Adult Language Learning

In 39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the ESL/EFL Classroom, you'll get a ton of creative and interesting ideas for speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more to use in your own classroom. The highly detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. The clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students.

IELTS is the most popular English exam in the world today. It is also the ideal way to perfect the English language from a basic to advanced level. In this series, you will be escorted through the course with Richard Aspinall, a teacher who has a proven track record in teaching the IELTS curriculum successfully all over the world. He will take you through this "easy to follow" step-by-step guide where you will be represented by a student and you will learn everything you need to know to improve your English.

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.

Learning how to speak Spanish like a native is hard when all you have are boring, outdated reference books filled with phrases for tourists. That is why we created this fun and engaging audio guide - Learn Spanish for Adult Beginners: Speak Spanish in 30 Days and Learn Everyday Phrases - to help you navigate daily life and communicate within relevant, modern-day scenarios.

Want to learn Italian quickly and easily, without the stress? Do you struggle with mastering conversational Italian? Ready to handle everyday situations with confidence, from ordering food to asking for directions? Conversational Italian Made Easy is the beginner-friendly guide to speaking Italian naturally and effortlessly. Whether you're travelling to Italy, connecting with Italian friends and family, or simply passionate about learning the language, this book will help you master essential expressions quickly and confidently.

This is the original "Little Book," without add ons by later writers. This is a treasure to writers because it "omit(s)" needless words" and subject matter Professor Strunk did not believe was core to better writing. The brevity encourages relistening to deepen one's knowledge of the subject, the point made by Professor Strunk to his students: "the knowledge comes from rereading" or in our case, relistening. This unabridged version has 25 tracks: 1. Preface. 2. Introduction.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to 5,000 Most Common GRE Words with Example Sentences: Official Test Preparation Guide: A Vocabulary Builder for Adults and build up your vocabulary for the GRE.

Do you want to help your child improve their spelling skills and win the Spelling Bee? The English language can be tricky to understand. There are so many rules and exceptions to rules that are not common sense to those learning the language. This includes our children who are learning how to spell. We want our children to feel confident in their spelling abilities and understand their own language, and that is why we created this audiobook. As parents, we want to give our kids the life they deserve. Which means providing them with the best education possible.

Here's some good news for everyone who's ever been bullied into believing they can't speak their own language: The grammar snobs are bluffing. Half the "rules" they use to humiliate others are really just judgment calls and the rest they don't even understand themselves. Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies is a laugh-out-loud funny collection of anecdotes and essays on grammar and punctuation, as well as hilarious critiques of the self-appointed language experts.

Worthless delivers a blunt and real-world assessment about the economic realities and consequences of choosing various degrees with a necessary and tough fatherly love. Buy this audiobook and understand why it is important you choose the right major.

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.

In this story from India, a farmer's three lazy sons don't want to work. They sit around dreaming of making a lot of gold. When their mother tells them of gold buried in a field, they ask her how to bring the gold to the surface. Through clever suggestions, their mother explains how to thed the fields as they discover the true riches offered by hard work. Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Learn hundreds of new English vocabulary words, expressions, phrasal verbs, and idioms in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common words that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your TOEFL, TOIEC, or IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. Maximize your score on English proficiency exams like the TOEFL test. That’s where this Vocabulary Builder Workbook for Adults (Beginner ESL/EFL) comes in. Speak more fluently, gain some confidence, and improve your English exam scores. Yes, it really is that easy!

A simple course of key words and phrases in Sudanese Arabic for young learners. Content is split over 28 sessions with progressively more advanced content. Topics covered include words and phrases that can be put to use daily such as numbers, places, food, and many others.

Learn French with Short Stories is your passport to mastering French while enjoying the adventures of Clara. This book is not just a language guide; it's a gateway to experiencing the vibrancy of French culture and language through enthralling narratives.

Italian grammar is more complex than English grammar, and that’s a fact. But that’s simply because it has more topics! There are grammar constructs that are not as developed in the English language as they are in Italian, so Italian grammar is just “broader”.

Dive into the world of language learning with a collection crafted to enrich your Spanish learning journey. Each of the 20 stories unfolds daily life scenarios, written in easy-to-understand Spanish, perfect for beginners. This book is not just a reading tool, but a comprehensive guide to building your Spanish vocabulary and comprehension skills.

An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular. With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.

Charlemagne is reported to have said that “to speak another language is to possess another soul”. The Art of Learning a Foreign Language consists of all the things I wish I knew at various stages of my language learning journey during the last 15 years—as a hobbyist, student, academic, and professional linguist. This book is designed to help the learner avoid many pitfalls and seize opportunities, with lessons on choosing a target language, travel, accent, immersion, technology, learning approaches, and the lifestyle habits of professional linguists.

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