Language learning: writing skills

Writing assessment programs help place entering and mid-career students in composition courses at the appropriate level, monitor the progress of those students, and assist in placing them in writing courses throughout their undergraduate careers.

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Power Sales Writing is a brisk, no-nonsense guide to writing sales messages guaranteed to grab and hold a prospect's attention.

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Collins Cambridge IGCSE(TM) English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersProvides learner support for the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingSupportive write-in resource for use in the classroom, as homework, or for self-studyEngaging content to practise and consolidate language skills, grammar and vocabularyThe third edition includes a new section on synonyms to consolidate and expand vocabulary and a new section with speaking skills adviceThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to provide learner support for the syllabus for examination from 2024.

Collins Cambridge IGCSE(TM) English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.

An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientistsThe Scientist's Guide to Writing explains the essential techniques that students, postdocs, and early-career scientists need to write more clearly, efficiently, and easily.

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An accessible guide to writing Chinese at the intermediate level An easy way to add more writing practice to the intermediate Chinese curriculum, this guide helps Chinese learners express themselves correctly on common everyday topics and for common social purposes.

A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing—and widely used—dimensions of the law.

A vibrant history of the renowned and often controversial Iowa Writers' Workshop and its celebrated alumni and facultyAs the world's preeminent creative writing program, the Iowa Writers' Workshop has produced an astonishing number of distinguished writers and poets since its establishment in 1936.

This text offers a unique approach to assisting German learners at various levels of proficiency in developing their writing skills in eight different genres.

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