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Dirty Sign Language: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*%# Off!"
James T. Van - 2010
Let's start signing!
An Elementary Spanish Reader
Earl Stanley Harrison - 1912
The book, converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers now that it is out of copyright, consists of some fables and poems, most of which were aimed at children in their original form.
Elementary Korean
Ross King - 1999
This new edition of Elementary Korean, the most comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook available, offers beginning learners of Korean everything they need to learn the language effectively. Perfect for a first-year university-level course use or the independent language learner. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. The new format, now with dozens of illustrations, presents Korean vocabulary and Korean grammar in an accessible and understandable manner while extensive conversations and exercises help to reinforce the Korean language and build reading and listening comprehension. This edition includes:An MP3 audio CD and a dedicated website.Rich and highly nuanced examples with brand new illustrations.Detailed but on–technical grammar notes, ample writing exercises with an accompanying answer key.Detailed examples of authentic dialogue.Highly technical grammar notes.Plenty of writing practice.Dialogues, reading texts, and written exercises are in Hangul, the Korean alphabet, so students are quickly able to read and write authentic Korean. Layered lessons are designed to build on each other, making Korean easy to learn from the most popular introductory Korean language textbook available. Included is a revised audio CD that helps learners to speak like a native and a web-based practice component through the University of British Columbia that can help students to learn Korean even beyond the pages of this book. According to the Modern Language Association, enrollment in Korean in American universities is increasing rapidly. Available separately is the companion Elementary Korean Workbook. This helpful workbook will assist you in practicing and polishing your Korean language skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Korean.
1001 Most Useful Spanish Words
Seymour Resnick - 1996
Included are definitions of common Spanish words arranged by such categories as foods, numbers, days of the week, months, colors, the seasons, and family. The heart of the book is a dictionary, from a to zapato, in which each word is used in a Spanish sentence (with English translation) demonstrating its proper use. This useful learning and teaching tool was compiled by Seymour Resnick, a noted language teacher. It belongs at the fingertips of anyone studying the Spanish language.
The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
Pauline Cullen - 2014
It contains all you need to succeed in the exam. Skill-building exercises cover all of the question types in the exam for both the General Training and Academic Modules.Our research into real IELTS candidates' exam answers - and the mistakes they make helps you avoid the same ones! Eight official practice tests and a focus on test-taking strategy help you maximise your score. Videos of the Speaking test, and all the listening material, including the tests, can be found on the DVD-ROM or downloaded via an accompanying App from iTunes or Google Play. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment.https://www.cambridge.org/nz/cambridg...
Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary
Dorothy Richmond - 2007
Please allow 10-18 business days to arrive at UK address (10-21 worldwide) due to postal service checks and customs.
4000 Essential English Words 1
I.S.P. Nation
The series presents a variety of words that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found in many spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words, learners will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when they encounter them in written and spoken form. Each unit presents 20 words which are defined and used in sample sentences. The activities in the books are designed to present the words in different uses so that learners can fully see how they can be utilized. Also at the end of each unit there is a story whch contains the unit's target words to give learners further examples of the words in use. Each level properly prepares the learner for the next which progressively challenges the learner with more sophisticated vocabulary and stories. Key features include: (1) Clear, easy to understand definitions and examples; (2) Various activities to reinforce target vocabulary; (3) Progressive development of vocabulary across levels; (4) Original stories which utilize target words; (5) Useful color images that illustrate each target word; and (6) Free downloadable supplemental audio recordings of target word lists and stories to aid in listening and pronunciation.
The Ultimate Guide to IELTS Speaking
Parthesh Thakkar - 2009
The book comprises of interview questions and essential materials for the students to try hands on for gaining confidence on their preparation. This is a practice book for the ielts aspirants to gain mastery on the vital skills.key sections of the book revolve around subjects like ielts speaking interview questions with answers, ielts speaking interview questions for independent practice, overall generic questions and 2 categories of cue-cards: with answers and for independent practice. The attraction of the book remains in the speaking activities for the candidates to try on and gain real-time experience of facing the interviews. From the candidate's perspective, this book would prove to be a complete handbook with almost everything one needs to gain ideas in a vast range.easy and comprehensive language of the book makes this a comfortable read. The book has been massive success because of the content and delivery and has been available on more than 50 websites. Thakkar has been known as a master to guide students for the writing and speaking skills much needed for cracking ielts. Primary publications released the ultimate guide to ielts speaking in 2009 in a paperback.
How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately
Boris Shekhtman - 2003
The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business.
Cambridge IELTS 2 Academic
University of Cambridge - 2000
It provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material. This book includes an introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. The inclusion of a comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts means that the material is ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.
Learning German Through Storytelling: Des Spielers Tod – A Detective Story For German Language Learners (For Intermediate And Advanced Students)
André Klein - 2012
One of the most famous German Krimis is perhaps the TV-series Tatort which means crime scene and has been running since 1970 on television channels in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Watching the weekly Tatort has become an almost iconic activity in everyday German culture. Each Sunday at 8:15pm, shortly after the evening news, millions are flocking to the screen to solve fresh crimes and mysteries.This book is a detective story especially written for German learners. Not only does it invite readers to help solve a crime but also to pick up important Krimi vocabulary that can serve as a preparation for watching series such as Tatort and many others in the original.Each chapter contains a selection of relevant words translated into English, and is followed by questions regarding the content. (The correct answers are to be found at the end of the book.)While the writing itself primarily aims at an entertaining and interactive experience, the language is specially designed to familiarize the reader with unique forms of spoken German, with an emphasis on dialogue and the daily culture of speech.(Less)
Brighter Grammar Book 1
C.E. Eckersley - 1981
Graded exercises allow teachers to monitor development, and lively illustrations enhance the text and retain the students' intrest.
Aleph Isn't Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults (Book 1)
Linda Motzkin - 2000
By carefully introducing the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet, the goal is to develop the reader's ability to decode written Hebrew words as well as to ground the learning of Hebrew in the broader sense of its use in Jewish life, ritual, study, and tradition. Each chapter introduces two or three Hebrew letters; through instructional drills and exercises, the reader progressively becomes familiar with key Hebrew vocabulary and its role in Jewish tradition, text, and prayer.