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Clear, accessible and jargon-free, BBC Spanish Grammar is the ideal
complement to any Spanish language course. With its emphasis on
clear and concise explanation, it provides a handy and
authoritative reference guide for learners at home or in the
classroom. Well respected and recommended by language tutors, the
BBC Grammar range is suitable for adult learners from beginner
level to GCSE and beyond.This new edition has been revised and
updated to include the euro.
Clear, accessible and jargon-free, BBC French Grammar is the ideal complement to any French language course.
With its emphasis on clear and concise explanation, it provides a handy and authoritative reference guide for learners at home or in the classroom. Well respected and recommended by language tutors, the BBC Grammar range is suitable for adult learners from beginner level to GCSE and beyond.
Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga
stories! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with
this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining
manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the
key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used
by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident
with speaking, reading, and writing Japanese quickly! Designed for
self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for
beginners--no prior knowledge of Japanese required! Readers will
find: Help with learning to write and pronounce the 92 Hiragana and
Katakana letters plus 160 basic Kanji characters Hundreds of useful
words and phrases--from numbers and greetings to expletives and
insults! Seven manga stories woven throughout the book, reinforcing
your grasp of the language The basic vocabulary and grammar needed
to communicate in Japanese! Hundreds of exercises with free online
audio recordings by Japanese native speakers A bidirectional
dictionary and answer keys for all the exercises **Recommended for
language learners 16 year old & up. Not intended for high
school classroom use due to adult content.**
Useful phrases for every situation, clear pronunciations for each
phrase, and comprehensive vocabulary sections make this Spanish
phrasebook a handy reference book with clear and easy-to-use
information essential for the traveller in Spain.
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 This second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself
Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a
variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and
thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range
of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Spanish comprehension!
Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for
students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight
captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement
and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in
Spanish, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your
comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into
how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language,
this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to
read in Spanish. Stories are broken down into manageable chapters,
so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of
achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so
that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to
look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context
of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you
say: "I totally understood that sentence!" This book includes: -
Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level
learners (CEFR A2-B2) - Natural dialogues in each story, so that
you can learn conversational Spanish and improve your speaking
ability! - Controlled language at your level, including the most
frequent words, to help you progress confidently - Pleasure! It's
much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.
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 text * 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 or
frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common
European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid
Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency. Use the code inside the
book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted
audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site
(readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.
Intermediate Irish is a jargon-free workbook examining the most
commonly used grammatical structures within the Irish language.
Focusing on the repeated use of grammatical patterns, the Grammar
develops an understanding of the structures presented, making the
forms familiar and automatic for learners. This user-friendly
workbook includes: terminology introduced and explained with
multiple examples exercises in the grammatical forms introduced in
the text translation exercises an exercise key.
This is the ideal workbook for anyone who wants to learn to write
the Korean Hangul script! It contains a basic introduction to the
alphabet and all the sounds of the language, showing you how to
write the letters and every possible syllable combination. This
introduction is followed by over 100 pages of blank handwriting
practice grids and lined paper for notes. This complete writing
practice workbook includes: Guided writing exercises for Hangul
letters, syllables and words Alternate square-gridded and lined
pages for handwriting practice and notes K-Pop and Korean TV drama
vocabulary and phrases are included along with popular Korean food
names Free online audio recordings help you learn the correct
pronunciation of all the letters, syllables and words in the book
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating
short stories for young and adult learners of Dutch. "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 Dutch 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 Dutch for Beginners will make learning
Dutch easy and enjoyable.
Espana Viva aims not only to teach Spanish but also something about
the people who speak it. Ideal for those who know little or no
Spanish, it is carefully structured to suit learners without much
time to study. This activity book is closely linked to the course
book, which is available separately, and provides a wide variety of
exercises to practise the grammar points covered in it. Brief
summaries of each grammar point, an answer key and a test to check
your progress are also included. 80-page activity book. The Espana
Viva course book (9780563472667) and CDs (9780563472674) are
available to buy either individually or as part of a pack
(9781406677034).
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 This second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself
Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a
variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and
thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range
of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Italian comprehension!
