Colloquial Hungarian: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Hungarian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Hungarian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Hungarian is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Hungary. An overview of the sounds of Hungarian Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Hungarian is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Hungarian. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

A concise, portable guide for communicating in Arabic
Today, Arabic is spoken in more than 20 countries, and more than one billion people study Arabic for religious reasons. This practical guide offers help on basic Arabic words and phrases and eases communication with Arabic speakers. Written as a companion to Arabic For Dummies, this book provides readers with the tools to converse with others in Modern Standard Arabic on a basic level. It uses real-world phrases extensively to illustrate grammatical concepts and provide opportunities to practice newfound skills.
Amine Bouchentouf (New York, NY) is a native Arabic speaker from Morocco and the author of Arabic For Dummies (978-0-471-77270-5).

"Gulf Arabic" is the term used to refer to a number of related dialects which are spoken along the Gulf shore from northern Kuwait to Oman in the south-eastern corner of the Arabian peninsula. The people who live in this area are linked to each other by trading and seafaring traditions which go back many centuries, as well as by the complex tribal structure of Arabia. With the development of education since the second world war, and increasingly close social, political, and developmental ties between Gulf states, a form of dialectical Arabic has evolved which is not closely associated with any one particular state, and which exhibits features common to them all. It is still unmistakably Gulf' in its basic pronunciation and morphology, as well as in its basic lexical stock, but its syntax and to some extent lexicon have been influenced by standard Arabic and other Arabic dialects. Clive Holes provides an in-depth description of this educated, pan-Gulf dialect.

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This text is intended to help those students who have progressed beyond introductory course books to translate from Latin into English. There are explanations of each Latin construction, graded exercises, plus notes and exercises on Latin words and usages which cut across several constructions.

Language acquisition is a human endeavor par excellence. As children, all human beings learn to understand and speak at least one language: their mother tongue. It is a process that seems to take place without any obvious effort. Second language learning, particularly among adults, causes more difficulty. The purpose of this series is to compile a collection of high-quality monographs on language acquisition. The series serves the needs of everyone who wants to know more about the problem of language acquisition in general and/or about language acquisition in specific contexts.

"Throughout Hemingway's career as a writer, he maintained that it was bad luck to talk about writing -- that it takes off 'whatever butterflies have on their wings and the arrangement of hawk's feathers if you show it or talk about it.'"

Despite this belief, by the end of his life he had done just what he intended not to do. In his novels and stories, in letters to editors, friends, fellow artists, and critics, in interviews and in commissioned articles on the subject, Hemingway wrote often about writing. And he wrote as well and as incisively about the subject as any writer who ever lived....

This book contains Hemingway's reflections on the nature of the writer and on elements of the writer's life, including specific and helpful advice to writers on the craft of writing, work habits, and discipline. The Hemingway personality comes through in general wisdom, wit, humor, and insight, and in his insistence on the integrity of the writer and of the profession itself.

-- From the Preface by Larry W. Phillips

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The fun and easy way to quickly enhance basic Italian reading skills This bestselling program is based on the premise that the easiest way to learn a new language is to start reading it immediately. Easy Italian Reader features a series of engaging readings that progress in difficulty allowing you to build comprehension rapidly and efficiently. You'll read about the adventures of two high school students and their Italian club; discover episodes from the colorful history of Italy; and finally, move on to abridged adaptations of contemporary short stories Volevo i pantaloni,Le luci di Roma, and Vita. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate language learner, this is great way to develop new Italian language skills. This premium third edition is enhanced by the McGraw-Hill Language Lap app and features: * Flashcards of all glosses in the book * Audio recordings of all readings from the book * Audio recordings of select post-reading exercises; if your mobile device has the capability, you can record your own answer and compare it against the native-speaker pronunciation

This fully revised third edition of Swedish: An Essential Grammar incorporates changes proposed to Swedish grammar by Svenska Akademiens grammatik. Examples have been fully updated and the bibliography has been expanded. Swedish: An Essential Grammar provides a fresh and accessible description of the language. Explanations are free of jargon and emphasis has been placed on areas of Swedish that pose a particular challenge for English-speaking learners.The book offers: * a clear, accessible format; * authentic examples of language use, taken from a range of media; * clear, jargon-free explanations of grammar. Suitable for independent study or for class-based tuition, Swedish: An Essential Grammar continues to be an invaluable source to all learners looking to improve their knowledge of Swedish grammar.

