English Language Learning

Masters of language can turn unassuming words into phrases that are beautiful, effective, and memorable. What are the secrets of this alchemy? Part of the answer lies in rhetorical figures: practical ways of applying great aesthetic principles to a simple sentence or paragraph. Farnsworth’s Classical English Rhetoric recovers this knowledge for our times. It amounts to a tutorial on eloquence conducted by Churchill and Lincoln, Dickens and Melville, Burke and Paine, and more than a hundred others.

Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner - Japanese, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Absolute Beginner - Japanese will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends.

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.

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.

The Survival Phrases series is designed to provide world travelers with essential phrases in multiple languages and cultural insight you will not find in a textbook. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn vital English phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip.

This language learning audiobook uses engaging narratives to help beginners to intermediate learners naturally build their Spanish skills. With more than 50 bilingual stories in Spanish and English, listeners expand vocabulary and comprehension naturally through context rather than memorization. The stories progress sequentially in difficulty, starting with present-tense situations and gradually adding past and future tenses. Repeated vocabulary and sentence patterns reinforce learning, while the English translations provide quick support when needed.

This audiobook is designed for English speakers who want to learn German through short, practical bilingual stories rather than abstract, grammar-heavy instruction. Each story is narrated first in clear, everyday German, followed by the full English translation, and then repeated once more in German. This structure allows listeners to understand the meaning, confirm it through translation, and immediately reinforce comprehension by hearing the German again. The stories are short and self-contained, typically lasting five to ten minutes per story.

Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Spanish during your daily commute with this innovative guide designed for language enthusiasts eager to embrace a new linguistic adventure. "Learn Mexican Spanish In Your Car" offers a unique approach to language learning that is both effective and convenient, fitting seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Whether you're navigating rush hour or embarking on a road trip, transform your car into a dynamic learning environment and reach new heights of fluency in just 100 days.

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.

Introducing "Learn Spanish: A Fast And Easy Method For Adult Beginners To Master Essential Grammar, Vocabulary, And Verbs" the ultimate guide that revolutionizes the way adults learn Spanish. Say goodbye to monotonous drills and hello to a vibrant, engaging approach that makes learning not just simple, but incredibly enjoyable. Designed specifically for adult learners, this book unlocks the secrets to acquiring Spanish fluently and confidently.

Instead of just reading about Hindi, 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.

While most apps just teach you words, Learn Filipino Bundle: The Complete Beginner to Advanced Course (Levels 1-5) teaches Filipino through useful, everyday conversations so you can have those same conversations in fluent Filipino.

This Audiobook will take you through the basics of German with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. In the fifteen All About lessons, you’ll learn all about German and Germany. Our native teachers and language experts will explain everything you need to know to get started in German.

You're frustrated with not being understood. You're tired of shying away from conversations and presentations that keep you from making significant gains in your career and making connections in your social life. This guide is a culmination of all of the “mysterious secrets” that non-native English speakers search for on their journey to speaking with clear, fluent English pronunciation.

Start speaking French in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Intermediate - French, a completely new way to learn French with ease! Intermediate - French will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your French friends.

This immersive French audiobook offers an engaging and practical way to learn French for beginners and intermediate learners alike, using real-life situational excerpts paired with clear English translations (A2 to B1 level on CEFR scale). Each audio scene—whether hearing the specials at a restaurant, understanding a train announcement, touring a market, or learning from a doctor—places the listener in authentic, everyday communication. By hearing how French is truly spoken in daily life, learners naturally absorb vocabulary, sentence rhythm, and pronunciation.

Learn Danish Bundle: The Complete Beginner to Advanced Course (Levels 1-5) teaches Danish through useful, everyday conversations so you can have those same conversations in fluent Danish.

Start speaking Polish in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Introduction to Polish. Our native Polish 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 Polish conversation that you can use immediately!

Learning other languages can be a very dull activity - if you don't have this guide to show you the fun way how to do that, of course. This guide combines fun activities, which makes learning more enjoyable and more memorable. It's perfect if you have trouble absorbing new information or if you are a beginner. These exercises are designed to learn wherever you are. It doesn't matter if you are in your car or doing some chores around the house. You will simply follow the guides, and before you even realize it, you will speak Italian like you'd spent your whole life living there.

Picture yourself gliding down a Venice canal on a gondola, chatting effortlessly with the gondolier about hidden spots...or haggling for leather bags in Milan like a local, no English crutch needed. Laughter flows, connections spark, and you finally FEEL the magic of Italy–not just visit it. This 12+ hour audiobook is the effortless shortcut English speakers rave about to unlock real Italian–faster than any app or class.