Language Study

Almost as soon as it appeared, the crossword puzzle became indispensable to our lives. Invented practically by accident in 1913, when a newspaper editor at the New York World was casting around for something to fill empty column space, it became a roaring commercial success almost overnight. Ever since then, the humble puzzle has been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt. But why, exactly, are the crossword’s satisfactions so sweet.

Do you sometimes worry if your English sounds broken? If you do, then you should definitely concentrate on improving your use of prepositions. Why? Because prepositions are literally the glue that sticks English together. If you are not using them properly, your English will sound broken.

Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radleys again. They were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the eccentric Frances, her new best friend; Frances' mother, the liberated, headstrong Lexi; and of course the brilliant, beautiful Rad. Abigail thought she'd banished the ghost of her life with them and the catastrophe that ended it, but 13 years later a chance encounter forces her to acknowledge that the spell is far from broken.

This 60-minute program offers a convenient and entertaining way to build a more powerful vocabulary. Each hour features 40 words used in everyday conversation or in the media and books that many skip over because they are difficult to define or pronounce accurately. Word Builders uses mnemonic devices, dramatized vignettes, and a variety of exercises to show you how to retain the meanings and pronunciations of these challenging words, as well as how to use them in conversation effectively and naturally.

Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your English classes focused on teaching grammar. If you're tired of wasting time wading through the junk on the Internet, then Jackie is here to help in a big way! These are the activities that she uses in her own classes.

Do you want to improve your English conversation? This audiobook is designed to help intermediate learners understand and speak informal, colloquial English, as spoken by native speakers. The audiobook includes 50 dialogues, covering a huge variety of everyday topics.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who started a bank which made his family rich; Cornelius Vanderbilt, who became one of the richest people in the USA; W. K. Kellogg, who started the world's biggest cereal company; Elizabeth Arden, who built the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics company; Walt Disney, who started the famous entertainment company; Soichiro Honda, who started the Honda motorbike and car company.

Introduction ISO 17100 is the global standard for translation services, focusing on ensuring high-quality and efficient translation processes. Mastering ISO 17100: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Compliance Strategies provides comprehensive guidance on how Translation Service Providers (TSPs) can implement and maintain ISO 17100 certification, ensuring they meet the highest standards in the translation industry. This book covers best practices, real-world case studies, and compliance strategies to help TSPs enhance their operations and deliver top-tier translations that exceed client ...

Enjoy this audio recording of the Kikuyu Bible, read by two readers. The Holy Bible in Kikuyu offers both a faithful rendering of Scripture’s original word order while also delivering the most comprehensive and clear translation of the Bible’s stories and concepts in the Kikuyu language.

This book is a modest attempt to present all the important aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. This book intends to cater to the needs of teachers, who are interested in mastering various methods and approaches in teaching of English. This book also aims at offering a practical help to the teachers of English, by creating awareness about the recent trends and innovations in pedagogy of English. This book deals with almost all aspects of language teaching like - Nature, Scope ,Principles , Factors, Need ,Significance, and Values of English Language, LSRW Skills;Classification ...

Here is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Soak up the atmosphere of ancient Rome. Decide for yourself whether Caesar's power and ambition was a threat to the Republic, and whether assassination can ever be justified.

QuickRead.com presents a summary of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman...a simple guide for making love last by learning how to speak your partner’s love languages. Dr. Gary Chapman has set out to help marriages succeed by identifying the five love languages and explaining how you can speak your partner’s language. Throughout The Five Love Languages, find out your primary love language, how you can speak your partner’s language, and why communication is key in any relationship.

Listening to audiobooks is a fun and natural way to learn. You hear real English, improve your pronunciation, and build your vocabulary – just by enjoying a good story. This audiobook includes one of the best-loved stories in English – The Jungle Book – specially adapted for learners at CEFR level A1+ (elementary).

This meditation and self-hypnosis program is perfect for both beginners and those who are experienced with hypnosis. It'll help you open up the language center of your mind so that you are at the optimal peak for learning and retaining information, specifically the French language. Your focus and memory will increase and become sharper, and you'll find that you're more motivated to study and learn French.

What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is when you take a verb and add a preposition, but the new combination doesn’t mean what either the original verb or preposition mean. So when someone says, “We will bring up that topic at the meeting,” it doesn’t mean someone is going to carry something upstairs! Instead, the phrasal verb “bring up” means to discuss something.

High on a cliff in Hawaii in 1807, an irrepressibly curious native boy dives into the sea and swims to an American merchant ship anchored offshore, embarking on an extraordinary adventure that will change history.

ULPAN IVRIT - A new course for Hebrew learners, in Ulpan classes or for self-study. Thirty-six lessons - also available: more than six hours of video training!

Professional narrations of all dialogs and exercises marked throughout the book with a special symbol.

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La dislexia es un trastorno del aprendizaje caracterizado por la alteración de la capacidad lectora. Esa alteración de la capacidad lectora produce una confusión en el orden de las letras, sílabas o palabras.

Conquer the PSAT/NMSQT Reading and Writing Exam: Your Key to Academic Success is a comprehensive guide tailored to help students excel in the Reading and Writing portion of the PSAT/NMSQT. This book covers critical skills such as reading comprehension, grammar essentials, sentence structure, and vocabulary in context, equipping students with tools for effective test preparation. Each chapter explores essential concepts with clear explanations, from identifying main ideas and supporting details in passages to mastering inference and evidence-based questions. Practical time management tips ...

Reason is a powerful tool not only for finding our way in an increasingly complex world but also for growing intellectually and emotionally. This short, accessible volume unlocks the dynamics of human reason, helping listeners to think critically and to use reason confidently to solve problems. It enables listeners to think more clearly and precisely about the world, and it tackles a number of profound philosophical questions without getting bogged down with jargon. Topics include knowledge, identity, leadership, creativity, and empathy.