Language Learning

Japanese 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...

This is a clear simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese grammar. Basic Japanese Grammar teaches all the grammar you need to speak Japanese and understand simple spoken Japanese. Covering what is essential, it provides an efficient way for learners who have limited time to learn Japanese and begin...

This is a clear, simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese. Acquire basic proficiency in spoken Japanese.A streamlined, efficient approach.Perfect for self–learners or classroom use.Includes kanji and kana.Essential Japanese Vocabulary teaches all the Japanese grammar you need to speak and understand simple spoken Japanese. It covers only what is...

Ever wondered why we can say "Maria made the boy cry" but not "Maria made the boy crying"? Or why "Two coffees, please" is acceptable, but "Melvin loves coffees" is generally wrong? Or why we say "It has been raining since ten", even though nobody asks "What did you say...

The Chinese script, with its many complex strokes, can often prove to be a formidable challenge especially for the young learner of Chinese - and even adult learners of the language. In this new volume, over 100 essential Chinese characters that every beginning learner should know have been carefully selected...

Whether youre a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Barrons Painless Writing provides review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. Perfect for:Virtual LearningHomeschoolLearning podsInside youll find:Comprehensive instruction, including information on expressing your thoughts clearly, enlivening your writing with vivid images, avoiding the dull, passive voice, and...

Fun with Chinese characters The straits times collection.

An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyers English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly. ELIZABETH STROUT A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who dont - Dreyers English is the book we have all been waiting for....

A Chinese script of one form or another has been in existence for over 5,000 years. Although it has continued to developed, the basic form of the writing was already established by 200 A.D. This makes it not only a very interesting aspect of Chinese life, but also one of...

Indonesian in 3 Weeks is a book designed to allow language learners to grasp the Indonesian language in just 3 weeks. The book is divided into three parts: Part I teaches sentence patterns that are commonly used in daily conversations. Part II consists of conversations from everyday situations-ordering meals, asking...

The Chinese script, with its many complex strokes, can often prove to be a formidable challenge. Tan Huay Peng’s Fun with Chinese Characters series helps to demystify the Chinese Language by deconstructing the Chinese characters and showing how they evolved from ancient pictographs and ideographs to their modern form. With...

Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Travelers to foreign countries constantly praise these pocket-size phrasebooks for their portability, durability, travel tips, and their many easy-to-find phrases that apply to...

Barrons French Grammar provides a concise summary of French grammar and is a handy textbook supplement for language students. This guide is helpful for classroom use, and is also valuable for translators whose first language is English. Topics covered include parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, idioms, and pronunciation advice....

Taking readers step-by-step through the major issues surrounding the use of English in the global aviation industry, this book provides a clear introduction to turning research into practice in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), specifically Aviation English, and a valuable case study of applied linguistics in action....

This highly illustrated textbook is both a reference and activity book for all beginners and early intermediate students of Arabic. As a reference book, it provides friendly theme-based vocabulary lists to perfect pronunciation through both listening and repetition. As an activity book, it helps absorb and practic e vocabulary through...

Choose Barrons for language learning--a trusted resource for over 50 years! This brand-new edition of 501 French Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common French verbs--in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form-one verb per...

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of French. Ollys 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...

Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Korean? Master Korean grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Korean 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...

The new edition of Weaving It Together connects high-interest readings with clear writing activities, equally developing both skills. New and enhanced in this edition: Systematic vocabulary instruction teaches students how to build vocabulary words in multiple contexts.Updated reading passages on intriguing topics stimulate students to write creatively and act as...

Easy Thai is a practical resource that brings the Thai language to learners and travelers everywhere. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization.A complete...