chooi. They highlight Foss's blend of snarky Americana and heartfelt sentiment, influenced by Aaron Copland. The article also mentions Foss's European roots and his ability to achieve great success at a young age. Overall, the author recommends the CD as a valuable addition to the symphonic music catalog. The article also discusses two musical compositions by Lukas Foss and Pierre-Claude Foucquet. Foss's First Symphony is described as a youthful and ambitious work that captures the diversity and energy of America. The article praises the Buffalo Philharmonic's performance of the symphony and compares it favorably to the work of Charles Ives. Foucquet's compositions for the harpsichord are also discussed, with the article highlighting the variety and subtlety of his music. The harpsichordist Fernando De Luca is praised for his performance on a Blanchet model instrument. Finally, the article reviews a recording of César Franck's Les béatitudes, a choral and orchestral work based on the Sermon on the Mount. The performance by Gergely Madaras [Extracted from the article]

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This article discusses Spanish idioms involving God and food. The idioms related to God reflect a philosophy of life in the presence of God, emphasizing resilience, hope, humility, and the acceptance of unforeseen circumstances. The idioms related to food highlight the importance of enjoying the present moment, making tough decisions, and sustaining a healthy life. These idioms provide insight into Spanish culture and language, and can be used to enhance understanding and communication. [Extracted from the article]

In the article, the author discusses the origin of words, phrases and proverbial expressions in Middle English literature. Also cited are how said phrases and idioms provided glimpses into medieval culture, the common collocations and formulae used in oral poetry in the 14th century, and Geoffrey Chaucer's work titled "Troilus and Criseyde."

1- El saber no ocupa lugar - Knowledge does not get in the way or take up space Literal translation: Knowledge does not occupy space Similarity to English: You learn something new every day. La Buena suerte se pasa y el saber se queda en casa - Good luck is temporary, while knowledge is permanent; in other words, more importance is given to knowledge than fortune. [Extracted from the article]

Holst uses techniques such as these to emphasize the first and last fugue subjects of the final section (again, these are bass entries). FEATURES Gustav Holst (1874-1934) arranged Bach's Fugue in G Major, BWV 577, for military band as a preparatory exercise for his band composition Hammersmith, Op. 52, which was commissioned by the BBC'. Although BW-V 577 was once counted among J.S. Bach's compositions, this attribution is now regarded as spurious.2 Nevertheless, the Fugue in G Major-or the Fugue & la Gigue, as Holst dubbed it-has enjoyed lasting popularity, both as an organ work and a band transcription. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the concept of musical languages and their cultural contexts, discussing how different cultures have unique musical grammars that can be learned by outsiders. It highlights the rich diversity of global musical traditions, the impact of Western music on Asian cultures, and the potential loss of indigenous musical idioms when a culture prioritizes foreign influences over its own heritage.

Time, as synonym of life, shows itself in the following proverbs and idioms that stress the importance of taking advantage of the moment, making the most of time and, consequently, of "life": 6. Similarity to English: The past is past/leave the past in the past. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by University of Pennsylvania researchers focused on the challenges faced by Somali-American family caregivers in providing care for older adults and adults with disabilities. The study highlighted themes of visitation, patient accompaniment, and self-sacrifice as key concerns among participants. The research emphasized the need for understanding and support for family caregivers within the Somali-American community to ensure their well-being and sustainability. For more information, the full article can be accessed for free at the BMC Health Services Research website. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Put your feet up!" discusses the versatility of the verb "put" in the English language. The verb "put" is commonly used in conversation and can be used as a substitute for other verbs. It can also be used to form phrasal verbs, such as "put the kettle on." Additionally, the article explores idiomatic expressions with "put" that involve parts of the body, such as "put your foot down" meaning to firmly tell someone to do or stop doing something. The article provides examples and explanations of these idiomatic expressions. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the challenge of mastering bebop improvisation, emphasizing the need to combine technical proficiency with the art of improvisation. It also discusses various topics such as tempo setting, form and harmonic setting, chromaticism and bebop scales, rhythmic density, phrase length and melodic range, idiomatic language, blues, and motivic development as essential elements in honing bebop improvisational skills.

Many have been calling this era the Great Resignation; however, those in the field of career development prefer to call it the Great Inspiration - a time for workers to get inspired and find a new love for their work. "We've taken the human out of human resources for a long, long, long time", says Marcus Buckingham, world-renowned psychometrician and author of the new book Love + Work. A weekly meeting to go over your love notes of when you did your best work and when you felt the most love for your work can help you tailor your job. By now, you've likely heard the numbers from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics that millions of the country's workers have quit their jobs (48 million in 2021). [Extracted from the article]

EXERCISE ONE Minor 7th arpeggios are constructed from a formula which consists of three stacked intervals of a third: a root note, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 7th, as seen here. Continuing to reference an A minor 7th arpeggio, the motif also draws influence from the dual-semitone approach-note system in the last exercise. Intermediate Lesson Minor 7th chords are among the most widely-employed harmonic structures in all contemporary music - but how many of us have truly taken the time to understand this staple vocabulary?. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on profile of Vincent Merk, Intercultural communications trainer, who had won scholarship in Netherlands as part of bilateral cultural agreement between Netherlands and France. Topics discussed include job of Merk to teach intercultural communication skills. at the Eindhoven University of Technology, stereotypical image of a French business of spending hours in restaurant, and idiom concerning following custom and behavior of locals when in another country.

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The article discusses two different books for learning the recorder. The Blockflöte Boogie books are a series of books with catchy jazz tunes that are easy to play from. They provide opportunities for improvisation and are recommended as a supplement to traditional music for beginners. The article also reviews Lance Eccles' compositions for recorder duets, which are enjoyable to play and require good tuning. The article recommends both books for recorder players. [Extracted from the article]

Tests related to proverbs and idiomatic expressions using numbers that are currently commonly used in spoken English are presented.

The article lists the name phrases in the English language including idioms with first names such as Alec, Billy and Bob.

A recent report from the University of Almeria in Spain explores the potential connection between speech-language therapy and foreign language teaching. The researchers conducted a materials analysis to assess the pedagogical potential of resources related to pragmatic impairment and the learning of idiomatic expressions. The study suggests that psycholinguistic data can be valuable not only for clinical intervention but also for creating effective teaching materials. The research concludes that older examples of materials reflect structural language teaching methods, while more recent materials show the influence of communicative methodologies. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington explored the effects of a culturally adapted trauma intervention on reducing somatic symptoms in Somaliland. The study found that the intervention, called Islamic Trauma Healing, had a significant impact on reducing somatic symptoms among participants. The researchers also noted the overlap between mental health symptom reporting and somatic concerns, highlighting the importance of considering cultural idioms of distress in global mental health intervention development. This study provides valuable insights into the intersections among culture, posttraumatic stress, and idioms of distress. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information about various idiom including spill the beans, show your true colors, and in the limelight.