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  • How to Teach a Foreign Language

    Enriched edition. Mastering Language Instruction: Practical Techniques for Educators

    In "How to Teach a Foreign Language," Otto Jespersen presents a groundbreaking exploration of language pedagogy, interweaving his mastery of linguistic theory with practical teaching methodologies. Written during the early 20th century, a period marked by increasing globalization and the need for effective communication, Jespersen's work reflects the innovative ideas of structural linguistics and ... Read more

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  • Unlocking Linguistic Skills: 5 Classic Books on the Pedagogy of Modern Languages

    How to Teach a Foreign Language, The Aural System, How to Teach Phonics, Folk-Speech of Cumberland..., etc.

    Unlocking Linguistic Skills: 5 Classic Books on the Pedagogy of Modern Languages offers a compelling exploration of innovative educational practices essential to modern language teaching. This anthology highlights a diverse array of methodologies, from immersive language exposure to cognitive linguistic techniques, and details the shifts in pedagogical approaches over the decades. The works within ... Read more

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  • Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin

    This book is a classic work of linguistics, created by one of the most prominent scholars, Otto Jaspersen. The linguistic importance of this book is attributed to the fact that it underlines the importance of the role of the speaker in the natural development of the language. The topics presented in this book include the history of linguistics pre and during the 19th century, the development of ... Read more

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  • Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin

    The science of language began, tentatively and approximately, when the minds of men first turned to problems like these: How is it that people do not speak everywhere the same language? How were words first created? What is the relation between a name and the thing it stands for? Why is such and such a person, or such and such a thing, called this and not that? The first answers to these questions ... Read more

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  • How to Teach a Foreign Language

    The book outlines various teaching strategies and methods, highlighting how educators can effectively teach language by focusing on immersion, repetition, and contextual learning. Jespersen combines linguistic theory with practical application, stressing that effective foreign language teaching must account for both the psychological aspects of learning and the grammatical systems of the target ... Read more

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  • Efficiency in Linguistic Change

    This early work by Otto Jespersen was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Efficiency in Linguistic Change' is an informative work on linguistics and includes chapters on 'Sound-Laws', 'Semantics', 'Glottic', and much more. Otto Jespersen was born in Randers, Denmark on 16th July 1869. He worked as an academic at ... Read more

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  • International Language and Science

    Considerations on the Introduction of an International Language into Science

    Series series Nobel laureates
    The scientific attitude of mind is necessarily critical, but never sceptical without proper investigation and knowledge. The Translator hopes, therefore, that English-speaking men of science will not judge the question of international language before they have quietly and dispassionately examined the arguments so ably set forth in the following pages. It is not a question of "another language"; ... Read more

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  • International Language and Science

    Considerations on the Introduction of an International Language into Science

    Delving into the evolving landscape of language and its profound connection to scientific discourse, 'International Language and Science' stitches together a rich tapestry of intellectual explorations. This anthology captures the dynamism of linguistic innovation at the juncture of the 19th and 20th centuries, presenting an eclectic range of essays that collectively grapple with the quest for a ... Read more

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  • International Language and Science

    Considerations on the Introduction of an International Language into Science

    International Language and Science is a compelling anthology that orchestrates a symphony of thoughtful essays exploring the dynamic interplay between linguistics and scientific discourse. Through an adept selection of works, the collection navigates the intersections of language as a universal medium and the scientific imperatives that demand such universality. From rigorous explorations of the ... Read more

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  • How to Teach a Foreign Language

    Translated by Sophia Yhlen-Olsen Bertelsen ...
    In "How to Teach a Foreign Language," Otto Jespersen, a prominent linguist and educator, explores the methodology and pedagogical principles behind effective foreign language instruction. The book combines evidence-based practices with Jespersen's own innovative ideas on language acquisition, advocating for a natural, immersive approach that emphasizes communication over rote memorization. His ... Read more

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  • Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution and Complexity of Language

    In "Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin," Otto Jespersen presents a profound exploration of linguistic evolution, analyzing the intricate relationship between language and human cognition. Combining meticulous scholarship with an accessible prose style, Jespersen delves into the nature of language as a dynamic social phenomenon. He examines the historical and cultural contexts that shape ... Read more

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  • Growth and Structure of the English Language

    This early work Otto Jespersen was originally published in 1905 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Growth and Structure of the English Language' is a scholarly linguistic study. Otto Jespersen was born in Randers, Denmark on 16th July 1869. He worked as an academic at Copenhagen University and rose to the position of professor of English, a post he held from ... Read more

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