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*Audio included inside! Listen to audio lessons, while you read along! Buy or sample now! Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking French in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Introduction to French - a completely new way to learn French with ease! Introduction to French will arm you with French and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your French friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Introduction to French: - 200+ pages of French learning material (330+ pages in landscape view) - 25 French lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks  (over 6.5 hours of French lessons) - 25 Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn French. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - twenty five 15- - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of France and French. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use French grammar with the grammar section Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning. And start speaking French instantly! |
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Providing guidance that helps students practice and troubleshoot their exam technique, these books send them into their exam with the confidence to aim for the best grades. - Enables students to avoid common misconceptions and mistakes by highlighting them throughout - Builds students' skills constructing and writing answers as they progress through a range of practice questions - Allows students to mark their own responses and easily identify areas for improvement using the answers in the back of the book - Helps students target their revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter - Ensures that students maximise their time in the exam by including examiner's tops and suggestions on how to approach the questions This title has not been through the Cambridge International Examinations endorsement process. |
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Updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the Japanese government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji, the sixth edition of this popular text aims to provide students with a simple method for correlating the writing and the meaning of Japanese characters in such a way as to make them both easy to remember. It is intended not only for the beginner, but also for the more advanced student looking for some relief from the constant frustration of forgetting how to write the kanji, or for a way to systematize what he or she already knows. The author begins with writing the kanji because―contrary to first impressions―it is in fact simpler than learning how to the pronounce them. By ordering the kanji according to their component parts or “primitive elements,” and then assigning each of these parts a distinct meaning with its own distinct image, the student is led to harness the powers of “imaginative memory” to learn the various combinations that make up the kanji. In addition, each kanji is given its own key word to represent the meaning, or one of the principal meanings, of that character. These key words provide the setting for a particular kanji’s “story,” whose protagonists are the primitive elements. In this way, one is able to complete in a few short months a task that would otherwise take years. Armed with the same skills as Chinese or Korean students, who know the meaning and writing of the kanji but not their Japanese pronunciations, one is then in a much better position to learn the readings (which are treated in a separate volume). Remembering the Kanji has helped tens of thousands of students advance towards literacy at their own pace, and to acquire a facility that traditional methods have long since given up on as all but impossible for those not raised with the kanji from childhood. |
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Improve your manners, navigate uncomfortable social situations, and show greater kindness to others Our world is constantly changing, but something that always remains true? Manners matter. Etiquette is about more than just knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner or how to write a thank-you note. Modern Etiquette For Dummies shows you how to navigate tricky interpersonal scenarios and tough workplace dilemmas with ease. With the help of Dummies, you'll toss aside stuffy old notions of etiquette and discover how to conduct yourself in various environments. This book is full of helpful tips on tackling today's unique challenges, including how to use the right pronouns, how to behave on social media, how to maintain professionalism in hybrid work settings (like when is it okay to turn off your camera during a Zoom meeting?), and how to put your phone down so you can focus on what matters. Learn important social expectations in informal, formal, and workplace settings Discover how to navigate pronouns when unsure of someone's gender identity Get up to date on the etiquette surrounding remote work, video calls, and more Improve your reputation and communicate better with friends and family This Dummies reference is great for anyone who wants improved manners. Entering the business world? Traveling overseas? Hosting a dinner party? This is the book you need. |
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Learn to speak Japanese Japanese language enrollment is up by 27.5 percent since 2006, making it the sixth most popular language studied on college campuses. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, Japanese For Dummies provides complete coverage of all Japanese language essentials including grammar, usage, and vocabulary. Complete with free conversational audio tracks online, this handy book offers everything you need to learn the Japanese language to get ahead in class or on a trip to Japan. In no time, you’ll make sense of the language well enough to communicate with native speakers! Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations Provides a refreshed mini-dictionary with even more essential vocabulary Offers useful exercises and practice opportunities  Helps you learn to speak conversational Japanese with ease Whether for work, school, or fun, Japanese For Dummies is the fast and easy way to add this language to your skillset! |
