Language Education

Words on the Move opens our eyes to the surprising backstories to the words and expressions we use every day. Did you know that silly once meant "blessed"? Or that ought was the original past tense of owe? Or that the suffix -ly in adverbs is actually a remnant of the word like? And have you ever wondered why some people from New Orleans sound as if they come from Brooklyn?

Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners has been made especially for students from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.

Aprende inglés desde cero es un curso que combina la gramática con vocabulario, pronunciación, errores comunes, expresiones útiles y otros aspectos fundamentales del inglés para ofrecer una experiencia completa a aquellas personas con un nivel principiante. Está pensado tanto para los que tienen algunas nociones básicas del inglés como para los que necesitan empezar a aprender inglés desde cero.

The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains: How you get from “gruntled” to “disgruntled”; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers “money for salt”; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world (hint: Seattle) connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what precisely the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Improve your everyday French speaking and listening skills by following typical, fun conversations and practising what you hear in the dialogues. Ideal preparation for travelling to France and French-speaking countries.

Learn Spanish for Beginners Easily & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains more than 2,000 common Spanish vocabulary words and phrases that will help you in everyday life! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times so you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Better Vocabulary in 30 Minutes a Day offers a lively and entertaining method for adding a more impressive list of words to your everyday speech, and for learning how to use them effortlessly and accurately. Besides giving definitions, this invaluable guide also provides root meanings and elements of words so you can increase your vocabulary base by thousands of exciting new words and use them with aplomb in sentences.

In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling, and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish tongue.

Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable.

¿Respondes el mítico «fine, thank you» cuando te preguntan cómo estás? ¿Confundes palabras que suenan igual y escribes igual palabras que son diferentes? ¿Hay expresiones típicas que nunca sabes cómo decir o que se te quedan on the tip of your tongue?

Learn how to speak and understand Modern Standard Arabic quickly and easily with Arabic For Dummies Audio Set, which allows you to practice your skills whether you're at home or on the road. From three hours of instructional material, learn basic greetings, vocabulary, how to ask for directions, get help when you need it most, expressions, grammar, and other essentials that will allow you to start communicating right away.

In his Introduction, Abraham Kaplan places Dewey's philosophy of art within the context of his pragmatism. Kaplan demonstrates in Dewey's esthetic theory his traditional "movement from a dualism to a monism" and discusses whether Dewey's viewpoint is that of the artist, the respondent, or the critic.

Start speaking Russian in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with Russian Box Set, a completely new way to learn Russian with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with Russian Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Russian friends.

Start speaking French in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Intermediate - French, a completely new way to learn French with ease! Intermediate - French will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your French friends.

You'll discover high-frequency words that have appeared in previous TOEFL tests, increasing your chance for better test results! All audio is carefully narrated by two professional voiceover artists for easy listening and quick learning. If you're preparing for the TOEFL, and want to get on the fast track to better results, then this audio course is for you!

Most language courses teach grammar rules and vocabulary lists but don’t prepare you for real-life conversations. Learn Spanish Stress Free changes that. It’s designed for people who want to speak Spanish confidently from day one, even if they’ve never learned a word before. If boring grammar drills and outdated methods have left you frustrated, this book is the solution.

Learn the Yoruba Language for Beginners!: Learn Yoruba Fast & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1000 common Yoruba phrases that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each phrase's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Welcome to Japan! Put your Japanese to the test! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Lower Intermediate Japanese. Our native Japanese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

Instead of just reading about Norwegian, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word — and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Norwegian Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Norwegian — the kind that you yourself will use in Norway.

If You Want to Unlock Your German Language Potential with 80 Engaging Short Stories Across All Levels, then Keep Reading… Learning German can be challenging, especially when traditional resources feel too complex or uninspiring. Many struggle to find engaging materials that build real-world communication skills. This audiobook makes learning enjoyable and effective. Introducing the Ultimate German Audiobook Collection: 4 Books in 1 "80 Short Stories in German • 4 Books in 1" offers an immersive listening experience for learners at all levels.