Language Education

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.

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

This 3-in-1 Audiobook bundle is a fast and easy introduction to Italian for Absolute Beginners. Instead of just reading about Italian, 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 Italian Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Italian—the kind that you yourself will use in Japan.

This has become the go-to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents and children to quickly improve their reading speed. It presents simple tips to not only accelerate your reading, but also understanding and memory. Unlike other books that only teach how to skim and scan, this one taps into your brain's and eyes' amazing ability to naturally read more words in a shorter time.

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 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Perfect for children ages 4 to 8, this delightful collection features 15 heartwarming short stories that gently guide young readers through valuable life lessons – all while nurturing their language skills. Each story is presented first in English, then in French, creating a smooth and intuitive reading experience for eBook users. Whether you're a parent, educator, or language lover, this book is a beautiful way to encourage early bilingualism, spark imagination, and foster emotional growth.

With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed.

What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced as a student of the French language? You can work hard on your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, but being able to communicate naturally isn’t easy. In fact, the toughest part of learning French is knowing how to speak like a native. Most textbooks are made to teach you the traditional rules and structures of a language and are great for getting around the grammar and spelling questions you may have.

The Short Stories in English for Intermediate Level ESL/EFL Learners are designed to improve your English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen has more than 15 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. She has written short stories in Canadian English about common experiences that people have living in Canada. Plus, each story has practice exercises to test your reading comprehension and vocabulary. Do the discussion questions with a friend, teacher or classmate. You'll improve your English vocabulary and reading skills in no time at all.

As a healthcare professional, you will come across all types of challenges in your daily work. One of the biggest roadblocks you can hit as a nurse, doctor or other health professional is a language barrier, in which you simply cannot understand or express what needs to be said. Everything slows down, and many times people suffer negative consequences because of it. We have produced Medical Spanish: Real Spanish Medical Conversations for Healthcare Professionals to provide you with powerful, up-to-date tools to master medical Spanish at all levels....

Dieses zweisprachige Lesebuch bietet über 50 parallele Geschichten auf Katalanisch und Deutsch für deutschsprachige Anfänger. Jede Geschichte erscheint vollständig auf Katalanisch und direkt danach in deutscher Übersetzung, sodass Lernende beide Versionen mühelos vergleichen können. Diese Methode des parallelen Lesens ermöglicht es Ihnen, neue Vokabeln und Grammatikstrukturen im Kontext zu verstehen, ohne ständig ein Wörterbuch konsultieren zu müssen. Die Geschichten sind für die Sprachniveaus A1 bis A2 konzipiert und verwenden einfache, alltägliche Vokabeln sowie grundlegende Grammatik.

If you're looking to learn Russian fast without having to go through boring textbooks, then this three-in-one audiobook will help you. Learn letters, sounds, grammar, engaging short stories, and other topics.

Real Italian people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Italian in the process.

With 30-Day Mastery: 101 Essential Spanish Verbs, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that all of the new verbs in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

With Speak German in 90 Days, all of the prep work is done for you. Each daily lesson will teach you not only what, but how to study. Speak German in 90 Days is a comprehensive self study guide, and teaches the equivalent of two years of a college level German class. It can also be used by intermediate students to brush up on grammar and vocabulary.

There are at least 20 Spanish-speaking countries in the world and, according to Babbel, more than 485 million native Spanish speakers. Not being able to speak Spanish, at least enough to communicate at a confident level, is going to limit your life experiences, professionally and personally.

When it comes to mastering a foreign language, learning around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to improve your Spanish while learning about the history and theory of rock’n’roll.

Data shows that 95 percent of language learners fail if they only get traditional classroom-based language training. That is why it is important that you follow a program that is both easy to use and fun to follow. Here at Daily Learning Academy, we've put together a practical beginner French verb book that lets you practice at your own pace, in a pressure-free environment, all while learning useful vocabulary. Not a minute wasted!

« Apprenez à parler anglais Vol. 3 » est un cours audio pour les débutants ou pour tous ceux qui ont du mal à maîtriser l'anglais. L'objectif de ce cours est de pratiquer l'anglais conversationnel dès la toute première leçon. Le cours est divisé en 20 leçons, 6 leçons de révision/compréhension orale. Chaque leçon contient des phrases quotidiennes utiles liées à un sujet spécifique.

This audiobook will take you through the basics of Thai with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. You’ll go from basic concepts to advanced tips and will soon sound like you’ve been speaking Thai your entire life.