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A new way to improve your Spanish skills This book is a 100% bilingual . It contains a series of general knowledge quizzes, each question in Spanish, followed by the same question in English, so you can check your Spanish comprehension straightaway. Another click and you get the answer, in Spanish first then in English. The idea is simple: to master Spanish through extensive bilingual reading . If you are learning Spanish, it's an entertaining way to practice your language skills (great for Spanish SATs too). You can practice easy Spanish phrases, but also some more challenging ones. As you work through the questions and answers watch how quickly your confidence in Spanish grows! Simply click through the questions at your own pace, trying to understand as much as you can. Because the text is fully bilingual, you will always be able to understand everything, helping you to learn Spanish through reading and to consolidate your knowledge of Spanish grammar and improve Spanish vocabulary. These parallel Spanish-English bilingual texts are like having a personal teacher at your side! Developing your reading skills in a second language is difficult and time-consuming. Clic-books are about little and often , an entertaining form of Spanish language immersion. Whenever you have a few minutes free, 'click' through as much material as you want, practicing in a relaxed and convenient way, building your knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary quickly and effectively using fully bilingual texts. This is a dual-language book and everything is in Spanish AND English , so don't worry if you don't understand everything; you will always have translations to help you understand Spanish phrases and vocabulary as you go. Whatever your level, this book will help you to develop your comprehension and grow your Spanish vocabulary quickly and efficiently. LEARN SPANISH WITH GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZZES is a fun self-study resource. It's a quick and effective way to practice Spanish, whether you're learning the language for travel, business, high school Spanish tests and college exams, or taking Spanish SATs, ACT or PSAT / NMSQT tests . Anyone else who has already acquired a basic working knowledge of the language can benefit from this book. *** The translations in this book are as literal as possible while sticking to standard, everyday language. For that reason, the English phrases do not always reflect the Spanish texts word-for-word. Use them as a guide to comprehension, not as an exact parallel of the original Spanish. |
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This edition of Integrated Korean: Beginning 2 contains audio and is rendered in reflowable text. The textbook is a thoroughly revised edition of Integrated Korean: Beginning 2 , the second volume of the best-selling series developed collaboratively by leading classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. All series’ volumes have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles and methodology—contextualization, learner-centeredness, use of authentic materials, usage-orientedness, balance between skill getting and skill using, and integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Grammar points are systematically introduced in simple but adequate explanations and abundant examples and exercises. Each situation/topic-based lesson of the main texts consists of model dialogues, narration, new words and expressions, vocabulary notes, culture, grammar, usage, and English translation of dialogues. In response to comments from hundreds of students and instructors of the first edition, this new edition features a more attractive two-color design with all new photos and drawings and an additional lesson and vocabulary exercises. Lessons are now organized into two main sections, each containing a conversational text (with its own vocabulary list) and a reading passage. The accompanying workbook, newly written, provides students with extensive skill-using activities based on the skills learned in the main text. |
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Send students into their exam with the confidence to achieve their maximum potential using step-by-step guidance that helps to practise skills learned and improve exam technique. - Offers differentiation with core and extended material clearly - Build students' skills constructing and writing answers with a range of practice and exam-style questions - Easily identify areas for improvement with the answers in the back of the book - Help students target their revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter - Ensure that students maximise their time in the exam by including examiner's tips and suggestions on how to approach questions This Study and Revision Guide is for the Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics syllabus (0580/0980) for last examination in 2024. This title has not been through the Cambridge Assessment International Education endorsement process. Available in this series: Student Textbook Fourth edition (ISBN 9781510421684) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421707) Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333871) Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341067) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421714) |
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Basic German: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. The book introduces German people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which students would expect to encounter in their first years of learning German. Each of the 29 units presents one or more related grammar topics, illustrated by examples which serve as models for the exercises that follow. These wide-ranging and varied exercises enable the student to master each grammar point thoroughly. Features include: • Clear grammatical explanations with examples in both English and German • Authentic language samples from a range of media • Checklists at the end of each unit to reinforce key points • Cross-referencing to other grammar chapters • Full exercise answer key • ‘Did you know?’ sections with extra learning tips on specific grammar points and insights into current usage of German • Glossary of grammatical terms The new edition has been thoroughly revised, including more varied exercises for practice, and grammar points have been reformulated to use a more learner-centred approach. Suitable for independent study and for class use, Basic German: A Grammar and Workbook is the ideal reference and practice book for beginners, as well as for students with some knowledge of the language. |
