American English Language

Learn Dutch for American Tourists was put together with an American in mind, the things they would look for, find important, and the general things most travelers need to know to communicate in the local language. As a language teacher, teaching English as a second language to Dutch, and an avid traveler, the author is deeply passionate about learning new languages and helping others do so as well, or at least enough to enjoy their trip a little bit more.

Do you want to be a better ally to deaf people? Reading this book on how to talk to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired people is a great first step. Have you ever seen a person with hearing loss struggling to communicate? And you wanted to help... but you were afraid of offending them? Get to know your deaf neighbor, your hard of hearing co-worker, your friend or family with hearing loss by taking the time to learn how to communicate effectively with them. This short book, Can You Hear Me Now? covers 15 different topics and strategies meant to teach you about this hearing loss ...

Speaking My Soul is the honest story of linguist John R. Rickford's life from his early years as the youngest of ten children in Guyana to his status as Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Stanford, of the transformation of his identity from colored or mixed race in Guyana to black in the USA, and of his work championing Black Talk and its speakers. In this engaging memoir, Rickford recalls landmark events for his racial identity.

Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah's new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy - or, worse, practicing witchcraft. What they don't know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius, and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language.

Elegant, profound, and intoxicating—Spectral Evidence, Gregory Pardlo’s first major collection of poetry after winning the Pulitzer Prize for Digest, moves fluidly among considerations of the pro-wrestler Owen Hart; Tituba, the only Black woman to be accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials; MOVE, the movement and militant separatist group famous for its violent stand-offs with the Philadelphia Police Department (“flames rose like orchids . . . / blocks lay open like egg cartons”); and more.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Richard Brautigan was a counter-cultural celebrity, a writer that the would-be hip just had to read. The problem was that his fame did not rest on the considerable literary virtues of his work but, to a great extent, on a mediated image of cool hippie/rock star exemplified by the photograph of him on the cover of his breakthrough novel, Trout Fishing in America. When nobody wanted tie-dye shirts and gurus any more, they didn’t want Brautigan either. Academics have followed the public’s lead: this is the first book-length study of Brautigan in English ...

Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish father and an enigmatic Puerto Rican mother, Quiara Alegría Hudes had a love- and-trouble-filled upbringing, haunted by the unspoken, untold family secrets of the barrio. In the face of real-world wounds, the powerful, Orisha-like women of her family possessed a strength, joy and sensuality that left a young Quiara awe-struck. She vowed to tell their stories.

This download provides the opportunity to hear and practise the language. The phrases are kept short and simple so that by listening two or three times, you can pick up the essentials of the language.

Gary Pak has emerged as one of the most important Asian Hawaiian writers of our time. In this new collection, Pak expertly crafts a memorable cast of Hawai'i's Korean Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, and Native Hawaiians, amplifying our cross-cultural understanding of Hawaiian life today.

In a world where text messages, social media posts, and instant communication dominate, is proper grammar becoming obsolete? The Grammar Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Tradition and Modern Communication explores the fascinating evolution of American English, tracing its historical roots, its golden age of grammatical precision, and the forces that have shaped its current state. This book examines the decline of proper grammar in the United States, driven by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and changes in education. From the rise of abbreviations in texting to the overreliance ...

Li Jing, a high-flying financier, has just joined his father for dinner at the grand Swan Hotel in central Shanghai when, without warning, the ground begins to rumble, shifts, then explodes in a roar of hot, unfurling air. As Li Jing drags his unconscious father out of the collapsing building, a single shard of glass whistles through the air and neatly pierces his forehead. In an instant, Li Jing's ability to speak Chinese is obliterated....

Join the Journey of Human Progress: "Nukes Jets and Chips" - A Thrilling History of Global Enlightenments!Imagine a world where human ingenuity and curiosity have propelled us from the dawn of civilization to the threshold of a utopian solarpunk future. Nukes Jets and Chips takes you on a breathtaking ride through the epic story of global enlightenments, from the earliest sparks of innovation in pre-history to our present day to understand what causes enlightenments and dark ages. This inspiring narrative weaves together the threads of science, technology, and humanism, revealing how our ...

Are you setting out on the ambitious journey of integrating into a new culture, seeking to optimize your opportunities for success in pursuit of the American Dream, searching for the ultimate guide to thrive in your new environment, or looking for material for community building? Your quest concludes here! Introducing the Ultimate Essential Guide for New Tagalog Speaking Immigrants to the U.S.—your compass to confidently navigating American life's complexities. Welcome to your new beginning—where opportunity meets preparation!

This audiobook is for English learners and explains some of the various aspects throughout American culture. It is difficult to fully understand the diversity and complexity of the United States for foreigners that have never been to America, or have only visited a few times. Topics such as education, marriage trends, fashion and government structure are covered. It is recorded in intermediate to advanced English. If you would like to know more about American culture, this is for you.

Ruben Soto gives us an insightful and informative history of the leading Spanish-language television network in the United States. This book will show you how Univision changed American television from an all English-format to one that includes Spanish. You will also hear how Univision convinced advertisers that Hispanics had huge purchasing power.

We live and work in a global market - but English is still regarded as the international language of business. It is the most widely spoken second language in the world and those who can speak it with clarity have a great advantage. Used properly, speech can help us to achieve a greater level of success. Clear speech sends out the message 'I am in control, I can take charge,' inspiring confidence in those around you.

Get By in Latin American Spanish is devised specifically for travellers. The 70-minute download will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Spanish, and introduces the most relevant language you'll hear when you're there. Listen to the audio a couple of times to practise the key phrases and vocabulary, and familiarise yourself with Latin American Spanish pronunciation.

Les penúries econòmiques de Dickens van inspirar les seves millors novel·les (Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Temps difícils), de gran contingut i crítica social. Gràcies a una herència, Charles deixa la fàbrica on treballava i es posa a estudiar. Aprèn taquigrafia i amb 17 anys escriu als diaris. El 1836 escriu per a un editor una novel·la per fascicles setmanals, Oliver Twist, on mostra amb cruesa la difícil vida dels més pobres. Va tenir un enorme èxit.

This dictionary is everything you need when visiting Britain or talking to a Brit. Two countries separated by a common language. Don't do what I did when I arrived in the US. I said to a lady "I will knock you up in the morning", and next thing I knew, I was married???? This is very humorous and very extensive at over 100 pages. A great gift Have Fun

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners is the tool you need to use if you want to begin learning Spanish and see its usage firsthand. This book will help you understand the basics and also the nuances of the language. Doubting can’t take hold of you if you’re well prepared, and this audiobook is exactly what you need to be prepared to speak and show your language skills.