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Privyet! Explore the Russian language with this fantastic
beginner's guide With over 260 million speakers around the world,
Russian remains one of the most popular and marketable languages
you can learn. And for those who have no idea where to begin,
Russian For Dummies is the perfect first step! In this
easy-to-understand resource for Russian language beginners, you'll
discover basic grammar and common expressions you might use while
shopping, dining out, traveling, or conducting business. You'll
also find simplified and generalized conjugation rules and a
streamlined approach to grammar based on how you actually
understand the language, rather than technical rules and details.
This book offers: Supplemental online resources so you can hear how
native Russian speakers use the words you're trying to learn
Guidance on identifying Cyrillic letters from the alphabet used by
Russian speakers and writers Tons of useful exercise and practice
opportunities you can take advantage of to sharpen your skills
Perfect for any newcomer to the Russian language trying to pick up
their first few phrases, Russian For Dummies is a fantastic first
foray into conversational Russian that will have you ordering
meals, going shopping, and navigating other day-to-day situations
with ease. ! (That means good luck!)
Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you
how to quickly and efficiently recognise letters and common words
in Russian script. Whether you're travelling and want to understand
the words around you, or preparing to learn Russian and want to
master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will
find: * An introduction to Russian script and Cyrillic alphabet *
Plenty of practice activities to help you recognise each letter of
the alphabet * Helpful mnemonics to make you remember the shape of
each letter * Accompanying audio files so you know how to pronounce
letters and words * Handy tips to help you decipher common and
familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the
Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at
library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by
language learners for over 75 years.
Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for
Everyone Grammar Practice Book is packed with practice questions
and activities to help you learn essential English grammar through
visual and engaging content. The Grammar Practice Book helps you to
develop your practical English through a variety of exercises and
examples that will expand your understanding of grammar and
punctuation in use. When used alongside our Grammar Guide, which
introduces essential grammar rules through visual teaching methods,
this grammar book is ideal for English test preparations or ESL
lesson plans. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a
series of guides and practice books that support English learning
for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate,
and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format
that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign
language, and a self-study approach with resources available to
improve English speaking, reading and writing. Whether you are
looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured programme for
adults to learn English as a second language, the English for
Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language
topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and
colour-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive
English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving
vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is
available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android
App). - Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both
the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching -
Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English
grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even
complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists
of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are
available throughout the book - Personalised learning: Write-on
lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and
translations The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and
topics required for all major global English-language exams and
reference frameworks including: - CEFR - TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC
Master Latin grammar, quickly and easily In "Latin Grammar You
Really Need to Know," you will find every integral grammar concept
simply explained, each illustrated with lots of examples. Even if
you do not know the grammatical term in question, the book is
structured so that you can look up language forms according to what
you want to say. With this comprehensive resource, you will gain
the confidence to communicate comfortably in Latin. Lots of instant
help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the
author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to
keep track of progress Glossary of grammatical terms for easy
reference
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.
This is a concise and effective Japanese phrase book and guide to
the Japanese language with color pictures and accompanying
exercises for each section. In this modern jet age, one can reach
any part of the world within a day or less. Although English is
widely spoken, it is very helpful to have some knowledge of the
language of the country which you are visiting in order to make
your trip more enjoyable by communicating with the local people and
understanding their culture. Intended for beginners who wish to
learn to speak Japanese at a very basic level within a few hours,
this book is written in a clear and simple yet versatile way. With
approximately 350 basic words and examples of how they are used in
practical conversation speech, one can acquire a fundamental
working knowledge of spoken Japanese from this book, so you can
express yourself in simple Japanese sentences. This book has
several exercises for each lesson. And, to get acquainted with
Japanese culture, the student may enjoy the photos which the author
has provided as a visual aid. Complicated grammatical explanations
are omitted since detailed explanations sometimes discourage people
from actually speaking. Only the essential points in pronunciation
and grammar are given, and the Japanese phrases and sentences are
repeated presented in each lesson so that the student can easily
learn the phrases and practice using them without hesitancy or
discouragement. Key features of Practical Japanese are: Over 350
essential Japanese words and 96 pages of practical conversational
usage. 25 carefully structured lessons to reinforce Japanese
vocabulary and Japanese grammar. Accompanying practice exercises
for every lesson. All words and phrases are shown in written
Japanese--Kanji and Kana (Hiragana and Katakana), Romanized
Japanese (Romanji), and English Over 200 simple illustrations. A
concise pronunciation guide. Businesspeople, tourists as well as
the student or prospective foreign resident in Japan, young or old,
will find this Japanese phrasebook a helpful and enjoyable tool in
speaking Japanese for the first time.
