Language learning: speaking skills Books

Book SynopsisNever be at a loss for words again!Perfect your people skills with this fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships.In How To Talk To Anyone, bestselling relationships author and internationally renowned life coach Leil Lowndes reveals the secrets and psychology behind successful communication. These extremely usable and intelligent techniques include how to:Work a party like a politician works a roomBe an insider in any crowdUse key words and phrases to guide the conversationUse body language to connectThis is the key to having successful conversations with anyone, any time.Trade ReviewPraise for Leil Lowndes: ‘Leil is the best. Absolutely the best!’ Sally Jessy Raphael Praise for How To Talk To Anyone: ‘Does what is says on the tin, with heaps of helpful tips for developing ease in social situations.’ Time Out ‘Your ability to communicate with power and impact can change your life – and Leil shows you HOW! Truly extraordinary.’ Brian Tracy

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Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersProvides learner support for the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingSupportive write-in resource for use in the classroom, as homework, or for self-studyEngaging content to practise and consolidate language skills, grammar and vocabularyThe third edition includes a new section on synonyms to consolidate and expand vocabulary and a new section with speaking skills adviceThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducTrade Review‘Excellent exercises in the new synonyms section. The simplified approach to understanding synonyms is absolutely wonderful. It also helps in learning different connotations and telling written language apart from colloquial language. In the speaking advice section, the step-by-step strategies have been judiciously woven with the wonderful activities to help all students think and develop their lines of thought. Special care has been taken to empower the students with the right intonation, stress words and syllables to guide them along varying stages of their structure and articulation of ideas. The suitably designed short exercises help the students hone their speaking skills in the event of online schooling or virtual learning.’ – Mr. Abhinandan Bhattacharya, JBCN International School, Oshiwara, Mumbai

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Consonant Sounds. Stops, Fricatives, Affricates, Nasals, Glides, and Liquids Chapter 3 Vowel Sounds: Monophthongs Chapter 4 Vowel Sounds: Diphthongs Chapter 5 Pre-and-Post-Vocalic /r/ Appendices: Appendix A Procedures for Assessing Speech-Sound Stimulability Appendix B Quick Screens of Articulation Consistency Appendix C An Elicitation Strategy for Clients Who LispTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Consonant Sounds. Stops, Fricatives, Affricates, Nasals, Glides, and Liquids Chapter 3 Vowel Sounds: Monophthongs Chapter 4 Vowel Sounds: Diphthongs Chapter 5Pre-and-Post-Vocalic /r/ Appendices: Appendix A Procedures for Assessing Speech-Sound Stimulability Appendix B Quick Screens of Articulation Consistency Appendix C An Elicitation Strategy for Clients Who Lisp

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Book Synopsis*This listing is for the coursebook. Willkommen! 1 is also available as a Course Pack, activity book, and CD & DVD set.*Willkommen! 1 German Beginner''s Course is a best-selling multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course includes a coursebook, course pack, activity book and CD and DVD set plus online activities. This blended learning approach will get you speaking, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence.The course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding. Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping and relationships to careers and lif

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English learner''s dictionaries for everyday language learning.Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases and vocabulary learnt in Book 1, it has been specially designed for intermediate-level learners who want to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying.The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more formal situations, such as a seminar or business meeting.Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases, with information on where and when they should be used, and a short sample of a conversation, showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English.An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book, and allows the user to practice what they have l

