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An ideal introduction to Arabic for beginning students and
independent learners Basics of Arabic by Ayman Ibrahim is an
introductory grammar, workbook, and lexicon for learning Modern
Standard Arabic. Designed for students approaching Arabic for the
first time the book provides them with all the tools necessary to
develop skills in reading and writing Arabic. Students will learn
Arabic grammar and vocabulary and be able to translate key Arabic
passages from biblical and qur'anic texts. Each lesson includes: A
thorough and understandable introduction to a particular
grammatical feature in Arabic List of vocabulary to be memorized
Exercises for practice and reinforcement of key concepts Basics of
Arabic will help readers: Recite the Arabic alphabet Read and
pronounce Arabic words Learn the Arabic noun and verbal system
Understand syntax for writing and reading sentences Additional
translation exercises and a complete lexicon are included at the
back of the book. Ideal for students, missionaries, independent
learners, and homeschoolers this accessible guide give readers a
clear and understandable introduction to this important language.
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Do you want to have more meaningful conversations in German? Do you
want to feel comfortable in a variety of situations? Based on
authentic texts, such as songs, poems, and conversations between
native speakers, this course will help you improve and build upon
the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a
level where you can enjoy communicating in German. Incorporating
information about the culture, history and geography of Germany and
its influence on the language, you will be introduced to the more
advanced points of German grammar, as well as more colloquial
language, and develop your vocabulary so you can express your
opinion on a number of topics, as well as react to other people's
opinions. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end
of Enjoy German you will have increased your capacity to understand
the spoken and written language, and furthered your ability to
communicate with German speakers, orally and in writing. This
course aims to take you to a solid intermediate level. You will
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on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines / B2
level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages). Is this course for me? If you already know some German
and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It's
perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for
the post-beginner classroom. What do I get? A coursebook with over
two hours of audio online that features: - Ten units that cover
more complex situations than your basic tourist scenarios -
Carefully levelled and sequenced material - a solid path to build
up your knowledge - Authentic texts, such as poems, songs, excerpts
and conversations to present the language - Learn through the
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Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Danish and
communicate confidently with others? Through authentic
conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and
extensive practice and review, Complete Danish will equip you with
the skills you need to use Danish in a variety of settings and
situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What
will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete
Danish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the
four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be
able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course
for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to
intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for
the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the
beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What
do I get? -18 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary
and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and
patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills -
reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips
and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes -
learn about the people and places of Denmark -Outcomes-based
learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening
activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real
spoken Danish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress
*Complete Danish maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level
proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level
of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
guidelines. The audio for this course is available for free on
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What else can I use to learn Danish? If you require an absolute
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Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Norwegian and
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conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and
extensive practice and review, Complete Norwegian will equip you
with the skills you need to use Norwegian in a variety of settings
and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.
What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of
Complete Norwegian you will have a solid intermediate-level
grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and
listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and
accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently
from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you.
It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor,
or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher
course. What do I get? -15 learning units plus verbs reference and
word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out
rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key
skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn
- tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture
notes - learn about the people and places of Norway -Outcomes-based
learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening
activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real
spoken Norwegian -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress
*Complete Norwegian maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level
proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level
of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
guidelines. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the
Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com
What else can I use to learn Norwegian? If you require an absolute
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Beginner course: 9781473612709 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by
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spending a year in Indonesia--experiencing different seasonal
events which bring the learner on a journey. In this way, the
cultural and background information becomes a natural part of the
understanding of the Indonesian language and helps you to place
what you learn into context within a full narrative about life in
Indonesia. Each chapter contains the following elements: An
introduction with images and captions Grammar points A word bank
presenting key vocabulary One or more sample conversations
Listening practice and readings An "Indonesian and me" section that
uses Indonesian to talk about yourself Key questions and statements
Drills and exercises Indonesian for Beginners includes reading,
writing and speaking tasks based on authentic real-life materials.
While aimed at learners taking a classroom course, it can also be
used by anyone studying Indonesian in other ways--in a high school
course or as a self-study book.
Specially designed for students of Arabic, this textbook presents a
selection of authentic Arabian Night stories in simplified language
providing learners of Modern Standard Arabic access to this classic
of Arabic literature. Each story is fully supported by a range of
comprehension, vocabulary-building, grammar reinforcement
activities and exercises as well as an audio version of the story,
which can be accessed at www.routledge.com/9781138948228. Ideal for
class-use or self-study, students will enhance their reading,
listening, and writing skills while developing the ability to
analyze literary texts, reason critically, and broaden their
understanding and appreciation of different layers of Arab culture.
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familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the
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Easy Indonesian is a practical resource that brings the Indonesian
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as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All
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lessons An extensive glossary of commonly used words & phrases
Pronunciation & sentence structure guide Etiquette tips and
cultural dos and don'ts
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** Laminated for durability
** Folds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bag
** Full color, original artwork
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extensive list of everyday words and phrases translated, to build a
solid foundation for speaking. Want to learn more? Why not check
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One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open
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brings together Teach Yourself's three international bestselling
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Your French - take your language skills to an intermediate/upper
intermediate level with this book and audio course 4. Reference
CD-ROM - support your studies with this comprehensive reference
resource for grammar, verbs and vocabulary With an expertly written
learning guide, you can immerse yourself in the language and reach
your goals with a clear plan of how to organize and blend your
learning. Move along a standard or accelerated path depending on
your learning needs. With the CDs, you can download the MP3 audio
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French includes a flexible, blended approach to solve the problems
most learners struggle with: - One book is never enough. Live
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Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real
learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to
the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the
vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts
from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language.
Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari
script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this
first updated new edition for some twenty years also features: -15
learning units plus glossary and reference section -Authentic
materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key
skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary
-Covers Devangari script -A new Preface and updated further
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activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach
Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
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will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Estonian
in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your
cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of
the course? By the end of Complete Estonian you will have a solid
intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading,
writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with
confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move
confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course
for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one
tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a
refresher course. The course is structured in thematic units and
the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly
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Estonian maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and
from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR
(Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and
interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute
introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for
success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR
TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear
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everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.
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