English Grammar

In The Sense of Style, the best-selling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker answers these questions and more. Rethinking the usage guide for the 21st century, Pinker doesn’t carp about the decline of language or recycle pet peeves from the rulebooks of a century ago. Instead, he applies insights from the sciences of language and mind to the challenge of crafting clear, coherent, and stylish prose.

We all want to help students learn to read, but what happens when 67 percent of children don’t get that chance? 2022 National Report Card data shows that is the reality in the United States right now. But it does not have to be this way!

You want to unlock Bible meaning with Biblical Hebrew and use the original language, Biblical Hebrew, right? But what you don't know about Biblical Hebrew will hurt you. So before undertaking the arduous adventure of plunging headfirst into a strange language, let's educate ourselves. Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of learning two new alphabets (written and printed)? Are you ready to read at less than a snail's pace? Learning binyanim (I know you don't know what this is, that's the point :)), conjugations, grammar, rules, and especially their exceptions?!! Then you've come to the right...

We live our lives word by word - to build our relationships, to convey our points of view, to object to wrongs done to us or to others, to comfort our children and our friends. We also use the wrong words - sometimes unknowingly - and get ourselves into situations we'd rather not be in. As Stephen R. Covey points out in his introduction: "Words sell and words repel; Words lead and words impede; Words heal and words kill."

Ignite your sense of adventure and knowledge with "Beyond Human Tongues", a profound exploration into the captivating world of constructed languages. Whether you're a seasoned polyglot or a curious novice, this eBook gives you an unbounded map into invented languages. Our journey commences with an insightful introduction into the origin and attraction of constructed languages. Delve into the depths of these fascinating forms of communication and how they thread their way compellingly into works of fiction. The eBook then takes an exciting plunge into the history and intriguing construction ...

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Elementary Writing Welcome to Elementary writing: Phrases, grammar practice and model analysis. This book is designed to help you build confidence and develop essential writing skills in English. What Will You Learn? This book covers 20 topics that reflect real-life situations and practical writing skills. From introducing yourself to describing places, writing invitations, and even writing short stories, each chapter provides: Useful Phrases: Learn phrases that are relevant and easy to use for specific writing tasks. Grammar Review: Strengthen your grammar knowledge with focused reviews to...

Upper Intermediate Writing Welcome to Upper Intermediate writing: Phrases, grammar practice and model analysis. This book is designed to help you build confidence and develop essential writing skills in English. What Will You Learn? This book covers 20 topics that reflect real-life situations and practical writing skills. From informal emails to writing stories, writing reports, and a range of essays, each chapter provides: Useful Phrases: Learn phrases that are relevant and easy to use for specific writing tasks. Grammar Review: Strengthen your grammar knowledge with focused reviews to ...

This book is designed to help you build confidence and develop essential writing skills in English. Whether you're new to writing in English or a more experienced writer wanting a structured way to practice, this book will guide you step by step through various writing tasks. What Will You Learn? This book covers 20 topics that reflect real-life situations and practical writing skills. From introducing yourself to describing places, comparing options, and even writing film and book reviews, each chapter provides: Useful Phrases: Learn phrases that are relevant and easy to use for specific ...

If you're looking to learn Russian fast without having to go through boring textbooks, then this three-in-one audiobook will help you. Learn letters, sounds, grammar, engaging short stories, and other topics.

Learning English grammar can really be not only easy but enjoyable as well. I have been an instructor for over 20 years and have found that students don't know and often don't want to know grammar. However, grammar is the very thing that lets one KNOW what is going on in the sentence.

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our brains by evolution. The Language Instinct received the William James Book Prize from the American Psychological Association....

The ability to effectively absorb, retain, and apply knowledge isn't just valuable—it's essential. Whether you're a student facing exams, a professional staying current in your field, or simply someone passionate about lifelong learning, this book provides the research-backed strategies you need to transform your cognitive abilities.

Meet Paula and Salvador, your friendly and engaging guides to mastering Spanish. With their lively interplay, you'll hear both female and male voices, ensuring clear pronunciation, natural conversational flow, and a diverse learning experience. Their narration keeps every lesson engaging and fun.

This book is designed to help readers quickly master the art of speed reading, enabling them to process more books and information in less time. This guide also provides a practical, step-by-step approach for mastering speed reading in just one day, with an emphasis on improving both speed and comprehension. It provides you with concepts to increase your retention of what you read as well as enhancing your mental aptitude.

Intermediate Writing Welcome to Intermediate writing: Phrases, grammar practice and model analysis. This book is designed to help you build confidence and develop essential writing skills in English. What Will You Learn? This book covers 20 topics that reflect real-life situations and practical writing skills. From informal emails to social media posts, writing reports, and a range of essays, each chapter provides: Useful Phrases: Learn phrases that are relevant and easy to use for specific writing tasks. Grammar Review: Strengthen your grammar knowledge with focused reviews to support your...

Suffering from writer’s block? Self-doubt about your talent? Has creative writing lost its joy? With "Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers," you can reclaim the pleasure of writing and pen the book you’ve always dreamed of. Respected and award-winning author Rob Bignell offers uplifting, meaningful phrases that can be read out loud or internalized weekly over the course of a year. Writing prompts and tips follow each affirmation, giving you the inspiration and motivation to keep writing. When you’ve completed this book, you’ll be able to say “...

From 1st January to 31st December the listener will discover a curious coinage or a fascinating etymological fact linked to that particular day - from the dramatic true story behind stealing someone's thunder to the original Jack the Lad. Word Perfect gathers all her very best discoveries from the true origin of freelancer which comes from knights who were free to use their lance for whoever paid most, rather than being tied to a single lord. (Also secretaries kept your secrets so were secretries).

This book is designed for non-native learners seeking to master Persian grammar without the need to learn the alphabet. It serves both as a self-study guide and a valuable resource for classroom use, particularly in conversation-focused courses. Each grammatical point is systematically presented with exercises ensuring a thorough understanding. The book includes translation exercises to reinforce learners' grasp of grammar, along with a comprehensive review section for self-assessment. A detailed verb list with present tense stems and meanings follows the text. Targeted at beginner and ...

Introducing ASVAB Vocabulary 3000: The most comprehensive audio course for ASVAB Vocabulary on the market. Learn how to master proper spelling, pronunciation, definitions, synonyms/antonyms through the use of these unique audio exercises. There are 3 levels (Easy, Medium and Difficult) that each consist of 10 powerful exercises covering 100 words each. You'll discover high-frequency words that have appeared in previous ASVAB tests, increasing your chance for better test results! All audio is carefully narrated by 2 professional voiceover artists for easy listening and quick learning. If you're preparing for the ASVAB, and want to get on the "fast track" to better results, then this audio course is for you!