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Book SynopsisDeals with subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels and travelling around. This work uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation.Table of ContentsUseful everyday phrases; colloquialisms; days, months, seasons; numbers; time; hotels; camping and caravanning; villas and apartments; driving; travelling around; eating out; menu guide; shops and services; sport; post offices and banks; communications; emergencies; health; conversion tables; mini-dictionary.

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken dialogues, Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *

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Book SynopsisWhether you want to take up Spanish from scratch or brush up on your existing skills, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is for you! Inside you'll find helpful lessons, cultural facts, handy references and much more, including a Spanish-English mini-dictionary and common verb lists.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: Realising that You Know a Little Spanish Already 9 Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar 25 Part II: Spanish in Action 41 Chapter 3: ¡Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions 43 Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 63 Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market 77 Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 101 Chapter 7: Organising a Night on the Town 121 Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 141 Chapter 9: Talking on the Telephone 163 Chapter 10: Looking Around the Home and Office 175 Part III: Spanish on the Go 199 Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money 201 Chapter 12: Asking Directions: ¿Dónde Está? (Where is it?) 213 Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel 229 Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More 245 Chapter 15: Planning a Trip 267 Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies 283 Part IV: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly 307 Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Two) Favourite Spanish Expressions 311 Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember 315 Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 321 Part V: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary 327 Appendix B: Spanish Verbs 343 Appendix C: Spanish Facts 355 Index 359

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Ukrainian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Ukrainian will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) and from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid level of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(ACTFL): Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity th

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Book Synopsis Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Spanish?Master Spanish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Spanish 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 Spanish grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Spanish with clarity and ease. What will I learn?The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Spanish. 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 inter

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Book SynopsisDo 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 intermed

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Book SynopsisLearn to write Japanese the traditional way!This is the ideal workbook to use when learning to write Japanese in the traditional Genkouyoushi manner using vertical boxes. It includes a complete introduction to all 92 hiragana and katakana letters as well as the basic kanji needed for the AP and JLPT tests. The main body of the workbook has over 100 pages of blank vertical grids for handwriting practice as well as lined pages for notes. It also includes several pages of guided Audio Recordings handwriting exercises for the hiragana and katakana letters and 35 essential kanji characters, long with a list of vocabulary commonly appearing on Japanese language proficiency tests. Free online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers help you practice the pronunciations of all the letters and words in the book.

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Book SynopsisOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!- Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersThis second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Italian comprehension!Short Stories in Italian for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in Italian, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to read in Italian.Stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!"This book includes:- Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level learners (CEFR A2-B2)- Natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Italian and improve your speaking ability!- Controlled language at your level, including the most frequent words, to help you progress confidently- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency.Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site (readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Spanish.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level, to help you progress confidently· Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Spanish, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. - Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern CaliforniaOlly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! - Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 MonthsWhen we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. - Dr Tita Beaven, The Open UniversityLearning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. - Jonathan LeviOlly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. - Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory MethodOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

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Book SynopsisSelamat datang! Learn to read, write, and speak Indonesian!

