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  Whose Language Is English?

  Jieun Kiaer

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  Whose language is English? Although we often think of it as native to one place, today there are many Englishes. About seventy-five countries are now using English as their official or first language, and the number of people speaking it around the world continues to rise. But the makeup of the English-speaking population is changing. The proportion of speakers for whom English is a first language is decreasing, due to the explosion in popularity of English as a second language. 
   
   
    
  In this ambitious book, Jieun Kiaer explores the lives of English words in the twenty-first century, when the creation and use of language has become an increasingly dynamic, interactive, and diverse process in which ordinary people have taken leading roles—offering such coinages as "flexitarian," "MeToo," "glow up," and "shitizen" to "No sabo kids" and beyond. As English language grows ever more diverse, Kiaer believes, we need a paradigm shift. We must acknowledge that all varieties of English are languages in their own right when they are used by a community of speakers. English is a language that belongs to everyone. 
   
   
    
  Considering the effects of social media, the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual work, globalization, and artificial intelligence, Kiaer paints a compelling portrait of a rapidly evolving language characterized by creativity and democratization.

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  Italian for Musicians - A...

  Simone Rossi

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  Learn the language of music with our Italian audio course designed for musicians, music students, and lovers of Italian opera and classical music.  
  In this easy to follow course, you’ll learn essential Italian music terms including musical notation and key expressions. Whether you're learning to read music, conducting, or just want to broader your language expertise this quick and easy course will enhance your understanding of Italy’s musical traditions. 
  You’ll gain the confidence to read music scores and follow directions. Perfect for musicians, vocalists, and music enthusiasts, this course will help you read music  more effectively. 
  A the conclusion of this simple course you will have a better understanding of the Italian words and phrases that form the language of musical notation.

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  Real-World Spanish: The...

  Camila Vega Rivera

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  Learn Spanish through captivating conversations that follow Elena and Marco's growing relationship. With authentic dialogues, cultural insights, and graduated interlinear translations, Real World Spanish transforms language learning from tedious memorization into a natural, enjoyable experience. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who want practical, conversation-ready Spanish.

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  Understanding Cognitive Biases -...

  William Rands

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  Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that emerge from the brain's reliance on mental shortcuts, known as heuristics. These shortcuts evolved as survival mechanisms, enabling humans to process information quickly and make rapid decisions in complex environments. While they often lead to effective solutions, they can also result in flawed judgments and irrational behaviors. 
  The roots of cognitive biases lie in evolutionary psychology. Early humans faced threats that demanded swift reactions rather than precise analysis. For example, assuming rustling leaves meant a predator ensured survival, even if it was a false alarm. These heuristics prioritized speed over accuracy, a trade-off that remains hardwired in the human brain. Although modern challenges are less about survival, the same mental processes continue to influence decisions in ways that can lead to errors. 
  Heuristics function by simplifying complex information, but they often sacrifice accuracy. A common example is the availability heuristic, where people judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily they can recall similar instances. This explains why individuals overestimate rare but memorable events, like plane crashes, while underestimating more probable risks, such as car accidents. Similarly, anchoring bias causes people to rely heavily on the first piece of information they encounter, which can skew judgments even when that information is irrelevant.

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  Perfecting the Past in Spanish -...

  Gordon Smtih Durán, Cynthia...

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  Querido estudiante: 
  Thank you for taking an interest in this book. We are sure that you will be very glad you did. Why? Simply because once you have worked through the straightforward systems, the easy explanations and the practical exercises found here, you will be able to do the following with confidence: 
  •Use Ser and Estar accurately. 
  •Choose intelligently between the Preterite and Imperfect Past. 
  •Know how to say WAS and WERE correctly in Spanish. 
  •Understand and utilise the Perfect Past tenses....and so much more. 
  Talking in the Past is a challenge that you can overcome! This book has been designed and written for every passionate student of the Spanish language who currently struggles to talk in the past. We have created some simple-to-follow systems that will clear up the mystery of when and how you choose each tense correctly. Just work through the book in the order that we have presented it to you and we promise you that the mists will clear and any confusion you may have had in the past, about the past, will disappear forever. 
  un saludo, 
  Gordon y Cynthia. 
  LightSpeed Spanish

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  Spanish So White - Conversations...

  Adam Schwartz

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  Explicit discussions of race and racial identity have traditionally been omitted from Spanish language education in the US – especially in curricula designed for imagined 'native' speakers of English. Consequences of this de-racialization of Spanish language learning include the perpetuation of institutional racisms and missed opportunities to build productive conversations about the ways race and power are enacted through language. Spanish So White is written specifically for secondary and post-secondary teachers who identify as White and second language learners of Spanish. It supports the development of language education that centers a racially dynamic Spanish-speaking world and challenges interpersonal and institutional forms of racism. Author Adam Schwartz shares stories of his own socialization into Whiteness and Spanish-English bilingualism. He invites readers into the work of reconciling privileges they too may share as White Spanish-language learners and teachers.
  
  Additional resources for the book are available to download here: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/ssw/. 

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