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Featuring hundreds of fascinating facts, strange tales and brainteasers, ‘Did You Know?’ is a treasure trove of trivia.
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a ship and a boat, or the real reason why nothing rhymes with ‘orange’, the answers are here.
Take on killer questions such as why we talk about ‘love’ and not zero in tennis, or who was talking about Twitter 600 years ago.
Unearth the dark origins of nursery rhymes, such as the French connection between Jack and Jill and beheadings, and the incredible history behind some of our best-known idioms. For example, do you know the link between the idiom ‘stealing my thunder’ and a storm-making machine in 18th century England?
Teaching English (How to Teach English as a Second Language)
Unlock new career opportunities as we reveal the secrets behind Teaching English as a Second Language. For those who dream of living abroad, this book lifts the lid on the world of ESL. Find out how to deal with job interviews, control your classes and understand new cultures.
For those already in a classroom, Teaching English offers help with creating lessons that sparkle, reveals essential teaching theory and includes keenly-observed anecdotes about what life is really like living and working in a foreign country.