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Book SynopsisGet good guidance on using English well English is a hard language to get right. It's all too easy to make simple mistakes, whether writing or speaking which can land you in embarrassing social situations or even cost you a job.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Basic English Grammar 5 Chapter 1: Getting a Grip on Grammar 7 Chapter 2: Language in Action 21 Part II: The Parts of Speech 31 Chapter 3: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Remember: Recognising Nouns 33 Chapter 4: Practising Pronouns 47 Chapter 5: Doing and Being Words: Verbs 65 Chapter 6: Describing with Adjectives and Adverbs 83 Chapter 7: Little Things Mean a Lot: Prepositions 101 Chapter 8: Joining and Commenting: Conjunctions and Interjections 113 Part III: Creating Correct Sentences 125 Chapter 9: Making Progress: Verbs Ending in –ing 127 Chapter 10: Revisiting the Past: The Perfect Tenses 139 Chapter 11: Searching for Subjects 153 Chapter 12: Adding Meaning with Complements 169 Chapter 13: Finishing the Job: Writing Complete Sentences 183 Part IV: Punctuation and Capitalisation 197 Chapter 14: Small Punctuation Mark, Big Trouble: Apostrophes 199 Chapter 15: Pausing for a Rest: Commas 213 Chapter 16: Who Said What: Quotation Marks 229 Chapter 17: Big or Small? When to Write Capital Letters 243 Part V: Grammar in Action 259 Chapter 18: Writing with Electronic Media 261 Chapter 19: Presentation Slides and Bulleted Lists 273 Chapter 20: Writing at School and on the Job 285 Part VI: Common Errors 299 Chapter 21: Spelling Your Way to Perfection 301 Chapter 22: Tricky Word Traps 311 Chapter 23: Avoiding Common Mistakes 323 Part VII: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 24: Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills 335 Chapter 25: Ten Mistakes to Avoid 341 Index 347

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Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Turkish and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Turkish will equip you with the skills you need to use Turkish 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 Turkish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me?If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get?-18 learning unit

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Lithuanian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Lithuanian will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Latvian and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Latvian will equip you with the skills you need to use Latvian in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Latvian 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. Based on the author''s many years of experience, you''ll receive instant help with common problems and q

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Book SynopsisThis is an invaluable study guide and practice book for learning basic Japanese kanji.Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice their written Japanese. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise written Japanese. This book presents the kanji characters that are most commonly used. All the kanji and related vocabulary words in this book are those that students are expected to know for Level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Characters that appear in the AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam are flagged. Readings, meanings, and common compounds are presented. The correct method of writing each character is clearly indicated, and practice boxes with strokes that can be traced are provided, along with empty boxes for freehand writing practice. Lots of exercises are included to give students the opportunity to practice writing sentences containing the kanji. Indexes at the back allow you to look up the characters by their readings and English meanings.This kanji book includes: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams for each character. Special boxes with grid lines to practice writing characters. Words and phrases using each kanji. Romanizations (romanji) to help identify and pronounce every word.

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Book SynopsisUse the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you:• Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily• Convert English into Spanish in an instant• Start forming sentences after the very first lesson• Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study• Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort• Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronuncia

