English Language

With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.

Have you wondered how some people bend (or break) the rules and no one seems to notice? Have you ever been used or manipulated and now want to know how to defend against it happening to you again? Would you like to know how? Bailey keeps no secrets and holds nothing back by putting the power of dark persuasion directly into your hands. You’ll quickly find yourself maneuvering through situations, countering manipulations, and getting precisely what you want, in a way that from the outside will seem to work like dark magic.

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.

You will find 10 easy-to-listen-to, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the Spanish language.

Master the basics of Dutch conversation the fun, fast and easy way! Start speaking Dutch in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes with Introduction to Dutch. Our native Dutch hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way! This isn't stale textbook material - it's fun, effective, and practical! You learn basic beginner Dutch conversation that you can use immediately!

Do You Want To Learn How To Speak Conversational Brazilian Portuguese Like a MF? Of course, no one really wants to learn how to speak Portuguese like a MF. What you really want is the ability to speak and understand Portuguese like a native speaker. If you're truly serious about speaking and comprehending Brazilian Portuguese like a native, then get this audiobook.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. This audiobook also include detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning Gujarati and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

Unlock your language potential with our 10-session intermediate Western Punjabi audio course, designed for learners who want to broaden their vocabulary and enhance their pronunciation and comprehension skills. This course is your gateway to sounding authentic and understanding Western Punjabi in real-world contexts. The course is perfect for those who want to brush up on their Western Punjabi or take their knowledge to the next level.

Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from the big questions of her life - the emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career provides the sense of purpose she yearns for. Until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling.

Do you wish you could persuade and influence people to do whatever you wish them to do without saying too much, begging, threatening, and playing all manner of mind games? And would you be amazed to discover a guide that shows you how to leverage the power of tools that are within your reach (without paying top-dollar for it)? If you've answered yes, this book will show you exactly how you can leverage the power of dark psychology techniques, body language, rhetoric, and cognitive techniques to your advantage!

Ojibwe Phase 1, Units 16-20 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.

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.

In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.

This audiobook on Italian language instruction includes detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning Italian and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition. This is a complete language course to get your child proficient in Italian in just four weeks.

Maori at Home is the perfect introduction to the Maori language. A highly practical, easy and fun resource for everyday New Zealanders, it covers the basics of life in and around a typical Kiwi household.

A guide to the Gujarati language over 15 sessions with a focus on commonly used words and phrases. This guide for English speakers is the ideal way to learn core words and phrases in the Gujarati language which is estimated to be spoken by over 60 million people globally, with a focus on the Gujarat province of India and is one of India's official languages. The audio course builds progressively starting with simple greetings, numbers and colors and building to full sentences and expressions by the end of the course.

Find out how people speak English in real life. That’s where The Big Book of Phrasal Verbs in Use comes in. First, you’ll see each phrasal verb used in a dialogue and then you’ll find out what each one means. Finally, it’s time for some practice! It’s everything you need to bone up on your English vocabulary!

This Audiobook will take you through the basics of Greek with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. In the 15 All About lessons, you’ll learn all about Greek and Greece. The five Pronunciation lessons take you step-by-step through the most basic skill in any language: how to pronounce words and sentences like a native speaker.

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.

In 2003, Cindy McGill created the Freedom Lounge theme camp at the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. From there, her efforts evolved to reaching young women and men within porn conventions, using dream interpretation as a tool to reach those living a life they have settled for instead of the one they are made for. From pagan festivals, new age events, film festivals, adult entertainment arenas, gay pride events, gothic cultures, and just about any place, people are starving for truth, Cindy and her teams are there.