Cambridge University Press

The literature of French-speaking countries forms a distinct body of work quite separate from literature written in France itself, offering a passionate creative engagement with their postcolonial cultures. This book provides an introduction to the literatures that have emerged in the French-speaking countries and regions of the world in recent decades, illustrating their astonishing breadth and diversity, and exploring their constant state of tension with the literature of France. The study opens with a wide-ranging discussion of the idea of francophonie. Each chapter then provides readers with historical background to a particular region and identifies the key issues that have influenced the emergence of a literature in French, before going on to examine in detail a selection of the major writers. These case studies tackle many of the key authors of the francophone world, as well as new, up-and-coming authors writing today.

Must-have guides designed to introduce students and teachers to key topics and authors. More than a century after its beginnings, modernism still has the power to shock, alienate or challenge readers. Modernist art and literature remain thought of as complex and difficult. This introduction explains in a readable, lively style how modernism emerged, how it is defined, and how it developed in different forms and genres. Pericles Lewis offers students a survey of literature and art in England, Ireland and Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. He also provides an overview of critical thought on modernism and its continuing influence on the arts today, reflecting the interests of current scholarship in the social and cultural contexts of modernism. The comparative perspective on Anglo-American and European modernism shows how European movements have influenced the development of English-language modernism. Illustrated with works of art and featuring suggestions for further study, this is the ideal introduction to understanding and enjoying modernist literature and art.

Communication Across Cultures is an academic reference for university students and interdisciplinary researchers who have no specialised knowledge of linguistics. Key concepts relevant to an understanding of language issues in intercultural communication are drawn from the research area of pragmatics, discourse analysis, politeness and cross cultural communication. The book examines the ways in which the spoken and written word may be interpreted differently depending on the context and expectations of the participants. Intercultural communication involves additional sociocultural dimensions to the context. Examples are drawn from a variety of languages and cultures — ranging from Japan to Germany to the Americas, to Africa and to Australia. Relevant academic literature and recent research is exemplified and explained throughout the book so readers can become familiar with the way research in this field is conducted and so that interdisciplinary researchers can incorporate some of the perspectives presented here into their own research.

For a small, prosperous country in the middle of Europe, modern Austria has a very large and complex history, extending far beyond its current borders. Today's Austrians have a problematic relationship with that history, whether with the multi-national history of the Habsburg Monarchy, or with the time between 1938 and 1945 when Austrians were Germans in Hitler's Third Reich. Steven Beller's gripping and comprehensive account traces the remarkable career of Austria through its many transformations, from German borderland, to dynastic enterprise, imperial house, Central European great power, failed Alpine republic, German province, and then successful Alpine republic, building up a picture of the layers of Austrian identity and heritage and their diverse sources. It is a story full of anomalies and ironies, a case study of the other side of European history, without the easy answers of more clearly national narratives, and hence far more relevant to today's world.

A fully updated version of the best-selling Essential Grammar in Use, available with a substantial new CD-ROM for additional interactive practice. Essential Grammar in Use Third edition is a fully updated version of the bestselling grammar title. Now in full colour, with new content and even more exercises, this updated edition retains all the key features of clarity and ease-of-use that have made the book so popular with students and teachers. An exciting and substantial brand new CD-ROM offers a wealth of extra practice material, covering all the language in Essential Grammar in Use Third edition. The CD-ROM includes: hundreds of practice exercises; customized tests targeting specific language areas; additional conversation activities; a range of engaging games with downloadable updates; audio recordings of all the main exercises; listen, repeat and record function; built-in dictionary with full definitions of all key vocabulary.

A fully updated version of the highly successful Advanced Grammar in Use — extra practice is also available on a new interactive CD-ROM to accompany the book. Advanced Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises with answers contains 50 units of varied exercises to provide students with additional practice of the language studied in Advanced Grammar in Use Second edition.

A fully updated version of the highly successful Advanced Grammar in Use — extra practice is also available on a new interactive CD-ROM to accompany the book. Advanced Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises without answers contains 50 units of varied exercises to provide students with additional practice of the language studied in Advanced Grammar in Use Second edition.

