English
Published on 28. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-340-80150-5 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive guide to the English language and way of life which should appeal to students of English, travellers and anyone who wants to know more about the country, its history and its inhabitants. The book features practical information about English customs. Each chapter contains a "taking it further" section and language tips on how to write or talk about each subject.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
ELT/ESL
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
maps, 20 b&w cartoons
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 198 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-80150-5 (9780340801505)
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Persons
Anne Fraenkel is Senior Lecturer at King's College London and has been teaching English as a foreign language for over thirty years. Whereabouts: London Richard Haill is Senior Lecturer, School of Languages and Deputy Head of the International Centre for English Language Studies at Oxford Brookes University Whereabouts: Oxford Seamus O'Riordan is Lecturer in English as a Foreign Language, School of Oriental and African Studies, London University Whereabouts: London
Content
1 - The making of England 10 - The English at work and play 11 - The people and their environment 12 - England in the wider world 2 - The English language 3 - Literature 4 - Art and architecture 5 - Music 6 - Traditions, festivals and folklore 7 - Creativity in contemporary England 8 - Present day political structures