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: THE FABRIC OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. 1. A First Look at Interpersonal Communication. 2. Communication and Personal Identity. 3. Perception and Communication. 4. The World of Words. 5. The World Beyond Words. 6. Mindful Listening. Part II: WEAVING COMMUNICATION INTO RELATIONSHIPS. 7. Emotions and Communication. 8. Communication Climate: The Foundation of Personal Relationships. 9. Managing Conflict in Relationships. 10. Friendships in Our Lives. 11. Committed Romantic Relationships. 12. Communication in Families. Epilogue: Continuing the Conversation. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to sound more like a native speaker of English?You need the key phrases and the conversational tools native speakers use to get their message across.Collins Speaking will help you become a confident and fluent speaker of English by choosing the right words, pronunciation and tone. Learn how to start up conversations, keep conversations going and deal with difficult situations.Includes practice on:starting conversationsinterruptingmaking suggestionsgiving and receiving complimentsasking for and giving opinionssaying no politelyCollins Speaking is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).Trade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’ About English for Life: Speaking:‘…gets to the core of what is required to communicate appropriately (…) Particularly useful are the cultural notes and related tasks’. Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisThis audio recording, which accompanies the Luath Scots Language Learner book, conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland. It is suitable as an introductory course or for those interested in reacquainting themselves with the language of childhood and grandparents. There are dictionaries and grammar books but this is the first-ever language course. The book assumes no prior knowledge on the reader's part. Starting from the most basic vocabulary and constructions, the reader is guided step-by-step through Scots vocabulary and the subtleties of grammar and idiom that distinguish Scots from English.Trade ReviewThis invaluable language course has proved to be much in demand among the public, both at home and abroad. SCOTS LANGUAGE CENTRETable of Contents1 Introduction;2 Whit's thon? What's that?;3 Whit dae yea dae? What do you do?;4 Rare tae see ye Great to see you;5 Bye for noo Goodbye for now; 6 There's them There they are;7 That's richt kind; That's very kind; 8 Whit are ye haein? What are you having?;9 It's about twa mile It's about two miles; 10 Dae ye mind? Do you remember?;11 A'm nae carin I don't care; 12. Dinna be lang! Don't be long!; 13 It rins weel yet It still runs well; 14; Whit dis it cost? How much is it; 15. The back o twal Shortly after twelve; 16 Ten Year? Then lang years. Ten years? Ten long years; 17 Helen waukens quicker Helen wakes more quickly; 18 Wha lockit the door? Who locked the door?; 19 Something byordinar. Something extraordinary; 20 A wull say I must say; 21 Whit a fowk! What a lot of people!; 22 A canna bit fash I can't help worrying; 23 Wha wad ye dance wi? With whom would you dance?; 24 A'v tint it I've lost it; 25 Haaste ye back! Come again soon!.

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Book SynopsisAll the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification.With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools), you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains:8 complete practice tests, fully updated for the revised 2020 exam specificationAnswer keys and model answersAdditional practice by topic more sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paperDownloadable audio and audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking papersVisual materials for the Speaking paper, plus model answersA mini-dictionary of difficult words from the tests, taken from our COBUILD dictionariesWith Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary for Schools, students will know what to expect from the real test:Material and layout has been carefully prepared to replicate the real testIntroduction contains a full guide to the different secti

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Introduction Glossary of grammatical terms Vado pazzo per l’Italia Alle otto e mezzo In più 1 Si può prenotare qui? Che bella casa! In più 2 Secondo me … Ho smarrito il portatile In più 3 Sei mai stato a Capri? Non sto bene In più 4 Mi piacerebbe molto Un vino rosso corposo In più 5 Transcripts and answers Pronunciation and spelling Numbers and dates Grammar Italian–English glossary English–Italian glossary

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Book SynopsisTelling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.

