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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.

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.

If that’s the case you found the right book! Le Québécois is a language with many complexities but really fun to learn and speak. It also differs in so many ways from European French. In this book, you will find commonly used sentences and words with examples that will make you feel like a real Quebecer.

Do you struggle with learning new American sayings? When watching American television or movies, have you ever heard a term used in English that seemed odd or unfamiliar to you? To begin with, it can be discouraging to realize that your textbook English isn't adequate to prepare you for the idioms and slang that native speakers use in everyday conversation. Just having the correct resources at hand may make all the difference, and that's where “The Dictionary of Popular American Idioms and Phrases” comes in! Inside this book you will discover: 1000 Popular American Slang Phrases - ...

Do you want to help your child improve their spelling skills and win the Spelling Bee? The English language can be tricky to understand. And throw a pandemic and distractions from electronics in the mix, and it becomes obvious that so many children are struggling in school. We want our children to feel confident in their spelling abilities and understand their own language, and that is why we created this audiobook.

Guaranteed to make learning SAT vocabulary words quick, easy, and fun, SAT Words To Go is conveniently designed to allow you to master words found on the New SAT while you're on the run.

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The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed. Finally, practice what you have learned with the review track.

Short Stories in Norwegian 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.

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.

Designed for beginner-level learners, this book will teach you the top 100 must-know Portuguese slang words and phrases, handpicked by our team of Portuguese teachers and experts, that are used in everyday speech. Discover how you can master daily conversations and speak like a native.

These three audio courses are aimed to break down the speaking barrier and to master the vocabulary required in typical situations. All the words and expressions are recorded with translations, which enables easier use of the courses and allows for faster mastery and consolidation of the material. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lessons is also included in PDF format. This is effective learning, easy and available to everyone. Each lesson contains:Listen: learning of the words and phrases needed to conduct conversations; Repeat: repeating and consolidating of whole sentences and questions in various situations; Speak: answering questions and independent formation of sentences while following the teacher's instructions.

The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to what hour of the day you might need them. From Mark Forsyth, the author of the number-one international best seller The Etymologicon comes an audiobook of weird words for familiar situations. From ante-jentacular to snudge by way of quafftide and wamblecropt, at last you can say, with utter accuracy, exactly what you mean.

In this audiobook, you will discover words used in any situation of daily life, and more specifically, when traveling in Quebec. According to Henriette Walter, linguist, and member of the Superior Council of the French language “More than two-thirds of English vocabulary comes from French”.

Big type, simple words, and bright illustrations will capture your early reader's attention in this fun book featuring an adorable brown cat. This level one reader uses words directly from the Dolch Pre-primer Word List. Perfect for shared reading or those just beginning to read alone. By bestselling author Cindy Bracken.

Do you want to learn Indonesian the fast, fun, and easy way? Do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Indonesian: Must-Know Indonesian Slang Words & Phrases, by IndonesianPod101.com, is designed for beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Indonesian teachers and experts.

What if one sentence could change how you think—and finally overcome your depression? Stuck in the endless loop of depression, self-doubt, and negative self-talk? You’ve tried everything—therapy, medication, self-sabotage books, but nothing has worked. What if there’s a better way? A true cure for depression that doesn’t rely on pills, endless therapy sessions, or fleeting positivity? In "The One Sentence Depression Solution", you’ll discover a single, life-changing sentence—a powerful, practical tool to transform your beliefs and your life. This isn't some fluff-filled self-...

This is your comprehensive companion to learning Spanish that fits your unique needs and interests. Unlike traditional language courses that follow a rigid structure, this innovative vocabulary guide lets you choose your own learning path.

This audiobook provides a clear and simple introduction to the Macedonian language. In addition to a brief introductory overview of Macedonia and its culture, this book provides a topic-based approach to language learning featuring words and phrases that are commonly used in daily life. A broad range of vocabulary is taught including numbers, colors, questions, places, verbs, introductions, time, and many others. The audio course is organized into 28 daily sessions to introduce and review core vocabulary topics.

Did you know that the average Spanish speaker only uses around 300 vocabulary words in everyday life? A recent study has discovered that by learning the 1000 most frequently used words in Spanish you will become familiar with 80% of oral speech. Learning the most frequently used words saves us a lot of time and effort. You don't need to know rarely used words such as “Cacophony” to have a conversation in Spanish. You will be able to absorb the most frequently used words like a sponge, and be able to speak Spanish in Mexico City very soon!