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Originally published in 1944, this book contains a selection of
passages intended to help a beginner in Persian 'with sufficient
reading matter for an intensive course to qualify him for attacking
successfully the ordinary newspaper and magazine', as well as for
informal conversation. Arberry also intends the book as a brief
overview of Persian literature and culture, and supplies notes and
vocabulary to go with the sample texts. This book will be of value
to anyone with an interest in the history of education and Persian
language learning in Britain.
The Let's Read Japanese series provides graded stories for all
learners of Japanese, allowing them to practise the language at
different levels, and also learn about Japanese culture and
society. The books include famous stories from Japan and other
parts of the world - re-tellings of traditional stories, classic
tales, Japanese legends and poems, as well as some
newly-commissioned stories - all designed to introduce particular
aspects of Japanese culture and society. The stories complement any
textbook being used by a student of Japanese anywhere in the world;
the books are ideal for those learning in language schools or
through self-study. With beautiful colour illustrations woven
throughout the text, based on classic and contemporary Japanese
art, the Let's Read Japanese series will ensure hours of
pleasurable learning and practice. Vocabulary range: 800 Characters
per story: 1500-2000 A2-2 CEFR; Intermediate ACTFL
THE NEW HUMANITIES READER, International Edition presents 25
challenging and important essays from diverse fields that address
current global issues. This cross-disciplinary anthology helps
readers attain the analytical skills necessary to become informed
citizens. Ideas and research from wide-ranging sources provide
opportunities for students to synthesize materials and formulate
their own ideas and solutions. The thought-provoking selections
engage students and encourage students to make connections for
themselves as they think, read, and write about the events that are
likely to shape their lives. The Fourth Edition includes nearly 25%
new reading selections, which continue to make this text current,
globally oriented, interdisciplinary, and probing.
This series uses the integration of films to develop linguistic
competencies through progressive acquisition of vocabulary and
grammar structures. A variety of activities target the four
communicative goals: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Originally published in 1912 as part of the Pitt Press Series, this
book contains selections from Roman authors, mostly of the Augustan
period, intended to help students with relatively little experience
in Latin gain familiarity with some of 'the chief masters of the
language', as Duff says in his introduction. This book will be of
value to anyone with an interest in Latin or in the history of
classical education.
Originally published in 1919, this book draws on Anglo-Saxon texts
overlooked by previous compilations 'to represent as many sides as
we could of the life of our forefathers' and also presents an aid
to students of varying levels. Combining both prose and poetry
texts from early West Saxon prose onwards, and with a detailed
glossary and notes, this book will be of value to anyone with an
interest in the Anglo-Saxon language.
First published in 1968, this volume of Persian language texts is
intended to accompany the author's Modern Persian Prose Literature
(Cambridge, 1966). It contains representative passages from the
works of major Persian writers, which are taken from the hundred
years preceding the original publication date. Sections are
organised by author and are prefaced by a brief account of the life
and writings. There is also a glossary at the end of text
containing the meanings of more difficult words and providing
contextual information to aid the reader's understanding. This
accessible collection will be of value to students of the Persian
language and anyone with an interest in untranslated Persian
literature.
First published in 1915, this small volume contains the French text
of the story of the Man in the Iron Mask, taken from the last
section of Alexandre Dumas' novel Vicomte de Bragelonne. Edited by
E. A. Robertson, the book was originally intended to assist
students of French in cementing their grasp of the language. It
thus includes a number of exercises and questions at the end,
intended to clarify the text and assist with certain points of
grammar. There is also a short glossary of some less commonly used
words. Printed entirely in French, this volume will act as a useful
and enjoyable resource for students and amateur enthusiasts wishing
to develop their reading skills.
A Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew is the ideal next-step resource
for the student who has completed a year of elementary Hebrew, or
it can be used as a refresher for the pastor or scholar whose
language skills have diminished due to lack of use. Immersion in
the language is the best way to reinforce what you have already
learned and to gain greater proficiency in using the language for
exegesis and preaching. A Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew is a
structured introduction to the reading of biblical Hebrew texts.
Through these readings, you will be able to review basic Hebrew
grammar, become familiar with issues of intermediate grammar, and
gain confidence in handling the Hebrew text. The readings chosen
for inclusion, which are arranged generally in order of increasing
difficulty, span the whole of the Old Testament and represent some
of the most important Old Testament texts from the standpoint of
biblical history, theology, and exegesis. The many notes that
accompany the text include information on grammar, exegetically
significant constructions, vocabulary words, idioms, bibliographic
information, and more. Parsing exercises are included with each
reading, and there is room for you to write your own English
translation.
