English Language Arts

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Voltaire, the French writer who believed in equality for all; Charlotte Brontë, the British novelist who wrote Jane Eyre; Mark Twain, the American who wrote Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer; Jacques Prévert, the writer known in France as 'the People's Poet'; Ayn Rand, whose writing expressed her own philosophical ideas; and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, who wrote about life in a Soviet Labour Camp.

In Is College Worth It?, William J. Bennett and David Wilezol assess the problems of American higher education at various levels, from runaway costs to inferior academics to poor graduation rates to political indoctrination, and propose serious reforms and alternative methods for improving higher education so that it better serves our students.

Banter, chit-chat, gossip, natter, tete-a-tete: these are just a few of the terms for the varied ways in which we interact with one another through conversation. David Crystal explores the factors that motivate so many different kinds of talk and reveals the rules we use unconsciously, even in the most routine exchanges of everyday conversation.

Among the important problems with the advancement of language is dependability. How did human beings end up with a language? In other words, language and rituals co-evolved together. People could now use body language along with spoken signals to communicate with each other. In addition, this was also the very first time they might state something verbally and something else non-verbally. To neutralize the devastating impact of lies on group cohesion, human beings developed routines and religion.

The inspiring stories of five people who changed history, including Glenn Miller, the leader of the most famous big band in the USA; Pérez Prado, the Cuban musician who was known as the 'King of Mambo'; Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the USA; Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's best opera singers; and John Lennon, member of the famous band The Beatles.

In Business Spotlight Audio 06/2023 für Juni hören Sie Artikel und Interviews aus der Welt des Business-Englisch. Mit Übungen verbessern Sie Ihre sprachlichen und kommunikativen Kompetenzen. In "Business Skills" geht es um die beste Art zu verhandeln. In "Career Coach" erfahren Sie, warum es wichtig ist, die Teilnehmenden am Anfang einer Besprechung erst einmal ankommen zu lassen. Und Sie hören die kurze Geschichte einer Brauerin mit iranischen Wurzeln.

Here's the deal. You have tried various methods to understand how the world around you works in order to live a fair life with safety and happiness, but sometimes, you still feel insecure about making important decisions. You would like to gain more awareness and wisdom to make the right decision and make your life better and happier.

In this slim memoir, Theodor Kallifatides explores the interplay of meaningful living and meaningful work, and the timeless question of how to reconcile oneself to aging. But he also comments on worrying trends in contemporary Europe - from religious intolerance and prejudice against immigrants to housing crises and gentrification - and his sadness at the battered state of his beloved Greece. Kallifatides offers an eloquent, thought-provoking meditation on the writing life, and an author’s place in a changing world.

This audiobook will explain to you how body language works and how to better understand what other people are saying with their body movements and expressions.

With Body Language: Master the Art of Reading Anyone through Nonverbal Communication, you'll learn to read the signals that people are giving each other all the time. This information is yours for the taking, even though many people aren't even aware that it exists. Imagine the success you could have at your next job interview!

Body language can be misleading. It can even conceal the real feelings of a speaker. Yet, there are specific things to watch for in your interactions which will give you a true insight of what people think and feel about themselves, as well as their feelings towards others. This book will teach you how to decode the messages that people try to hide from you through body language. You will become an expert at spotting liars and people who are trying to trick you into believing something that is false.

At last! A no-nonsense grammar guide that gives you just the skills you need. Now you can learn to recognize and wipe out embarrassing errors, quickly and easily, while you drive, exercise, or relax.

Understanding the basis of nonverbal communication happens to be a very important matter for a student of this field. The author here shows the guiding steps one-by-one.

Human communication is far more complex than we can imagine, with the majority of the information being transmitted through non-verbal signals. Unfortunately, not many of us are perceptive and we often fail to pick up on these signals, which affects the entire value of the respective interaction. It is true that it takes time to master the art of nonverbal communication and we are more than pleased to present a book that can help you in such pursuits.

Human communication is far more complex than we can imagine, with the majority of the information being transmitted through non-verbal signals. Unfortunately, not many of us are perceptive and we often fail to pick up on these signals, which affects the entire value of the respective interaction. It is true that it takes time to master the art of nonverbal communication and we are more than pleased to present a book that can help you in such pursuits.

In Business Spotlight Audio 3/2021 für März hören Sie Artikel und Interviews aus der Welt des Business-Englisch. Und mit zahlreichen Übungen können Sie Ihre sprachlichen und kommunikativen Kompetenzen verbessern. Im Bereich "Communication" erhalten Sie Tipps, wie Sie Ihre E-Mails trotz aller Kürze höflich schreiben. In der Rubrik "Careers" erfahren Sie, wie Sie anderen Ihre beruflichen Erfolge vermitteln und wie wichtig es für Führungskräfte ist, Funktionen und Verantwortlichkeiten genau zu definieren.

Introducing a revolutionary method to master persuasion. A must-have audiobook, Dark Psychology & Manipulation comes with the insight and ideas that every leader needs to know. Learn about the secrets of body language and mind control your teachers wouldn't tell you, but author Fred Hansen will reveal to you soon inside the audiobook. Get your copy and discover the NLP secrets and hypnosis techniques that ANYONE can follow.

There is a world of communication that is far beyond simply speaking to one another. It is one where the true nature of others is better understood, if you know what to look for. Body language seldom lies to us. We can be deceived successfully by people who tell us lies when they speak, but to lie with the body is far harder, and when we understand it, we are better placed to make critical decisions.

Learning how to analyze people's behavior doesn't have to be difficult. In this insightful guide, you're going to learn how to master this life-changing skill and be a step ahead of everyone you communicate with. Whether you're about to approach someone with a sales pitch, give a talk in public, or ask someone on a date, this audiobook will show you how to read people's behavior like a veteran detective.

Often, words say one thing while the body tells another. Who tells the truth? The body, naturally. The body never lies because it instinctively expresses itself, and even if the mind tries to control it, it would still show signs of discomfort if it does not agree. For those who can read it, the body reveals the emotions, desires, and real intentions of a person. The secret is to observe expressions, gestures, and posture of people, looking for relevant clues. Personality analysis is not rocket science. It is as real as you are.