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Old English is the language you think you know until you actually hear or see it. Unlike Shakespearean English or even Chaucer's Middle English, Old English—the language of Beowulf—defies comprehension by untrained modern readers. Used throughout much of Britain more than a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (like word), others that are unrecognizable (such as neorxnawang, or paradise), and some that are mystifying even in translation ( gafol-fisc, or tax-fish).

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Swahili While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Swahili words and phrases effortlessly.

Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a journey through a typical day, showing how the words we use to describe routine activities - getting up, going to work, eating meals - have surprisingly fascinating histories.

Do you find Japanese grammar hard to digest and boring? You’re not alone. Did you know that grammar is the number-one obstacle most new students struggle with when learning Japanese? Japanese grammar is the complete opposite to English, and the hardest part is trying to adapt. Learning language structures, different tenses and conjugation can be too much to handle. Most Japanese books are full of boring linguistic jargon that you will hardly ever use. You can easily get lost and have to spend time going back to revisit topics - only to be confused even more.

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime. Scotty's best-selling Maori Made Easy books and workbooks in print have already helped over 100,000 people on their journey to learn te reo Maori. Now, the same great resource is available in audio, voiced by the author himself.By committing just 30 minutes at a time, at your own pace, hands-free, wherever you like, you can adopt the language easily and in a way that suits your busy life.

Splendiferous Speech explores the main sources of the American vernacular - the expanding western frontier, the bumptious world of politics, and the sensation-filled pages of popular 19th-century newspapers. It's a process that started with the earliest English colonists (first word adoption - the Algonquian raccoon) and is still going strong today. Author Rosemarie Ostler takes listeners along on the journey as Americans learn to declare linguistic independence and embrace their own brand of speech.

A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography. Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early Bible—or the at sign (@), which languished in obscurity for centuries until rescued by the Internet, Keith Houston draws on myriad sources to chart the life and times of these enigmatic squiggles, both exotic (¶) and everyday (&).

Whatever your experience of learning English, this is the course to get you speaking English quickly, confidently and with no chance of failure, with one-million-best-selling Language Coach Paul Noble. Native-speaking British and US language experts will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course. You will learn a huge range of vocabulary in no time at all and be able to quickly make your new knowledge work for you in a variety of everyday scenarios.

Children grow up learning their language in a natural way, listening to it from their parents, their friends, and their teachers. They do not memorize grammar rules. They don't spend hours reviewing vocabulary. They simply learn by listening. You also learned your mother language this way! Wouldn't it be great if you could learn Spanish in the same way in which you learned your mother tongue?

Hebrew Level 1, Lessons 11-15 builds on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Hebrew.

Use these audiobooks for independent study in homeschool, freeing you up to work with another child, do the dishes, work, or for a quiet cup of tea. Now that more schools are leaving out spelling, many are left with the inability to read well and think. It is our hope that this audiobook will help your child to not only experience more success in language arts but also in their ability to analyze and problem-solve throughout their lives, giving them a sense of confidence and independence that sloppy thinking just can’t.

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!

We've created this audiobook to help children with spelling, grammar, and spelling bee preparedness. This book provides 11 weeks of 4 days of practice with a 5th day to see what they have learned. Use these audio books for independent study in homeschool, freeing you up to work with another child, do the dishes, work, or for a quiet moment to yourself.

Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your X-ray reading glasses and join him on a guided tour through some of the most exquisite and masterful literary works of all time, from The Great Gatsby to Lolita to The Bluest Eye and many more.

Did your initial SAT score come in low, but you are determined to improve? With the right strategies and perseverance, achieving a higher score is not only possible but inevitable. If you are struggling with your SATs, this book is your perfect companion. It is designed to help you navigate the challenges of the new SAT format and excel in the grammar section.

With Easy Spanish Grammar 1, you learn how Spanish sentences are constructed through clear examples spoken by native Spanish speakers and with simple explanations in clear English given by Mark Frobose, the Language Guy. Whether you hate grammar, fear it, or simply want to be able to use it effectively to speak better Spanish, then Language Guy's Easy Spanish Grammar is for you.

Picture this: effortlessly chatting with locals as you explore sun-soaked markets, sharing laughter over delicious meals, and diving into captivating stories that transport you to another world! This incredible collection includes "Spanish Vocabulary Words For Beginners," where you’ll build a powerful toolkit of essential words; "Easy Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners," filled with enchanting tales that make learning feel like magic; and "Spanish Travel Phrases for Beginners," your ultimate guide to navigating adventures with confidence!

Twenty easy-listening, entertaining, and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you’re done listening to each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can understand something that will expand your knowledge on Swedish, but that you will be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.

Improve your Portuguese skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Brazilian Portuguese short stories! The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by reading, and in this Portuguese book, you will find yourself listening to each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your Portuguese.

You will learn English through stories, like native English speakers do. English language teachers and learners, this book is for you! One of the oldest and most effective means of learning English language has been through the use of stories, and this book has 16 short, easy-to-understand stories which you can use to test and improve your English.