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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You can learn to speak Italian in no time-- capisci ?. It's time to say arrivederci to your fears of learning a new language. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll have no problema speaking and understanding Italian. Presto ! Before you know it, you'll get past ciao and really be able to converse. Beginning with everyday Italian expressions and a review of basic pronunciation, Italian Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, you'll build your Italian vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master the language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding Italian. 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 Italian 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, Italian Demystified is your shortcut to fluency in this lingua bellissimo . more...

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Your search for the right word in French is over. Stop hunting blindly through ordinary bilingual dictionaries! From current affairs to shopping, travel to romance, Must-Know French gives you instant access to the precise word you need when you need it. You'll never be at a loss for words again.: . . . in the classroom. la dissertation (essay). la calculatrice (calculator).; . . . at the office. la télécopieuse (fax machine). l’augmentation (pay raise).; . . . when talking about the environment. l’habitat (habitat). l’effet de serre (greenhouse effect).; . . . when discussing politics. l’immigration (immigration). le pouvoir exécutif (executive power).; . . . while out shopping. le remboursement (refund). de tous les jours (casual) more...

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