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Book SynopsisProvides a study aid designed with the psychological principles to the process of learning Chinese characters. This book covers the list of Chinese characters for HSK levels A and part of B. It uses visual memorisation techniques from the psychology of learning with tips on learning habits.Trade Review"When I got Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters, I immediately knew that I had found the answers to all those years of searching. This book is everything I would have wished for learning basic Chinese." --Hanban.com blog"A great Memorization Tool for Characters." --Virginialynn.hubpages.com blog"Outstanding approach for mnemonics to learn the Chinese characters. Easy and well structured, it builds on itself. Generally, I can read about half the Chinese characters I see now, and I have a framework for learning the remainder. A great place to start Mandarin studies." --GoodreadsTable of ContentsIntroductionò The nature and purpose of the book ò Chinese characters (Building blocks, etc.)ò Visual imagery and stories ò Learning strategiesò How to write Chinese characters ò More about Chinese charactersThe Charactersò Chapter 1:20 characters ò Chapter 2:30 characters ò Chapter 3:50 charactersò The remaining chapters (approximately ten of them): 700 charactersIndexesò Syllable chart ò List of building blocks ò Alphabetical keyword indexò Alphabetical pronunciation index ò ôFast finder ö character index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Hebrew 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Hebrew 9 Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Hebrew Grammar 27 Chapter 3: Shalom, Shalom!: Meeting and Greeting 45 Part 2: Hebrew in Action 63 Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 65 Chapter 5: Eat! Eat! You’re So Thin! 81 Chapter 6: Going Shopping 105 Chapter 7: Having Fun Hebrew Style 121 Chapter 8: Enjoying Your Free Time: Hobbies, Sports, and Other Fun Activities 141 Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 157 Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House 171 Part 3: Hebrew on the Go 189 Chapter 11: Planning and Taking a Trip 191 Chapter 12: Getting Around: Flying, Driving, and Riding 221 Chapter 13: Money, Money, Money 235 Chapter 14: Handling Emergencies 249 Part 4: Diving Deeper into Hebrew Life 265 Chapter 15: An Introduction to Israel 267 Chapter 16: War and Peace 279 Part 5: Sacred Hebrew 287 Chapter 17: Let’s Get Biblical 289 Chapter 18: Like a Prayer 299 Chapter 19: Sacred Time, Sacred Space 315 Part 6: The Part of Tens 331 Chapter 20: Ten Books on Hebrew You Just Gotta Have 333 Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Hebrew Expressions 337 Chapter 22: Ten Great Israeli Phrases 341 Appendix A: Verb Tables 345 Appendix B: Hebrew–English Mini-Dictionary 355 Appendix C: Answer Key 377 Index 383 Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part 1: Getting Started 3 Part 2: Hebrew in Action 3 Part 3: Hebrew on the Go 4 Part 4: Israeli Life 4 Part 5: Sacred Hebrew 4 Part 6: The Part of Tens 4 Appendixes 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Beyond the Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part 1: Getting Started with Hebrew 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Hebrew 9 Taking Stock of What’s Familiar 10 Speaking Hebrew Like a Native 12 Stressing out (not) 12 Getting out the gutturals 13 Opening your mouth to say “Ah!” 14 Counting in Hebrew 14 Counting objects 15 Counting higher 15 Recognizing Tips to Help You Read Hebrew 18 Figuring out the Hebrew alphabet’s shapes, sounds, and stories 18 Reading and writing from right to left 23 Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Hebrew Grammar 27 Making Sense of Hebrew Syntax 28 Putting your sentences in order 28 Questioning 29 Recognizing Parts of Speech 30 Naming nouns 30 Perfecting your pronouns 32 Applying adjectives 36 Pinpointing Hebrew verbs 37 Detecting adverbs 40 Spotting prepositions 41 Understanding Gender and Number 42 Chapter 3: Shalom, Shalom!: Meeting and Greeting 45 Greeting and Saying Goodbye 46 Greeting all day long 46 Replying to a greeting 47 Putting a name to a face 49 Making Grand Introductions 51 Introducing yourself 51 Introducing others 51 Getting Better Acquainted 54 Finding out who