tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56718406430590857622024-03-05T00:44:39.981-08:00PraskiBookNewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-57570295746901792672015-03-04T05:41:00.003-08:002015-03-05T03:28:26.170-08:00How I wrote Amazingly Easy Phrasal VerbsWell, it wasn't easy, but it was quite ambitious. Having taught phrasal verbs successfully to people who'd previously hated them, I was confident that my method worked and that I could put it into book form. Put simply, I don't split the stem verb and particle or provide a list of alternatives, as other books tend to. E.g. put - off, up, out, back etc. This seems only to maximise confusion. I present them just like any other verb.<br />
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The next question was how to organise them in a way that would be memorable - a list maybe? No, too obvious and rather unengaging. The inspiration arose from when I wrote English for Human Resources for Cambridge University Press. This book was divided into 10 topic areas with vocabulary, templates, tasks and dialogues. I had this crazy idea that the dialogues should be authentic and that each chapter would fit together like a mini-soap, in a company. In fact, I wanted to follow one set of characters in one company throughout the book but CUP rejected that idea. I can understand this because my HR book was part of a series and they needed it to be the same as the other titles on marketing etc, but in itself, I think the idea was sound.<br />
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Liberated by self-publishing, I could use the narrative approach for Amazingly Easy Phrasal Verbs. It would be a story, a love story or romantic comedy set in a company. The book would feature our accident prone and hapless hero, Alan, and an office romance, not without its problems.<br />
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I storyboarded the whole book and then divided it into chapters, each featuring six phrasal verbs, presented in 6 or so paragraphs. I got a big list of phrasal verbs and started to write the story. At first, it was easy because there was every phrasal verb to choose from but as the book went on, it got trickier to find the right match for the scenario. Two hundred and ten phrasal verbs later, the book was completed and published. It's been on the market for a little over two years and is still selling well. It's had great reviews and people kindly say that it really is amazing and has helped them to learn phrasal verbs easily.<br />
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I'm starting work on the next volume that tracks the progress of our characters through the use of more phrasal verbs. It won't be easy but I'm sure I'll pull through. Look out for progress reports in which I'll keep you filled in.<br />
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If you'd like to buy it, you can get it on all <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amazingly-Phrasal-Verbs-George-Sandford-ebook/dp/B007MMCZK2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top">Amazon</a> sites.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-48671263674112684232015-01-31T04:16:00.000-08:002015-01-31T04:16:28.560-08:0040 Taboos for English Learners and Teachers with Tests and ActivitiesThis is the ebook that I'm working on right now, which should be in the Amazon store in the second week of February 2015.<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">This book
is for English teachers and students. For teachers, it is a resource of
materials and taboo topics for classroom discussion and writing exercises. For
students, it provides topics to write about and discuss, as well as providing debating
techniques and useful phrases. It is suitable for upper-intermediate level and
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<span lang="EN-GB">The book is
designed to provide a basis for English lessons or homework. It provides a
context for the subject, examples of debating techniques, the language of
agreement and disagreement, ice-breaking activities, 40 controversial subjects
with for and against statements, as well as exercises covering comprehension,
vocabulary and grammar and lesson ideas for teachers. It is suitable for class
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piercing is one of the worst modern fashions, it turns my stomach. Earrings are
fine but when somebody has them through their nose, mouth, cheeks and tongue,
it’s just totally gross. It’s scary for children and old people and most
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tribes throughout the world so it’s nothing new. People should have the right
to decorate their bodies as they choose and if other people don’t like it’s
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-82529515389938357282013-04-06T06:19:00.000-07:002013-04-06T06:19:01.675-07:00Praski’s Guide to the Western Algarve - Burgau to Aljezur<br />
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Aljezur is the second in the series written by Jan Sandford who formerly lived
there. As well as getting the inside track on cheap, authentic restaurants in
one horse towns, you’ll also get to know about the whereabouts of some of <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>’s most beautiful and undiscovered beaches. For sun
lovers, surfers and people looking beyond the ordinary tourist holiday and
guide book, this is informative, entertaining and essential reading.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-13081712630413494312013-04-06T06:11:00.000-07:002013-04-06T06:11:12.260-07:00Should I move to France?<br />
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is a short, fun book written by Praski author and resident of France,
Christopher Chartwell. Inspired by the books of Peter Mayle, a whole generation
of Brits followed in his footsteps to chase the dream of a place in the sun and
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followed by ten reasons to think again. If the thought of moving to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">France</st1:place></st1:country-region> is on