Talk Spanish Grammar is your essential handbook for learning Spanish either at home or in a class.

Using the tried-and-tested principles of the successful Talk method, it demystifies grammar and guides you through all the key structures of Spanish in a way that’s very easy to follow, even if you have no experience at all of grammar and grammatical terminology.

With its straightforward approach and clear, attractive layout Talk Spanish Grammar promotes a real understanding of how Spanish works and how it relates to English. Its clear explanations, hundreds of useful examples and valuable learning tips and strategies help you really get to grips with the language - and interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns, helping you remember what you’ve learnt.

Talk Spanish Grammar is the perfect companion to Talk Spanish and Talk Spanish 2 and can be used successfully alongside any Spanish learning materials.

- Master the key structures of Spanish with clear, jargon-free explanations and examples.

- Practise what you’ve learnt with engaging activities and quizzes.

- Boost your vocabulary with simple word conversion strategies.

Also available as part of Talk Spanish Complete ISBN 9781406679243, which combines the bestselling Talk Spanish 1 (book and 2 x 60-minute CDs), Talk Spanish 2 (book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) and Talk Spanish Grammar (this book).

Also available for French, German and Italian

This write-in workbook is an invaluable resource to help students improve their Maths and English skills and help prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills exams. The real-life questions are all written with a Childcare context to help students find essential Maths and English theory understandable, engaging and achievable. Written by Karen Coombes, lecturer with a wealth of experience in the Childcare industry, this workbook is an effective resource to support Maths and English learning in the classroom, at work and for personal study at home.

Expository Discourse describes the social science research genre in an entirely original light. The authors present a comprehensive model which characterizes the generic, registerial and discoursal options as they interweave within a text, formulating explicit realization statements that relate the abstract categories of move and act (as described by Swales) to the way these units actually are created by lexical and grammatical choices. The realization networks draw on the work of systemic functional linguists, primarily Halliday, Hasan, Martin, and Ventola.

Spanish for Veterinarians, Second Edition, is designed to help you rapidly learn working Spanish for clinical conversations. Packed with the practical vocabulary information and conversational tools found in the first edition, the new edition now includes a new chapter on exotics and expanded information on the Spanish required for pre-consultation discussion. The pronunciation exercises, available online as audio files to help veterinary team members effectively and confidently use Spanish in their client communications, have also been revised and expanded. The presentation of the language is not traditional - explanations are written for veterinarians, not grammarians, so you won't find conditional verbs or terms such as "pluperfect." Here's what you will find: A pronunciation guide and explanations of how to conjugate verbs. Basic conversations concerning veterinary medicine. Ample vocabulary lists for animals, body parts, and diseases. Discussions on the role of animals in Hispanic culture and on how to handle introductions and small talk. Vocabulary for obtaining information for the clinical history and the diagnostic exam. Chapters on specific animals, including a new chapter on exotics. Vocabulary for check-in forms. An English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English dictionary of practical veterinary terms alphabetized together. This new edition is a lively presentation of the Spanish that working vets increasingly need to know.

International team of experts contribute to this work Detailed discussions of the historical development and specialized linguistic structures and features of the languages in the Uralic family Covers a broad range of languages in the Uralic family The book also contains a chapter on Finnic languages, the reconstruction of Uralic, the history of Uralic Studies, connections of Uralic to other language families, and language names, demographics, and degrees of endangerment.