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    《简单旅游日语》 旨在帮助读者于旅游的每个过程皆能畅所欲言,助您不虚此行,充分享受日本旅游之乐。     语言是深入掌握各方面讯息与解决各种生活与工作需求的利器。而华文圈与日本之间的经贸与民间往来素即频繁,每年前往日本观光或出差的民众更是一波接一波。基于此种因素,我们特别推出此一 【简单日语系列】 ,把旅游、生活、电话、沟通等各种场合常用的日语一网打尽。所搜集的日语除了简单之外,更句句实用。     鉴于发音的重要性,我们特聘日籍老师以纯正的东京腔录制语音,并搭配方便且先进的epub3电子书mp3播放器,这不但可助您解决日语音调难以掌握的困扰,更可锻炼您的听力。希望这本小书是您精进日语的跳板,助您早日实现优游于日语世界的梦想。 |
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SUCCEED ON THE SAT WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get targeted help for the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT with this top-rated guidebook. Includes reviews for exam topics, section-specific strategy help, and practice tests and drills.  Designed for students specifically looking for extra help on the SAT Reading and Writing sections, this 4th edition of The Princeton Review's  Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT  provides the review and practice needed for subject mastery. Techniques That Actually Work. •  Tried-and-true tactics to help you identify the important information in each passage •  Essential strategies to help you maximize your efficiency •  Tips for tackling tricky questions with elimination techniques Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. •  Expert review and drills for the grammar needed on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing tests •  Comprehensive coverage of the various reading subjects and how to best tackle them, including dual passages and literature, history/social studies, and science topics •  Up-to-date information on the SAT Practice Your Way to Excellence. •  240+ total practice questions with complete answer explanations •  Quick quizzes throughout each chapter to help assess understanding •  Step-by-step walk-throughs that demonstrate tips for each type of question, from Main Ideas to Arguments •  Detailed answer explanations that showcase each skill and strategy |
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Send students into their exam with the confidence to achieve their maximum potential using step-by-step guidance that helps to practise skills learned and improve exam technique. - Avoid common misconceptions with frequent mistakes highlighted throughout - Build students' skills constructing and writing answers with a range of practice and exam-style questions - Easily identify areas for improvement with the answers in the back of the book - Help students target their revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter - Ensure that students maximise their time in the exam by including examiner's tips and suggestions on how to approach questions This Study and Revision Guide has been updated for the latest syllabus for examination from 2020. This title has not been through the Cambridge Assessment International Education endorsement process. Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833) Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) |
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Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover: Conversation Starters “Educated” is the tale of Tara Westover’s discovery of self and a world she had never known. Raised as a survivalist in the mountains of Idaho, Westover never knew much of the outside world. She spent her time in the wilderness preparing for the end of the world with her family. Illnesses were treated with herbal medicine. Food was gathered and prepared by the family. The first time she heard of the world outside her bubble was when her older brother decided to leave this isolated life and go to college. He returned with tales of a whole other world outside their little community and Tara was fascinated. She did all she could to prepare for the ACT—a difficult task having never received a formal education—and she got into a university. “Educated” is a memoir about Tara’s journey into the great unknown of the real world. “Educated” became a New York Times Bestseller not long after its released and made Amazon’s top 100 Best Sellers book list. No small feat for the first time author. A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience . If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices. |
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Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to:  • Streamline and maximize your study time  • Conquer procrastination  • Absorb the material quickly and effectively  • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not  • Target the paper topics that wow professors  • Provide A+ answers on exams  • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class. |
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PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. Welcome to the most exciting English language learner around! Work your way up with the ultimate self-study course that is easy to use and quick to learn. The Level 2 beginner's book guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults learning English as a foreign language. Beginners who already know the basics of English, this one is for you. Moving on from Level 1, this brilliant book goes into more depth and detail, including talking about yourself and your feelings, routines, choices, past events, future plans, achievements, and ambitions. Eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations keep content simple and straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills, expand your vocabulary, and get to grips with grammar. Level 2 builds your confidence and knowledge on the way to advanced English. English for Everyone Level 2 Beginner Course Book covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS apps, there has never been a better time to learn English. |
