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With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use; scribbling notes as you listen; or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

NEW! This brand new Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) prep book is an in-depth study guide that goes over everything you need to defeat the DLAB. We start with an overview of the exam and its design, and then we step you through all the graded sections by providing detailed instructions, examples, and analysis. We also introduce you to new strategies and tips, expose a few DLAB tricks and special cases, and then finally give you a comprehensive practice test and key to reinforce your understanding. No more aimless confusion from out-dated study materials! Use this book to get a high ...

Bring Your Digital Ideas to Life – No Coding Degree Required! Stop letting "I don't know how to code" kill your brilliant ideas! If you dream of building apps, websites, or unique digital tools but feel locked out by technical barriers, this book is your key to unlocking a revolutionary new way of creating. Discover Vibe Coding, the groundbreaking approach that uses the power of Artificial Intelligence to translate your vision into working software through simple, natural language conversation. Forget complex syntax and steep learning curves – focus on your creativity and let AI handle ...

This is more than an account of my relationship with Italian, it's more like a linguistic as well as cultural journey. Learning a new language is indeed an awesome experience, realisation that you can effectively communicate in an idiom other than your mother tongue is an elating sensation; in the case of Italian, you suddenly realise you can talk to some 60 million people in Italy and an additional 25 million around the world equally proficient in Italian. Delving into the details of the language, its history, how it functions, its peculiarities, how it compares to English, how much it's ...

This book is organized to teach Java to beginners, and it guides readers to master writing code by working with more than 100 examples, exercises, and assignments. Prior experience in coding is not required in order to start this book. It explains Java in an easy to understand way, with simple coding examples and many exercises that make it interesting and helpful to the reader even if they have no prior experience in programming. It is difficult for any expert software developer to believe that anyone can learn to program by only reading books. All experts build their experiences by doing ...

Each year,John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, challenges some of the world's greatest scientists, artists, and philosophers to answer a provocative question crucial to our time. In 2014 he asked 175 brilliant minds to ponder: What scientific idea needs to be put aside in order to make room for new ideas to advance? The answers are as surprising as they are illuminating.

"Large Language Models: Fundamentals, Applications, and the Future of AI" offers a comprehensive exploration of large language models (LLMs), covering their core principles, practical applications, and potential future impact. Designed for a wide audience ranging from AI enthusiasts to seasoned researchers and industry professionals, this book provides a structured and in-depth understanding of these powerful AI systems. The book begins by establishing a solid foundation in natural language processing (NLP), transformers, and tokenization, crucial concepts for grasping how LLMs function. It...

Confident English provides you with the techniques to create extraordinary career success. Spoken Word Strategist Tom Marcoux reveals hidden secrets he shared with international students at Stanford University and other institutions -- over 15 years. You will learn to: Make your confidence and words sway people Create your compelling personal brand Make your brain structure confidence-enabled Shine in job interviews Dazzle in a speech or a pitch Contribute meaningfully in meetings Handle problems with pronunciation and shyness Speak well as an introvert and eliminate awkward pauses Use ...

We all have wondered if we are being told the truth. Well now you no longer have to wonder. Success requires trust in those who surround us and they are speaking to us without even talking, if we know how to read the signs. Three quarters of our communication is non-verbal. Reading Everyday Body Language contains scientifically proven psychological techniques that can be applied to all sorts of everyday situations. Determine if a person is being honest, whether your date likes you or not, and how to know if someone lacks confidence.

In Becoming Fluent, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do, they should learn like adults. Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children.

Irony and sarcasm are two of the most misused, misapplied, and misunderstood words in our conversational lexicon. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, psycholinguist Roger Kreuz offers an enlightening and concise overview of the life and times of these two terms, mapping their evolution from Greek philosophy and Roman rhetoric to modern literary criticism to emojis.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American Spanish. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a language that has been proven to succeed every time. Unlike more traditional language learning courses, Paul Noble’s unique method has no grammar tests, no memory drills and no chance of failure.

SEIZE YOUR MOMENT You are here for one reason. Because you are ready. Prepared. Willing to delve deeper and think clearer. Ready more than ever, to learn the time-tested, all-powerful, evidence-based forces of mankind's most effective communication: Advanced Body Language Did you know that body language and nonverbal communication are the most powerful forms of communication known today? That transmitting the unsaid can literally change the neurochemical, electro-chemical properties of your environment, body and brain? That body language is an all-encompassing approach to success in life, ...

Learn German in a whole new way, based on up-to-date understanding of linguistics and learning psychology. Drawing on the best innovations in language instruction of the last 40 years, Dr. Blair's method integrates a variety of language-teaching approaches and activities into one breakthrough course.

You want to learn Albanian and are new to this language? So here it is: Your first steps in this ancient language. In the beginning, you want to learn the letters so you will be able to read them. Albanian is the national language in Albania and in the Kosovo and is also spoken largely in Macedonia and Montenegro and Southern Serbia . With this collection, I would like to explain the pronunciation of the Albanian letters so you will be able to read and speak all words in this beautiful, ancient language. Each of the 36 letters is being explained. Enjoy! Tags: albanian language books, ...

"JAMAICAN PATOIS (PATWA) COURSE: Speak the Language of Jamaica: Patois Phrases, Culture, and Conversations" Dive into the vibrant heart of Jamaica with the "JAMAICAN PATOIS (PATWA) COURSE," your all-encompassing guide to mastering the rich, rhythmic language of Patois while immersing yourself in the island's captivating culture. Whether you're a linguistic enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or someone who loves the sounds of Reggae and Dancehall and wishes to understand the lyrics deeply, this course is your gateway to a profound connection with Jamaica and its people. Why You Should Enroll ...

From the quiet roads of London to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the time of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities is an epic story that mingles the personal and the political. It is the story of the ageing Doctor Manette, finally released and reunited with his daughter in England and a tale of three lovers, with a plot-twist of self-sacrifice. This version is intended for learners at a B1 level of the CEFR. It comes with an introduction, notes and, a wide range of activities, specially designed to further the reader’s understanding of the story and its literary ...

A bonzer (p. 288) discussion of the strange but dinkum (p. 289) pedigree (p. 224) of the naughty (p. 202), nice (p. 212), and, sometimes, obscene (p. 217) English language. We live in a torrent of words — from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. But, as Julian Burnside reminds us in this new edition of the bestselling Wordwatching, words are a source both of pleasure and power, and can be deployed for good or for ill.

Are you fascinated by the mysterious world of dreams? Ever wondered what your unconscious mind is trying to tell you through the vivid, sometimes baffling images that fill your sleep? Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of dream analysis with Dreams Unlocked: Understanding the Language of Your Unconscious Mind. In this enlightening book, dream expert Martin Greenwood delves into the intricacies of the subconscious. Drawing on years of research and practical experience, Greenwood equips readers with the tools to decode their dreams, unveiling the hidden messages and insights within. ...

When Marcus’s sister said, "One of these days you’re going to meet someone that takes your breath away”, he wasn't prepared for it to happen at a drag show. But the blue-eyed stranger in the corner following along with the ASL interpreter had him mesmerized. Sam’s eyes were drawn across the room like a magnet the first time he saw Marcus, but was he willing to give up a future filled with gay cruises and adult bunk beds with his best friend Travis, for some hot, closeted guy that couldn't even speak sign language? Maybe...