Language self-study Books

Book Synopsis3 hours of instruction on 3 CDs! The fun and easy way(r) to communicate effectively in a new language! Want to speak Italian? Don't have a lot of time? This practical audio set is designed to help you learn quickly and easily at home or on the road.

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Book SynopsisWhat''s Inside: Six CDs with eight hours of personalised audio instruction; The 132-page book, SPANISH in 10 minutes a day; Bonus study tools including 150 Sticky Labels. SPANISH in 10 minutes a day AUDIO CD is a complete programme that immerses the senses -- hear, say, see, touch, read and write! This easy-to-use language kit is designed to develop an immediate speaking ability. The focus in on success, practicality and fun. Features: A personal tutor guides listeners through each step -- introducing a new word, using it in a sentence and practising it with them; The wide range of voices acquaints listeners with a variety of accents, from Paris to Senegal to Québec; The CDs may be used with the book to create an immersive environment, or on their own while commuting, exercising or travelling. The most important words used by travellers, professionals and students, conveniently arranged in 24 categories: Key Question Words; Building Blocks for Grammar; Your Home Numbers; Colours; Money

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A unique guide to communicating in Italian. It will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practise your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of Italian at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Italian. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natTrade Reviewvery helpful book!In January I purchased "Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation" as my husband and I had a trip to Italy planned for April. We have just returned from our travels, and I wish to let you know that what I learned from this book was very helpful. The subjects covered in the lessons were useful and practical, (greetings, transportation and getting around, meals, shopping, health concerns, various problem situations etc). Also, the information pertaining to grammar provided a good foundation for understanding "the workings" of the language and allowed me to communicate more effectively than if I had simply been reciting key tourist phrases. From studying your book, I was very pleased with how much I was able to speak and understand spoken Italian, and with what I was able to read as well. I will add that I speak French, so having this background was very helpful for learning Italian.I also found the "Lifestyle Tips" at the end of each chapter to be very relevant and informative. On a number of occasions we came across lifestyle/cultural practices which were exactly as had been described in the book, and it was great to have been familiarized with them beforehand. Thank-you for putting together a most useful, current and easy to use basic guide to Italian. "Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation" was definitely an asset during our visit to Italy. Willow Edwards

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Book SynopsisSuitable for anyone interested in learning Latin, this title helps you teach more Latin in half an hour than you would learn from years of being taught Latin at school. It includes a section on everyday Latin usage, which discusses all the Latin words and idioms we still use today, such as 'quid pro quo' and 'sui generis'.Trade ReviewOver the last decade, there has been a minor Latin revival, but it is a watered-down version of the language that has been revived. Rigorous Latin lessons are as dead as can be, except in a handful of grammar schools and private schools. So N.M. Gwynne is entering upon virgin territory with this timely guide to learning Latin properly. A former businessman and now a Latin tutor, he had a smash hit last year with Gwynne's Grammar , a rigorous guide to English grammar. Now he's applied the same winning formula to the most influential language of them all -- The Spectator * The Spectator *This little book makes a great case for learning Latin, not least because of the countless Latin words and phrases in our daily English -- The Independent on Sunday * The Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisComplete Indonesian is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence.-17 learning units plus vocabulary section-Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking-Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner-Culture notes - learn about the Indonesian language and the people who speak it-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims-Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Indonesian-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress-Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages and from No

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Book SynopsisEssential French Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of French. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with plenty of hints on how to learn vocabulary effectively.Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential French Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that you will increase your vocabulary and at the same time expand your range of expression.At the beginning of the book there is a section to help you with your pronunciation, followed by a short and simple grammar summary.The main part of the book is arranged in topics, such as ''Work'', ''Travel and Accommodation'' and ''Food and Drink'', and concentrates on the vital and most current words and expressions, listing those which you might already know and then extending the coverage to teach you those you probably do not know.This is an ideal companion if you are a language s

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Book SynopsisIs this the right course for me?Essential Italian Verbs is the course for you if you need help with your study of Italian. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with plenty of hints on how to learn verbs effectively.The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of Italian by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave. Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly. The introductory section gives you a complete overview of Italian verbs and how they work in the various tenses. This book also contains:- full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used Italian verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference- examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin- an

