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A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Japanese vocabulary
words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format! This
language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly
build their command of Japanese vocabulary, and an essential
resource for those studying for JLPT N5, N4 and the AP Japanese
Language and Culture test. Designed for convenience, this study
card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by
coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a
binder 8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook
alongside other study materials A quick reference: alongside the
vocabulary, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet charts are provided for
convenience Each English vocabulary word is given three Japanese
renditions--Kanji, Kana, and romanized Japanese, presented in
easy-to-read, color-coded charts. Online audio recordings give
native-speaker pronunciation for every word. Vocabulary items are
laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Daily Expressions
Countries, Nationalities and Language People and Families &
Personal Information Numbers, Counters & Money Clock Time &
Time Expressions Days of the Week, Months of the Year & Days of
the Month Seasons and Calendar & Weather, Climate and Natural
Disasters Basic Verbs, Adverbs of Degree and Frequency, Adjectives
& Conjunctions Where is it? Colors and Shapes Education,
Workplace & Occupations Clothing, Body and Health IT,
Communications and Media Ecology Globalization
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Looking to learn the French Language? Learn the grammar principles
with this QuickStudy French Grammar guide. This 4-page guide is
laminated so you can take it on the go. It includes information on:
cardinal & ordinal numbers, pronunciation, weather expressions,
nouns & pronouns, adverbs & articles, adjectives &
verbs and much more
Nonfiction. "This long awaited text once more demonstrates
Professor Thackston's mastery over the Persian language and its
intricacies, both in its modern and classical form. Thackston makes
Persian grammar clear and understandable. His emphasis is on the
spoken and written language in today's Iran, on the Persian which
is taught in schools and spoken and understood by all the ethnic
groups in Iran. This new edition is a major contribution for those
involved in teaching the Persian language. It also makes the
learning of Persian more accessible and enjoyable" - Haleh
Esfandiari, Princeton University.
Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to
learning Japanese developed by professional Japanese interpreter
George Trombley and co-writer Yukari Takenaka. The lessons and
techniques used in this series have been taught successfully for
over ten years in classrooms throughout the world. Using up-to-date
and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect
course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute
beginners. In Book 1 of the Japanese From Zero! series, readers are
taught new grammar concepts, over 800 new words and expressions,
and also learn the hiragana writing system. Features of Book 1: *
Integrated Workbook with Answer Key * Over 800 New Words and
Expressions * Learn to Read and Write Hiragana * Easy-to-Understand
Example Dialogues * Culture Points about Japan * Bilingual
Glossaries with Kana and Romaji ...and much more!
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam
Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: Spanish First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content
to equip students with the grammar and structures required to
manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly
for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS
and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via
popular Kerboodle. The audio to accompany this book is available to
purchase on CD. It is also available to institutions via Kerboodle.
Eckhart Tolle begins this best-selling spiritual guide with his own
story -- a tale of early despair that culminated in a tremendous
experience of awakening one night soon after his 29th birthday.
Tolle's galvanizing realization was that the mind is the enemy of
enlightenment, and that individuals contain the source of their own
pain. The Power of Now explores these issues in depth and uncovers
fresh ways of living a more fulfilling life. Now available to
Spanish-language readers, the book shows how a combination of
Buddhist principles, relaxation techniques, and meditation theory
can connect the reader to "the eternal, ever-present One Life
beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and
death".
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A unique guide to communicating in Spanish. It will help
you to find out more about Spanish culture and to practise your
spoken Spanish with a free downloadable audio file. An ideal tool
for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in
evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or
leisure. The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the
language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary
which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The
One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions
and language structures you need to speak in natural Spanish.
Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary
give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need
at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to
communicate with confidence. Easy to use: all the phrases you need
in order to communicate effectively in natural Spanish. Easy to
read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for
quickly and easily. Easy to understand: thousands of examples show
how Spanish is really used.
Advanced Public Speaking: A Leader's Guide is a comprehensive
textbook designed to serve as a speech-making reference for
upper-level undergraduate students. Now in its second edition, this
volume offers brand new classroom-tested chapter assignments,
updated examples, and new content on speaking to international and
remote audiences. An instructor's manual and test bank are
available for download on the book's companion website, offering
everything from guidance in constructing a syllabus, to lecture
suggestions, to classroom activities. This student-engagement
focused and flexible text offers students the opportunity to
increase their speaking abilities across a variety of more specific
and complex contexts.
A maverick first novel that should prove a winner with all except
the humourless! With her first novel "E-mail from a Jewish Mother",
Mona Berman takes her place alongside Leo Rosten, author of the
classic "Joys of Yiddish". Her novel is a charming, humorous,
highly perceptive account of a Jewish mother's relationship with
her four daughters, consisting of a series of e-mail messages
written by the mother to her daughters over the course of a year.