Do you want a solid foundation to your Modern Hebrew studies? If
you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for
school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking,
writing, reading and understanding Modern Hebrew in no time.
Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and
extensive practice and review, you will learn the Modern Hebrew you
need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking
a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I
learn? Basic Modern Hebrew is slowly and carefully introduced to
ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a
foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations
and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar,
vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and
pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a
solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council
for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Modern Hebrew is
for absolute and false beginners of Modern Hebrew. Clear and simple
explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone
learning Modern Hebrew. There are extensive illustrations to
support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also
ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.
What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that
incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content
- covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking
about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and
patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based
learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building
- thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary
quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native
speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free,
downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language
reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio
material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Modern
Hebrew, our Complete Modern Hebrew course (9781444105438) will take
you to an intermediate level of Modern Hebrew. Rely on Teach
Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years
Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Indonesian Compact, clear, and
packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this
pocket-sized Indonesian phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's
trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel
companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to
understand others - when you're out and about in Indonesia. * With
its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on
social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only
phrase book you'll need when exploring Indonesia * Includes
3000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding
system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast *
The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're
clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the
expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive
phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of
travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel
and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books,
language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language
products.
In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little
book takes "absolute beginners" from the most basic questions about
the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look
like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical
Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry. " An
outstanding introduction to reading classical Chinese . Van Norden
does a wonderful job of clearly explaining the basics of classical
Chinese, and he carefully takes the reader through beautifully
chosen examples from the textual tradition. An invaluable work."
-Michael Puett, Harvard University
Being able to speak a little of the local language enhances any
trip abroad, and this beginner-level Filipino audio course contains
all the key travel phrases you need to communicate with confidence.
The 60-minute audio CD features native Filipino speakers using
phrases you re likely to encounter in typical travel situations. In
no time, you will be able to meet and greet people, be familiar
with numbers, time and days of the week, find your way around
transport, shops, and restaurants, and make new friends. The pack
includes a sturdy booklet with a phonetic transcription of the
phrases on the CD, plus handy tips and key word reminders. The
contents of the CD can be easily downloaded to your iPod or MP3
player."
Do you want to communicate easily and freely in German? Master
German grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own
German Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200
activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with
clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By
studying and practising German grammar you'll understand how the
language really works and be able to speak German with clarity and
ease. What will I learn? The German Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary
Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and
frequent grammar and vocabulary in German. You can follow along
unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As
you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine
it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then
practice the language through authentic reading and writing
practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate level* of
German grammar. Is this course for me? The German Tutor: Grammar
and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone course or as a
complement to any other German course. It offers extensive practice
and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary and skills
building. The personal tutor element points out exceptions and
gives tips to really help you perfect your German. What do I get?
This German workbook offers a range of clear and effective learning
features: -200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary
points -Unique visuals and infographics for extra context and
practice -Personal tutor hints and tips to help you to understand
language rules and culture points -Learn to learn section offers
tips and advice on how to be a good language learner 25 short
learning units each contain: -communication goals to guide your
studies -grammar explanations with extensive exercises -vocabulary
presentations and activities -reading and writing sections to
consolidate your learning *This workbook maps from Novice High to
Advanced Mid level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on
Teaching Foreign Languages) and from A2 Beginner to B2 Upper
Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages) guidelines. What other courses are
available? For further study and practice, see Get Started in
German (ISBN 9781444174625) and Complete German: Teach Yourself
(ISBN 9781444177398). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language
learners for over 75 years.
Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Japanese? Master
Japanese grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own
Japanese Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200
activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with
clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By
studying and practicing Japanese grammar you'll understand how the
language really works and be able to speak Japanese with clarity
and ease. What will I learn? The Japanese Tutor: Grammar and
Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful
and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Japanese. You can follow
along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak
areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary
and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises.
