W. Scott Allan Libri

Refreshed and updated, the fifth edition of this core textbook offers a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of the English language, namely its words, sounds and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge, it combines accessibility with depth, offering detailed explanations of key topics and theories, including variation in vocabularies, the International Phonetic Alphabet and relevance theory in relation to pragmatics. Packed full of exercises to help consolidate learning, and equipped with examples and illustrations throughout, An Introduction to English Language is essential reading for undergraduate students of English language and linguistics and a valuable resource for students and teachers of English as a second or foreign language. This new edition features: - An enhanced text design - Updated examples - Refreshed illustrations - New and improved exercises - Revised further reading lists. The book is divided into three parts, with succinct overviews and clearly-defined learning outcomes at the start of each section, followed by glossaries of technical terms at the end. It is also accompanied by a wealth of online resources, including downloadable PowerPoints, MP3 audio files, MP4 video lectures, and quizzes, further supporting readers in achieving their goals.

In this hands-on practical guide, you'll learn the author's step-by-step method to destroy bad habits and end self-sabotage so that you can stop guilting yourself for working hard but getting nothing done

Are you tired of being a slave to circumstances beyond your control? Lacking discipline and need a clear direction on how to be more productive, prolific and purpose-driven? Are you blocked by obstacles that stop your progress? The Discipline of Masters focuses on employing discipline as a means to achieve something greater than ourselves. By putting into practice the action steps you

¿Estás atrapado por el fracaso repetido? ¿Te sientes estancado y luchas por ver el fracaso como algo positivo? El miedo al fracaso puede dañar la autoestima, paralizar la motivación y desencadenar miedos que impiden la acción. La clave para manejar el fracaso es cambiar de perspectiva. A través de ejercicios prácticos y ejemplos personales, aprenderás a transformar el fracaso en una fórmula ganadora que genere oportunidades y expanda tu mentalidad de crecimiento. Desarrollarás habilidades para convertir la desesperanza en coraje y la impotencia en acción. Aprenderás estrategias específicas para: fracasar con confianza y coraje, superar creencias limitantes, transformar tu mentalidad sobre el fracaso, asumir la responsabilidad total de tu vida, cultivar la autocompasión y desmantelar el síndrome del impostor. Esta obra es un plan maestro para convertir el fracaso en una experiencia positiva que acelere tu crecimiento. Es una guía para cambiar tu perspectiva sobre el fracaso y comenzar a tener éxito como un superhéroe de alto nivel.