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English in Action is a four-level, standards-based integrated language learning program that prepares adults for work and academic success. The third edition of English in Action features authentic and high-interest content from National Geographic to promote critical thinking and 21st century skills. English in Action is retaining its best-selling grammar approach and relevance of topics to learners' lives that prepare learners for education or a...
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A situation-based guide designed to get users speaking simple Japanese from the very first day. It covers the most common social situations encountered by visitors to Japan, including: greetings and simple conversation; travelling and taking transport; asking directions and questions; counting and asking prices; and ordering food and drinks.
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English
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"Using a soap opera storyline approach, Samantha provides an innovative method for increasing reading and communication skills of adult and young adult students of English as a second language. The interesting topics raised will provoke students to verbalize their own ideas and at the same time provide them with excellent practice in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and idiom usage. Instructors and students will find the combined story...
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2022.
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English
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Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of...
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Prentice Hall Regents
Pub. Date
©1998
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English
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Presents an inviting approach to developing conversation fluency.
This book presents picture dictionary-type pages, along with conversation and grammar practice, that provide readers with the vocabulary and speakinq skills they need for everyday life.
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English
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"Farsi for Beginners is designed for anyone who wants to speak and understand Farsi quickly and easily. After just a few weeks you'll be able to form and understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write Farsi signs and menus and write simple words. This is the perfect book to use when traveling to Iran for business or pleasure, or when learning to interact with the millions of Persians living outside the country today."--Back...
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This handy book is a beginner's complete course in the Swahili language, designed especially for foreigners. The book is a result of the author's many years of teaching experience. It is divided into two parts: part one covers pronunciation; Swahili greetings and manners; classification of nouns; adjectives, verbs, adverbs, etc. in twenty-eight lessons and thirty-six exercises. part two includes a study of Swahili usage in specific situations (e.g....
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English
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Russian
a self-teaching guide
Learn Russian at your own pace
How do Russian letters differ from English letters? How do you choose the correct form of specific verbs? What are some useful, everyday Russian words? With Russian: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about this challenging language.
This thorough primer presents an easy-to-follow, proven method for grasping the basics of Russian, complete...
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English
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Planning a short visit to Korea? A "quick" and successful approach to speaking Korean. Recently updated to reflect current conversational Korean usage and vocabulary, designed to be concise, fun, and useful for beginners without any previous knowledge of the language. Taking a functional approach to Korean language learning, provides all the basics you need, beginning with correct pronunciation and a few key grammar points in the very first page,...
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English
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Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable reference for students of Japanese at all levels. Long the standard in education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. It is an essential handbook for self-study or for the classroom and should be a valued resource for years to come. Essential Japanese Grammar presents a number of unique features. First, grammatical terminology...
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English
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This is the first Dutch grammar specifically designed for the adult with limited learning time whose objective is broader, more fluent everyday communication. Avoiding archaic, highly literary and seldom-used forms, this grammar helps those with some knowledge of Dutch use phrases and vocabulary more effectively. For the beginner, it provides all the grammar really needed for speech and comprehension.: Based on the premise that systematic study of...
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