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Book SynopsisMaster Japanese scripts with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Japanese scripts is a clear step-by-step guide to the written languages, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how they work in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.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. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track of youTable of Contents : Introduction : Units 1-4 Introduction to kanji : Unit 5 Hiragana : Units 6-8 How to decipher more complex kanji and build on your knowledge : Unit 9 Katakana : Unit 10 Reading passages : Key to the activities : Index (1) Japanese-English : Index (2) English-Japanese

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Book SynopsisMaster Urdu script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Urdu script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.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. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track of your progress.<Table of Contents : Introduction : Units 1-11 Step-by-step introduction to the 35 Urdu characters : Appendix: Numbers, Decimals and fractions, Dates, Days of the week, Months

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?With over 24,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Gaelic Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Gaelic learning. This edition is fully updated to reflect the recently published spelling conventions, and includes a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.Learn effortlessly with an easy-to-read page design, in particular: Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.Not got much time?One- and five-minute informative summaries to get you started.Useful vocabularyAn extensive list of everyday words and phrases translated, to build a solid foundation for speaking.Want to learn more? Why not check out the Teach Yourself Library at library.teachyourself.com.Table of Contents : Introduction : Gaelic-English Dictionary : English-Gaelic Dictionary : Appendix: Grammar summary

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Book SynopsisWith over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Swahili Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Swahili learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.New features: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.Want to learn more? Why not check out Teach Yourself Languages Online? Over 65 languages all available online from Teach Yourself.Table of Contents : Contents : Meet the author : Only got a minute? : Only got five minutes? : Only got ten minutes? : Preface : Bibliography : Introduction : A concise grammar : Notes on the Swahili–English section : Swahili–English dictionary : Notes on the English–Swahili section : English–Swahili dictionary

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Punjabi which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Punjabi 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 approach 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 spon

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Book SynopsisDiscover a new and effective way to learn Czech. With 19 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this best-selling course comprises a book and free online audio support.

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Book SynopsisDo you want a solid foundation to your Indonesian studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Indonesian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Indonesian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Indonesian is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for th

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Spanish Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Table of Contents : Introduction : Glossary of grammatical terms 01: Asking for and giving personal information 02: Identifying people, places and things 03: Describing people, places and things 04: Expressing existence and availability 05: Expressing location 06: Expressing possession 07: Expressing obligation and needs 08: Talking about the present 09: Talking about habitual actions 10: Stating possibility, capacity and permission 11: Describing processes and procedures 12: Expressing wants and preferences 13: Expressing likes and dislikes 14: Asking and giving opinions 15: Referring to future plans and events 16: Making requests and offers 17: Referring to the recent past 18: Referring to past events 19: Describing the past 20: Giving directions and instructions 21: Expressing emotional reactions, possibility and doubt 22: Expressing wishes and orders 23: Expressing conditions : Reference grammar : Irregular verbs : Key to the exercises : Spanish-English vocabulary : English-Spanish vocabulary : Taking it further : Index

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

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

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Book SynopsisDo you want to communicate easily and freely in Russian?Master Russian grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Russian 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 Russian grammar you''ll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Russian with clarity and ease.What will I learn?The Russian Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Russian. 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 Synopsis Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Ancient Greek 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 writings of Socrates and Homer. Structured around authentic material, placing an emphasis on the importance of reading classical texts in the original, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features: -25 learning units plus maps and verb guide -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary -Culture insights - learn about the culture and beliefs of the Ancient Greeks -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress. Featuring additional exercises in this new edition, this is a genuinely compTable of Contents 01: Introduction 02: Units 1 - 25: grammatical structures; Greek readings; vocabulary 03: Appendices 1 - 9:verb conjugations and tables; numerals; accentuation; Greek verse 04: Key to Greek reading exercises 05: Principal parts of verbs 06: Vocabulary 07: Index