speaks English 54 Talking about where you come from 56 Chatting about how you feel 57 Extending and Responding to Invitations 58 Asking Questions: The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How 59 Asking yes or no questions 60 Forming negative questions 60 Part 2: Hebrew in Action 63 Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 65 Shootin’ the Breeze 65 Talking About Yourself and Your Family 67 Chatting About the Weather 69 Six Days You Shall Labor: Talking About Work 73 Getting Addresses, Phone Numbers, Email, and Instagram/ Twitter handles 76 Asking and telling where you live 76 Asking and giving a phone number, email address, or Instagram handle 77 Chapter 5: Eat! Eat! You’re So Thin! 81 Jewish Love Means Never Having to Say “I’m Hungry” 81 Quieting a growling stomach 83 Taming a wild thirst 83 Getting Down to Business: Food, Glorious Food! 84 Starting the day with breakfast 84 Enjoying lunch 86 Eating dinner 86 Raiding the refrigerator 87 Going to Shabbat dinner 88 Chefing it up at home 89 Matching Adjectives and Nouns 90 Taking Your Grocery List to the Market 95 Going Out for a Bite 98 Chapter 6: Going Shopping 105 Exploring Places to Shop 105 Selecting the Perfect Outfit 106 Styling Your Clothes around the Seasons 111 Fall fashion 111 The winter look 111 Spring attire 113 Summer wear 113 Sweatin’ it out in the summer 113 Color Me Beautiful 117 The Israeli Fashion Scene 117 Getting More (and Less) Than You Bargained For 118 Making comparisons 118 Speaking in hyperbole 119 Chapter 7: Having Fun Hebrew Style 121 Counting the Hours and Minutes 121 Telling time like an American 121 Knowing the time of day 123 Relating time to the past, present, and future 123 Discovering the Days in a Week 128 Catching Some Culture 128 Visiting museums and art galleries 129 Going to the movies 129 Enjoying live entertainment: Music and theater 130 The Israeli Music Scene 135 The Animals Went on the Ark Two by Two: Visiting the Zoo! 136 Spicing Up Your Sentences with Adverbs 137 Chapter 8: Enjoying Your Free Time: Hobbies, Sports, and Other Fun Activities 141 Chatting About Your Hobbies 141 Amassing an amazing collection 142 Creating things with your hands 142 Playing and Watching Sports 146 Kickin’ to score in soccer 146 Shooting for three in basketball 147 Swinging away at baseball 147 Taking a dip in the pool 149 Working up a sweat playing other sports 149 Venturing Outdoors for Some Fun 152 Boogieing Till You Drop 153 Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 157 Dialing Up the Basics 158 Finding someone’s number 158 Telling someone to call you 158 Socializing in fake time (also known as social media) 159 Asking for People and Getting the Message 160 Leaving a message 161 Dealing with voicemail and other annoyances 163 Making Arrangements over the Phone 165 Talking About the Past: How Was Your Shabbat? 166 Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House 171 Finding Your Way Around Your Job 171 Supplying your office 172 Searching for the perfect job 174 Working from Home 178 Hanging Out at Home 180 Looking through the rooms 180 Furnishing your humble abode 181 Residing in an Apartment 183 Hunting for your very own flat 183 Giving your apartment some flair 185 Keeping your apartment safe 185 Commanding People: Do As I Say 187 Part 3: Hebrew on the Go 189 Chapter 11: Planning and Taking a Trip 191 Choosing Your Final Destination (And When You Want to Go) 191 Whittling down your choices — so many places you can go! 192 Finding your way around 194 Packing 195 Booking a trip 196 Traveling internationally 196 Coming and Going: Knowing Where You Are 197 Discussing the Future: Verb Forms and Popular Expressions 199 Finding the Hotel That’s Right for You 200 Making your reservations 201 Asking about the price 203 Checking In: Names, Addresses and Room Numbers 204 Filling out the registration form 204 Settling into your room 206 Checking Out and Paying the Bill 207 Asking for your bill 207 Asking about special charges 208 Leaving the hotel 208 Staying at an Airbnb 211 Making Sure You Don’t Get Lost 212 Giving and Understanding Directions For Lost Souls 215 Keeping North, South, East, and West Straight 218 Chapter 12: Getting Around: Flying, Driving, and Riding 221 Getting Through the Airport 221 Checking in 222 Suffering through the flight 223 Getting your feet