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-23202500686205696092013-03-26T10:42:00.000-07:002013-03-26T10:42:26.131-07:00Praski’s Mini-Guide to Catalan Food<br />
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this region's cooking and introduces you to some typical, mouth watering recipes. Here
are few extracts form the book.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having already
written three books in my Praski Mini Food Guide Series I decided I would like
to include a book covering Spanish cooking. I spent a lot of time travelling
through <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spain</st1:place></st1:country-region>
every year for ten years on my way to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Portugal</st1:place></st1:country-region>. The journeys were long,
taking in many regions of this fascinating country. The problem is that <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spain</st1:place></st1:country-region> is a
large country and doesn’t have one cuisine; I would say that there are six different
culinary regions, consisting of Andalucía, <st1:place w:st="on">Central Spain</st1:place>,
Catalunya, the eastern region including <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Valencia</st1:city>,
<st1:country-region w:st="on">Galicia</st1:country-region></st1:place> and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Asturias</st1:place></st1:country-region> (north
of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spain</st1:place></st1:country-region>)
and the <st1:place w:st="on">Pyrenees</st1:place>. As my books are only
mini-guides I have decided to write a short book on each cuisine starting with
the food of Cataluya. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For most Catalans,
weekends and holidays are times when families get together for lunch. This is
generally a lengthy meal lasting 2-3 hours, eaten outdoors, weather permitting.
Barbecues in the garden are popular, on the beach and also in the countryside. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The feeling of
being outdoors is prolonged and appreciated by collecting food that comes free,
for example, wild asparagus, picked from the hedge grow in spring, mussels
boiled on the craggy rocks in utensils filled with sea water in summer,
mushrooms gathered from the forest floor in autumn, snails tenderly tweaked
from blades of glass in the fields after rain has fallen, all the year round.
Adding to this list there are delicacies that can be caught like fish on the line,
partridge or quail from the hills. Catalans have a name for this regional style
of food, Mar i Muntanya, which when translated means food from the mountains
and the sea. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Bongo-Jongo, here’s a book you mustn’t miss. It’s Praski’s first children’s
book written by George and Jan Sandford, with funny text and simple and
charming illustrations. It can be used as a book to read with mum and dad or as
an enjoyable classroom read.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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suitable for younger children from three to six and follows the day of the
unlucky Mr Bongo-Jongo. Every time something goes wrong, he exclaims, ‘Oh
Bongo-Jongo!’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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has already been enjoyed by children in the UK, Spain, Lebanon and South
America so join in the fun by sharing in the life of this loveable hero and
your kids will soon be saying - ‘Oh Bongo-Jongo!’</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">English for
Interviews is designed for non-native English speakers who want to prepare for
a job interview in English. The book includes practical advice on types of
interviews, typical interview questions and responses, as well as useful
vocabulary and phrases. There is also a self-assessment quiz and questions and
answers to test your knowledge. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">1) Did you find
us alright?</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is just a
polite, ice-breaking question and the model answer is something like, ‘yes, the
map was very clear and helpful.’ Whatever you do, even if it’s true, do not go
into a lengthy tale of missing your bus, getting soaked and struggling to find
the place; you won’t get the job that way! <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">2) Tell me
about something about yourself</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t turn your
answer into a three hour life story. You should be able to run through it in a
minute. Cover key milestones such as education, key positions and only if you
wish: a little about your circumstances or interests - e.g. ‘I’m a sporty,
family man.’ <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">3) What does
your current job involve?</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Limit your answer
to main activities and not every detail. However, give examples of very general
terms, like ‘administration’ by adding an example statement, ‘such as ….’ <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">4) Why do you
want to leave your current employer? (Why did you leave your last employer?) </span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here’s the first
of the potential trap questions. Avoid saying anything negative, particularly
about your boss or colleagues, although it is OK to say that your current
employer is unable to offer you the career development that you are looking
for. Also, try to focus on the job you are applying for and what attracted you
to it. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">5) What do you
know about our company?</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The interviewer
wants to test your level of commitment. If you don’t know anything then it shows
it’s not very high. You won’t be expected to know everything but you should be
able to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework. Look at the company’s
website and note a few main facts such as products, markets, locations and
