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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.
What are the 24 words for 'you' in Indonesian? Why does Indonesian
have four words for 'rice but no exact equivalent of 'farm'? How do
you say 'Bang!' 'Ouch!' and 'Eh?'. What is the difference between
dong and doang in colloquial Indonesian? How did the name of the
Hindu god Indra give us the modern Indonesian word for motor
vehicle?Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student of
Indonesian, The Learner's Dictionary of Today's Indonesian is an
essential tool to help you gain an authentic, up-to-date, and
active command of the language. It provides a wholly new, very
detailed snapshot of the core vocabulary of Indonesian.Among its
features are:* thousand of illustrative sentences* an easy
pronunciation guide* extensive cross-referencing* helpful tips on
usage* topic lists which group the dictionary's words according to
42 'common usage' areas, including time, colours, daily activities,
the home, sport, occupations, mass media, religion and business.A
unique feature of the dictionary is the dozens of boxes giving
invaluable information on everyday usage, word origins and nuances
of meaning.Rich in information on the cultural context in which
words are used, it includes notes on the difficulties learners
experience arising from differences in culture and history between
English-speakers and Indonesian-speakers. The Learner's Dictionary
of Today's Indonesian is the first comprehensive dictionary
designed specifically to help you gain a practical command of the
national language of one of the world's most populous nations.
Elementary Korean I Activity Book features a variety of task- and
usage-based activities designed to help students improve their
communicative skills in Korean. The introduction reviews the Korean
alphabet, ensuring students are able to read and write Korean
consonants and vowels, recognize them when heard, form a syllable
block in Korean, and write their own name. Additional chapters help
students practice everyday topics of conversation in Korean,
including personal introductions, talking about their belongings,
describing how they feel about their classes, and identifying the
location of a place. Students learn how to talk about their daily
activities, ask about the price of items, introduce their family
members, talk about their past, and more. Closing chapters help
students master the necessary vocabulary to set up a meeting place
and make plans for vacation. Featuring a highly practical focus,
Elementary Korean I Activity Book is an ideal supplementary text
for foundational courses in Korean.
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
This is the third, revised, enlarged and coloured edition of
Panjabi Made Easy Book 1. It is primarily meant for beginners whose
first or home language is not Panjabi and who want to learn to
read, write, understand and speak Panjabi. Slightly modified Roman
script is used throughout to facilitate the learning Panjabi sounds
but not to replace the Panjabi script. In this edition the Panjabi
vocabulary, its meaning and the pronunciation are given in three
different columns. In this way learners can test their ability to
read and understand the Panjabi vocabulary by covering the
pronunciation and meaning columns. Learners are advised to use this
book in conjunction with Panjabi Made Easy Workbook 1,2 and 3 which
have specially been produced to practice reading and writing
skills. Learners are also advised to listen attentively to native
speakers of Panjabi especially to those sounds where there are no
equivalent sound in English. To help learners to learn correct
Panjabi pronunciation a CD based on this book has also been
produced. The CD contains the pronunciation of all the letters of
the alphabet, Panjabi words and sentences used in this book. Paused
have been left in the Cd for learners to repeat the same letter ,
word and sentence. It is a kind of self taught book which learners
and teachers will find very useful.
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.
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.
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).
Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult and has long put off even
the most linguistically savvy Westerners ... until now. ShaoLan has
used her entrepreneurial and software background to unpick Chinese
characters and create a simple system for quickly understanding the
basic building blocks of the written language. Working with
renowned illustrator Noma Bar, she has developed a unique set of
illustrations that are engaging and delightful and offer a glimpse
into the wonder of the Chinese language and culture.
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 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.**
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating
short stories for young and adult learners of Irish. "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 Irish 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. The
book is written in standard Irish. The audio recording of this
standard Irish text is by a native Irish speaker from Connemara.
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 Irish for Beginners will make learning
Irish easy and enjoyable. 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 on
the Language Readers app.
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