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Book Synopsis'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the Michel Thomas MethodLooking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. * Pick up Hindi naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress* Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing* Build up your Hindi in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourself* Progress to the full Foundation Hindi course with confidence in the method.WHY IS THE METHOD SO SUCCESSFUL?'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.' - Michel ThomasBefore there was machine learning, there was Michel Thomas. For over 50 years he worked on decoding languages by breaking them down into their most essential component parts. These 'building blocks' are introduced to the learner sequentially in such a way that you reconstruct the language for yourself - to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. This unique method draws on the principles of instructional psychology and works with the way your brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. Knowledge is structured and organized so that you absorb the language easily and don't forget it. The method is designed to eliminate the stress which prevents you from relaxing and allowing the brain to work in the way which accepts learning in a seemingly painless, very exciting and highly motivating way.HOW DO THE COURSES WORK?'All stress inhibits true and effective learning' - Michel Thomas During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method Teacher Akshay Bakaya and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 3-5 hours. WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE?'I am the architect who builds the house. It's up to you to decorate it.' - Michel ThomasThe Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your Hindi language learning journey. It is not intended to get you perfectly fluent, but it will get you speaking and using Hindi, with proper pronunciation, faster than most any other method. It is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, but still requires effort and concentration on the part of the learner. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?*Start Hindi includes one audio CD. The booklet is available to download from www.michelthomas.com.LEARN ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME!Reclaim your pockets of free time to learn a new language! Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever and wherever you want, in as little or as much time as you have. WHERE DO I GO NEXT?Foundation Hindi follows on from the Start course.Trade Review'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New YorkerI've used Michel Thomas to get off the starting block for French, Italian and Spanish and I'm always surprised by how much I can say after only a few hours of listening. The Michel Thomas Italian course organises verbs into logical groups which helps you pick them up fast. And perhaps more importantly, it shows you how to use this grammar to build useful sentences. - Joyoflanguages.comI experienced the same sort of pleasure that you got from suddenly getting a crossword clue right or cracking a code...the finger-snapping moment of, Oh My God! I've just understood what you've said to me in Spanish or you've just understood me!The nearest thing to painless learning - The Times A unique and perfectly brilliant way of learning languagesThe most extraordinary learning experience of my lifeThomas makes it simple - Sunday TimesWorks like a dream - Daily TelegraphMichel Thomas is a precious find indeed - GuardianTable of Contents : Introduction; how to use this course. : Comparisons between English and Hindi : ‘What’s this?’: asking, identifying, ordering things ‘Is there any/do you have..? : He/she/it/they/this/these/those : ‘And’ : ‘Yes’ ‘no, isn’t, aren’t’ : Identifying origins : ‘On the table’, ‘by taxi’, ‘till Agra’ : ‘He too’ : ‘Absolutely!’ / absolutely not’

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English learner''s dictionaries for everyday language learning.An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for beginners who want to learn how to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling or studying.The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more formal situations, such as a seminar or business meeting.Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases, with information on where and when they should be used, and a short sample of a conversation, showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English.An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book, and allows the user to practice what they have learnt. In add

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?Do you want to be able to read Biblical Hebrew with confidence? Find all the essential tools in this best-selling course from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Learn through original texts that make grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable. This new edition makes learning fast and hassle-free, with an easy-to-read page design and extra exercises provided online at www.teachyourself.com/biblicalhebrewLearn effortlessly with these interactive features: Author summariesLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.Grammar tipsEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for understanding.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Table of Contents : Introduction ·: Aims ·: Objectives ·: Methods : Unit 1 ·: The Alphabet ·: Consonants ·: Final Forms ·: Short vowels ·: Reading Practice : Unit 2 ·: Long vowels ·: Sheva and composite sheva ·: Reading practice : Unit 3 ·: Dagesh ·: Definite Article ·: Genesis 20:1a : Unit 4 ·: Conjunction w ·: Plurals ·: Genesis 20:1b : Unit 5 ·: Subject pronouns ·: Sentences without verbs ·: Genesis 20:2a ·: Test : Unit 6 ·: Nouns ·: Object marker t) ·: Genesis 20:2b : Unit 7 ·: Prepositions (separable and inseparable) ·: Genesis 20:3 : Unit 8 ·: Interrogative h ·: The Perfect ·: Genesis 20:4 : Unit 9 ·: Adjectives ·: Demonstrative and interrogative pronouns ·: Genesis 20:5 : Unit 10 ·: The Construct ·: Object pronouns ·: Genesis 20:6 ·: Test : Unit 11 ·: Imperfect ·: Imperative ·: Infinitive absolute ·: Genesis 20:7-8 : Unit 12 ·: Interrogative pronouns ·: Nouns with Pronominal Suffixes ·: Genesis 20:9-10 : Unit 13 ·: Infinitive construct ·: Relative pronoun ·: He locale ·: Genesis 20:11-14 : Unit 14 ·: Particles ·: The divine name ·: Genesis 20:15-18 : Unit 15 ·: Vav consecutive: Imperfect ·: Genesis 21:1-3 ·: Vav consecutive: Perfect ·: Genesis 21:4-6 ·: Test : Unit 16 ·: Noun declensions ·: Gentilic adjectives ·: Gen 21:7-9 ·: Jussive ·: Qal and Niphal ·: Gen 21:10-13 : Unit 17 ·: Verbs with pronominal suffixes ·: Gen 21:14-16 ·: Cohortative ·: Gen 21:17-18 ·: Piel, Pual and Hithpael ·: Gen 21:19-21 : Unit 18 ·: Particles ·: Adverbs ·: Gen 22:1-4 ·: Hiphil ·: Gen 22:5-8 : Unit 19 ·: Prepositions with suffixes ·: Gen 22:9-12 ·: Oracle formula ·: Textual problems and versions ·: Gen 22:13-16 : Unit 20 ·: General revision ·: Hophal ·: Gen 22:17-20 ·: Hapax legomena ·: Gen 22:21-24 ·: Test