number of employees. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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English, be prepared by buying this useful guide.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that stuck in a rut feeling and dream of escaping to a place in the sun? Maybe
you have thought about selling up, buying somewhere in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Algarve</st1:place></st1:country-region> and
starting a new life - is it a good idea?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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find out, first you need to read ‘Should I move to the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Algarve</st1:place></st1:country-region>?’ It
takes a light-hearted but practical look at pros and cons of moving to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Portugal</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s
sunniest region. It’s written by someone who’s done it so it’s an honest and
realistic account of what to expect - oh yes, it’s fun to read too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are thinking of about coming to
Warsaw, you must visit the Old Town and if you are thinking about visiting the
Old Town, then must read Praski’s Guide!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Praski's Guide to Warsaw Old Town takes you
on a wonderful journey around Warsaw’s rebuilt, historic centre. Written by
local resident Jan Sandford, the guide includes practical, local inside
knowledge, beautiful photographs combined with Jan’s usual sensitivity and
aesthetic observation; here’s an extract from the introduction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Old Town and
Market Square in Warsaw is somewhere every tourist should visit and probably
has top billing on most itineraries. The location of the Old Town is easy to
find and only a few tram stops away from the centre of Warsaw. The original
town was built at the end of the 13th century and beginning of the 14th
century. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here you will find
a complex of buildings that have been rebuilt in the original style due to the
devastation caused in the time of the Warsaw Uprising when the occupying German
soldiers destroyed most of the buildings with their weapons and tanks. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Old Town is
one of my favourite places to visit, especially in winter as it is very quiet
and peaceful. I don’t have to travel very far and can catch a tram at the
bottom of my flat block. I often go out at weekends with my camera to take
photographs. The winter sun on the snowy rooftops can sometimes be exquisite. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have tried to
put this guide together in a simple format where readers will be able to follow
each attraction in order of place in the Old Town rather than in alphabetical
order. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have introduced
a rating system of stars based on the attractiveness, history and popularity of
each attraction.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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remarkable hitchhiking journey in a gorilla suit made by Daniel Sandford from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Warsaw</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Poland</st1:country-region></st1:place>
to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Gorilla</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype></st1:place> in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> to raise awareness and funds to fight illegal poaching of gorillas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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serious and worthwhile cause but there are many hilarious, bizarre and
frustrating events along the way. A few extracts from the introduction explain
a little more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I was first inspired to create such an odd event after my
participation in the Great Gorilla Run 2010. I would like to thank all of my
sponsors, the people that stopped for us, fellow hitchhikers Pablo and Heather
and my family who made it possible for me to take time off day to day chores. I
would also like to thank the buyers of this ebook and assure them that 50% of
earnings will be donated to the extremely worthwhile cause of Gorilla
Organisation that you can find out more about below. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Originally set up in 1989 in the form of Digit Fund <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> that sought
to continue the dedicated work of Dian Fossey. The Gorilla Organisation has
evolved from a charity run from a living room to a powerful charity helping men
nature reserves to protect the remaining 800 mountain gorillas by the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Congo</st1:place></st1:country-region> / <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Uganda</st1:place></st1:country-region> borders
and the lowland gorillas of <st1:place w:st="on">West Africa</st1:place>. They
run community projects in war-torn African villages to help create employment
and give access to clean water and education. They are entangled in a complex
battle to protect an animal that is our closest relative from illegally
operating poachers who are the end of a lucrative trade in illegal bushmeat and
trophy killings. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Hitchhiking to a mountain called Gorillas in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region> and then
ascending it dressed in a gorilla costume always seemed to me like a perfectly
natural thing to do. Having taken part in the Great Gorilla Run in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> in 2010, it seemed
a natural step. I was fond of the costume and a pro hitchhiker. The response I
received from the people I brought the subject up with suggested that it wasn’t
at all that normal. Instead, raised eyebrows and general looks of bemusement