"My darling Sarah Well done! What a splendid decision to go to
Perth for Gavriela's Batmitzvah! I am relieved that you were
finally able to persuade Cedric, who is always so moralistic, to
use the insurance money you got after those wily London burglars
robbed you of your few possessions..." 'Love, Mom' (the only name
the mother claims) is a would-be old-fashioned Jewish mother of
four independent daughters. Her e-mail messages are full of wit and
wisdom, much of it with a Jewish slant, and reveal the lessons she
has learned during the rocky voyage of her life. Together the
e-mails have a definite feminist slant, and by the end the mother's
correspondence has yielded a unique, vigorous, life-affirming comic
novel which is also a satiric overview of today's world. Full of
what is commonly regarded as typically Jewish humour, the letters
are also a vehicle for unveiling the mother's journey into
self-discovery and personal growth.
Putting Critical Language Pedagogy into Practice explores the
practice of language teaching through the lens of critical
pedagogy, reflexivity, and the importance of reflexivity for
teacher development. It also shows how these reflexive practices
can contribute to more inclusivity and decolonization of the
curriculum. A range of experts argue persuasively for
epistemological reflexivity in practice and demonstrate how to
implement this critical thinking into daily instructional practice.
Each chapter is structured around three themes in order to help
readers connect challenging theoretical ideas into day to day
teaching practice: Reflection - The author's story and issue of
concern Epistemic Reflexivity - personal epistemologies reflecting
on the social conditions influencing the theory underpinning that
author's practices Resolved action - how the epistemic reflexivity
leads to purposeful decision-making enacted in classroom contexts.
Original, thoughtful and challenging, this text is fascinating and
instructional reading for language education advanced students,
researchers and practitioners.
The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A handy 3-in-1 Italian study book: grammar, verbs and
vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and
easy-to-understand Italian reference and revision guide. This book
gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your
study of Italian. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have
been designed for all those learning Italian at school, in an
evening class, for work or for leisure. Grammar: this section
provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented
layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text
as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Italian
illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition,
a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical
terminology. Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and
irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a
double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major
constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models,
as well as hundreds of examples of real Italian to show you how
verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs
which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. Vocabulary:
this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time,
careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping)
gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in
Italian. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most
important Italian verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary
guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and
writing with confidence in Italian.
'Most books on persuasion teach the few how to sway the many. With
wit and vim, Guy has given us something else: an X-ray into the
tactics of those trying to change our minds and behaviour.' -
Stephen Krupin, former speechwriter for Barack Obama When Winston
Churchill spoke in Parliament, he convinced an empire to go to war.
When Martin Luther King spoke in Washington, he convinced millions
to open their hearts to change. When Oprah Winfrey said: 'Do what
you have to do until you can do what you want to do,' she also used
rhetoric. As we have here, by deploying the rule of three to stress
a point. Rhetoric - the art of persuasive speaking and writing -
often gets a bad rap. In this dazzling, fast-paced guide,
speechwriter Guy Doza rescues rhetoric from the shadows and
showcases its immense power to change lives, for good and bad.
Highlighting punchy sayings from Ancient Rome to modern marketing,
he shows how leaders, businesses and even our own friends use
rhetorical techniques every day to make convincing arguments.
What's more, this guide to rhetoric will show you how to learn to
use this persuasive language in your own life: How to convince an
investor to back your venture What to say to a potential lover in a
bar And, the six rules of apology you should use if you ever
accidentally run over the next-door neighbour's cat... How to
Apologise for Killing a Cat is a quick read, humorous and highly
practicable. It decodes the tricks and techniques of rhetoric for
everyday readers. It's the only book you need to make a convincing
marketing pitch. It's the only book you need to give a rousing
speech. It's the only book you need to write persuasively. It's the
best book to explain the technique we've just used here. After
reading this book, you will start to see the trick of rhetoric used
everywhere. After reading this book, you will never see the world
the same way again! Extract Have you ever had that unpleasant
anxiety of taking your car to the mechanic and feeling like you're
being swindled? Most of you will probably know exactly what I am
talking about. We don't know how cars work, we don't know what the
parts are called and we don't know how to fix them ourselves. This
lack of knowledge makes us vulnerable and susceptible to
exploitation, and we know it. So does the mechanic. Now, most
mechanics are honest individuals, not rogues, but can we say the
same of people who run countries and big companies? When it comes
to ordinary life away from the car engine or central heating
boiler, most of us don't even realise just how vulnerable we are.
People can use persuasive language to swindle us, cheat us, and
exploit us to the hilt. And the worst part is that we are not even
aware that it is happening. Welcome to rhetoric, the art of
persuasion. Rhetoric is a superpower. It can alter the way we
think, the way we behave and sometimes even the way we live our
lives. And its most explosive charge lies in its subtlety. We need
to be aware of how such persuasive language is used, not only so
that we can be more persuasive ourselves, but defend ourselves
against the rhetorical advances of those who would seek to exploit
us. For too long, rhetoric has been a dark and ancient art confined
to the secretive circles of politics and academia. This mystery and
misunderstanding has often led to the public to consider it to be
the tool of crooks, spin doctors and villains. But no more! The
time has come to bring rhetoric out of the darkness and show it for
what it is: a mighty linguistic tool. Whether it is a conversation
between friends in a cafe, a pathetic attempt to flirt at a bar, or
a meaningful conversation with a world renowned philosopher,
rhetoric is everywhere.
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