The main author, Claudia Ross, has learned Chinese as a second language herself and understands the difficulties non-native speakers face. The volumes in this series are unique for the pedagogical perspectives and techniques they use in terms of teaching Chinese students whose native language is English. Presents a principled and pedagogically purposeful use of pinyin. The unique approach to character retention involves the support but gradual elimination of pinyin. Most textbooks provide pinyin and characters together throughout. Studies have shown that if pinyin is presented students continue using pinyin as a crutch. This course supports students through the transition beyond the reliance on pinyin to authentic reading of characters. A simple structure with just one textbook and one workbook for each level with free access to the companion website.

The last thirty years have seen the world transformed according to market models of competition and consumption. These changes have had profound consequences across the professions in areas as diverse as education, healthcare and social services. The Discourse of Commercialization examines what it means for professionals oriented towards service provision to work within this environment. Drawing on a multi-perspectived study of English Language Teaching colleges, the book explores how teaching practices are permeated and challenged by a 'discourse of commercialization' through which market priorities become normative in teachers' professional lives. For anyone who wants to understand and address issues raised by the commercialization of professional practice with a particular focus on education, The Discourse of Commercialization provides an analysis that can inform organizational practice and change.

Aimed at advanced French students without an extensive linguistics background, SAVOIR DIRE clearly and accessibly explains all major features of standard French pronunciation. The text successfully integrates pronunciation practice into all the major components of general French study: language, linguistics, culture, and literature. This edition provides a fresh view of contemporary French pronunciation.

Enjoy tales from Mexico while sharpening your new language skills! Practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native tongue with Stories from Mexico, Third Edition. Both insightful and practical, this book features Spanish and English stories presented in a side-by-side format that saves you the inconvenience of constantly having to look up unfamiliar words and expressions in a dictionary. Simply read as much as you can understand in your new language and refer to the facing page for help, if needed. A bilingual vocabulary list featured at the end of the book serves as a handy reference for new words. The best way to learn about a new culture is through its folktales and legends. The sixteen fascinating stories offer valuable insights into the rich culture of Mexico. And now you can hear the stories read aloud by native Spanish speakers online and via app. This new edition gives you access to a full 60 minutes of audio-all of the stories included in the book. Hearing the stories read aloud in their original language will help increase your comprehension and pronunciation skills even more. Stories from Mexico, Third Edition brings you: * A convenient side-by-side presentation with English on one page and Spanish on the facing page * Sixteen short stories from Mexico * Extensive English-Spanish and Spanish-English vocabulary lists * 60 minutes of audio recordings read by native Spanish speakers and available online or via app Genevieve Barlow and William N. Stivers are experienced Spanish language educators.

* More than 650 Arabic idioms listed alphabetically with their English language meanings. Each entry includes use of the idiomatic phrase in model sentences presented in both Arabic and English. * 30 units of practice exercises to consolidate the use of the idioms, and to enable the learners to confidently express themselves using Arabic Idioms and Idiomatic expressions. * The comprehensive list covers idiomatic expressions found in contemporary Arabic literature, Arabic media, religious texts, and both formal and informal context. * Combined with examples of their actual usage in Arabic sentences and full English translations, the Arabic Idioms book takes the learner beyond intermediate level and expands their knowledge of frequently used, natural Arabic expressions, providing them with greater confidence in everyday use of the language, and greater insight into culture. * The idioms are fully vocalised, i.e. with diacritical marks on all the letters, to ensure the reader knows how to pronounce them correctly.

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas & CCEA Level: AS/A-level Subject: German First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Build confidence in German grammar with hundreds of activities to embed the grammar knowledge necessary for exam success. Suitable for all exam boards and abilities, this German A-level Grammar Workbook will help students to: - Extend their learning beyond the classroom by supplementing key resources such as course textbooks - Develop their understanding with clear explanations of grammatical rules and exceptions - Improve confidence with 168 exercises which build in complexity for each grammar point - Strengthen translation skills by putting grammar into practice with 58 translation exercises - Make the most of opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to activities supplied online

This workbook is intended as a source of supplementary reading and exercise material for courses based on Mastering English. Where appropriate, exercises that inquire into the development framework of Mastering English are provided.