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Introduction How to use Talk Arabic Pronunciation guide ahlan wa sahlan Arabic script: introduction min wayn inta? Arabic script: 1 Arabic script: 2 haadi Farida Arabic script: 3 Arabic script: 4 waaHid ’ahwa, min faDlak Checkpoint 1 law samaHt, fiih maT9am hawn? Arabic script: 5 Arabic script: 6 kiif aruuH lis-suu’? Arabic script: 7 Arabic script: the hamza ’addaysh haada? Checkpoint 2 9andak ghurfa? Arabic script: numbers fiih qiTaar li Halab? Modern Standard Arabic il-akl laziiz! Checkpoint 3 Arabic script: answers Transcripts and Answers Grammar Arabic–English glossary English-Arabic glossary

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Book SynopsisEnjoyable pronunciation practice of English sounds, word stress and intonation for beginner-level students.

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Book SynopsisA lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future.Collins Get Ready for IELTS Speaking is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Speaking test.Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level.Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examplesKey IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking test provided in each unitRegular exam tips and information in each unitWatch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Speaking testFour review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Speaking testComplete IELTrade ReviewReview of Collins Speaking for IELTS (2011) ‘The organization seems simple and clear… helpful both to the class teacher or student using it for self study … appropriate selection of topics … Good balance of practice, exemplification and exam advice (tips, technique). I particularly liked some of the tips on preparation – e.g. P. 17 Task 6 or p. 39 Exam technique.’ John Palfery, Teacher at English Language Teaching centre, University of Edinburgh, September 2011 Review of Collins Listening for IELTS (2011) This book will help you to recognize and understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. It includes a CD covering a number of business topics, spoken by both native and non-native speakers of English. Business Spotlight, October 2011

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Book SynopsisSpeak Now is the first conversation course with fully integrated video to help students develop communication skills.

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Book SynopsisSpeaking Greek supports the second edition of the bestselling beginner's course, Reading Greek, by providing lively new recordings, made by experts and accompanied by sound effects, of some of the ancient texts presented in the Text volume. There is also a new introductory talk about the sounds of ancient Greek.Table of ContentsPart I. Pronouncing Ancient Greek: An Introduction David Langslow: 1. Introduction; 2. Stop consonants; 3. Other consonants; 4. Vowels, short and long; 5. Dipthongs, short and long; 6. Accents; 7. Conclusion; 8. Sample illustrative sentences Philomen Probert; Part II. Exerpts from Reading Greek: 1. The insurance scam; 2. The glorious past; 3. Athens and Sparta; 4. Lawlessness in Athenian life; 5. Aristophanes, Wasps; 6. Aristophanes, Lysistrata; 7. Demosthenes, Against Neaira; 8. Euripides, Alkestis; 9. Demosthenes, Against Mnesiboulos and Euergos; 10. Plato, Protagoras; 11. Herodotus, The Story of Adrastos; 12. Homer, Odyssey 8.

