If you've ever wanted a quick and easy guide to verbs and adverbs, commas and apostrophes, clauses and prepositions, then this is a must-have book for you. Easing readers gently into the study of the structure of English, Grammar: A Pocket Guide covers common questions such as: Is it "10 items or less" or "10 items or fewer"? Should I say "If I were you" or "if I was you"? Can you start a sentence with "And" or "Because"? When do you use "whom"? What is the difference between "lie" and "lay"? Is it "I feel bad" or "I feel badly"? Using examples from everyday speech and writing, this handy book "cracks the code" of off-putting grammatical jargon so that readers can enjoy learning how to think and talk about grammar. With practice exercises, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading, Grammar: A Pocket Guide is the perfect foundation for anyone wanting to improve his or her writing and communication.

While vacationing in Marbella, Carlos sees her for the first time. After that, he is certain that a great danger lurks within her.

"Cartas e Cronicas "contains three dozen selections form Brazilian newspapers accompanied by vocabulary lists and comprehension exercises.

Get the expert instruction you want and the practice you need with the conjugation of French verbs-with bonus online interactive exercises The conjugation and use of French verbs can pose considerable difficulties to students of the language. French Verb Drills, 5th Edition helps you overcome these obstacles, so that you can confidently use verbs when expressing yourself in French. You'll learn how the French verb system works and find numerous exercises for you to master each point covered. This updated edition includes access to the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app, bonus flashcards, an auto-fill glossary, and interactive exercises to help you assess your skills. This valuable guide features: * Clear explanations of conjugations followed by numerous exercises * An accessible drills format to help you focus on verbs without the distractions of other grammar * A bonus Language Lab app that lets you assess your skills * Flashcards, an auto-fill glossary, and more

The Routledge Course in Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use and structures, while placing strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills. The complete course consists of Textbook Level 1, Workbook level 1 - including free CDs, Textbook level 2 and workbook level 2 -including free CDs. All books are available separately in simplified as well as traditional characters and take the students from complete beginner to post-intermediate level. Textbook Level 2 incorporates the innovative features of Level 1 including the separation of vocabulary from characters, a "basic to complex" introduction of grammatical structures, a comprehensive companion workbook with extensive practice in all language skills and functions, and a Teachers Manual. Level 2 adds a "Narrative" Component to support the learner as they move from spoken Mandarin to formal written Chinese, and from the comprehension and production of short sentences to paragraphs and essays. Level 2 of this Course in Modern Mandarin bridges the gap that characterizes the transition between basic level Chinese courses and more advanced work. The Narrative Component includes: Model narratives that introduce formal written Chinese with explanations of the features of each narrative. Focus on narrative function including description, comparison, explanation, persuasion, and hypothesis. Reading and writing assignments that guide students to internalize model structures, to read for information, and to compose original essays for specific purposes. The course is also fully supported by an interactive comp

Mastering Arabic Vocabulary provides a structured vocabulary course for undergraduate and advanced students of Arabic. Arranged thematically, and by root, the course presents the key vocabulary that a well-informed Arabic speaker should have at their disposal when discussing diverse topics from business and politics to culture, society, science and technology. The course includes a wealth of exercises throughout to support learners from passive recognition to an increase in their active vocabulary. Mastering Arabic Vocabulary is the ideal reference source for students of Arabic to build and expand their vocabulary.

This systematic overview of the grammatical features of the Portuguese language is geared to the specific needs and problems of German-speaking students of Portuguese. Taking into account the recent Portuguese spelling reform, the new edition offers updated as well as additional linguistic examples and explanations.

Reprint of the scarce third and last (1939) edition.

Exam Board: AQA & Edexcel Level: AS/A-level Subject: Modern Languages First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Film analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well as specialist terminology. Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Entre les murs (The Class), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay. - Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout - Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response - Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapter - Revise effectively with pages of essential vocabulary and key mind maps throughout - Feel prepared for exams with advice on how to write an essay, plus sample essay questions, two levels of model answers and examiner commentary

A Complete Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive is the most complete reference guide to the use of the subjunctive in Spanish. After an exhaustive review of published literature on the subjunctive, and a thorough discussion of all the uses of the subjunctive, including those that have generated much discussion, for example after 'el hecho de que', causative predicates and verbs of emotion, as well as after certain conjunctions, such as 'aunque' and 'despues de que', the book presents a comprehensive theory of the subjunctive and provides practical rules for understanding, teaching and acquiring this linguistic structure. The book contains a wealth of authentic examples throughout drawn from linguistic corpora such as the Corpus de Referencia del Espanol Actual (CREA) and the Corpus del Espanol del Siglo XXI (CORPES XXI), large databases compiled by the Royal Spanish Language Academy and available on-line at http://www.rae.es/. This book includes: * A 'Synopsis' section that summarizes the content of the work and offers practical suggestions for teaching the subjunctive. * An extensive alphabetical list of expressions used with the subjunctive or the subjunctive AND the indicative. * An extensive and up-to-date bibliography of subjunctive literature.

Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference to modern Dutch grammar. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding, and offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, while providing clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Dutch as used by present-day native-speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require. Concentrating on the real patterns of use in Dutch through accessible descriptions of the language, Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner of Dutch.

First published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Speed Up Your German is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the errors most commonly made by learners of German, enabling students to learn from their mistakes while enhancing their understanding of the German language. Each of the twelve chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes. Each point is clearly explained and exemplified with a range of exercises to reinforce learning. Key features: An emphasis on the areas where students most commonly make mistakes makes this an efficient learning and revision tool Exercises throughout encourage learners to play an active role in identifying the rules, allowing learners to internalize the main rules more readily A complete answer key to assist with self-study Suitable both for classroom use or self-study, Speed Up Your German is the ideal resource for all intermediate learners of German wishing to refine their language skills.

The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek.

Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language.

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Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts

Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading

Comprehension questions in each chapter to help foster stronger reading and writing skills

Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek

Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself

A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases found in the folktales.

Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Modern Greek Reader is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students’ cultural knowledge.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgments 1. Ο κόκορας, η αλεπού κι ο σκύλος 2. Οι ποντικοί και το κουδούνι της γάτας 3. Η πέρδικα κι η κουκουβάγια 4. Από του λύκου το στόμα 5. Η γριά κι ο Άγιος Πολύκαρπος 6. Ο καλόγερος κι ο Νικολάκης 7. Βρεμένα είναι ή ξερά; 8. Ο Θοδωρής και το κουδούνι του 9. Η αλεπού και τ’ άγουρα σταφύλια 10. Το φίδι, ο άνθρωπος κι η αλεπού 11. Ο χαρτοπαίχτης που φιλοξένησε τον Χριστό 12. Οι τρεις καλές συμβουλές 13. Όλοι μαζί κολλημένοι 14. Το όνειρο 15. Το κουκάκι 16. Οι Δώδεκα Μήνες 17. Η Σταχτοπούτα 18. Οι τρεις κόρες 19. Ο Χριστός και το παιδί 20. Οι εντολές του Θεού 21. Η πέτρα της υπομονής 22. Ο βασιλιάς Ύπνος 23. Η πεντάρα 24. Ο Μεγαλέξαντρος, ο γιος του Ήλιου 25. Ο φτωχός κι ο πλούσιος Notes Idiomatic Expressions and Colloquial Phrases Glossary

Our bestselling AQA A Level German course has been updated for the 2016 specification. This course offers new content, to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate language confidently and to prepare thoroughly for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle.

Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica actual: teoria y practica has been specially designed for students of Spanish with little or no linguistic background, who need to understand the key concepts and constructs of Hispanic Linguistics. The book has been carefully crafted to introduce the reader to the main areas of linguistics, both theoretical and applied. General Linguistics, Phonology and Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, History of the Spanish Language, Language Variation, and Second Language Acquisition are concisely and accurately outlined, providing a comprehensive foundation in the field. Features include: written entirely in Spanish sequenced exercises and engaging activities which facilitate the learning of each area of linguistics; emphasis on the connections between theory and the actual use of the language throughout the book; a selection of possible research projects and guidance on further reading in each chapter, giving students the necessary tools for in-depth exploration of each of the areas presented in the book; a bilingual glossary of key linguistic terms; a comprehensive e-resource with a wealth of additional materials, including audio clips and videos of the varieties of Spanish around the world, available at www.routledge.com/products/9780415631570. Written in a clear and accessible manner, Introduccion a la linguistica hispanica actual is the ideal introduction for all undergraduate students of Hispanic Linguistics. The book will also be of interest to graduate students with no prior exposure to linguistics.

A complete course for beginners, reflecting a multiplicity of roles. It has a slight bias towards the spoken language, with most of the course based on dialogue format, but also provides notes on relevant linguistic points on a sufficiently detailed level so that it can be used as a self-teaching material for independent learners with the help of tapes and instructions on tape.

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.