Language Essentials

Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost 30 years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of 50 short essays on different aspects of writing. In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic guidebook for novices and experts alike and remains one of the best loved books on writing available. This new edition includes five brand-new, never-before-shared tools.

Your social skills are something you can focus upon and train, making yourself a more and more sociable and engaging person with each day that passes. With the right tools and techniques, paired with a bit of enhanced personal awareness, you could be rocking every conversation and social gathering that life throws your way in no time flat.

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. 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.

Want to learn Italian quickly and easily, without the stress? Do you struggle with mastering conversational Italian? Ready to handle everyday situations with confidence, from ordering food to asking for directions? Conversational Italian Made Easy is the beginner-friendly guide to speaking Italian naturally and effortlessly. Whether you're travelling to Italy, connecting with Italian friends and family, or simply passionate about learning the language, this book will help you master essential expressions quickly and confidently.

Ready to say bonjour to fluency? Speak French: Essential Vocabulary for Every Situation is your key to building a strong foundation in the French language—quickly and easily. Packed with essential vocabulary, practical sentences, and fun practice scenarios, this audiobook will have you speaking French with confidence in no time.

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance.

Want to learn Spanish quickly and effortlessly? Do you struggle with speaking Spanish in everyday conversations like ordering food or asking for directions? Conversational Spanish Made Easy is your ultimate beginner's guide to mastering Spanish naturally, without stress or confusion. Whether you’re planning a trip, building new relationships, or looking to expand your career goals, this book will give you confidence in speaking Spanish—fast and effectively.

In today's interconnected world, mastering multiple languages beyond one's mother tongue has become increasingly essential. The encouraging reality is that learning a second language can be far more straightforward and quicker than often presumed. Even if you struggled with language classes in school, don't see yourself as academically gifted, or doubt your language learning capabilities, these challenges can be overcome. You haven't mastered the target language because you haven't discovered and applied the proper methods and techniques. This book serves dual purposes: as a motivational ...

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

If You're Ready for Advanced English, This is the Book to Take You There — 800 Idioms Explained, No Confusion! Boost your confidence in speaking and writing by mastering the most essential idiomatic expressions. Designed to help intermediate and advanced learners sound more fluent in English conversations. Brush up on the English idioms you hear every day to use them with confidence in real-life situations. Focus on idioms widely used in casual conversations, work settings, and social interactions for practical fluency. Includes clear example sentences to demonstrate how each idiom is ...

With 30-Day Mastery: 101 Essential Spanish Verbs, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that all of the new verbs in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

You can use this list to build up your knowledge of Spanish words. It is a comprehensive list fully illustrated with examples of the words in English and Spanish to give you a good idea of how to use the word.

Discover the rich and vibrant language of Zulu with our beginner-friendly course designed to help you learn essential words and phrases effortlessly. Zulu, or isiZulu, is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa and is spoken by over 12 million people as their first language. Our five learning sessions are crafted to be engaging and enjoyable, ensuring that you stay motivated throughout your learning journey, helping you to perfect your pronunciation and understand the natural rhythm and intonation of the language.

With 30-Day Mastery: 101 Essential Italian Verbs you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're listening to the story, you will find that all of the new verbs in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away—in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects.

"The 1000 essential words in Italian". Italian is a major European language, with 69 million native speakers and it is spoken as a second language by 16 million EU citizens. Including Italian speakers in non-EU European countries and on other continents, the total number of speakers is around 90 million. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionizing : you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method : a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Spanish during your daily commute with this innovative guide designed for language enthusiasts eager to embrace a new linguistic adventure. "Learn Mexican Spanish In Your Car" offers a unique approach to language learning that is both effective and convenient, fitting seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Whether you're navigating rush hour or embarking on a road trip, transform your car into a dynamic learning environment and reach new heights of fluency in just 100 days.

So, you've been reading online about all the different methods and techniques to finally call yourself the English grammar expert. You’ve paid all types of people to help you improve your punctuation skills and sentence structure struggles and, maybe, even attended classes in hopes of achieving the topnotch English grammar, writing, spelling, and speaking skills you have been yearning for.

Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn German fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning German but nothing seems to stick? Not only will this audiobook give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun exercises for you to practice. If you’ve never studied German before or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this audiobook will provide you with everything you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Germany!

This audiobook is for those who want an easy-to-follow guide that will make learning the Japanese language both fun and simple. This audiobook is specifically created for travelers, students, and businesspeople who visit Japan.

"The 1000 essential words in Tagalog". Tagalog is a language spoken as a first language by a quarter of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by the majority. Its standardized form, officially named Filipino, is the national language of the Philippines. There are over 80 million Tagalog language speakers around the world. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionized: you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method: a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words.