Language Education

Whether it's the distress of a bad haircut (AGE-OTORI) or longing for the food someone else is eating (GROAKING), the pleasure found in other people's happiness (CONFELICITY) or the shock of jumping into icy water (CURGLAFF), there are real words to pinpoint exactly how you feel and Susie Dent, Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner and lexicographer extraordinaire, is going to help you find them. Here are 1001 terms everyone needs, whether it's the best kind of hug (CWTCH), the relief found in swearing (LALOCHEZIA), or the ability to endure till the end (PERTOLERANCE).

A step-by-step guide to French pronunciation that will help you build your confidence and communicate better in French. Aimed at beginners and intermediate students, this short course focuses on spoken French and will help you improve your pronunciation, confidence and fluency. The free booklet will show you how to pronounce each sound and give real-life examples of where these sounds are used. You will recognize why you mispronounce certain words and which sounds you need to focus on. You can practise the French sounds while listening to the French speaker.

What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced as a student of the German 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 German 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.

In this unique new history of the world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences, and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century ("roe", in case you are wondering). Featuring Latinate and Celtic words, weasel words and nonce-words, ancient words ("loaf") to cutting edge ("twittersphere") and spanning the indispensable words that shape our tongue ("and", "what") to the more fanciful ("fopdoodle"), Crystal takes us along the winding byways of language.

Learn French with Short Stories is your passport to mastering French while enjoying the adventures of Clara. This book is not just a language guide; it's a gateway to experiencing the vibrancy of French culture and language through enthralling narratives.

Vous souhaitez apprendre une langue ? 40 LEÇONS de la collection " Langues pour Tous " et des éditions Lizzie est la solution pour débuter ou retrouver des bases solides !

Wanting to learn the Polish language, but don’t know how - or where - to start? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This audiobook will give you an excellent introduction to the Polish language, and by starting with the very basics, the audiobook will increase your knowledge step-by-step. The exercises provide you with a lot of practice in both writing and talking; many useful words and phrases are included for reference during your learning, and for a long time after.

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.

Learn Khmer for Beginners! A Cambodian Language Learning Book! is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language. It contains over 1,000 common Khmer words and phrases that will help you in everyday life. Each phrase is read slowly and multiple times so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation. Each word-equivalent English translation is also provided.

Tagalog is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language, however! Learn Tagalog for Beginners Easily and in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains more than 1,000 common Tagalog phrases that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each phrase is pronounced slowly and multiple times so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided....

Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Russian While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Russian words and phrases effortlessly.

Did you know that the average Spanish speaker only uses around 300 vocabulary words in everyday life? A recent study has discovered that by learning the 1000 most frequently used words in Spanish you will become familiar with 80% of oral speech. Learning the most frequently used words saves us a lot of time and effort. You don't need to know rarely used words such as “Cacophony” to have a conversation in Spanish. You will be able to absorb the most frequently used words like a sponge, and be able to speak Spanish in Mexico City very soon!

Enter French Stories for Beginners Vol 2: You will find 10 easy-to-listen-to, engaging, and fun stories that will not only help you to dramatically expand your vocabulary but it gives you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Boost your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these 10 unconventional French short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations.

Êtes-vous un explorateur, quelqu’un qui cherche toujours à acquérir de nouvelles compétences, ou qui est en quête de découvertes ? Peut-être que l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue devrait être la prochaine étape à faire sur votre liste d’accomplissements !

Experience the first episode of our bestselling "Dino lernt Deutsch" story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go. Narrated by the author with special emphasis on early text comprehension practice and pronunciation, this audiobook will not only help you learn German, but let you experience the story through the ears of the protagonist.

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.

With the Learn German While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 German words and phrases effortlessly. Our teacher repeats each word and phrase multiple times...so you'll retain them better, whether you're awake or in bed. For best results, listen while awake first. Then, listen while falling asleep.

The easiest way to pick up Turkish is to listen to Turkish! You get to hear real native speakers and get accustomed to the flow of Turkish, 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.

Learn Conversational Tagalog (Filipino) Vol. 1 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in Tagalog. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational Tagalog from the very first lesson. The course is divided into 30 lessons: 6 review lessons and 3 listening comprehension lessons. Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic.

This is the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today as a truly established global language. The Adventure of English is not only an enthralling story of power, religion, and trade, but also the story of people, and how their lives continue to change the extraordinary language that is English.