Language Education

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.

Transform your daily routines into dynamic Japanese learning sessions without additional time investment. This innovative guide is designed for those eager to integrate Japanese mastery seamlessly into their lives, utilizing moments often underutilized. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or settling into night's silence, this book equips you with the tools to absorb and retain Japanese effectively.

Cet audiobook propose une méthode simple et progressive pour aider les francophones à améliorer leur allemand grâce à de courtes histoires inspirées de situations quotidiennes. Chaque chapitre présente d’abord le récit en allemand, suivi d’une traduction claire en français, offrant une écoute fluide tout en gardant l’allemand au cœur de l’apprentissage. Les histoires sont brèves, réalistes et faciles à suivre.

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.

In his Introduction, Abraham Kaplan places Dewey's philosophy of art within the context of his pragmatism. Kaplan demonstrates in Dewey's esthetic theory his traditional "movement from a dualism to a monism" and discusses whether Dewey's viewpoint is that of the artist, the respondent, or the critic.

Kanchan Keshari is known for educating millions of learners that aspired to learn fluent English, through interactive methods. An initiative to further the English learning with simplicity and ease – this audiobook provides a panoramic learning of English that people intend to use everyday. The author has provided interpretation of more than five thousand Hindi sentences in English as well as a compact dictionary to ease the learning process. The audiobook is planned out in sections of 125 lessons with interactive 25 exercises, with the goal of effortless gradual learning.

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.

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Spanish (Latin American) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Spanish (Latin American) is the course for you.

Compiled in this short story collection are 20 easy-listening, compelling, and fun stories to help you expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Italian language.

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.

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

Everything you thought you knew was wrong! Long before Snopes.com and Wikipedia, The Book of Common Fallacies set out to debunk popular beliefs and set the record straight. By tracking down the facts and citing experts in a multitude of fields, Philip Ward points out the senseless ideas that we have come to accept as fact. Newly updated with today’s common misconceptions, The Book of Common Fallacies exposes the truth behind hundreds of commonly held false beliefs.

Ce livre audio propose une méthode accessible et progressive pour apprendre l'arabe à travers de courtes histoires traduites en français. Chaque texte contient environ 200 mots et met en scène des situations de la vie quotidienne — à la maison, au marché, au café ou en voyage — afin de présenter le vocabulaire le plus utile pour la communication réelle et les conversations pratiques du quotidien.

Ce livre audio bilingue propose une approche claire et progressive pour apprendre l’italien à travers des textes authentiques inspirés de la vie quotidienne. Chaque passage est d’abord lu en italien, puis en français, afin de faciliter la compréhension directe et le lien naturel entre les deux langues. L’apprentissage repose sur le contexte réel plutôt que sur la mémorisation isolée du vocabulaire, favorisant ainsi une assimilation durable du lexique et des structures grammaticales.

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

Este audiolibro está diseñado especialmente para hispanohablantes que desean aprender francés de manera práctica y sencilla, comenzando con palabras y frases de uso cotidiano. Su enfoque directo te permitirá comunicarte en situaciones reales sin complicaciones ni tecnicismos innecesarios. A lo largo de esta guía auditiva encontrarás vocabulario básico organizado por temas esenciales: saludos, presentaciones, números, preguntas comunes, expresiones para restaurantes, compras, transporte y muchos más.

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.

Introducing: Learn Russian Bundle—The Complete Beginner to Advanced Course (Levels 1-5). This complete Audiobook bundle is a fast, fun, and easy way to pick up Russian—regardless of your age or learning experience.

This audiocourse, titled "American Language for Beginners," is meticulously designed to introduce learners to the foundational aspects of American Sign Language (ASL), one of the most widely used languages among the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States. Spanning several comprehensive lessons, this course starts by teaching common signs and then reviews the ASL alphabet and numbers, where each is described in detail, ensuring that learners can grasp the hand shapes and movements associated with each character.

Plongez dans l’apprentissage de l’italien à travers une collection captivante d’histoires courtes, spécialement conçues pour les débutants. Chaque récit est présenté dans un italien simple et accessible, suivi immédiatement de sa traduction en français. Cette approche audio vous permet une immersion progressive et intuitive, idéale pour une écoute quotidienne. Les histoires abordent des thèmes universels comme l’amitié, l’aventure, la magie et la découverte.