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Book SynopsisThe go-to guide to helping you make the leap from French language basics to composing well-structured sentencesânow with new streaming audio recordings via the McGraw Hill Language Lab app.Once youâve learned the rudiments of French grammar and a core vocabulary, the next challenge is to put together well-structured sentences. In Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder, youâll find everything you need to help you break out of a compartmentalized understanding of the language and build your confidence in writing and speaking French.Progressing gradually from putting words together into clauses through writing your own sentences and eventually entire paragraphs, Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builder presents clear explanations on how to apply grammar, numerous examples that demonstrate correct word order, and helpful exercises to practice. With new audio recordings of the answer key to more than 50 exercises, youâll gain the skills

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BOOK CLUB PICK • A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak. • “A raw, intimate look at [Hendrickson''s] life with a stutter. It’s a profoundly moving book that will reshape the way you think about people living with this condition.”—Esquire“Brims with empathy and honesty...It’s fantastic.”—Clint Smith, best-selling author of How the Word Is Passed“I can’t remember the last time I read a book that made me want to both cry and cheer so much, often at the same time.”—Robert Kolker, best-selling author of Hidden Valley RoadIn the fall of 2019, John Hendrickson wrote a groundbreaking story for The Atlantic about Joe Biden’s decades-long journey with stuttering, as well as his own. The article went viral, reaching readers around the world and altering the course of Hendrickson’s life. Ov

