This volume of the bdmp analyses the genesis of one of Beckett's most important works, the novel L'Innommable / The Unnamable, written in French in 1949-50 and translated into English by Beckett in 1956-8. Through an examination of the surviving manuscripts and typescripts, as well as the French and English pre-book-publication extracts, this study locates the novel within Beckett's developing aesthetic, especially his interest in Fritz Mauthner's 'critique of language' (Sprachkritik). It aim...

9789086596584

Laura Rupp

Uitspraakgids Engels voor professionals

128 pgs.

Met illustraties in z/w

17,95

VU University Press

Je zit in een restaurant in New York en bestelt crap.

Je denkt dat je krab bestelt... maar je zegt iets anders.

Je wilt je sollicitatiegesprek afronden en begint over je celery.

Je aanstaande werkgever hoort je verbaast aan.

Houdt de persoon tegenover hem misschien erg van groente?

Nederlanders en Vlamingen zijn bijzonder goed in hun Engels, zeker in vergelijking met m...

Written English that's gone Dutch - Dunglish - contains carry-overs from Dutch language and follows Dutch conventions of layout and style. It's produced by Dutch native speakers and sometimes by English native speakers living in the Netherlands who've assimilated Dutch ways. Using examples she's collected, Joy Burrough takes a sideways look at what gets unintentionally transferred from Dutch to English, and why, and compares Dutch conventions with those in British and American English. The re...

Grammar in Use is the world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English. Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers, authored by Martin Hewings, is the first choice for advanced (C1-C2) learners of English. It is a self-study book with clear explanations and practice exercises, and has helped millions of learners improve their English communication skills.

It is also trusted by teachers and can be used as a supplementary text in classrooms, or to support preparation for Cambridge Advanced...

The series builds learner confidence in the professional skills needed for the tourist industry whilst developing their language awareness. Students practise these skills in realistic Case Studies that reflect topical tourism issues. Â The DVD-ROM accompanying the Coursebook includes travel DVDs with accompanying worksheets.

 English for International Tourism is recommended preparation for the LCCI English for tourism exams www.lcci.org.uk.