Language Arts & Disciplines : Study & Teaching

Take the angst out of learning German. Interested in learning to speak German but can't tell the difference between a strudel and a schnauzer? No need to feel intimidated! With German Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll pass for a wunderkind . Organized into twenty chapters that cover key grammar topics, this book contains the building blocks for the storehouse of your new German language skills. Covering common verb tenses, essential vocabulary, useful adjectives and adverbs, and even the correct way to ask questions, this guide makes learning what can be a difficult language both simple and entertaining. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding German. This fast and easy guide features: Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works; Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context; Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the German language to life; Coverage of everyday topics, conversational expressions, and cultural information; Quizzes at the end of each chapter reinforce new language skills. Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, German Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language. more...

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Start speaking Spanish faster than you can say, ¿cómo se dice?. Want to learn to speak Spanish but need to consult a dictionary just to find el baño ? No problema ! With Spanish Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll be saying hasta la vista to your phrasebook in no time. Beginning with everyday Spanish expressions and a review of basic Spanish pronunciation, this book covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, you'll build your Spanish vocabulary with essential words, idioms, and phrases and quickly master this versatile language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding Spanish. This fast and easy guide features: Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works; Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context; Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the Spanish language to life; Coverage of everyday topics and conversational expressions; Quizzes at the end of each chapter that reinforce new language skills. Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Spanish Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this popular language. more...

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Covers the spectrum from everyday communications such as letters and e-mails to corporate documents such as brochures and reports; Numerous examples show good writing in practice; Useful exercises, with solutions, to test your understanding; Handy checklists at the end of each section summarize the key information. Business English offers simple and effective advice for anyone who has to communicate in a business environment. It covers the basics of written communication and shows you how to put these into practice in contexts such e-mails, reports and press releases to enhance the professionalism and efficiency of your business. more...

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Teaching basic language skills is an important educational priority. This blackline master activity book provides instruction and consolidation in basic English skills in a down-to-earth, practical way. more...

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Approximately 21000 incoming freshmen in the California State University system take the Entry Level Mathematics Test each year, and around 25000 take the English Placement Test. This book includes subject reviews for both tests, two ELM practice tests, and one EPT practice test. more...

Price: $21.99