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A good friend of mine grew up in Lebanon and spoke both Arabic and French. He came here for college, speaking no English. He learned the language from books and ...

E nglish is a very rich language, replete with a wealth of idioms, expressions, and turns of phrase to express any thought, ...

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English literature’s last stand Stefan Collini’s new book explores why such a prestigious academic discipline finds itself on the margins of modern society.

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The subjects treated in the book are broadly listed and illustrated in three chapters viz. Foundations of Functional English, Comprehension and Analysis, and Effective Communication.