back on the ground 223 Renting a Vehicle and a Phone to Go with It 224 Renting a car 225 Understanding the rental contract 226 Navigating Public Transportation 228 Traveling by taxi 229 Watching the wheels on the bus go round and round 229 Traveling on trains and the light rail 230 Reading maps and schedules 232 Being Early or Late 233 Chapter 13: Money, Money, Money 235 Going to the Bank 235 Talking to tellers 235 Counting your change 236 Changing Money 240 Flowing with the Currency 242 Using Credit Cards 243 Using Electronic and Digital Currency 243 Directing Your Objects 243 Chapter 14: Handling Emergencies 249 Tackling Your Uncooperative Car 249 Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News 253 The knee bone’s connected to the leg bone: Identifying your body parts 253 Describing your symptoms 254 Explaining your unique medical needs 255 Receiving a thorough examination 255 Paying attention to the diagnosis 256 Going to the pharmacy 258 Getting Help After You’ve Been Robbed 260 Part 4: Diving Deeper Into Hebrew Life 265 Chapter 15: An Introduction to Israel 267 Discovering Multicultural Israel 267 Touring Israeli Cities and Towns 269 Starting at the Beginning: A Brief History Lesson 271 Fleeing to and from Europe 274 Wanting to be in charge: Nationalism, self-determination, and the Jewish State 274 Chapter 16: War and Peace 279 The Big Bang 279 War 280 Paths to Peace 282 Environmental Cooperation May Be the Key 284 Part 5: Sacred Hebrew 287 Chapter 17: Let’s Get Biblical 289 Figuring Out the Word Order in Biblical Hebrew 290 Emphasizing When God Really Meant It 292 Wishing, Intending, and Prohibiting 294 Deciphering One-Word Wonders 295 Counting Down the Greatest Biblical Hits 296 Chapter 18: Like a Prayer 299 Blessing: The Basics 299 Deciphering the blessing formula 300 Identifying some basic blessings 301 Spiritually Speaking: Figuring Your Way around the Prayer Book 306 The Sh’ma and her blessings 306 Dissecting the Standing Prayer 310 Concluding prayers 310 Praying for peace 311 Making Prayer Meaningful 313 Chapter 19: Sacred Time, Sacred Space 315 Going to a Synagogue 315 Checking Out Holy Words for Holy Days 316 Shabbat: The Sabbath 317 Rosh HaShanah: The Jewish New Year 318 Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement 318 Sukkot: The Fall Harvest Festival 319 Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: Praying for Rain and Rejoicing in the Torah 319 Celebrating Sigd: The Holiday of Ethiopian Jews 320 Hạnukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights 321 HaHag shel HaHagim: The Festival of Festivals 321 Tu BiShevat: The Birthday of the Trees 322 Purim: A Jewish Mardi Gras 322 Pesach: Passover 323 Yom HaShoah V’Ha’G’vurah: Holocaust Remembrance Day 324 Yom HaZikaron: Israeli Memorial Day 324 Yom HaAtzma’ut: Israeli Independence Day 324 Lag B’Omer: The 33rd Day of the Omer 325 Shavuot: The Festival of Weeks 325 Tisha B’Av: The Ninth of Av 325 Tu B’Av: The Holiday of Love 326 All My Life’s a Circle: Jewish Life-Cycle Events 326 Brit/Simchat Bat: Welcome to the family 327 B’nai Mitzvah: Coming of Age 327 Kiddushin: Sacred Partnership 327 Baruḥ Dayan HaEmet: End of Life 328 Part 6: the Part of Tens 331 Chapter 20: Ten Books on Hebrew You Just Gotta Have 333 Hebrew Roots Jewish Routes: A Tribal Language in a Global World 333 Hebrew: The Eternal Language 334 The Tongue of the Prophets: The Life Story of Eliezer Ben Yehuda 334 The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey 334 Hebrew Talk: 101 Hebrew Roots And The Stories They Tell 334 Aleph-Bet Yoga: Embodying the Hebrew Letters for Physical and Spiritual Well-Being 335 The Word: The Dictionary that Reveals the Hebrew Source of English 335 How the Hebrew Language Grew 335 The Story of Hebrew 335 Poems of Jerusalem and Love Poems 336 Chapter 21: Ten Favorite Hebrew Expressions 337 Mazal Tov 337 B’Karov Etzlehḥ 338 Titchadesh 338 B’Teavon 338 B’Ezrat HaShem 339 Yishar Koahḥ 339 Dash 339 Nu 340 Kol HaKavod 340 L’Ḥaim 340 Chapter 22: Ten Great Israeli Phrases 341 Mah Pitom 341 Yesh G’vul L’Chol Ta’alul 341 Pa’am Shlishit Glidah 342 Im K’var, Az K’var 342 B’Shum Panim VaOfen Lo 342 Stam 343 Betahḥ 343 Hạval Al HaZ’man 343 Hạzak V’Amatz 343 Yehiyeh Tov 344 Appendix A: Verb Tables 345 Appendix B: Hebrew–english Mini-dictionary 355 Appendix C: Answer Key 377 Index 383