appeared to be the norm. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-90075675313682290312013-03-19T02:27:00.002-07:002013-03-21T02:23:45.313-07:00. The Films of Johnny Depp - 1984 -1994<br />
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gives detailed reviews of his films, each including an informative and
entertaining text and fact sheet featuring details such as release date, box
office takings and cast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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his lesser known films such as Private Resort and Slow Burn, the deliciously
kitsch Cry Baby, directed by John Waters as well as the career changing Edward
Scissorhands and moves onto What’s Eating Gilbert Grape which features a
stunning performance from a young Leonardo DiCaprio. That’s not to mention a
Chaplinesque performance in Benny and Joon and wonderful chemistry with the
legendary Marlon Brando in the unashamedly romantic, Don Juan DeMarco.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-59551257960325354932013-03-19T02:00:00.000-07:002013-03-19T02:00:01.367-07:00Praski’s Guide to the Western Algarve - from Ferragudo to Praia da Luz<br />
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packed full of useful information and we hope, written in a more personal and
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beautiful <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Algarve</st1:place></st1:country-region>
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English said, ‘in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region>
you would be drinking tea now.’ I realised that many foreign language students
believe that <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Britain</st1:place></st1:country-region>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5671840643059085762.post-62287696625240119842013-03-17T10:36:00.002-07:002013-03-17T10:36:48.231-07:00The A - Z of Vegetable Healing<br />
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reference book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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He’s already getting rave reviews and selling in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> and the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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creation of our youngest assistant, Alicja who accompanied her ‘Baba Meow’ on
her photographic journey around the parks and monuments of Warsaw during the
hot summer of 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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maybe never heard of Medronho but it is Portuguese firewater. It is sold
commercially but in the hidden folds of the eucalyptus blanketed foothills of
Monchique, the old, time honoured traditions of distilling the clandestine
spirit form the </span><span lang="EN-US">Arbutus Unedo Tree </span><span lang="EN-GB">remains, or did up to the end of the
last century.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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unique account of those valley secrets from someone who has lived amongst the
old time hill people. Here’s the opening of the book:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For many years my husband’s mother has
owned land situated in the foothills of Monchique in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Algarve</st1:place></st1:country-region> region
of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Portugal</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
Even when they lived on the land full time it was a difficult job to keep the
area looking tidy and well kept. When I use the word, land, I don't mean
acres and acres of beautifully tilled fields or manicured lawns with colourful
borders. This 8 hectares of land is arid, rocky and a nightmare to look after.
Part of the land is situated half way up a mountain and the other half is in
terraces that have been cut out of the earth. The transformation of the land in
the beginning was challenging to say the least and took many long days and
nights digging and cutting out terraces, making stone walls, cutting back
orange and lemon trees. Some of the work was carried out by hand using a
humble implement called an enchada, which is the Portuguese name for a kind of
long handled hoe. The more difficult areas had to be cleared by using motorised
technology such as a bulldozer and JCB. In this part of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Algarve</st1:place></st1:country-region> the
mountainous valleys start to heat up after lunch time and do reach high
temperatures in the mid-afternoon making work impossible. The only thing to do
at this time is to sit in the shade and relax. Work can commence after <st1:time hour="18" minute="0" w:st="on">6pm</st1:time> when the sun goes down behind the
clouds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">However, there is one part of the land that
my in-laws have never really had to maintain, a huge area which leads from the
house up to the top of the mountain. In November and December the mountain
turns into a cloud of white bell-shaped flowers, sometimes turning pale pink
and is very pretty to look at. When visitors come to the land they are always
amazed by the whiteness of the mountain and the buzzing noise made by the
swarms of bees that pollinate the flowers. These flowers belong to the Arbutus
Unedo Tree, otherwise known as strawberry tree or as we call it the Medronho
tree.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">As an
English teacher, I used to think that learning idioms was not the best use of a
student’s time as they are not always used and may not be accessible to other
non-native speakers. However, I changed my view when learning Polish and the
teacher introduced me to some Polish animal idioms such as dumny jak paw -
which in English, means as proud as a peacock.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I learnt it
straight away and remembered it without revision. In so doing, I learnt a
useful character word and the construction ‘as something as,’ all in a simple
three word idiom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I then