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating
short stories for young and adult learners of Turkish. "Olly's
top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the
best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology
about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will
too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A
Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners has been
written especially for learners from high-beginner to
low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement,
and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common
European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight
captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling
of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight
stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and
crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn
a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level
to help you progress confidently · Realistic spoken dialogues to
help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking
ability · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures
naturally, in a stress-free way · Beautiful illustrations
accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your
understanding · Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying
reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual
feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these
stories include key features that will support and consolidate your
progress, including: · A glossary for bolded words in each chapter
· A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension
questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to
focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of
vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling
overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and
thrillers, Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners will make
learning Turkish easy and enjoyable.
Apuleius' famous novel, The Metamorphoses, tells the story of a man
who was magically changed into an ass, and who had various
(humorous, sad, exciting, disturbing, erotic, horrific) adventures
before he regained his human form. As well as being genuinely
interesting and great fun to read, The Metamorphoses is of great
value for the study of narrative technique, literary style,
religious practices, contemporary culture in a Roman province and
much more. This book contains selections from the novel and is
aimed at students moving on to genuine, unsimplified Latin prose
after completing an introductory Latin course. It contains a useful
introduction, detailed notes providing a lot of help with grammar,
expression and translation, a full vocabulary, and passages of
appreciation to make the selections come alive as literature and to
enhance students' perception and enjoyment of the stories.
Apuleius' famous novel, The Metamorphoses, tells the story of a man
who was magically changed into an ass, and who had various
(humorous, sad, exciting, disturbing, erotic, horrific) adventures
before he regained his human form. As well as being genuinely
interesting and great fun to read, The Metamorphoses is of great
value for the study of narrative technique, literary style,
religious practices, contemporary culture in a Roman province and
much more. This book contains selections from the novel and is
aimed at students moving on to genuine, unsimplified Latin prose
after completing an introductory Latin course. It contains a useful
introduction, detailed notes providing a lot of help with grammar,
expression and translation, a full vocabulary, and passages of
appreciation to make the selections come alive as literature and to
enhance students' perception and enjoyment of the stories.
Among the languages now spoken in India, Tamil has the longest
continuous literary history, some of the oldest records going back
two thousand years or more. This fact, among others, makes it an
important member of the Dravidian family, in which it holds second
place to Telugu from the point of view of numbers of speakers.
Tamil is now spoken by not less than 35 million people, mostly in
Southern India and in Ceylon, though there are significant
minorities in Malaysia, the West Indies and Africa. This book, a
reader for non-Tamil-speaking students of the language, consists of
thirty-two representative extracts from post 1947 prose writings,
with full grammatical and cultural notes, and a vocabulary. The
selection illustrates the variety of styles used in modern Tamil
writing. The passages are arranged in order of difficulty, and each
has a brief introduction in English.
Originally published in 1999, "A New China" has become a
standard textbook for intermediate Chinese language learning. This
completely revised edition reflects China's dramatic developments
in the last decade and consolidates the previous two-volume set
into one volume for easy student use. Written from the perspective
of a foreign student who has just arrived in China, the textbook
provides the most up-to-date lessons and learning materials about
the changing face of China.
The first half of the book follows the life of an exchange
student experiencing Beijing for the first time. Chinese language
students are guided step-by-step through the stages of arriving at
the airport, going through customs, and adjusting to Chinese
university dormitories. The revised edition includes new lessons on
daily life, such as doing laundry and getting a haircut, as well as
visiting the zoo, night markets, and the Great Wall. Later lessons
discuss recent social and political issues in China, including
divorce, Beijing traffic, and the college entrance examination. "A
New China" provides detailed grammar explanations, extensive
vocabulary lists, and homework exercises.Single-volume,
user-friendly format New lessons and vocabulary reflecting daily
living in China Includes China's recent social and political issues
Detailed grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, and homework
exercises Uses both traditional and simplified characters
Four simple stories about playing outside that will make new
readers eager to keep going!
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating
short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish. "Olly's
top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the
best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology
about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will
too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A
Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners has been
written especially for students from high-beginner to
low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a
feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to
A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for
languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you
a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What
does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting
genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller -
making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
- Controlled language at your level to help you progress
confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn
conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability -
Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a
stress-free way - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying
reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual
feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these
stories include key features that will support and consolidate your
progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter
- Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension
questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to
focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of
vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling
overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and
thrillers, Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners will make
learning Swedish easy and enjoyable.
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