Greek Vocabulary Book


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Greek vocabulary book + Greek dictionary This Greek vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Greek-English as well as English-Greek dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Greek learning resource is a combination of Greek vocabulary book and a two-way basic Greek dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Greek vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Greek vocabularies for a certain topic. The Greek vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Greek dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Greek dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Greek-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Greek words and directly find the English translation How to use this Greek vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Greek dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Greek translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Greek dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Greek and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.




Ancient Greek I


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In this elementary textbook, Philip S. Peek draws on his twenty-five years of teaching experience to present the ancient Greek language in an imaginative and accessible way that promotes creativity, deep learning, and diversity. The course is built on three pillars: memory, analysis, and logic. Readers memorize the top 250 most frequently occurring ancient Greek words, the essential word endings, the eight parts of speech, and the grammatical concepts they will most frequently encounter when reading authentic ancient texts. Analysis and logic exercises enable the translation and parsing of genuine ancient Greek sentences, with compelling reading selections in English and in Greek offering starting points for contemplation, debate, and reflection. A series of embedded Learning Tips help teachers and students to think in practical and imaginative ways about how they learn. This combination of memory-based learning and concept- and skill-based learning gradually builds the confidence of the reader, teaching them how to learn by guiding them from a familiarity with the basics to proficiency in reading this beautiful language. Ancient Greek I: A 21st-Century Approach is written for high-school and university students, but is an instructive and rewarding text for anyone who wishes to learn ancient Greek.




Greek Vocabulary Book: A Topic Based Approach: A Topic Based Approach


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Greek vocabulary book + Greek dictionaryThis Greek vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Greek-English as well as English-Greek dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Greek learning resource is a combination of Greek vocabulary book and a two-way basic Greek dictionary: Part 1: Topic based Greek vocabulary book This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Greek vocabularies for a certain topic. The Greek vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2: Basic English-Greek dictionary The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Greek dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3: Basic Greek-English dictionary Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Greek words and directly find the English translation How to use this Greek vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Greek dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Greek translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Greek dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Greek and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.




Mastering German Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach


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Unlike your average A-to-Z German/English dictionary, Mastering German Vocabulary presents more than 5,000 words in 41 separate categories. This arrangement allows students to understand the relationships of various words. Categories cover the human body, health and medicine, sports, culture and religion, and dozens of other subjects. Engaging example sentences help illustrate the meanings of words and also inform readers on idiomatic expressions, grammatical exceptions, and cultural and geographical information. English-speaking readers will find help in translating those German words and phrases that may be too specialized to be found in ordinary alphabetically arranged bilingual dictionaries. Engaging line art illustrations, charts, and a comprehensive alphabetical word index enhances this volume's usefulness. A fine school supplement for language teachers, students, and language labs, and an aid for anyone who must sometimes get information from German journals and other publications.




Language-Based Approaches to Support Reading Comprehension


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Language-Based Approaches to Support Reading Comprehension takes a closer look at students who are frequently marginalized by language differences in the classroom, whether by teachers’ oversight or simply the lack of information. In order to remedy this situation, Falk-Ross and the contributing authors offer their different perspectives on supporting English language learners (ELLs) through specific strategies for assessment and instruction. Each chapter presents a specific issue and challenge, supportive research and up-to-date information, classroom implications and strategies, and case study applications relating to the particular perspective of literacy development for ELLs of middle-level ages.




Greek Vocabulary Book


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Greek vocabulary book + Greek dictionary This Greek vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Greek-English as well as English-Greek dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Greek learning resource is a combination of Greek vocabulary book and a two-way basic Greek dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Greek vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Greek vocabularies for a certain topic. The Greek vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Greek dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Greek dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Greek-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Greek words and directly find the English translation How to use this Greek vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Greek dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Greek translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Greek dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Greek and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.




Inspiring Primary Learners


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Inspiring Primary Learners offers trainee and qualified teachers high-quality case studies of outstanding practice in contemporary classrooms across the country. Expert authors unravel and reveal the theory and evidence that underpins lessons, helping you make connections with your own practice and understand what ‘excellent’ looks like, within each context, and how it is achieved. Illustrated throughout with interviews, photos, and examples of children’s work, it covers a range of primary subjects and key topics including creating displays, outdoor learning, and developing a reading for pleasure culture. The voice of the practitioner is evident throughout as teachers share their own experience, difficulties, and solutions to ensure that children are inspired by their learning. Written in two parts, the first exemplifies examples of practice for each National Curriculum subject, whilst the second focuses on the wider curriculum and explores issues pertinent to the primary classroom, highlighting important discussions on topics such as: Reading for pleasure Writing for pleasure Creating a dynamic and responsive curriculum Creating inspiring displays Outdoor learning Pedagogy for imagination Relationships and Sex Education This key text shows how, even within the contested space of education, practitioners can inspire their primary learners through teaching with passion and purpose for the empowerment of the children in their class. For all new teachers, it provides advice and ideas for effective and engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.




English Words from Latin and Greek Elements


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Presents an overview of the development of the English language and examines the formation of words especially from Greek and Latin roots. Also discusses definitions and usage.




Vocabulary Instruction


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This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.




Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar


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Basics of the Biblical Greek is an entirely new, integrated approach to teaching and learning New Testament Greek. It makes learning Greek a natural process and shows from the very beginning how an understanding of Greek helps in understanding the New Testament. Basics of Biblical Greek: combines the best of the deductive and the inductive approaches, explains the basics of English grammar before teaching Greek grammar, uses from the very beginning parts of verses from the New Testament instead of 'made-up' exercises, includes at the beginning of every lesson a brief devotional, written by a well-known New Testament scholar, that demonstrates how the principles taught in the lesson apply directly to an understanding of the biblical text, is the most popular first-year Greek course used in colleges and seminaries today, comes with an interactive study aid CD-ROM, containing an eight-minute greeting from the author and the fun, helpful, and graphical vocabulary-memorizing program 'Learning the Basics of Biblical Greek' (runs on Power Mac and Windows 95), where you can hear Greek words pronounced and sung in more than 200 familiar hymns. The CD-ROM also contains the powerful Greek vocabulary-drilling programs Flashworks(TM) and Parseworks from Teknia Language Tools (runs on Macintosh and Windows 3.1 and 95). A separate workbook is also available. And complimentary teacher helps are located on the author's website (http://www.homeschooling.org).