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Book Synopsis''If you feel like you aren''t really progressing with language learning apps, this is your book.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ReviewPerfect for:Absolute beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of GermanAnyone looking for clear and simple explanations, or who wants to supplement their study independently Culture and travel lovers who want to explore more confidently Learners who are looking for accessible resources with free audio Visual learners who like having illustrations, tools and trackers to support their study Polyglots who want to challenge themselves with another language Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete German and Enjoy German. Have some fun with our Short Sto

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Book Synopsis''If you feel like you aren''t really progressing with language learning apps, this is your book.'' ????? ReviewPerfect for:Absolute beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of French Anyone looking for clear and simple explanations, or who wants to supplement their study independently Culture and travel lovers who want to explore more confidently Learners who are looking for accessible resources with free audio Visual learners who like having illustrations, tools and trackers to support their study Polyglots who want to challenge themselves with another language Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete French and Enjoy French. Have some fu

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Modern Persian (Farsi) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Modern Persian (Farsi) will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain f

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Book SynopsisDesigned for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language. Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this first updated new edition for some twenty years also features: -15 learning units plus glossary and reference section-Authentic materials - language taught through key texts-Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary-Covers Devangari script -A new Preface and updated further resources-Additional learning activities-Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progressRely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners forTable of Contents : Preface : Introduction : Using this book : 1 The nagari script - Transliteration - Prosody - List of conjunct consonants : 2 Roots and verb classes - Nominative, accusative and vocative cases - Substantives and adjectives - Vowel gradation - Sandhi : 3 Nouns and pronouns - Word order - Dvandva compounds : 4 Past participle - Instrumental case - Past passive - Omission of pronouns - Adverbs of manner : 5 Dative, ablative, genitive, locative cases - Expressions of time - Pronominal adjectives - 'to be' - 'to have' - Absolutive : 6 Feminine gender - Determinative compounds - Prepositions - Action nouns : 7 Consonant stems - Causatives - Prefixes - Use of 'gata' : 8 Changeable consonant stems - Exocentric compounds - Predicative accusatives : 9 Stems - Past active participle - Polite forms of address - Denominatives : 10 Verbal suffix 'in' - Present participle - Imperative - Abstract nouns - Exclamations - Verbal nouns : 11 Periphrastic future - Passive - Locative absolute - Relative pronoun - Pronominal table - Attributively used adverbs - Suffix 'tah' - Numerals - Concord - Nominative with 'iti' : 12 Athematic presents - Gerundives - Relative adverbs : 13 Reduplication - Infinitive - Future : 14 Imperfect - Optative - Remote conditions - Comparatives and superlatives - Constructions with 'iti' - Indirect command - Indirect question - Word repetition : 15 Perfect - Aorist - Injunctive - Precative - Metre - Paoinian grammar - Literary criticism : Appendix 1: Further Sanskrit study : Appendix 2: Grammatical paradigms : Appendix 3: Classical metres : Sanskrit-English exercises: Transcription : Sanskrit-English exercises: Key : English-Sanskrit exercises: Roman key : English-Sanskrit exercises: Nagari key : General vocabulary : Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a new and effective way to learn Hungarian. With 21 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your computer or MP3 player.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to learn the 200 essential Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit!Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1, you''ll get all the tools needed to learn the basic 200 Japanese kanji, including: 200 hole-punched flash cards featuring the most commonly-used characters. An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying. Audio recordings of over 1,200 words and phrases from a native speaker. A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Each expertly-designed Japanese flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the Kanji. A stroke-order diagram shows how to write the Kanji correctly. Plus, the hole-punched cards and organizing ri

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Book SynopsisOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers This second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Spanish comprehension! Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in Spanish, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to read in Spanish. Stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!" This book includes: - Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level learners (CEFR A2-B2) - Natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Spanish and improve your speaking ability! - Controlled language at your level, including the most frequent words, to help you progress confidently - Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency. Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site (readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.