Business Benchmark is a Business English course for BEC or BULATS and can also be used independently of these exams for general Business English courses. This course book provides advanced level students with business language and vocabulary, and provides training and practice for the BULATS test, using real BULATS test tasks provided by Cambridge ESOL. It includes a CD-ROM with a full BULATS practice test from Cambridge ESOL.

Business Benchmark is a Business English course for BEC or BULATS and can also be used independently of these exams for general Business English courses. This course book provides advanced-level students with essential business language and vocabulary, and provides training and practice for the BEC Higher exam, using real BEC exam tasks provided by Cambridge ESOL.

Business Benchmark is a Business English course for BEC or BULATS and can also be used independently of these exams for general Business English courses. This Teacher's Book contains answer keys, tapescripts, model writing compositions, information about the BULATS test and the BEC exam, teaching notes and extra activities.

A photocopiable resource packed with a variety of ready-to-use PET-level activities and exam practice tasks with tips, making it ideal for PET candidates and general English learners alike. The book is organised by paper type, giving teachers a flexible resource that they can tailor to their students' specific needs.

A photocopiable resource packed with a variety of ready-to-use PET-level activities and exam practice tasks with tips, making it ideal for PET candidates and general English learners alike. The book is organised by paper type, giving teachers a flexible resource that they can tailor to their students' specific needs.

A four-level course for lower-secondary students. Messages is a new four-level course for lower-secondary students. Each level contains 6 modules of two units, each divided into 3 manageable 'steps'. Clear aims and outcomes for each step mean students can put what they learn into practice immediately. Each level of the course provides 80-90 hours of classwork with lots of recycling in regular four-page sections. Level 1 assumes students have studied English at primary school, but gives full coverage of all basic language areas. The course takes students to an intermediate level by the end of level 4. The Teacher's Resource pack provides photocopiable tests, extra activities and drills.

Test Your Business Vocabulary in Use is a set of 66 tests based on the key corpus informed vocabulary highlighted in Business Vocabulary in Use. There is a clear one-page test for each unit of the parent book and a user-friendly answer key which enables learners to check their answers accurately. The scoring system provides the self-study learner with immediate feedback on their progress. The book contains both British and American English and is ideal for self-study or to complement classroom study.

This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam — and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. • Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. • Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. • Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. • Includes exam-style exercises.

This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam — and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. • Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. • Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. • Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. • Includes exam-style exercises.

Focuses on the real mistakes students make in the exam and shows how to avoid them. This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam – and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. • Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. • Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. • Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. • Includes exam-style exercises.

This new level of English Phrasal Verbs in Use is specifically designed for advanced level students looking to improve their knowledge of this often difficult area of the English language. The book includes many phrasal verbs useful to students preparing for the Cambridge CAE, CPE and IELTS examinations.

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in range of accents, available on audio CD. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs.

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Fifty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in a range of accents, available on audio CD. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Students can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work, and is now available with a unique, new CD-ROM for additional interactive practice. This pack contains the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate, four audio CDs and a CD ROM that gives extra practice exercises, games and tests for self-study learners wanting to improve their pronunciation.

English in Mind is a six-level course for teenagers. Each level of the course provides 80-90 hours of class work with extra photocopiable activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Pack. The course can be used with mixed-ability classes. The Starter level is for complete beginners. Level 1 is for elementary students and contains a 16-page starter section to revise key language. Levels 2 to 5 take students from pre-intermediate to advanced level.

English in Mind is a six-level course for teenagers. Each level of the course provides 80-90 hours of class work with extra photocopiable activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Pack. The course can be used with mixed-ability classes. The Starter level is for complete beginners. Level 1 is for elementary students and contains a 16-page starter section to revise key language. Levels 2 to 5 take students from pre-intermediate to advanced level.

English in Mind is a six-level course for teenagers. The Teacher's Resource Pack contains a wealth of extra photocopiable activities and tests, giving teachers lots of support and flexibility. Levels 2 to 4 of English in Mind take students from pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate level.