English Grammar

This course includes Lesson 11-15 from the Tagalog Level 2 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson.

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.

Start speaking Finnish in minutes, and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner Finnish, a completely new way to learn Finnish with ease!

In Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips to Clean Up Your Writing, Mignon Fogarty, the woman behind the popular Grammar Girl podcast, tackles some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. From "lay vs. lie" and "affect vs. effect" to split infinitives and run-on sentences, the Grammar Girl offers clear explanations and effective memory tricks to help listeners write (or say) it right.

This course includes Lesson 21-25 from the Tagalog Level 2 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson.

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.

The English Governess at the Siamese Court, written in 1870, vividly recounts the experiences of one Anna Harriette Leonowens as governess for the sixty-plus children of King Mongkut of Siam, and translator and scribe for the King himself. Bright, young, and energetic, Leonowens was well-suited to her role and her writings convey a heartfelt interest in the lives, legends, and languages of Siam's rich and poor.

Ready to chat, laugh, and live in Spanish like a local? Say adiós to boring lessons and hola to the real deal! Knowing how to speak Spanish opens up a world of amazing cultures, unforgettable travels, and deep connections that a simple "hola" can initiate. Imagine being able to express your thoughts, share laughs, and create memories in Spanish, feeling the rhythm and soul of the language. Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers around the globe?

This album contains 500+ phrases of everyday spoken isiXhosa. Phrases are said first in English and then by a mother-tongue isiXhosa speaker. The phrases cover greetings, expressing yourself and a variety of everyday situations. The album grows your listening ability with the language. If you take the opportunity to repeat after the isiXhosa speak, it will also support your pronunciation efforts.

We've created this audiobook to help children with spelling, grammar, and spelling bee preparedness. This book provides 11 weeks of 4 days of practice with a 5th day to see what they have learned. Use these audio books for independent study in homeschool, freeing you up to work with another child, do the dishes, work, or for a quiet moment to yourself.

Learning French is easier than it seems. Not only will this audiobook give you the basic grammar rules, but it also contains many fun exercises for you to practice. If you’ve never studied French before, or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this book will provide everything you need.

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 ...

Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world, with more than 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 Spanish Lessons is the perfect way to get started!

Scientists have shown bilingualism to be brain-changing. It can also be life-changing. In America's Bilingual Century, author Steve Leveen takes you on a journey of reinvention - of yourself, your children, and the country - that takes place when we embrace bilingualism. Based on a decade of research and hundreds of interviews with experts and successful bilinguals, Steve found that a new America is emerging: One where more and more people are speaking English and another language.

Vous vous sentez incertain quand il s'agit de parler anglais ? Vous cherchez une méthode efficace pour booster vos compétences en anglais ? Si vous êtes prêt à apprendre l'anglais et à le parler comme si vous l'aviez étudié depuis des années, alors continuez votre lecture...

Punctuation Mastery for Beginners, written by Brian Jackson, a seasoned writer and grammar enthusiast with over 50 years of experience, is the definitive guide for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in one of the most essential skills in writing: punctuation. Whether you're a novice writer or simply seeking to refine your understanding of grammar, this book offers clear, concise explanations and practical examples that will make mastering punctuation easier. With step-by-step guidance, you'll learn to punctuate confidently, bringing clarity and precision to every sentence you write....

The Grammar of Angels tells the story of Renaissance prodigy and polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, the uncontested marvel of an age of true wonders. Pico dedicated his life to a quest to find the sublime; to reconcile all existing thought into a philosophy that would settle the most important questions about human existence. This philosophy would also provide tools by which man could transcend his mortal limitations and join the ranks of the angels.

Standardized tests are tough. You’ve done everything you can to raise your SAT score, but it won’t budge. Tim Champion can help. This fully up-to-date handbook gives you unique, effective strategies for lifting your score on the digital SAT. It’s a must-have in your test preparation, whether you want to earn a perfect 1600 to apply to an Ivy League school score a 500 in each section to get a sports scholarship or do anything in betweenThe exam is packed with sneaky traps, and Tim Champion uses his 20 years of experience to show you how to convert tough algebra questions into easier ...

Improve your English with this book of prepositional phrases in dialogues. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all! With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all! This book is written for intermediate English learners.

Explore new concepts through a fun day on the farm! This 8-story collection includes Rooster's Busy Day, The Fully Woolly Sheep, A Picnic for Piggy, Waddle with Duck, Old MacDonald Had a Farm, The Little Llama, Cow's Musical Barn, and Go, Goat, Go!.