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Book SynopsisThis is the third, revised, enlarged and coloured edition of Panjabi Made Easy Book 1. It is primarily meant for beginners whose first or home language is not Panjabi and who want to learn to read, write, understand and speak Panjabi. Slightly modified Roman script is used throughout to facilitate the learning Panjabi sounds but not to replace the Panjabi script. In this edition the Panjabi vocabulary, its meaning and the pronunciation are given in three different columns. In this way learners can test their ability to read and understand the Panjabi vocabulary by covering the pronunciation and meaning columns. Learners are advised to use this book in conjunction with Panjabi Made Easy Workbook 1,2 and 3 which have specially been produced to practice reading and writing skills. Learners are also advised to listen attentively to native speakers of Panjabi especially to those sounds where there are no equivalent sound in English. To help learners to learn correct Panjabi pronunciation a CD based on this book has also been produced. The CD contains the pronunciation of all the letters of the alphabet, Panjabi words and sentences used in this book. Paused have been left in the Cd for learners to repeat the same letter , word and sentence. It is a kind of self taught book which learners and teachers will find very useful.

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Book SynopsisThis newly revised and updated French Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide and additional vocabulary, and is clearly presented in the perfect pocket size, with a clean and simple look.Trade ReviewNamed by FluentU.com as one of top six French phrase books in the market"Penguin has a great hold on the foreign language market and has produced a guide with everything you need! " -- FluentU.com

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Book SynopsisLearning Italian is easy with Dummies Italian Workbook For Dummies is for beginners who want to get started learning Italian. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, Italian Workbook For Dummies will set new language learners on their way to a wonderful experience learning this beautiful romance language. This book provides valuable practice lessons and exercises so that you can learn to write and communicate in Italian with confidence. Italian Workbook For Dummies is also an excellent supplement for any student looking to boost their classroom learning. With the tried-and-true expertise of Dummies, you''ll move through the Italian basics with ease. Get introduced to the Italian language, including basic grammar and pronunciation Complete exercises to improve your ability to write and speak in Italian Learn important phrases for travelling, doing business, and studying in Italy Build your vocabulary, dTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Your Bearings with the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Greetings! Getting to Know You 7 Chapter 2: Embedded Gender and Number: Nouns and Articles 19 Chapter 3: Putting Two and Two Together: Numbers, Dates, and Time 33 Part 2: Verbs as Building Blocks 45 Chapter 4: Noting to Be or to Have with Essere and Avere 47 Chapter 5: Forming the Present 61 Chapter 6: Going and Coming with Irregular Verbs 73 Part 3: Building Beautiful Sentences: Parts of Speech 87 Chapter 7: Enriching Adjectives and Adverbs 89 Chapter 8: Comparisons and Superlatives 103 Chapter 9: Prepositions, and Then Some 113 Chapter 10: La Mia Famiglia: Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns 127 Chapter 11: Asking with Interrogatives; Pointing Out with Demonstratives 139 Part 4: More Verb Tenses 149 Chapter 12: Glancing Back at the Past: The Passato Prossimo 151 Chapter 13: Once Upon a Time: The Imperfect 167 Chapter 14: Looking Ahead: The Future Tense 183 Chapter 15: Commanding and the Imperative 195 Chapter 16: Forming and Using Conditional Verbs 211 Chapter 17: Everyday Communication with Reflexives 223 Part 5: The Part of Tens 237 Chapter 18: Ten Practice Dialogues for When You’re Out and About in Italy 239 Chapter 19: Ten Common Word Swaps to Avoid 251 Part 6: Appendixes 255 Appendix A: English-Italian Dictionary 257 Appendix B: Italian-English Dictionary 261 Index 265

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Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Cantonese and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Cantonese will equip you with the skills you need to use Cantonese 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 Cantonese 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?-26 learn

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Book Synopsis Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Hindi?Master Hindi grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Hindi 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 Hindi grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Hindi with clarity and ease.What will I learn?The Hindi Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and common grammar and vocabulary in Hindi. 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 Hindi grammar.

