English Language Learning

In this unique new history of the world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences, and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century ("roe", in case you are wondering). Featuring Latinate and Celtic words, weasel words and nonce-words, ancient words ("loaf") to cutting edge ("twittersphere") and spanning the indispensable words that shape our tongue ("and", "what") to the more fanciful ("fopdoodle"), Crystal takes us along the winding byways of language.

This 5-in-1 Audiobook bundle is a fast and easy introduction to Korean for Absolute Beginners. Instead of just reading about Korean, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word—and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Korean Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Korean—the kind that you yourself will use in Korea.

Want to learn English for professional reasons? Then take your English to the next level with Learn English: Ultimate Guide to Speaking Business English. You will learn how to communicate in business environments and make a great impression. With this audiobook, you master business-level English conversations, phrases, and vocabulary. You'll learn everything from formally introducing yourself and your company and calling in sick to making karaoke plans with your English coworkers.

Instead of just reading about Swedish, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Swedish Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Swedish — the kind that you yourself will use in Sweden.

Master the basics of Dutch conversation the fun, fast and easy way! Start speaking Dutch in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes with Introduction to Dutch. Our native Dutch hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way! This isn't stale textbook material - it's fun, effective, and practical! You learn basic beginner Dutch conversation that you can use immediately!

Do you want to learn Thai the fast, fun, and easy way? And do you want to travel to Thailand and get around like a pro? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Thai: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to Thailand is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers. You learn the must-know travel phrases, survival phrases, vocab, and cultural insights to make your trip to Thailand a breeze. All were hand-picked by our team of Thai teachers and experts.

This is the last audiobook you will need to learn French quickly and easily. Every lesson you can find inside has been made by experts and adapted for persons who don't know a single word of French but are willing to learn. Even if you don't have much time on your hands, the lessons are designed so that you can stop whenever you want and continue at a later time.

This audiobook will take you through the basics of Czech with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed.

How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book...constantly!

Drs. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski's popular Online course Learning How to Learn, has enrolled more than 1.8 million students. In this much needed follow-up to A Mind for Numbers, the authors teach kids and teens how to learn effectively at a time when they most need these skills. Learning How to Learn teaches them about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more.

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Hebrew While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Hebrew words and phrases effortlessly.

Imagine being able to secretly understand other people's thoughts and intentions. Think about the countless ways in which you could use this knowledge to your advantage. Imagine reading body language, word usage, facial expressions, and subconscious actions to always know exactly how to behave in a business meeting, how to talk to that girl, or how to successfully close a sale every single time.

This course consists of lessons centered on an audio blog that is completely in French. The audio blog postings take you around France and introduce you to many different aspects of the country, including culture, history, folklore, arts, and more. You will learn all about many different cities and what they are famous for. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this audio blog series presented entirely in French.

Instead of just reading about Norwegian, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word — and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Norwegian Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Norwegian — the kind that you yourself will use in Norway.

Instead of just reading about Bulgarian, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word—and you understand it all within minutes.

If you want to learn French fast and in a variety of fun ways that actually work then keep reading...Most people don't have a huge amount of extra time to spend learning a new language. Could you be one of them? You see, most people make the same mistakes when learning French and this is causing their progress to stagnate. The problem is that they are only sticking to one way of learning French. But now, you can maximize your chances of learning French in less time compared to reading boring textbooks.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the German language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Instead of just reading about Hebrew, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word and you understand it all within minutes.

The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. It explains: How you get from “gruntled” to “disgruntled”; why you are absolutely right to believe that your meager salary barely covers “money for salt”; how the biggest chain of coffee shops in the world (hint: Seattle) connects to whaling in Nantucket; and what precisely the Rolling Stones have to do with gardening.

Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.