Language Education

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

Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode "big words"—words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units)—to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That's where this audiobook comes in. Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer shares essential background on how language "works," provides a K-5 scope and sequence to guide practice, and offers abundant research-backed strategies that teachers can put into action immediately.

Apprenez les expressions les plus importantes en allemand 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 allemand - que ce soit dans un hôtel ou un restaurant, ou dans un magasin.

Ready to learn French the easy way? If you have tried textbooks, online classes, or CD compilations – and found them obtrusive or just too hard – this is the audiobook for you! Yes, you can learn French in 30 days without wasting time, jumping through hoops, or spending hundreds of dollars – just to find that it didn’t work. Learn French the playful way as you join Martin in his journey through France, and gain a solid foundation in the language, thanks to helpful dialogues and real-life situations.

We have compiled over 100 conversational Chinese stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new Chinese speakers to possess the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car, or tell a doctor that they don’t feel well. We’re not wasting time here with conversations that don’t go anywhere: If you want to know how to solve real-life problems (while learning a ton of Chinese along the way), this book is for you!

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. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed.

Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

Nos professeurs et intervenants expérimentés possèdent toutes les compétences linguistiques nécessaires pour vous aider à parfaitement comprendre et parler le danois. Nous avons développé une méthode qui vous permettra d’apprendre le danois rapidement et facilement, n’importe quand et n’importe où, et nous en sommes très fiers.

We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in Dutch, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen. Did you know that — according to an important study — learning the top 2000 most frequently used words will enable you to understand up to 84 percent of all nonfiction and 86.1 percent of fiction literature and 92.7 percent of oral speech? Those are amazing stats, and this book will take you even further than those numbers!

The main aim of the courses is to teach the most popular irregular verbs, idioms and phrasal verbs that occur most frequently in everyday conversations. Learning takes place through the association of meanings in contexts. The exercises in each lesson allow the learner to master and consolidate the expressions quickly. This is effective learning, easy and accessible to everyone! "Irregular Verbs Part 1" and "Irregular Verbs Part 2" introduce 100 popular irregular verbs and teach how to use them in the appropriate tenses and grammatical forms. Idioms Part 1 & 2 teaches more than 300 idiomatic phrases that appear in typical situations.

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 help you build on what you learnt in Learn French with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part Two, and guide you through over 6 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

¿Quién ha dicho que aprender un idioma es aburrido? Diviértete y desenvuélvete con el inglés en cualquier parte...en un restaurante, en el cine, en la farmacia, en la playa, en el baño ¡o donde sea! Alberto Alonso te presentará esas cosas que nadie te enseña y además con el estilo desenfado e incombustible que le caracteriza.

Having trouble following dialogues on your favorite Japanese anime, series, and movies? Do you want to have conversations with Japanese speakers like a native? One of the most crucial skills you will gain as a language learner is the ability to speak like a native. Using the right words, tone, and formality is key to mastering the language, and Japanese is no different! Because of this, we have compiled over 100 conversational Japanese stories for beginners along with their translations.

Aimeriez-vous pouvoir converser aisément en espagnol pendant vos vacances ? Exercez-vous avec le cours "Espagnol. Conversations de vacances: nouvelle édition", qui vous préparera rapidement et efficacement à cette fin. Son objectif principal est de vous aider à maîtriser le vocabulaire utile dans diverses situations de voyage. Enregistré par des locuteurs de langue espagnole, il propose un langage authentique utilisé dans les conversations quotidiennes.Pourquoi choisir ce cours ? Il comprend 12 thèmes pratiques, avec des dialogues et exercices spécialement conçus dans chaque leçon pour introduire plus de 800 tournures et phrases complètes utiles pour voyager.

¡Te haremos hablar francés en muy poco tiempo! El método de aprendizaje de audio paralelo Lingo Jump facilita el aprendizaje del francés en tu tiempo libre. Ya sea que estés descansando o yendo de un lado a otro, nuestras lecciones de audio sencillas, claras y divertidas te ayudarán a aprender imitando a nuestros locutores.

Hebrew Level 1, Lessons 11-15 builds 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 contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Hebrew.

This Audiobook will take you through the basics of Spanish with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. In the fifteen All About lessons, you’ll learn all about Spanish and Spain. Our native teachers and language experts will explain everything you need to know to get started in Spanish.

With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed.

Easy Learning Mandarin teaches you key words for the most important situations and lets you expand your language through a variety of activities. You choose whether to focus on learning the essentials or to progress to some more challenging activities – so whether you’re a beginner, or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident in Mandarin without even having to pick up a pen.

Punjabi 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. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Punjabi.