You will then practice the language through authentic reading and
writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate
level* of Japanese grammar. Is this course for me? The Japanese
Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone
course or as a complement to any other Japanese course. It offers
extensive practice and review of essential grammar points and
vocabulary and skills building. The personal tutor element points
out exceptions and gives tips to really help you perfect your
Japanese. What do I get? This Japanese workbook offers a range of
clear and effective learning features: -200 activities across a
range of grammar and vocabulary points -Introduces the Japanese
scripts - katakana, hiragana and key kanji - throughout -Unique
visuals and infographics for extra context and practice -Personal
tutor hints and tips to help you to understand language rules and
culture points -Learn to learn section offers tips and advice on
how to be a good language learner 20 short learning units each
contain: -communication goals to guide your studies -grammar
explanations with extensive exercises -vocabulary presentations and
activities -reading sections to consolidate your learning *This
workbook maps from Novice High to Advanced Mid level proficiency of
ACTFL (American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages) and from A2
Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. What
other courses are available? For further study and practice, see
Get Started in Japanese (ISBN 9781444174748) and Complete Japanese:
Teach Yourself (9781444103953). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by
language learners for over 75 years.
Do you want to have more meaningful conversations in Italian? 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 Italian. Incorporating
information about the culture, history and geography of Italy and
its influence on the language, you will be introduced to the more
advanced points of Italian 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 Italian you will have increased your capacity to
understand the spoken and written language, and furthered your
ability to communicate with Italian speakers, orally and in
writing. This course aims to take you to a solid intermediate
level. You will reach an Advanced Low to Mid level of the ACTFL
(American Council 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 Italian 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 on CD that features: -
Eight 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 Discovery Method which helps you notice and
retain the language you learn - Learn to learn - tips and advice on
becoming a better language learner - Easy to use workbook format.
Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the
Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on
library.teachyourself.com What else can I use to learn Italian? If
you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get
Started in Italian: 9781444174717 If you want a comprehensive
Beginner to Intermediate course, you should try our Complete
Italian: 9781444177343 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language
learners for over 75 years.
Do you want to develop a solid understanding of French and
communicate confidently with others?Through authentic
conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and
extensive practice and review, Complete French will equip you with
the skills you need to use French 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
French 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?- 25 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 France-Outcomes-based learning
- focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening
activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real
spoken French-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress
*Complete French maps from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate
level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages) and Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
guidelines. This pack includes a full-colour book and two CDs of
audio material. This title can also be used in conjunction with the
French Teach Yourself Languages Online course
(www.teachyourselflanguages.com)What else can I use to learn
French?If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our
Get Started in French Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174595If you
want to take your French further, you should try our Perfect Your
French: 9781444151008Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language
learners for over 75 years.
Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Finnish? Master
Finnish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own
Finnish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200
activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with
clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By
studying and practicing Finnish grammar you'll understand how the
language really works and be able to speak Finnish with clarity and
ease. What will I learn? The Finnish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary
Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and
frequent grammar and vocabulary in Finnish. You can follow along
unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As
you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine
it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then
practice the language through authentic reading and writing
practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate level* of
Finnish grammar. Is this course for me? The Finnish Tutor: Grammar
and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone course or as a
complement to any other Finnish course. It offers extensive
practice and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary and
skills building. The personal tutor element points out exceptions
and gives tips to really help you perfect your Finnish. What do I
get? This Finnish workbook offers a range of clear and effective
learning features: -200 activities across a range of grammar and
vocabulary points -Unique visuals and infographics for extra
context and practice -Personal tutor hints and tips to help you to
understand language rules and culture points -Learn to learn
section offers tips and advice on how to be a good language learner
20 short learning units each contain: -communication goals to guide
your studies -grammar explanations with extensive exercises
-vocabulary presentations and activities -reading and writing
sections to consolidate your learning *This workbook maps from
Novice High to Advanced Mid level proficiency of ACTFL (American
Council on Teaching Foreign Languages) and from A2 Beginner to B2
Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages) guidelines. What other courses are
available? For further study and practice, see Complete Finnish:
Teach Yourself (ISBN 9781444195224). Rely on Teach Yourself,
trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by: - getting to
grips with the building blocks of Italian? - learning the right
language for the right context? - speaking and writing with ease
and style? In this course you'll find comprehensive and clear
explanations of key grammar patterns and structures reinforced and
raised through authentic materials. You will learn how to construct
grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural
and appropriate. You'll also get extensive practice through
exercises and self-assessments. This book offers: - clear learning
goals to guide your learning - comprehension questions to test your
knowledge - language in context sections to demonstrate grammar
usage in everyday-life situations - glossary of grammatical terms
and verb tables for easy reference.
This wonderful collection of wordsearch puzzles is a great tool for
building your Spanish vocabulary.
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