English Grammar

Did you know that learning the 1,000 most frequently used words will familiarize you with 87.8 percent of all vocabulary used in every day conversation? That is almost 88 percent of all conversations that you’ll have. If you can master the pronunciation of these frequently used words, then you will sound like a native speaker in no time! Instead of concentrating on the countless rules (and exceptions to those rules) of the English language, you will be focusing on the essentials that will get you up to speed and speaking in a polished manner - and having fun while doing it.

Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world, with over 500 million people around the globe speaking this poetic language. If you’re planning on traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or just interested in learning another language to help with your professional life, then Learn Spanish like Crazy: 2 Books in 1 is the perfect way to get started!

Curso de inglés definitivo: Intermedio es un curso íntegramente diseñado para estudiar por cuenta propia y en él se sintetizan las principales líneas del sistema de enseñanza de Richard Vaughan. En Total son 25 lecciones en las cuales estudiaras todos los aspectos del inglés, Reading, listening, Grammar, Vocabulary, Speaking y Writing.

Ultimate Getting Started with Romanian will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly surprise and amaze your Romanian friends.

In this audiobook, you will encounter rich and new, but not too complex, vocabulary, which is translated at the end of the chapter, avoiding the hassle of having to stop the listening rhythm to look up every word in the dictionary. Every paragraph is translated, as well as the summary of the story, thus providing a clearer comprehension of each sentence while trying to prevent the temptation the listener might have, if discouraged, of giving up and listening to the whole story in English.

Word Power is an easy-to-follow series of vocabulary lessons from master linguist Peter Funk. His proven techniques will dramatically help you to improve your vocabulary and express yourself more clearly and forcefully. You will also gain the confidence that comes from having exactly the right word for every situation.

"I am learning Persian": 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential Persian words. Persian, also known as Farsi, is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Native speakers: around 80 million; total speakers: 120 millions. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionizing : you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method: a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

By listening to this audiobook, you will learn what speed reading is, how to break bad reading habits, techniques on how to successfully speed read, tips on reading effectively, and maintaining good reading comprehension.

What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is when you take a verb and add a preposition, but the new combination doesn’t mean what either the original verb or preposition mean. So when someone says, “We will bring up that topic at the meeting,” it doesn’t mean someone is going to carry something upstairs! Instead, the phrasal verb “bring up” means to discuss something.

Prepare yourself for an enlightening and engaging journey with the eBook "Exploring the Richness of Spanish". Shedding light on the captivating world of Spanish language and its fascinating nuances, this book is an instrumental resource for anyone who aspires to learn Spanish or enhance their fluency. "Exploring the Richness of Spanish" is a comprehensive guide that introduces you to everything Spanish. Spanning from the historical evolution of the language, its major dialects, to the vibrancy of Spanish literature, each chapter unfolds exciting facets about the Spanish world. Let this ...

In this wildly entertaining A to Z of verbal acrobatics, Gyles takes you on a whirlwind tour of our mother tongue – from the origins of words and correct grammar and punctuation, to similes, euphemisms and record breaking tongue twisters (try getting your mouth around floccinaucinihilipification!). An idiosyncratic blend of history, word play, anecdote, and hyperbole, all in 60-second instalments, this is Gyles Brandreth at his word-perfect, Just-a-Minute best. You’ll never mix your metaphors again...

Now that more schools are leaving out spelling, many are left with the inability to read well and think. It is our hope that this audiobook will help your child to not only experience more success in language arts, but also in the ability to analyze and problem solve throughout their lives, giving them a sense of confidence and independence that sloppy thinking just can’t.

Conquer the ACT English Test: Your Key to Academic Success is a comprehensive study guide designed to help students excel in the ACT English section. The guide covers essential grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and punctuation, while also delving into complex topics like sentence structure and parallelism. It provides detailed strategies for handling rhetorical skills questions, focusing on how to organize passages effectively and maintain clarity and tone consistency. This guide is structured for easy understanding, with each chapter offering short, clear ...

This book really makes you want to write! Whether you are starting your first novel or blogging up a storm, this book will make you a better communicator in the 21st century, the Age of Brevity and the Internet. If you can keep your writing brief and concise, you can save countless hours of frustration - for yourself and your readers. It's hard at first, but by mastering a few simple "tricks of the trade," you will not only keep it short, you will also discover new ideas, find new angles, and write with more zip. This short guide shows the way.

In this unique new history of the world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century.

The dictionary defines grammar as the study of the way the sentences of a language are constructed. Language Guy Mark Frobose introduces his brilliant new Easy Spanish Grammar 2, which does exactly that. It teaches you how sentences are constructed in intermediate level Spanish without going into tedious detail with rigid and mind-numbing rules. With Easy Spanish Grammar 2, you'll learn how intermediate level Spanish sentences are constructed through clear examples spoken by native Spanish speakers....

In 26 chapters filled with sharp wit, sheer delight, and a documentarian's keen eye, Ammon Shea shares his year inside the Oxford English Dictionary, delivering a hair-pulling, eye-crossing account of reading every word, and revealing the most obscure, hilarious, and wonderful gems he discovers along the way.

Introducing "Learn Spanish: A Fast And Easy Method For Adult Beginners To Master Essential Grammar, Vocabulary, And Verbs" the ultimate guide that revolutionizes the way adults learn Spanish. Say goodbye to monotonous drills and hello to a vibrant, engaging approach that makes learning not just simple, but incredibly enjoyable. Designed specifically for adult learners, this book unlocks the secrets to acquiring Spanish fluently and confidently.

Learn German Grammar: 25 Sentence Patterns for Beginners by GermanPod101 is designed for beginner-level learners. You'll learn the top 25 beginner-level sentence patterns that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of German teachers.

Centuries ago in middle Europe, a coded language appeared, scrawled in graffiti and spoken only by people in the know. This hybrid language, dubbed Rotwelsch, facilitated survival for people in flight - whether escaping persecution or just down on their luck. It was a language of the road associated with vagabonds, travelers, Jews, and thieves that blended words from Yiddish, Hebrew, German, Romani, Czech, and other European languages and was rich in expressions for police, jail, or experiencing trouble, such as being in a pickle. This renegade language unsettled those in power.