Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand

Learning Hiragana and Katakana is a systematic and comprehensive Japanese workbook that can be used along with a Japanese language textbook or as a stand-alone resource to learn the Japanese alphabet

Get to grips with the inner workings of the Raspberry Pi The success of the Raspberry Pi has encouraged a whole new generation of computer scientists and coders to take up computing.

Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among mid

Microwave-Assisted Sample Preparation for Trace Element Analysis describes the principles, equipment, and applications involved in sample preparation with microwaves for trace element analysis. The bo

McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the c

The latest developments in the arguments for and against assisted dying, with a foreword by Terry PratchettAssisted dying is perhaps one of the most divisive issues of the modern age, generating endle

"This book provides empirical studies on theoretical issues and outcomes in regards to the integration of innovative technology into language teaching and learning, discussing empirical findings and i

This book describes how a multinational company developed a global structure for learning around the TWI program in order to create and sustain standardized work across multiple language and cultural

Need to learn C? Now you can! Forget old-fashioned C programming books that assume you're a computer hardware expert and teach frustrating, old-fashioned coding styles. If you know any language at all

This book aims to further understanding of the acquisition of Chinese as a foreign or second language. The six independent studies, which focus on various aspects of the learning process from morphosy

This is a comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook and language learning package.Korean is now the 15th most popular language taught at American universities. This new edition of Elemen

Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. The aim of this textbook is to introduce machine learning, and the algorithmic paradigms it offers, in a principled way. The book provides a theoretical account of the fundamentals underlying machine learning and the mathematical derivations that transform these principles into practical algorithms. Following a presentation of the basics, the book covers a wide array of central topics unaddressed by previous textbooks. These include a discussion of the computational complexity of learning and the concepts of convexity and stability; important algorithmic paradigms including stochastic gradient descent, neural networks, and structured output learning; and emerging theoretical concepts such as the PAC-Bayes approach and compression-based bounds. Designed for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduates, the text makes the fundamentals and algorithms of machine learning accessible t

This book is a wide-ranging exploration of the use of mobile devices for teaching and learning language and literacies. It investigates the particular qualities of mobile devices which open up new edu

This book is a wide-ranging exploration of the use of mobile devices for teaching and learning language and literacies. It investigates the particular qualities of mobile devices which open up new edu

Challenge yourself while learning Spanish with this engaging workbook of fun activities from the bestselling and trusted Practice Makes Perfect seriesSpanish-language learning doesn't have to just be

Challenge yourself while learning English with this engaging workbook of fun activities from the bestselling and trusted Practice Makes Perfect seriesEnglish-language learning doesn't have to just be

Linguists specializing in translation and language learning explore language for special purposes in Columbia. Looking in turn at linguistic, phrasiological, terminological, didactic, and textual issu

This SpringerBrief reveals the latest techniques in computer vision and machine learning on robots that are designed as accurate and efficient military snipers. Militaries around the world are investi

Modern primary teachers must adapt literacy programmes and ensure efficient learning for all. They must also support children with language and literacy difficulties, children learning English as an additional language and possibly teach a modern foreign language. To do this effectively, they need to understand the applied linguistics research that underpins so many different areas of the language and literacy curriculum. This book illustrates the impact of applied linguistics on curriculum frameworks and pedagogy. It captures the range of applied linguistics knowledge that teachers need, and illustrates how this is framed and is used by policy makers, researchers, teacher educators and the other professions who work with teachers in schools. It considers how to effect professional development that works. It is essential reading for primary teachers but also for speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, learning support teachers and all those doing language or literacy

Whether it is in-vitro fertilization, sperm injection, surrogacy, cryopreservation or intrauterine insemination, the field of assisted reproductive technology (or ART) has revolutionized our understan

Challenge yourself while learning French with this engaging workbook of fun activities from the bestselling and trusted Practice Makes Perfect seriesFrench-language learning doesn't have to just be gr

Give your child the gift of conversation with Small Talk!You are your child's most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In Small Talk, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and p

Scholars of philosophy and linguistics investigate the legacy of the three most important founders of analytic philosophy on contemporary language and linguistics. Among their topics are historical li

In learning to speak a foreign language, a sophisticated guidebook is critical. This is a bilingual textbook in which a complete system of alphabetized phonetic symbols is used along with characters t

Children's play is focused, purposeful, and full of learning. As children play, they master motor development, learn language and social skills, think creatively, and make cognitive leaps. Let's Play

"This book presents leading-edge perspectives and methodologies to address emerging issues of concern for professional learning in contemporary society. The conditions for professional practice and le

This book presents leading-edge perspectives and methodologies to address emerging issues of concern for professional learning in contemporary society. The conditions for professional practice and lea

Benny Lewis, who speaks ten languages and counting—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes

Meet the man who makes the mission of learning any language possible!The all-you-need guide to learning a language.Language hacker Benny Lewis shows how anyone anywhere can learn any language without

This easy-to-use, classroom-tested textbook covers the C programming language for computer science and IT students. Designed for a compulsory fundamental course, it presents the theory and principles

A fun language learning sticker activity atlas. Learn about the world and its languages whilst learning Spanish, too! Colourful maps of the main regions of the world feature countries, oceans, rivers,

"Lifelong learning has become an increasingly important theme in contemporary society through which each citizen is encouraged to become a constant learner. Such narratives are often seen as positive

Master the rules of Welsh grammar and unlock your language learning potential.

"This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which new media technologies have shaped language and communication in contemporary Russia. It traces the development of the Russian languag

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) combines the teaching of subject matter with the teaching of English as an additional language, helping students learn language skills as well as subjec

Designed to build language ability while stimulating curiosity, Learning Chinese teaches intermediate conversational and literary skills in Mandarin. Conversational lessons are separated from lessons

In this work, the author applies the learning framework she described in Engaging Minds in the Classroom to the English language arts classroom, describing specific techniques and activities for stude

This book presents a coarse-to-fine framework for learning and inference in large statistical models for natural language processing. The text shows applications of this fast, accurate approach to syn

This is an excellent reference resource for Farsi students! Great for Persian language training centers! Learning to read Persian language is surprisingly complex, but “Effortless Persian Alphabet” pr