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Book SynopsisDesigned for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Biblical Hebrew offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and ultimately gain the skills needed to be able to translate passages from the Hebrew Bible. This new edition includes: - 20 short learning units plus glossary and grammar reference section- Authentic materials - draws on extracts from the Pentateuch, the Prophets and the Writings- Poetic texts and narrative texts for translation at the end of the book- Detailed coverage of both grammar and vocabulary - Numerous practice activities - Self-tests and self-check activities, enabling you to see and track your own progress- Answer key at the back of the book- Includes glossary, verb tables and lexiconThis new edition features even more practice exercises, additional readings and the latest scholarship.Trade ReviewEngagingly written... aimed at students who are self-directed in their learning.A nice grammar... I like how quickly it introduces the biblical text to the reader.Eagerness to read the Bible in its original languages shows no sign of abating. The endeavour can, however, be daunting and opportunities for studying Biblical Hebrew in educational settings are shrinking. Other courses, including online ones, are available but often very costly. This book, consequently, fulfils an important service. Sarah Nicholson's extensive and enthusiastic teaching experience shines through this Teach Yourself text. It is almost as though hearing her voice leading the student through the logically ordered, clearly explained succession of explanations and exercises. A text book like this is the next best thing to a 'live' class. I will be referring to and recommending this text. - Johanna Stiebert, Professor of Hebrew Bible (University of Leeds, UK)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 SynopsisDo you want a solid foundation to your English studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding English in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the English you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?The course focuses on American English but offers British alternatives. Basic English is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice

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Book SynopsisUsing a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognise letters and common words in Russian script. Whether you''re traveling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Russian and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find: An introduction to Russian script Plenty of practice activities to help you recognise each letter of the alphabet Helpful mnemonics to make you remember the shape of each letter Accompanying audio files so you know how to pronounce letters and words Handy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Book SynopsisSince it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communi cation. The Kana Workbook teaches the two basic Jap anese scripts, hiragana and katakana, which are essential for any student wishing to read Japa nese. It teaches not only reading and writing of kana (as these scripts are collectively called), but also listening and pronunciation with the aid of audio recordings, which can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us. Sections for practising individual kana come with reference lines to help learners get a feel for the proper size and shape of each character. It also shows the stroke order, correct angles, and spac es between strokes, so that learners can master even confusingly similar-looking characters. Many illustrations greatly enhance the learning process and help students to memorise.

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Book Synopsis600 Basic Japanese Verbs is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of Japanese grammar—verbs.This book will be an essential resource for students wishing to learn Japanese as it shows how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with minimal effort. This is the only guide to list all verb forms in both Japanese script and romanized form, while giving an accurate English translation for each conjugated form, making this book far more comprehensive than any other book on the subject. Compiled by Japanese language experts at The Hiro Japanese Center, more than 30 different verbal forms are given for each verb including all forms used in contemporary spoken, written, formal and conversational Japanese—making this the ideal reference when reading any sort of Japanese printed materials including manga, newspapers, magazines and books. 600 Basic Japanese Verbs places an expert resource at your fingertips, giving you the information you need to speak, read, and write Japanese sentences correctly. Key features of this book are: Includes all the most useful verbs and Kanji (logographic Chinese characters) in Japanese, including less common ones. A wealth of example sentences is given to demonstrate correct verb usage. Over 30 forms are given for each verb including polite or formal, plain, negative, potential, conditional, passive, causative, and many more. Both Kana, Japanese script, and romanized forms are given for each entry. An ideal study guide for the standard Advanced Placement college test and the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam. Special sections are devoted to compound verbs and suru verbs such as Kaimono suru (to shop), benkyo suru (to study), and much more. Trade Review"Verbs are usually the key to understanding a sentence or part of a text, so it's well worth emphasizing them … If you know these 600 verbs that's really going to help unlock a lot of Japanese for you.'" --How to Japan blog"This book excels at differentiating really similar concepts, even adding more to the never-ending question of 'What is the difference between [this character] and [this character]?' The vocabulary words are also thematically arranged, usually with illustrations for some words for better memory reinforcement. Pronunciation in the CD tracks actually sounds natural compared to other learning materials" --Japan Reference blog

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Book SynopsisDutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Dutch 9 Chapter 2: Low-cal Grammar: Just the Basics 27 Chapter 3: Number Magic: All Kinds of Counting 49 Part II: Dutch in Action 65 Chapter 4: Greetings and Introductions 67 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Each Other Better 85 Chapter 6: Enjoying a Meal and Eating Out 99 Chapter 7: Shopping ’til You Drop 131 Chapter 8: Making Leisure a Top Priority 149 Chapter 9: When You Have to Work 177 Part III: Dutch on the Go 199 Chapter 10: Money, Banks, and Post Offices 201 Chapter 11: Asking for Directions 215 Chapter 12: Staying in a Hotel 231 Chapter 13: Using Transport 249 Chapter 14: Coping with Emergencies 283 Part IV: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Pick Up Dutch Quickly 305 Chapter 16: Five Things You Should Never Say 309 Chapter 17: Ten Favourite Dutch Expressions 311 Chapter 18: Ten Public Holidays to Remember 315 Chapter 19: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Professional 321 Part V: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Dutch Verbs 327 Appendix B: Minidictionary 341 Appendix C: About the Downloadable Content 355 Index 357