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Spanish Reader for Beginners  is the first of more than eight Spanish Readers of the series Spanish Readers for Beginners, Intermediate and   Advanced Students . This series of short stories in Spanish was created by CostaRica SpanishOnline, the first Online Spanish school in Costa Rica to provide independent learners with live One-On-One immersion Spanish courses via Skype. This series of short stories in Spanish is focused on seven levels of Spanish: Beginner, Beginner II, Intermediate, Intermediate II, Intermediate &   Advanced, Advanced I, Advanced II ,   and Advanced III. Spanish Reader for Beginners  targets Spanish Grammar level 1 within unique short stories with an unusual twist:   each, written   in Spanish spoken in Latin America, including current   vocabulary   you would like to learn when you begin to study Spanish as a Foreign Language. Each story, written in the format of short paragraphs, each translated from Spanish to English, allows for instant vocabulary translation, thus presenting the reader a vast range of new vocabulary that is easy to learn. I guarantee you will not feel overwhelmed by an array of structures included in higher levels of the Spanish language, for the purpose of this book is to keep you entertained as you begin to learn the language. One thing to keep in mind, though, as you begin to read is that Spanish is "wordy". What in English can be said in two words, we may end up saying in a whole sentence. For the purpose of teaching you the way we speak, I have used a very literal form of translation to provide you with the exact meaning of each thought, although perhaps it won't make sense to you to say it in such a way. In addition, I have included a few   Grammar Structures of higher levels to provide you with a glimpse of what   is yet   to come; however, the main focus of this first book is on Grammar Structures used in Beginner Levels: Regular Verbs in the Present and PastTenses, Reflexive Verbs in the Present and Past  Tenses, Direct Object and Indirect Object Pronouns, Prepositions , as well as a wide range of sentence connectors you will want to begin to use at a beginner level. I truly hope you find Spanish Reader for Beginners useful as a learning tool. I know I have enjoyed taking on the challenge of making up a story as I take into consideration the elements of Grammar involved at each level of language learning. I ris Acevedo A |
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Manhattan Prep’s LSAT Reading Comprehension guide, fully updated for the digital exam, is an essential tool for a surprisingly tricky part of the LSAT. Manhattan Prep’s LSAT guides use officially-released LSAT questions and are written by the company’s instructors, who have all scored a 172 or higher on the official LSAT—we know how to earn a great score and we know how to teach you to do the same. This guide will train you to approach Reading Comprehension as a law student would approach a legal text: • Recognize the central argument • Use reading and note-taking frameworks to stay organized and retain information  • Execute the appropriate process for each type of question • Predict correct answers and spot trap answers • Take advantage of the digital format to work quickly and strategically Each chapter in LSAT Reading Comprehension features drills and full practice sets—made up of real LSAT questions—to help you absorb and apply what you’ve learned. The in-depth solutions walk you through every step needed to master LSAT Reading comprehension, from your initial passage analysis to your final answer selection.  |
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The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human Life Ready to take your story’s character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero’s Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of initiation in the human experience: • The Maiden • The Hero • The Queen • The King • The Crone • The Mage Found in every genre from fantasy to drama to romance to adventure, these transformational stories are the secret of powerhouse fiction—as shown through a wide variety of real-story examples throughout the book. Writing Archetypal Character Arcs will teach you: • The archetypal beats for each of the six journeys • Which archetypes are right for your particular story • The best way to use archetypes in a series • How to choose the right archetypes for supporting characters • How to use archetypes to identify your story’s theme You will also learn how to deepen your stories by implementing shadow archetypes (the negative sides of each positive archetype), resting or “flat” archetypes (the fixed stage between each of the main arcs), and archetypal antagonists (the epic antagonistic forces that oppose each of the positive archetypes in their journeys). The Hero’s Journey is just the beginning. Learning about archetypal character arcs will change the way you view stories—and life—forever. Find the Tools to Write Stories Readers Will Never Forget |
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Pour comprendre comment fonctionne la langue et améliorer ses écrits, les notions clés et 500 exercices corrigés.    Une grammaire en 75 doubles-pages associant la révision et l’entraînement   • Sur la page de gauche, l’explication du point de grammaire, illustrée de nombreux exemples dans un français vivant  ; • Sur la page de droite, un entraînement progressif permettant de repérer, d’analyser, puis d’employer le fait de langue. • À intervalles réguliers, des bilans pour réinvestir les connaissances acquises. • Tous les corrigés à la fin de l’ouvrage.   Pour quels publics  ? • Enseignement supérieur (lettres, sciences du langage, didactique du français, FLE) • Préparation aux concours de l’enseignement • Formation continue |
