Adult Language Learning

A guide for adults to expand their vocabulary through a range of activities and and exercises to increase familiarity with more challenging but useful words. Examples of the level of words included are laconic, elated, divulge, bellicose, despondent, jeopardize and opulent. This audio course will broaden your vocabulary by over a hundred words and deepen your understanding of words that you already know. Vocabulary is approached in multiple ways to build a firm understanding.

Les meilleurs devoirs au bac philo sont ceux dont la réflexion est structurée, nourrie des pensées des plus grands auteurs. Et pour vraiment faire la différence, il faut utiliser des citations pertinentes. Ce livre audio vous propose 100 citations classées selon les thèmes du programme de philosophie en terminale, et choisies pour vous donner des armes solides quel que soit le sujet. Ecoutez-les plusieurs fois pour les avoir fermement à l'esprit : ces 100 citations seront autant de clefs pour attaquer un sujet, et autant de marques d'une copie de qualité. Bonne réussite !

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Geoffrey Chaucer, writer of the first great works of English literature; William Shakespeare, writer of the greatest plays in history; Charles Dickens, who wanted to make England a better place; Victor Hugo, the French writer who cared about the poor; Leo Tolstoy, the man who wrote War and Peace; and Rudyard Kipling, who wrote The Jungle Book and won a Nobel Prize.

Aprender inglés para adultos latinos: Aprende inglés fácil, fluido y rápido para la vida diaria, conversar y viajar es un libro para aprender y practicar más de 1,000 palabras y expresiones utilizados cotidianamente, en situaciones de la vida real, por personas que viven en o viajar a los Estados Unidos.

Inspired By English has launched a new series of English learning short stories designed specifically with the English learner in mind. In this murder mystery edition, you will take a journey with experienced detectives as they solve seemingly unexplainable deaths. Each story contains a list of terms to know before reading. Since repetition helps with memory retention, you will see some reoccurring words.

When it comes to learning a new language, studies have actually found that memorizing words doesn't work in the long term. But then, why does the traditional education system still follow this gut-wrenching pattern of memorizing words when it only sets students up for failure? As we keep looking for an answer to that question, it’s time for you to try a new approach - one that will finally stick...

Vers 1300, les marchands, autrefois méprisés, sont les maîtres des villes. Ceux que l'on surnommait "les pieds poudreux" sont désormais sédentaires et l'on envie leur richesse. Les techniques commerciales se diversifient : des changeurs fixent le cours des monnaies, la lettre de change et le crédit apparaissent.

Imagine speaking Spanish fluently in just a few weeks – without prior knowledge or tedious studying, even if you've struggled with language learning before. Now, you don't have to imagine it – you can experience it! Are you tired of feeling left out during Spanish conversations or missing cultural experiences due to the language barrier? Overwhelmed by grammar rules, or unsure where to start your Spanish journey?

Even experienced ESL teachers get stuck in a rut. It's time to find some fresh ideas! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your conversation or speaking classes. If you're tired of wasting time wading through the junk on the internet, then Jackie is here to help.

L'héritage grec, c'est assurément Athènes, la philosophie et la démocratie. C'est aussi Sparte qui, avant de s'enfermer dans la discipline guerrière, aimait la poésie, la musique et la danse. C'est le rayonnement de la brillante civilisation crétoise, l'ouverture sur la mer et sur le monde. La Grèce a connu des âges sombres et des luttes fratricides, mais elle avait fait de la beauté un art de vivre pour éduquer le citoyen et le rendre responsable dans la cité.

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies, and in this study guide we analyse the key meanings and subtleties within the play. We discuss the main protagonists, the key themes and the context and break down the core scenes so that you have all the necessary facts and arguments at your disposal. Written by Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, both of whom have master's degrees in English literature from Cambridge and Oxford Universities respectively.

In this dynamic account, award-winning author Paul Fleischman arms teens with the basic tools to uncover vested interests and falsehoods by vetting sources, following the money, and checking references so that they can make informed decisions about what actions to take in the worldwide battle against climate change, overconsumption, and dwindling resources.

If you are looking for a fast and easy way for your kids to learn Spanish, this guide is perfect for you. With these step-by-step guides and exercises, your child will start to express themselves in Spanish in no time. Every lesson you can find inside has been made by experts and adapted for children who don't know a single word of Spanish but want to learn.

After the success of the first edition of Learn by Reading, we decided to bring you the second volume. This book uses the second volume in the Mind Dimensions series as the underlying text. If you haven't listened to volume one, we recommend you start there. Though you could still get the educational benefits by starting from this volume, you will be missing critical information required for enjoyment of the story - and in our opinion, enjoyment is critical to the learning process.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Advanced Placement English or AP English exam.

Do you want to master German? Do you like science fiction? What about dystopian worlds? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn German? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your comprehension, improve your German vocabulary and grammar, and let you enjoy a dystopian sci-fi novel from a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author in the process.

Introducing Beginner's Spanish for Adults: The Top 22 Spanish Verbs: How to Quickly Conjugate Them to Use in Everyday Situations! This book breaks down the most essential verbs into an easy-to-follow system, helping you communicate effectively in real-life situations.

"Nicht schon wieder ein Diktat!" – auch zu Ihren Schulzeiten hat die Ankündigung eines Rechtschreibtests sicherlich für Stöhnen im Klassenzimmer gesorgt und nun zieht Ihr Nachwuchs beim Gedanken an Doppelkonsonanten ein ähnlich begeistertes Gesicht. Korrekturprogramme hin oder her, gute Rechtschreibung ist auch heute noch das A und O für eine gelungene Bildungskarriere, allerdings wird Ihr Kind heute deutlich unkomplizierter zum Rechtschreibprofi. Denn genau dafür sorgen die unterhaltsamen Diktate in diesem Hörbuch.

Filled with practical tips and helpful advice, Dear Ally is a treasure for aspiring writers at any stage of their careers. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives you insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors writing today.

So, 500 years is a lot of history to cover. Not only that, but you're super busy having a life and studying for all the other tests you have to take AND all the stuff you've got to do just to get in to college. But don't worry! We've got you covered... this audiobook is designed to walk you through everything that happened in the Old World from 1450 all the way through... well... right now!