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Book SynopsisChoose Barron?s for language learning?a trusted resource for over 50 years! This edition of 501 German Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common German verbs?in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form?one verb per page along with its English translation. Follow the clear, concise instruction, then take your language fluency to the next level with an online activity center. This comprehensive guide also includes: Updated example sentences for every verb accompanied by the English translation The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest German verbs Hundreds of verb practice drills with detailed answer explanations Numerous reference sections, including an explanation of German pronunciation, special verb uses, frequently used expressions, and much more Online content includes: Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciation Four practice quizzes to help you practice German sentence completion, conversational dialogue, and word completion exercises Answer explanations for all questions plus a timed test option and scoring Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English.

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Book SynopsisTeach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapterThe course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK's 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more!

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Thai which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Thai 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 that makes r

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Book SynopsisIs this the right course for me?Essential German Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of German. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now contains plenty of hints on how to learn vocabulary effectively.Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential German Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that you will increase your vocabulary and at the same time expand your range of expression.At the beginning of the book there is a section to help you with your pronunciation, followed by a short and simple grammar summary.The main part of the book is arranged in topics, such as ''Work'', ''Travel and Accommodation'' and ''Food and Drink'', and concentrates on the vital and most current words and expressions, listing those which you might already know and then extending the coverage to teach you those you probably do not know.This

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Book SynopsisMaster Hindi script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Hindi script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.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.Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track of your progress.Table of Contents : Preface: How to use this book : 01 Introducing Devanagari : 02 The Devanagari syllabary : 03 Consonants : 04 Vowels : 05 Simple sentences and commands : 06 Conjunct consonants : 07 Some more writing conventions : 08 More about Hindi words and spelling : Appendix 1: Examples of Hindi handwriting : Appendix 2: Minimal pairs : Appendix 3: Reading practice : Appendix 4: Key to the exercises : Appendix 5: The figures explained : Appendix 6: Index of terms : Glossary : Some further reading

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a complete course in Icelandic which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Icelandic 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 free audio for this course is available to download to the Teach Yourself Library app, or to stream on library.teachyourself.com.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 No

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Book SynopsisMaster Greek script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Greek script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.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. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book to keep track Table of Contents : Prologue : 01 Taxi : 02 Up and down : 03 A coffee : 04 A drink : 05 Time for shopping! : 06 Shopping : 07 Eating out : 08 At the museum : 09 Little trips : 10 Souvenirs : 11 Useful words : A brief history of Ancient Greece : 12 Epilogue : English-Greek vocabulary

