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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that the real world we perceive is based on our language.

An engaging book for advanced students and teachers, this conversation book includes 45 focused chapters, 1400 questions, over 500 proverbs and quotations. Created by a USC professor from class lessons for a small oral skills class for post-doc students, Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics encourages students to share experiences, reflect on their lives and world, and create satisfying conversations in English. Perfect for conversation classes, conversation clubs, and tutors. The website offers free chapter samples, invites contributions, and provides a selective collection of links.

Dolo Publications features Spanish, French, German, English/ESL and bilingual materials that blend language learning with the fine arts, especially music, literature, storytelling and theater. Materials for teachers/educators, parents, and children. Learning foreign languages should be fun.

Free lesson plans on using vivid verbs and writing with alliteration that go with an alliterated children's book called Thank You for the Thistle. It's about Great Aunt Nellie and Brent Bernard who watch with wild wonder at the wide window as the beautiful birds bite into the bountiful birdseed.

H. G. Widdowson is one of the pioneers of the Communicative Approach to language teaching.

Michael Swan is one of the true experts in English usage.

One of the most important linguists, Noam Chomsky developed transformational generative grammar.

High Interest Publishing a leader in reading help for reluctant readers featuring children books and online youth literature for kids and teens covering grades 4-10.

Steven Pinker looks at how we learn languages.

Peter Viney & Karen Viney. ELT/ESL authors. Information and articles on EFL, books, videos and audio materials.