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Publisher
Teach Yourself
Description
'Complete Spanish' gives you all the language, practice and skills you need to communicate comfortably and accurately in Spanish. Move confidently from beginner to intermediate level with this complete course that enables you to master the four key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Author
Publisher
John Murray
Pub. Date
2021
Description
Welcome to a year of wonder through the English language with Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From Turning a Blind Eye (Nelson putting the telescope to his missing eye to ignore the order to stop fighting) to why May Day became a distress call; from stealing someone's thunder to the real Jack the Lad, from tartle (forgetting someone's name) to snaccident (unintentionally eating a whole packet of...
4) First words
Description
The perfect introduction to early learning, this series combines preschool concepts, original illustrations and a fun, interactive format.
Author
Publisher
Teach Yourself
Description
'Complete Italian' gives you all the language, practice and skills you need to communicate comfortably and accurately in Italian. Move confidently from beginner to intermediate level with this complete course that enables you to master the four key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Author
Publisher
BBC Active
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
'Quickstart' is aimed at the growing number of people going away on weekend or short European breaks who want to grasp the basics of the language beforehand, without having to master any complicated grammar or phrases. The CD's contain special features for iPod and iPhone.
Author
Publisher
John Murray
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Susie Dent, Britain's cleverest lexicographer, linguistic expert and much-loved national treasure, explores all the very best red herrings, cock and bull stories, white elephants and nine-day wonders in the English language. There are enough stories to furnish a hundred conversations in a wonderful collection for everyone who loves words.
Author
Publisher
Chambers
Pub. Date
2022
Description
Have you ever struggled to communicate with a limited-English speaker? Have you been frustrated by unsuccessful interactions with non-native English speakers? Did you know there is a simple solution to improve cross-cultural communication in English? What most of us native speakers overlook in these situations is that the problem here may not be the limited English of the other person; it could be our English. And while we certainly can't do anything...
10) Playground
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Help toddlers learn some of their very first words by exploring some of the activities they love best playground equipment.
11) Wicked words
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Series
Description
'Wicked Words' tells you some fascinating and funny facts about the incredible English language and its horrible history. Get revenge with 'Wicked Words' - even English teachers will be speechless!
Author
Publisher
Teach Yourself
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Elisabeth Smith has written a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-to-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do. At the end of six weeks, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to tackle all the situations you need to know about, such as shopping, eating out and getting around.
Author
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
2008
Description
This package includes a modular book, two audio CDs and access to a companion website with interactive activities. The book is split into three sections - 'The Dialogue Zone', contains everyday conversations, 'The Word Zone', lists all the words you're likely to need, and 'The Nuts and Bolts Zone' covers grammar and vocabulary basics.
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Series
Publisher
Hodder Education
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Go from being an absolute beginner to having a total grasp of how Arabic works with no books, no pens and no memorizing. Listen, connect and speak Arabic and learn all you need to converse fluently and confidently in many different situations.
18) Fast Italian
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Follow this course for 35 minutes a day and in six weeks you'll be speaking Italian! Elisabeth Smith has used her wide teaching experience to write a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-by-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do.
19) Farm
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Introduces first words themed around farm animals and equipment.
Author
Publisher
Routledge
Pub. Date
2003
Description
This accessible and up-to-date dictionary is suitable for learners of Dutch at all levels. The 50,000 entries include pronunciation guidance; contextual information; Flemish words; colloquial and idiomatic language; and political and economic institutions,