English Grammar

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.

To imagine - to see that which is not there - is the startling ability that has fuelled human development and innovation through the centuries. As a species we stand alone in our remarkable capacity to refashion the world after the pictures in our minds. Traversing the realms of science, politics, religion, culture, philosophy and history, Felipe Fernández-Armesto reveals the thrilling and disquieting tales of our imaginative leaps - from the first Homo sapiens to the present day.

Build a firm understanding of the Punjabi language with this course targeted at those who are new to learning the language. The course focuses on key words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Topics covered included greetings, numbers, foods, colors, places, basic sentence construction and many other commonly used communication topics. The emphasis is on helping you to speak and understand the Punjabi language. Content is organized over six sessions, each session adds new vocabulary, while also reviewing content from prior sessions.

Do you want to know how successful English learners master the language and become fluent? I have outlined the 10 rules for becoming fluent in English after years of teaching. These are the same rules that all my top students used to become masters with the English language. Implement 1 of these rules, and your English will improve. Implement all 10, and you're sure to become an excellent English speaker.

"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.

Your voice matters. Let’s make sure it’s heard—clearly and confidently. Grammar Guardians: Navigating Common Errors for African-American Authors is your essential guide to mastering the mechanics of writing without compromising your culture or identity. Written by cultural editor and storyteller Icarus Carpaccio, this book empowers BIPOC writers to embrace their voice while tackling common grammatical pitfalls. From subject-verb agreement to misplaced modifiers and apostrophe confusion, Grammar Guardians breaks it down with clarity, compassion, and cultural relevance. Inside you’ll ...

In this edition: Present and past tenses; Singular and plural tenses; Singular and plural nouns; Singular and plural pronouns; Modal verbs and their usages; and Perfect tenses are carefully explained with example sentences in sentence constructions.

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.

In almost any career, you must know how to write - even if it's not part of your job description. But if you are a reluctant writer, producing even the simplest memo may be a struggle. Write Better Right Now is the springboard to get you ahead in any job, passion project, or situation that requires writing skills. No matter what you are called upon to do - blog posts, speeches, web content, press releases, or more - this step-by-step manual gives you the solid techniques you need to get the task done.

"1000 essential words in Caribbean Creole". Caribbean Creole is spoken by about 1,000,000 people, including 700,000 in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint Barthelemy and Dominica. It is the generic term for Creole languages based on French lexical spoken in the Lesser Antilles. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionized: 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.

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...

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 ...

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.

Did you know that over 400 million people around the world speak a form of the Spanish language? In Spanish Language Learning for Beginners, you’ll get: Five+ hours of authentic Spanish language learning, the powerful knowledge of how to say and pronounce 1000+ Spanish words like a pro, sentences putting each and every Spanish word into context to better your understanding, professionally organized page layouts designed to reduce confusion while increasing learning clarity and productivity, and so much more…

This course includes Lesson 26-30 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.

Learning a new language is not easy, and it can be quite boring and tiring if you don't have the right tools to learn it. This is also why many people choose to travel and dive directly in the place, but it is not such a simple solution for everyone. It will seem like a misplaced question, but science helps you here: Do you know that we memorize and learn information more easily through stories? That's because our brain likes it, and it has been so used to it from an early age, with the stories they told us, cartoons etc. In this way, we are more inclined to learn.

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.

Learn Swahili 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 Swahili friends.

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....

We need trusting, customer-supplier relationships now more than ever. Technology allows us to understand customers far better at a data level and gives us myriad new ways to communicate. But this explosion of data and technology also creates noise; noise we have to cut through to find trust. Trust. It sits at the heart of all strong relationships. It is no less so in customer relationships. And without trust, the sales process becomes transactional. The dynamics of a technology-based, fast-paced, commercially oriented world cause many salespeople to fall into the transactional-selling trap....