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Book SynopsisDo you want to bring clarity to your communication by...-getting to grips with the building blocks of Russian?-learning the right language for the right context?-speaking and writing with ease and style?In this Russian course you''ll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures. These are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You''ll learn how to to construct Russian grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Russian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.Table of Contents : Meet the author : Only got a minute? : Only got 5 minutes? : Only got 10 minutes? : Introduction Unit 1: Getting started 1.1: The Cyrillic alphabet 1.2: The stressed syllable 1.3: Spelling rules 1.4: Ten things to remember Unit 2: Nouns 2.1: Using nouns 2.2: Gender of nouns 2.3: Cases 2.4: Nominative case - singular 2.5: Nominative case - plural 2.6: Nominative case - irregular plurals 2.7: Accusative case - singular 2.8: Accusative case - plural 2.9: Accusative case - irregular plurals 2.10: Genitive case - singular 2.11: Genitive case - plural 2.12: Genitive case - irregular plurals 2.13: Dative case - singular 2.14: Dative case - plural 2.15: Instrumental case - singular 2.16: Instrumental case - plural 2.17: Prepositional case - singular 2.18: Prepositional case - plural 2.19: Six-case summary 2.20: Ten things to remember Unit 3: Adjectives (1) 3.1: Using adjectives 3.2: Cases and groups of adjectives 3.3: Unstressed adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.4: Stressed adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.5: Soft adjectives 3.6: Possessive adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.7: Reflexive possessive adjectives (nominative singular and plural) 3.8: Accusative singular of adjectives 3.9: Accusative plural of adjectives 3.10: Genitive singular of adjectives 3.11: Genitive plural of adjectives 3.12: Dative singular of adjectives 3.13: Dative plural of adjectives 3.14: Instrumental singular of adjectives 3.15: Instrumental plural of adjectives 3.16: Prepositional singular of adjectives 3.17: Prepositional plural of adjectives 3.18: Ten things to remember Unit 4: Adjectives (2) 4.1: Long and short forms of adjectives 4.2: Comparative adjectives - long form 4.3: Comparative adjectives - short form 4.4: Comparative constructions with adjectives 4.5: Superlative adjectives 4.6: Ten things to remember Unit 5: Adverbs 5.1: Adverbs of manner 5.2: Adverbs of time, place and extent 5.3: Comparative adverbs 5.4: Superlative adverbs 5.5: Ten things to remember Unit 6: Numerals 6.1: Cardinal numerals 6.2: Cardinal numerals - case endings 6.3: Using cardinal numerals with nouns and adjectives 6.4: Ordinal numerals 6.5: Telling the time 6.6: Dealing with dates 6.7: Quantities, age and distance 6.8: Ten things to remember Unit 7: Pronouns 7.1: Personal pronouns 7.2: Possessive pronouns 7.3: Interrogative pronouns 7.4: Demonstrative pronouns 7.5: Determinative pronouns 7.6: Reflexive pronouns 7.7: Relative pronouns 7.8: Indefinite pronouns 7.9: Ten things to remember Unit 8: Verbs (1) 8.1: Using verbs: the infinitive and the present tense 8.2: Regular present tense 8.3: Consonant changes in the present tense 8.4: Irregular present tense 8.5: The present tense of to be, to have, to be able, to want 8.6: The present tense of reflexive verbs 8.7: Ten things to remember Unit 9: Verbs (2) 9.1: Using verbs: the future and past tenses; 9.2: Compound future 9.3: Simple future 9.4: Imperfective past 9.5: Perfective past 9.6: Ten things to remember Unit 10: Verbs (3) 10.1: Verbs of motion 10.2: Conditions 10.3: Imperatives (commands) 10.4: Negatives 10.5: Impersonal constructions 10.6: Indirect statement and question 10.7: Indirect command, wish and purpose (subjunctive) 10.8: Conjunctions 10.9: Ten things to remember Unit 11: Prepositions 11.1: Using prepositions 11.2: Prepositions: place 11.3: Prepositions: motion and direction 11.4: Time 11.5: Setting the scene 11.6: Prepositions which follow verbs 11.7: Ten things to remember : Taking it further : Key to exercises : Glossary of grammatical terms

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Book SynopsisCrack the Code and Get Fluent Faster!I had to learn [a new language] in a handful of days for a TV interview. I asked Benny for help and his advice was invaluable. - Tim Ferriss What if you could skip the years of study and jump right to speaking Italian? Sound crazy? No, it''s language hacking. It''s about learning what''s indispensable, skipping what''s not - and using what you''ve learned to have real conversations in Italian - from day one!Unlike most traditional language courses that try to teach you the rules of a language, Language Hacking Italian, shows you how to learn and speak Italian immediately through proven memory techniques, unconventional shortcuts and conversation strategies perfect by one of the world''s greatest language learners, Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot. The Method Language Hacking takes a modern approach to language learning, blending the power

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Book SynopsisUsing a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognize letters and common words in Greek script. Whether you''re travelling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Greek and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find: An introduction to Greek script Plenty of practice activities to help you recognize each letter of the alphabet Helpful mnemonics to make you remember the shape of each letter Accompanying audio files so you know how to pronounce letters and words Handy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Book Synopsis Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognize letters and common words in Hindi (Devanagari) script. Whether you''re traveling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Hindi and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find:An introduction to Hindi (Devanagari) scriptPlenty of practice activities to help you recognize each letter of the alphabetHelpful mnemonics to help you remember the shape of each letterAccompanying audio files, so you know how to pronounce letters and wordsHandy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 80 years.

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