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This textbook is the second part of my first Ebook about English expressions - how to say them in Chinese. As we know, many expressions are universal and exist in many languages. Every language uses its own metaphors and its own method to describe them. English contains many commonly used expressions to express many ideas and contents. The parallel Chinese expression are generally (but not totally) not derived by literal translation word by word....
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This Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese. Tuttle Learner's Chinese-English Dictionary is a totally new dictionary designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese, and contains all 3, 051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Mandarin language proficiency, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). This self-contained dictionary has over 3, 000...
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What letter does the word bee start with? If you said "B" you're right - in English! But in many, many languages, it actually starts with A. Bee is Anū in Igbo, Aamoo in Ojibwe, Abelha in Portugese. And Ari in Turkish. Come and explore the gorgeous variations in the ways we talk about familiar things, unified and illuminated through Ellen Heck's eye-catching, graphic scratchboard details and hidden letterforms.
4) Buddenbrooks
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First published in Germany in 1901 and translated into English in 1924, Thomas Mann's "Buddenbrooks" is the story of the decline of a wealthy German family over four generations which takes place in the years 1835 to 1877. Mann began writing the novel, his first, when he was only twenty-two years old and based much of his critically acclaimed work on the story of his own family and their peers. Mann was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929...
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A study guide to Spanish conversation is a good start to studying the language when you lack a way to practice it in with another speaker. Since it takes time and repetition to learn any language, you can look over the common phrases throughout the text in order to build up your vocabulary. After several months of practice, combined with practical application with Spanish speakers and structured conversations with someone else reading off of the book,...
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Real Spanish Reading. Engaging and Effective Method.
Lots of intermediate Spanish speakers tend to get trapped using the same vocabulary over and over again. They often only speak about subjects they know the words for and avoid anything outside of their 'comfort zone'. The problem with this is that even though they sound ok, they never really get any better.
If you really want to improve, you need to be able to speak about a wide range of topics....
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Learn to speak in German about the things that matter to you. Massively improve your German vocabulary and speaking skills through reading about these 32 everyday topics.
Who is it for? If you are a high beginner with a good understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary then this is the book to help you to take your German to the next level.
How does it work? Each article covers a topic that you would commonly talk about in your own language. So...
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Spanish is often cited as one of the most beautiful languages on earth. That's because Spanish employs the use of many soft sounds in conjunction with elongated vowels and an endearing and imperative tone in the traditional tone. Spanish vocabulary has a lot of cognates which makes it a rather easy language for English speakers to pick up on. A cognate is a word which is the same between two or more languages. For instance, in Spanish, the word "real"...
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The book is about the Ibos of southeastern Nigeria, whose language is Igbo. This very uniquely distinct ethnic group of people have been accused of being tenacious in their belief, audacious in their venture, intense in their resistance and unrelenting in their persistence. The book is aimed at creating awareness and a more comfortable feeling toward Igbo speaking people and their culture. It is a culture that must not be forgotten, a heritage that...
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Tony is a turtle, who along with his family, have a special feature. They all have colorful shells! He and his family live, work, and play just like any other normal turtle family. Well, maybe not exactly... Enjoy them as they whistle, dance, outsmart wild animals, and even use computers! Until one day they decide that they must leave their home for a new land far away to begin a new life. There is lots of fun, adventure, and learning to be discovered....
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English Danish Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Danish as their second language.
Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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English German Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or German as their second language.
Jimmy the little bunny goes to the beach with his family. There he learns about the importance of helping others. When Jimmy's sandcastle is destroyed by the wave, they work together to build the bigger and better one. Everything works out better when we help each other.
Jimmy, der kleine Hase, fährt mit seiner Familie zum Strand. Dort...
13) How to Learn Any Language in a Few Months While Enjoying Yourself: 45 Proven Tips for Language Le
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How to Learn a New Language in as Little as a Few Months – and Have a Boatload of Fun Doing It
Let me make a prediction.
I predict that many, many hundreds of people who will read this description will close this page in a few seconds.
"Learn a new language in a few months? Are you out of your mind?" they'll say. "It's just too good to be true."
And they will go back to their old language learning methods.
You know which methods: toiling away...
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English Tagalog Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying Tagalog or English as their second language.
Everybody loves their Mom, no matter what their age. In this bedtime story, the little bunny Jimmy and his older brothers try to find a perfect present for Mom's birthday. They want to show how much they love her.
What creative solution did they find to express their feelings? You will find out in this illustrated children's book.
This...
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English French Bilingual book for children. Perfect for kids learning English or French as their second language.
Alex finds it hard to go to sleep, so he starts making up excuses. After reading a bedtime story, his father suggests planning a dream that he would like to see when he falls asleep. Find out where their imagination takes them as they plan his dream together. This bedtime story will help kids feel loved and relaxed, preparing them for...
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Il est vrai que parler d'intégration dans un contexte migratoire n'est pas simple. Parmi les éléments qui peuvent contribuer à ce phénomène, on dirait, la langue, dans sa complexité mais en même temps, dans son pouvoir d'établir la communication et ainsi, créer des liens personnels et professionnels. Apprendre la langue du pays d'accueil dans un premier temps pour survivre signifie sentir les inquiétudes que cela peut générer entre autres....
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English Dansih Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying Danish or English as their second language. This fun children's picture book follows the story of cute little bunny, Jimmy. Jimmy doesn't want to sleep in his own bed. Every night he sneaks into his parents' room and falls asleep in their bed. Until one night something unexpected happened.... This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family...
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Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreign equivalent, and a transliteration that can be read right off. Also includes many supplementary lists, signs, and aids. All words are indexed.
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Liburu honek protagonista behinena du bere baitan: aro-bidaiaria. Denbora-bidaiari batek ez bezala, hark ez du atzera-aurrera egiten denboran barrena, baizik eta beti aurrera egiten duela, herriz herri, eguneroko solasaldietan erabiltzen diren arotitzak—eguraldiari buruzko hitzak—Bildu nahian, uste sendoa baitu hitzak komunitate kultural baten ordezkari bereizgarrienetarikoak direla; maiz, hitzak ez ezik, esapideak, atsotitzak eta mundua ulertzeko...
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