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Book Synopsis'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the Michel Thomas MethodLooking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it.* Pick up Russian naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress* Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing* Build up your Russian in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourselfWHY IS THE METHOD SO SUCCESSFUL?'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.' - Michel ThomasBefore there was machine learning, there was Michel Thomas. For over 50 years he worked on decoding languages by breaking them down into their most essential component parts. These 'building blocks' are introduced to the learner sequentially in such a way that you reconstruct the language for yourself - to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. This unique method draws on the principles of instructional psychology and works with the way your brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. Knowledge is structured and organized so that you absorb the language easily and don't forget it. The method is designed to eliminate the stress which prevents you from relaxing and allowing the brain to work in the way which accepts learning in a seemingly painless, very exciting and highly motivating way. HOW DO THE COURSES WORK?'All stress inhibits true and effective learning' - Michel Thomas During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teacher Hara Garoufalia-Middle and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will understand and have the confidence to speak basic Russian. WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE?'I am the architect who builds the house. It's up to you to decorate it.' - Michel ThomasThe Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your Russian language learning journey. It is not intended to get you perfectly fluent, but it will get you speaking and using Russian, with proper pronunciation, faster than most any other method. It is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, but still requires effort and concentration on the part of the learner. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS NEW EDITION?This new edition includes an audio review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?*Foundation Russian includes 8 audio Course CDs and 2 audio Review CDs to continue and consolidate your knowledge. The booklet is available to download from www.michelthomas.com.*Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Total Russian course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs. LEARN ANYWHERE!Reclaim your pockets of free time to learn a new language! Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever and wherever you want, in as little or as much time as you have. WHERE DO I GO NEXT?Intermediate Russian follows on from the Foundation course.Trade ReviewThe thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis. -- David Sedaris, humorist and author * New Yorker, From ‘Easy, Tiger, Language Lessons on the Road’ *I've used Michel Thomas to get off the starting block for French, Italian and Spanish and I'm always surprised by how much I can say after only a few hours of listening. The Michel Thomas Italian course organises verbs into logical groups which helps you pick them up fast. And perhaps more importantly, it shows you how to use this grammar to build useful sentences. -- Katie Harris, joyoflanguages.comI experienced the same sort of pleasure that you got from suddenly getting a crossword clue right or cracking a code...the finger-snapping moment of, Oh My God! I've just understood what you've said to me in Spanish or you've just understood me! -- Peter Løvstrøm, ActorThe nearest thing to painless learning * The Times *A unique and perfectly brilliant way of learning languages -- Stephen FryThe most extraordinary learning experience of my life -- Emma ThompsonThomas makes it simple * Sunday Times *Works like a dream * Daily Telegraph *Michel Thomas is a precious find indeed * The Guardian *Five minutes in and you already feel like you're winning * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisDevelop key speaking skills and become more confident when speaking in English.To improve your speaking skills you need to learn how to get your message across in the right way and make sure people understand what you say. With Collins Speaking (A2) you will learn what to say and how to say it, by practising the right words, phrases and pronunciation.Includes practice on: meeting new people buying and ordering things speaking on the phone apologizing asking for and giving opinions making a complaint agreeing and disagreeing Twenty units with a clear design in full colour.Downloadable audio recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world.Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific speaking skills.Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary.Answer key.Collins Speaking (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable forTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life (B1+) series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series … excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher … work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner …’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisAll the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English A2 Key qualification.With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for A2 Key (KET), you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains:8 complete practice tests, fully updated for the revised 2020 exam specificationAnswer keys and model answersAdditional practice by topic more sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paperDownloadable audio and audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking papersVisual materials for the Speaking paper, plus model answersA mini-dictionary of difficult words from the tests, taken from our COBUILD dictionariesWith Collins Practice Tests for A2 Key, students will know what to expect from the real test:Material and layout has been carefully prepared to replicate the real testIntroduction contains a full guide to the different sections of the test, along with tips and practical advice on how to revise aTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Foreword by Renee Fleming: Kathryn LaBouff has developed an approach to singing in the English language which is wonderfully user-friendly, and which has surely saved much wear and tear on my voice. It is a technique that has empowered me with the knowledge and skills to bring a text to life and to be able to negotiate all of the sounds of the language with the least amount of effort. I have found her clever and extremely creative use of substitute consonants or combinations of consonants in creating clear diction utterly delightful because they are surprising and because they work. These techniques have been equally useful when singing in foreign languages. We sopranos are not usually known to have good diction, particularly in our high range. I found that working with Kathryn improved my ability to be understood by an enormous percentile of the audience with much less vocal fatigue than I would have experienced if left to my own devices. I have often told my colleagues enthuTrade ReviewIn the rehearsal process Kathryn LaBouff is my secret weapon. She has an uncanny ability to take dramatic ideas and unify them with her own technical and diction work for the performer. The result of her collaboration is that the performer can activate and communicate the text like no one else. The diction techniques that she developed are easily accessible in this book, and will help clean up English text delivery in productions around the world. This is a must-have for all directors, coaches, teachers, performers and anyone who champions opera in English. * Francesca Zambello, Director, Artistic Advisor to San Francisco Opera *Staggeringly high standard of diction. The surest method of converting people to Opera. * Opera Now *Singing in English can be one of the most satisfying experiences for a singer. Whilst singers realize considerable skills in a range of European languages, English remains sidelined, expected to look after itself. This book offers guidance to singers for 'singing and communicating,' which then leads to comprehension -- for artist and audience alike. In exploring this rich and varied language, Kathryn LaBouff deals fully with some obvious, and other much less obvious aspects of singing in English. Her book deserves a special place in every singer's library. * Sir Thomas Allen CBE, Kammersänger of the Bayerische Staatsoper Munich *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Foreword Chapter 1: Why Study English Diction? Chapter 2: Communication Through Appropriate Stress Chapter 3: Preparation for Vowel Production Chapter 4: The Front Vowels Chapter 5: The Backing Vowels Chapter 6: The Mixed Vowels Chapter 7: The Diphthongs & Triphthongs Chapter 8: The Three Semi-Vowel Glides Chapter 9: Introduction to Consonants Chapter 10: The Plosives Chapter 11: The Fricatives Chapter 12: Nasal Consonants Plus Lyrical L Chapter 13: The Owner's Manual: Connecting the Dots Chapter 14: Singing in the British Dialect: "The Rain in Spain" Chapter 15: The Mid-Atlantic Dialect Afterword Appendices: I: IPA Alphabet for the English Language II: Three-Dialect Overview III: Regional Dialects Glossary Bibliography Index of Texts and Music Examples CD Guide

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