revised my opinion of the usefulness of idioms and decided to put some together
in a book. I’ve aimed to focus on those that are used regularly and given
simple examples of each so that people know where to use them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">It’s fun,
low stress learning where you can enjoy the idioms without really thinking too
much about it - my kind of learning!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Practical Tips for New Writers could be the answer. Based on Praski’s
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<span lang="EN-GB">Amazingly
Easy Phrasal Verbs is one of the most ambitious books that I (George) have
written.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">When
teaching, I found that many students hated learning
phrasal verbs and found them very difficult to remember and learn so I set
about trying to understand why and to do something about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Firstly,
the problems that I identified were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Typically,
phrasal verb books:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">introduce a lot of phrasal
verbs at one time<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">mix similar looking phrasal
verbs with very different meanings - e.g. put off, put down etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">separate the core verb from the
particle - e.g. put __.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">give only unconnected, single
sentence examples of use<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">list hundreds, if not thousands
of phrasal verbs<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB">Amazingly
Easy Phrasal Verbs does it differently by:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">focussing on the most
important, modern and used phrasal verbs<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">placing phrasal verbs within a
single, ongoing story - one of the oldest and best learning techniques
known to man! (and woman)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">introduces one new phrasal verb
per paragraph<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">repeats this showing its
different uses and collocations<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">introduces just 5 -7 phrasal
verbs per chapter (the optimum number of pieces of new information that
can be learnt at once)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">provides chapter by chapter
tests to reinforce and check understanding<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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always shown in their complete form - e.g. run up, put down.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Never, ever mixed with other
similar looking or sounding phrasal verbs that have totally different
meanings and uses - what’s the sense in doing that?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
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practical learning method provided in this book, you’ll learn like a
native, remembering naturally and always use them correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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with</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> - tolerate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Alan could
put up with almost anything. He could put up with toothache. He could put up
with the neighbour’s dog barking. He could put up with having no money or car;
he could even put up with Terry’s awful jokes but he didn’t know for how long
he would be able to put up with Demetrius. Well, thought Alan, no point getting
stressed, I’ll just have to put up with him until I can create a plan to
set him up and send him back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The book is aimed at Intermediate - Advanced level students who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of Business English. All of the material was first used, tested and given feedback by the employees of a property valuation company in Warsaw called BDM Lege Artis, who also sponsored the book.<br />
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The book has proved to be an enduring success and has been particularly popular in Germany. Lately, as Amazon has expanded its coverage, it’s also selling well in Japan.<br />
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Here is a small sample:<br />
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For each aspect of a conference call, there are some useful phrases you can use.<br />
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<b>Managing the process</b><br />
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OK - who wants to go first?<br />
Right, let’s start with Warsaw and then hear from Prague<br />
Perhaps you can all give a quick update, then we’ll move on to next month’s plan<br />
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<b>Asking for information</b><br />
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I wonder if you could tell me ?<br />
Could you say how much/how many…?<br />
What’s the latest on …?<br />
Could you update me regarding …?<br />
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<b>Inviting contributions</b><br />
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Dave, what do you think?<br />
Has anybody got any ideas/suggestions?<br />
Who’d like to start?<br />
What’s your opinion?<br />
How do you see it?<br />
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<b>Giving evasive answers</b><br />
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It’s possible, I suppose<br />
Could be, maybe<br />
I wouldn’t like to say<br />
Well, yes and no<br />
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<b>Counterpoint</b><br />
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Yes, I see your point however/but ….<br />
On the other hand ….<br />
But to look at it another way<br />
However, when you take into account ….<br />
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