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for
students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight
captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement
and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in
Italian, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your
comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into
how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language,
this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to
read in Italian. Stories are broken down into manageable chapters,
so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of
achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so
that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to
look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context
of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you
say: "I totally understood that sentence!" This book includes: -
Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level
learners (CEFR A2-B2) - Natural dialogues in each story, so that
you can learn conversational Italian and improve your speaking
ability! - Controlled language at your level, including the most
frequent words, to help you progress confidently - Pleasure! It's
much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.
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 text ·
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 or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on
the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to
Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency. Use the code
inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the
discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site
(readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.
Turkish Grammar in Practice introduces grammar to learners at
beginner to intermediate level. It is not a course book but a
reference and practice book which can be used by learners attending
classes or working alone. --- This book consists of 114 units, each
on a grammatical topic. The units cover the main areas of Turkish
grammar. The explanations are on the left-hand page, and the
exercises are on the right-hand page. Plenty of sample sentences
and conversations help you use grammar in real-life situations. The
explanations are followed by exercises that practise the new
language in authentic situations.There are also 15 units in Grammar
Essentials section. These units do not have exercises. They are
designed to focus on grammar points which are important for reading
and writing Turkish.An important feature of this book is that it
provides over 2000 sample sentences and around 3000 practice
questions by using the most common 1900 Turkish words. The
dictionary at the end of the book presents the English meaning of
all the words used in the book. You can look words up as and when
needed.There is a full answer key for you to check your answers to
the exercises in the book.- -- This book aims to serve as a
reference and practice book for those working alone or attending
classes. The units are not organized progressively but instead,
attention has been given to present the most basic grammar topics
in the early units. You can start at the beginning of the book and
work through to the end, although the grammar topics are not
ordered according to their level of difficulty. If you are already
familiar with the language, you can choose relevant units. There is
a detailed contents section to help you do so easily.To ensure the
newly-presented grammar topic is ingrained in your mind, you are
encouraged to do the exercises on the right-hand page. As there are
plenty of example sentences and dialogues in both pages of the
unit, you can also come up with your own dialogues and practice
conversations.Turkish Grammar in Practice will also be a useful
supplementary book for teachers. If you are already using a course
book, present the grammar explanation on the left-hand page, then
ask students to read the example sentences. Also, if there is a
conversation, ask two students to read it aloud.
Transform your down time into 'do time'. The most successful
language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50
French Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of
improving your French by effortlessly integrating it with your
calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute
latte. Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and
lively activities - from anagrams and idiom challenges to recipes
and quotations - are created for high-beginner to intermediate
adult and young-adult learners and designed to keep you motivated
while building your skills in key areas. * Reading comprehension *
Writing skills * Grammar confidence * Translation abilities *
Vocabulary expansion * Cultural awareness By practising French in a
fun and relaxed way in the time you have, you will stay on track to
achieve your language-learning aspirations. So, pick up your
preferred brew and this practical book, and make learning the most
pleasant and productive part of your busy day. For 15 years Coffee
Break Languages has helped make it possible for millions of people
to learn a language in a way that fits into their everyday life:
whether that's while walking the dog, at the gym, or on their
coffee break! Teach Yourself has collaborated with Coffee Break
Languages to bring their brilliant method to a wider audience by
producing their first-ever printed product. All the activities are
written by long-time teachers of the language in Coffee Break's
characteristically friendly and conversational style. It's the
perfect complement to your studies. The activities are levelled for
high-beginner to low-intermediate learners: CEFR A2-B1 and ACTFL
Intermediate-low/mid
Learn Danish with this complete course, now with free audio
download! Danish is a North Germanic language spoken by 6 million
people worldwide, primarily in Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe
Islands and northern parts of Germany. Ideal for those new to
Danish, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner’s Danish
with Online Audio includes: An introductory section on geography,
economy, arts, culture and history entitled “Denmark and the
Danes” that will be useful to visitors Thirteen carefully-paced
units, each one opening with a dialogue about an everyday topic
such as greetings, family, athletics, dining, medical issues,
holidays and celebrations, followed by vocabulary, grammar lessons,
and exercises Answer key to the exercises Danish-English and
English-Danish glossaries Online MP3 audio files for free download
featuring pronunciation by native speakers
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