English Grammar

Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Portuguese fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning Portuguese but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to "forget most of what you've studied" and discover something which works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, Portuguese is easier than it seems. Not only will this book give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun phrases for you to practice.

A study of the words of your mouth presenting in serious simplicity the truth of: what you say is what you get.

From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White. With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you...

Songs that teach German and Italian! Learn more than 200 new words in both German and Italian!

Have you been trying to learn Spanish and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2,000 most common words in Spanish, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.

Whether you’re just starting your English journey or brushing up on the basics, English Grammar Made Simple is your step-by-step guide to mastering the most important grammar rules with confidence.

Have you spent a great deal of time learning Spanish only to find that you can't converse in it? Have you been looking for something to help you break out of basic or tourist Spanish? Then look no further! In this book, you will learn how to take the concepts that we use in everyday English conversation and convey them in Spanish. You will learn the words, phrases, and grammar necessary to start speaking Spanish more naturally, the way the natives speak.

This New York Times bestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of language Bestselling author Steven Pinker possesses that rare combination of scientific aptitude and verbal eloquence that enables him to provide lucid explanations of deep and powerful ideas. His previous books...

Martin really wanted to learn French, but he discovered that it was almost impossible for him to find the time to do so. He tried everything from one-on-one lessons to attending local French-themed parties in hopes of finding French-speaking friends. Nothing seemed like it was going to work, and if it did, it was going to take too much time for Martin to commit to with his busy schedule.

Souhaitez-vous maîtriser la grammaire afin de pouvoir parler et écrire anglais correctement ? Apprenez avec le cours "Maîtrisez la grammaire anglaise : Grammar Tenses + Grammar Practice - New Edition" qui enseigne progressivement tous les temps et formes grammaticales essentiels pour communiquer en anglais aux niveaux moyen et avancé. Pourquoi choisir le cours "Maîtrisez la grammaire anglaise : Grammar Tenses + Grammar Practice - New Edition" ? Pour perfectionner le style de son expression, il ne suffit pas de connaître les règles grammaticales.

Spelling is a critical skill to master for all children. That’s why we created this series of fun spelling audiobooks! With over 210 English vocabulary words for your child to practice, this is an easy and great way to make learning fun for everyone, at home, in the car, or when out and about together.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, tells the story of a teenage boy who is inspired by a story his grandparents tell him. As a result, he feels inspired to perform something original at his own school talent show. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of characters, how the sequence of events presented in a story can change our perception, and features key vocabulary words.

Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Bring familiar and favorite nouns to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Not only will you learn grammar, but you'll also increase comprehension and grow your Spanish vocabulary while enjoying yourself!

In 2002 Lynne Truss presented Cutting a Dash, a well-received BBC Radio 4 series about punctuation, which led to the writing of Eats, Shoots & Leaves. The book became a runaway success in the UK, hitting number one on the bestseller lists and prompting extraordinary headlines such as Grammar...

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace.

In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary - widely used in schools around the world - was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around 40 common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit their place in the dictionary. Ten years later, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris set out to make a “spell book” that will conjure back 20 of these lost words and the beings they name, from acorn to wren.

Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from pets and farm animals to the wild creatures of field and forest, have remained the same since medieval times. But the words used to name and describe them have often changed beyond recognition, starting with the Old English word for “animal” itself, deor (pronounced DAY-or). In The Deorhord, Hana Videen presents a glittering Old English bestiary of animals real and imaginary, big and small, ordinary and extraordinary—the good, the bad, and the downright baffling.

Words on the Move opens our eyes to the surprising backstories to the words and expressions we use every day. Did you know that silly once meant "blessed"? Or that ought was the original past tense of owe? Or that the suffix -ly in adverbs is actually a remnant of the word like? And have you ever wondered why some people from New Orleans sound as if they come from Brooklyn?

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, follows Mike Blunt, a smaller-than-average boy who becomes a batboy for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is constantly teased by the players for being so small. However, one of the players, Roberto Clemente, stands up for him and serves as a role model for how to handle discrimination and prejudice. This audio study presents concepts such as elements of plot and mood, as well as key vocabulary words.