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Johnson’s English Dictionary is the first dictionary ever written in English, the only one written by a single author, and, according to many experts, the greatest of all English dictionaries. Jane Austen, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and Charlotte Brontë all used what was known for over a century as “the dictionary”, while Samuel Taylor Coleridge said he viewed with suspicion any man “who should speak of it without respect and gratitude”. Since its first publication, it has been indispensable to those learning English, those studying its history, and those who care about its literature. Informative, irreverent and funny, it is a joy for everyday readers and a browser’s paradise. By making this masterpiece available once more, the release of the Lexicos edition marks an event in ebook publishing. The only unabridged ebook edition of this great work, indeed the only one available in any format, it has been professionally edited by qualified scholars (not scanned or OCR’d) and formatted for ePUB. It is based on the 1773 edition, the final edition of the Dictionary expanded and revised by Johnson himself. It also incorporates those entries included in the original 1755 edition and cut out in 1773, along with Johnson’s original preface, and his “Plan of a Dictionary of the English Language,” written in 1747. It is fully searchable and contains an active table of contents. |
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What's the secret to speaking English better? It's mastery of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English . And learning these idioms and phrases will not only help you speak better, it'll help you understand Americans better. In this course, you'll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today's most common English idioms and expressions! Speak English Like an American is one of the world's most popular books for learning conversational English. Discover why thousands of students from all corners of the world are turning to Speak English Like an American to improve their everyday English skills…this ebook with audio is a fun and effective way to improve your English! Ideal for both self-study. |
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PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. Are you a beginner learning English as a second language? English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book makes learning English easier. More than 700 exercises use graphics and visuals to develop English skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Exercises may include finding the errors in sample text messages, reading comprehension questions, fill-in-the-blanks, word order games, and listening questions. English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book covers the skills and topics needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL, and uses the same testing methods so you can practice your skills and measure your success. Use this practice book with English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Course Book so you can work with the books together. And, download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com. Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more. |
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100 TESOL Activities for Teachers is a teacher training manual and activity guide that has been used by teacher training groups from Korea, China, Japan, Iraq, Peru, Mexico and many other parts of the world as part of the popular TESOL Certificate Program: Teach English Now! from Coursera and Arizona State University. Designed to be practical, these techniques support the general need to communicate, interact, and make language come alive in the classroom. The manual is organized into 3 distinct parts. • The first section introduces teachers to some of the most common activities in English language teaching, followed by activities categorized by reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and icebreakers. • The second section provides a unique model of lesson planning. This adaptable model helps teachers prepare organized routines to make classes more effective and easier to prepare. Includes activities for discussion, giving instructions, guided and less-guided practice, and independent practice. • The third section includes downloadable, photocopiable worksheets for the activities described in the manual. |
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This book is intended for students who are already familiar with the basics of the English grammar. Still, every textbook must begin at the beginning. Part one, therefore, offers a succinct treatment of the parts of speech in the sentence and of their substitutes, the phrase and the clause, concluding with a summary of definitions. It clears the way for what follows, and may be utilized as a review if the student only needs to refresh his memory. Part two deals specifically with inflections and syntax. It also includes a chapter on the use of subordinate clauses as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, as well as a chapter in which these clauses are logically classified in accordance with their particular uses in the expression of thought. Part three develops the subject of analysis in its natural order, first explaining how sentences are put together, and then illustrating the process by which they may be resolved into their constituent parts. Modifiers and complements are classified, and the so-called Independent elements are discussed. There is also a special chapter on combinations of clauses, in which the grammatical and logical relations of co-ordination and subordination are set forth, and their functions in the effective use of language are considered. This portion of the book will be especially useful to students of English composition. The appendix furnishes lists of verbs, conjugation tables, rules for capitals and punctuation marks, a summary of important rules of syntax, and a brief history of the English language. The exercises are at the end of the text, in order to maintain continuity. |
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“As in the first edition, Pharies debunks—in an engaging manner—a number of ‘linguistic myths’ about Spanish orthography, pronunciation, and grammar.” — Choice Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world. A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions use tú while others use vos ? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is it la mesa but el agua ? David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. A Brief History of the Spanish Language is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America. |
