English Language Learning

A bonzer (p. 288) discussion of the strange but dinkum (p. 289) pedigree (p. 224) of the naughty (p. 202), nice (p. 212), and, sometimes, obscene (p. 217) English language. We live in a torrent of words — from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. But, as Julian Burnside reminds us in this new edition of the bestselling Wordwatching, words are a source both of pleasure and power, and can be deployed for good or for ill.

Find out how to make small talk like a pro, deal with emergencies confidently, travel situations, and a whole lot more. You’ll find more than 1000 valuable English expressions and phrases that are used in everyday life situations by Native English speakers. Get your copy of 1001 English Expressions and Phrases to improve your English quickly and easily.

Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn German fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning German but nothing seems to stick? Not only will this audiobook give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun exercises for you to practice. If you’ve never studied German before or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this audiobook will provide you with everything you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Germany!

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.

Apprenez les expressions les plus importantes en anglais pour vos vacances ou votre voyage d'affaires. Vous pouvez écouter ce cours dans le train, au travail ou en vous endormant, pour vous aider à apprendre toutes les phrases importantes dont vous aurez besoin pendant vos voyages. Pratiquez pendant 20 minutes par jour et en peu de temps, vous parlerez bien anglais - que ce soit dans un hôtel ou un restaurant, ou dans un magasin.

Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language....but are you sure you can talk like a native? For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can’t exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn’t been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it’s all about having the right tools at your disposal...and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in!

This course consists of lessons centered on an audio blog that is completely in Japanese. The audio blog postings take you around Japan and introduce you to many different aspects of the country, including culture, history, folklore, the 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 Japanese.

Learn thousands of English vocabulary words to help you get a band 7/8 on the IELTS speaking exam. Sound like a native speaker with these common expressions, phrases, idioms, collocations, and slang that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. That’s where the IELTS Speaking Vocabulary Builder comes in. You’ll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what it means, and then get an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in the 40 lessons.

Expand your German vocabulary with 2,000 most common German words, as well as tips and examples on how to improve your learning.

Are you a beginner-level learner looking to improve your Italian? You may know the alphabet. You may know some phrases and some grammar. But if you still can't speak and understand basic Italian conversations, then Learn Italian Bundle - Italian for Beginners (Level 2) is for you. You get to hear real native speakers and get accustomed to the flow of Italian, which you won't get from Apps and textbooks. Just press play and listen. Lessons are just 5 minutes long and can be done anywhere, anytime—at home or on the go.

This Audiobook will take you through the basics of Swahili with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation.

Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable.

Each lesson of Italian Level 1 Lessons 1-5provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Do you want to learn Korean the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to travel to South Korea and get around like a pro? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Korean: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to South Korea is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers.

Tagalog Level 1, Lessons 1-5 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Each lesson in Hebrew Level 1, Lessons 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

Did you know that over 220 million people around the world speak French? Now is the time to join them and tap into the countless opportunities that come with mastering this widely spoken language.

Do you want to learn Filipino the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to travel to the Philippines and get around like a pro? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Filipino: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to the Philippines is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers. You learn the must-know travel phrases, survival phrases, vocab, and cultural insights to make your trip to the Philippines a breeze. All were hand-picked by our team of Filipino teachers and experts.

Want to start speaking Arabic minutes into your first lesson? With 3-Minute Arabic - 25 Lesson Series Audiobook, you will easily learn the basics of Arabic conversation with lessons made by real teachers. The best part? Each lesson is 3 minutes long. You also get the BONUS PDF version of the Audiobook to read along.

Grow your vocabulary & improve your French skills with these 10 engaging French short stories! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. The best way to learn a new language is by building a strong base of vocabulary. In this French audiobook you will find yourself glued to every single section of each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll basically forget you’re even learning French!