mikes g english humour for beginners
Mikes G. English Humour for Beginners
So proclaims George Mikes' timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon. Whether it's understatement, self-deprecation or plain cruelty, the three elements he identifies as essential to our sense of humour, being witty here is a way of life.Perfectly placed as an adopted Englishman himself, Mikes delivers his shrewd advice - helpfully divided into 'Theory' and 'Practice' - with a comic precision that does his chosen country proud. Drawing on a trove of examples from our rich comic canon, from Orwell ("Every joke is a tiny revolution") to Oscar Wilde, this is the essential handbook for natives and foreigners alike. . .
521 Руб.
Mikes G. English Humour for Beginners
So proclaims George Mikes' timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon. Whether it's understatement, self-deprecation or plain cruelty, the three elements he identifies as essential to our sense of humour, being witty here is a way of life.Perfectly placed as an adopted Englishman himself, Mikes delivers his shrewd advice - helpfully divided into 'Theory' and 'Practice' - with a comic precision that does his chosen country proud. Drawing on a trove of examples from our rich comic canon, from Orwell ("Every joke is a tiny revolution") to Oscar Wilde, this is the essential handbook for natives and foreigners alike. . .
521 Руб.
English Humour for Beginners
So proclaims George Mikes' timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon. Whether it's understatement, self-deprecation or plain cruelty - the three elements he identifies as essential to our sense of humour - being witty is a way of life here. 'If you want to succeed here you must be able to handle the English sense of humour.' So proclaims George Mikes' timeless exploration of this curious phenomenon. Whether it's understatement, self-deprecation or plain cruelty - the three elements he identifies as essential to our sense of humour - being witty is a way of life here. Perfectly placed as an adopted Englishman himself, Mikes delivers his shrewd advice - helpfully divided into 'Theory' and 'Practice' - with a comic precision. Drawing on a trove of examples from our rich canon, from Orwell (who said, 'Every joke is a tiny revolution') to Oscar Wilde, this is the essential handbook for natives and foreigners alike. Mrs Kennedy: 'I don't think, Mr Churchill, that I have told you anything about my grandchildren.' Winston Churchill: 'For which, madam, I am infinitely grateful.'
1451 Руб.
English for Beginners 1 (Shrinkwrapped 6-book Pack)
English for Beginners is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each hardback book is accompanied by its own workbook, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way. English for Beginners Pack 1 includes First Words, First Dictionary, Everyday English and three accompanying workbooks.
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Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Second Edition
A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English. . .
3209 Руб.
Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Second Edition
A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English. . .
3209 Руб.
Mendes Valerie, Preston Roy English for Beginners 2 (Shrinkwrapped 6-book Pack)
English for Beginners is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each hardback book is accompanied by its own workbook, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way. English for Beginners Pack 2 includes Time, Seasons and Weather; First 100 Verbs; Counting, Colours and Shapes; and three accompanying workbooks.
6647 Руб.
Preston Roy English for Beginners. Everyday English. Workbook
English for Beginners is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each workbook is accompanied by its own hardback title, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way.
726 Руб.
Douglas Nancy, Morgan James R. Get Started: Foundations in English Student's Book
Get Started, Foundations in English provides true beginners with the skills needed for confident communication. Learners build a solid foundation in the grammar, vocabulary, and skills needed to achieve everyday communicative tasks like greeting people and asking for directions. Get Started helps instructors navigate the low-level classroom in English through ample support in the Teacher's Guide. A flexible design means Get Started is appropriate for use as a stand-alone course or a supplement to the first level of any National Geographic Learning General English series: World Link, World English, Keynote, Life.
2967 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 1 (Action Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
436 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 1 (Pupil`s Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
628 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 2 (Action Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
436 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 2 (Pupil`s Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
504 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 3 (Action Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
331 Руб.
Worrall Anne, Webster Diana English Together 3 (Pupil`s Book)
English Together is three stage course for children (with an optional Starter Book for younger beginners of those familiar with the Roman alphabet). English Together is based on the belief that children learn best by working together, playing together, exploring the new language together. It gives a lot of opportunities for children to cooperate to solve problems, express opinions, and to enjoy themselves by playing games, doing puzzles and singing together.
318 Руб.