English Grammar

Now from Peter Funk, the Reader's Digest word columnist and the bestselling author of Word Power, comesUpsize Your Word Power, teaching you the fastest and easiest way to expand your vocabulary: the use of synonyms. Synonyms are a sound and often overlooked way to build vocabulary. With...

What does Jane Austen mean when she writes approvingly of a character's 'gentility' and ‘delicacy’, or critically of another's 'indolence' and 'impertinence’? What are her characters doing when they take the measure of a person's 'air' and 'address'? These questions and more are answered in this Janeite treasure trove, which examines the distinctive language woven through Austen’s signature stories. Maria Frawley takes 50 of those words - words that are integral to the fabric of Austen's fiction - and explores them in short, accessible and lively entries.

Stop browsing; yes, I told you to stop browsing! If you are looking for an audiobook that will help you to improve your Italian while having fun, you found it! Learn Italian for Beginners Phrase Book is exactly what you are looking for. This audiobook has four main goals: improve your understanding of the language; improve your pronunciation; improve your vocabulary; and learn the essential phrases and expressions to help you explore Italy and make the most of your travels. Inside, you will find over 500 essential phrases and expressions.

In THE GRAMMAR OF SELF, George Watt presents a lifetime of memories, which seemingly move at random from decade to decade, from continent to continent, from cosmos to microcosm. It does have one central goal: to look at poetry as an attempt towards objectification of aspects of personal identity, as a means through which the self may be confronted, challenged and celebrated. But the volume of verse does more than that as it subscribes to a notion from Thomas Szasz about the self: it is “not something that one finds.

At last! A no-nonsense grammar guide that gives you just the skills you need. Now you can learn to recognize and wipe out embarrassing errors, quickly and easily, while you drive, exercise, or relax.

Welcome to the latest word on atrocious English, from wierd – er, weird – spelling to idiotomatic expressions to modest proposals for change, wherein we tackle such pressing contemporary English language issues.

Are you worried about your English skills? Do you want to sound like a native speaker each time you open your mouth? Overcoming your accent and mastering the vocabulary, the grammar, and the pronunciation can be challenging, depending on your native tongue. Listening and practicing vocally are the best ways to perfect new language skills, regardless of your current level.

Two- and three-letter words, spelling and pronunciation, and 500 sample sentences. This audiobook will help help kids master simple words and their pronunciation and spelling. They will learn how to construct simple sentences.

German is easier than it seems. This audiobook will give you not only the basic grammar rules, but also many fun exercises for you to practice. If you’ve never studied German before or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this audiobook will provide you with everything you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Germany!

In the comprehensive audiobook Learning Italian for Beginners, Italian Academy will give you 2,500 phrases and grammar basics that can be applied on the entire Italian language, making you speak Italian faster, better, and much, much easier than any other language learning strategy can!

You started the journey, moved past the beginner stages, and now you’re intermediate or advanced. Where do you go from here? With even more verbs to conjugate and more exceptions to remember, intermediate learners but also beginners can get stuck in an endless loop, unable to move past this seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Classes can be expensive, and you run the risk of getting bored–which is a sure-fire recipe for failure. Not only that, but it can be difficult to know where to go next, and how to make sure you’re using the right verbs, tenses, and grammar rules.

A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding different Accents have long held our fascination. As far back as the 7th century BCE, Egyptian pharaohs experimented with babies to test out theories about the “original”...

In QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom, internationally recognized pediatrician and educator Dr. Laura Jana introduces the game-changing concept of QI Skills—seven fundamentally important abilities that set children up for lifelong success, all of which have their foundational development during the critical first five years.

For many writers, the first sentence of an essay is intimidating. This audiobook, which is narrated like a conversation with a personal tutor, guides you on planning and editing an outstanding essay. It offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions that helps you overcome anxiety and self-doubt.

Some languages can be a real challenge to learn, and Swedish is no exception. After all, it’s not easy to find a Swedish language learning resource, much less a straightforward pronunciation and translation guide.

There are no bad readers, just those with bad reading habits. We didn’t learn how to read efficiently when we were growing up. Chances are, from the moment you were first taught how to read, you were taught inept reading strategies. Problems arise not when we use such techniques, but rather when we don’t advance them over time.

You don’t have to go to a language school or spend a fortune on online classes. In this book, you will find a tried language learning methodology that revolves around your life and your schedule. With the Bilingual Reading Method, you will be able to find an easy and accessible means to learn Spanish based on your own language.

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award and The Non-Obvious Book Award Wedding toasts, website copy, social media posts, even holiday cards—you’ll become a sharper everyday writer with this witty and comprehensive guide to clearer, better communication. You’ll never write an...

De la mano de Kyle Millar, escucha The Verb Circus 3, una tercera entrega para hacer un repaso exhaustivo a los verbos más importantes del inglés, basado en el prigrama de Vaughan Radio.

Planning a trip to Russia and need to learn Russian? Want to learn Russian fast, quick, and easy? Need a reference for your upcoming trip to Russia? Need grammar, spelling, or just pronunciation of a word in the Russian language? Want to know how to say common greetings in Russian? Or, do you just need a study guide? All the answers are just one click away!