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Book SynopsisWhat's That as Gaeilge? will help you to express in Irish the most common idioms in everyday English. The Irish equivalents suggested in this phrasebook are colourful and exciting, many with cultural, mythological and philosophical significance and even a few emerging from the Gaelscoileanna ‘newspeak’. They will improve and enrich your spoken Irish skills for an upcoming oral examination or if you simply want to make your written and spoken Irish a tad more colloquial. This book is ideal for anyone interested in the beauty, flavour and rhythm of the living, modern language.

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Book SynopsisJapanese for Beginners is a straightforward learning guide which enables beginners to pick up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese very quickly and easily.This complete Japanese language package has helped many thousands of people learn to speak colloquial Japanese. It is designed for busy people who wish to pick up a working knowledge of Japanese on their own in just a few days, rather than a few years. Japanese for Beginners makes this possible by providing a firm grounding in grammar and sentence structure using dialogues and vocabulary that reflect authentic Japanese situations and manga comic strips to emphasize contemporary culture and humor. Key features of Japanese for Beginners: Practical Japanese phrases help you converse with ease. Comic strips (Japanese manga) and dialogues bring Japanese to life. Exercises help you to practice speaking and listening. Online audio features native Japanese speakers to help you pronounce Japanese like a pro. Drills and exercises are included in each chapter to help you practice the sentence patterns and vocabulary, and the native speakers audio recordings are invaluable in teaching the correct pronunciation of Japanese words About this new edition:Japanese for Beginners is now expanded to include IT, Social Media, mobile phone conversations and texting!All audio content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

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Book SynopsisLearn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident with speaking, reading, and writing Japanese quickly! Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners—no prior knowledge of Japanese required! Readers will find: Help with learning to write and pronounce the 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters plus 160 basic Kanji characters Hundreds of useful words and phrases—from numbers and greetings to expletives and insults! Seven manga stories woven throughout the book, reinforcing your grasp of the language The basic vocabulary and grammar needed to communicate in Japanese! Hundreds of exercises with free online audio recordings by Japanese native speakers A bidirectional dictionary and answer keys for all the exercises **Recommended for language learners 16 year old & up. Not intended for high school classroom use due to adult content.**

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit!Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 2, you''ll get all the tools needed to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji, following the 200 kanji introduced in Volume 1 of this series.This Japanese language learning kit includes: 200 hole-punched flash cards featuring commonly used characters. An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying. Audio recordings of over 1,400 words and phrases from a native speaker. A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Each expertly designed flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary, and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the kanji. A stroke-order diagram show

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.I love Olly''s work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken dialogues,Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *

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Book SynopsisLearning Chinese is notoriously difficult and has long put off even the most linguistically savvy Westerners. The author has used her entrepreneurial and software background to unpick Chinese characters and create a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language.

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Book SynopsisBased on the same principles that lay behind the book Learn Latin, this book provides the chance to read real ancient Greek. It teaches the reader enough Greek in 20 chapters to be able to read selected passages from the New Testament and from Classical Greek literature.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction The Greek alphabet (1) The Greek alphabet (2) 1. 'To be', pronouns and particles 2. Regular verbs and the definite article 3. Contractions and participles 4. More contractions and accusatives 5. Middle verbs and prepositions 6. More participles; introducing gender 7. From here to infinitive 8. Getting in the moods: the subjunctive 9. Neuters and the past tense 10. Aorist middle and the dative case 11. Taking a breather 12. The imperfect 11712. The imperfect 13. Personalising the Word 14. Passive reflections 15. Sacred and secular love 16. Last tense moments 17. More ofthe aorist 18. Yet more of the aorist 19. From death to life 20. Eternal truths End-Piece Homer's Odyssey 13.79-92

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