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Discover a new and effective way to learn Turkish. With 16 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this best-selling course comprises a book and audio support free online audio support.

Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail!Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to: • tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details • effectively use metaphor and comparative language • add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasingSongwriters, as well as writers of other genres, will benefit from this collection of sensory writing challenges. Divided into four sections, Songwriting Without Boundaries features four different fourteen-day challenges with timed writing exercises, along with examples from other songwriters, poets, and prose writers.

Hiragana from Zero! is a fun, innovative, and integrated approach to learning hiragana created by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley and Yukari Takenaka, developed for over 10 years in live classes by YesJapan's team of native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date teaching techniques and concepts, Hiragana From Zero! is the perfect book for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.

Word Power Made Easy is a compelling book written by the renowned author, Norman Lewis. Published in 2014 by Random House USA Inc, this book falls under the genre of self-help and educational literature. The book is designed to help individuals improve their vocabulary and language skills. Word Power Made Easy is a step-by-step guide that takes readers through various concepts and drills, enabling them to master the English language. The author, Norman Lewis, uses his expertise in the English language to deliver a book that is both informative and engaging. If you're looking to enhance your vocabulary or simply have a better understanding of the English language, this book is a must-read. Published by Random House USA Inc, a reputable publisher known for their vast collection of educational books, you can be assured of the quality and reliability of the content.

Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original Indo-European speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilization. Linking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, David Anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central Eurasia's steppe grasslands as the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot turned the Eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange. He explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social change. Anthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback riding. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the Indo-European languages and English--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past.

Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user–friendly guide to the Tagalog language.It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accurately—whether you''re traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you''re merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines'' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction—with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The MP3 audio-CD helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include:: An accompanying MP3 Audio CD. Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life. Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand. Notes on the Tagalog language and history. A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.

This new dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of essential Russian and English, and extra help with Russian and English verbs and pronunciation, all in a compact and affordable format.

Learn Spanish the easy way at home. No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Simply download, plug in and listen. Covers European and Latin American Spanish.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble - a tried and tested language learning method, used independently by more than a million people to speak fluently and confidently.With Paul Noble's simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you - without having to memorise long lists of words you won't use; scribbling notes as you listen; or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the Italian language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios - from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses - that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.Whatever your experience with languages, whether you're an absolute beginner or someone with basic knowledge who wants to improve their ability, this is the course to get you speaking Spanish quickly and confidently. Two native-speaking Spanish 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. A downloadable booklet is also included to use as a reference and revision tool.Paul Noble left school unable to speak a language - having found that the traditional learning methods left him feeling 'confused, incapable and unable to really say anything'. Determined that there must be a better way to learn, Paul spent years devising his own unique method of learning languages which cuts out all the grammar, all the memorisation, and all the stress. He began using his method to teach in his Language Institute and, thousands of students later, he prides himself on never having had a student fail.This download contains the entire course - Parts 1, 2, and 3. To continue your language learning journey once you've completed this course, download Next Steps in Spanish with Paul Noble for Intermediate Learners - Complete Course.The accompanying booklet is also available here: http://collinsdictionary.com/resources.

'Barthes' purpose is to tear away masks and demystify the signs, signals and symbols of the language of mass culture' The TimesIn this magnificent and often surprising collection of essays Barthes explores the myths of mass culture.

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A compact grammar section and a pronunciation guide are included, along with a phrasebook designed for travelers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats. The bilingual dictionary designates part of speech and case declension, and gives crucial everyday vocabulary.

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels across languages and how the way we talk show not just how old we are but where we re from and even who we want to be.

Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness.

Effective and easy to follow, this step-by-step guide aims to dispel the mysteries of punctuation and prove a useful aid to writing clear English.

This new volume of eight short stories offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original, with the aid of parallel translations.The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade, and reflect a rich diversity of styles and themes. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.

This text demonstrates that identities are constructed "live" in the actual exchange of talk. It identifies how a person can be ascribed to a category, and the ways in which people are able to create their own "identity" beyond the classic categories of age, gender, class and ethnicity.

Gateway to Arabic is a compelling book written by Imran Alawiye. Published in 2004 by Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd, this book stands out in its genre. Imran Alawiye, the author, masterfully introduces readers to the Arabic language, creating an accessible and engaging gateway for language learners. The book is designed to help individuals gain a solid understanding of the Arabic language, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning this beautiful and rich language. Published by Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd, a publisher well-known for its dedication to producing high-quality language learning materials, Gateway to Arabic is a testament to their commitment to education. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to embark on their Arabic learning journey.

George Lakoff and Mark Johnson suggest that basic metaphors used in everyday speech not only affect the way we communicate ideas, but actually structure our perceptions and understandings from the beginning.

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Helps you to learn English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This title introduces topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today¿s hyper-interactive world?When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn¿t been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average adult receives over 100 emails and tens of text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gaining a busy reader¿s attention is now a competition.Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, both behavioural scientists, offer practical writing advice you can use today. They begin by outlining cognitive facts about how busy people read, then detail six research-backed principles for effective writing:Use fewer wordsLower the reading levelUse formatting judiciouslyMake the purpose clear for skimmersEmphasise value for readersMake responding as easy as possible.Including many examples, a checklist, and other tools for the most effective writing, this handbook will make you a more effective communicator. Rogers and Lasky-Fink bring conventional ideas about text-based communication into the 21st century¿s radically transformed attention marketplace.

Learn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills!Japanese Folktales for Language Learners presents 22 traditional stories in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning to intermediate learners. This book can be used as a language reader and will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about Japanese culture and folklore.The stories in this collection gradually increase in length and complexity as the book progresses. They include:"e;The Candy-Buying Ghost"e; - A female ghost mysteriously buys candy every night from a small village shop, until one night she reveals her true identity and her tragic story. "e;The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom"e; - Regarded as one of the ? ve greatest Japanese folktales, this touching story tells of a kind old man who uses his magical powers for good. "e;The Abandoned Mother"e; - An elderly woman is abandoned at the top of a mountain by her own son, a reference to the old practice of senicide in Japan. Vocabulary lists, cultural notes, exercises and discussion questions help to reinforce an understanding of the stories and bolster language skills. Free online recordings of all the stories are provided.