Author : Harold Stratford
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 33,70 MB
Release : 2015-06-23
Category :
ISBN : 9781548428075
A good book of famous quotes with an excellent selection of authors and explanations about the philosophical concepts behind those ideas, to help the reader understand life and find happiness through the wisdom of great historical philosophers.
Author : Shawn Moksvold
Publisher :
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 2020-05-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781653588268
This easy-to-read pronunciation guide helps language learners speak English more clearly and confidently, using everyday language examples and special exercises for both self-study and collaborative work. It shows how speakers of English as a foreign language can avoid being misunderstood in various contexts. The book examines how the Spanish language influences English pronunciation, concentrating on 11 fundamental pronunciation issues that have been observed in Spanish speakers of all ages around the world. The online audios feature native speakers communicating in real-life words and sounds. Learners can practice their listening skills and compare their own speaking to standard English accents and pronunciation.
Author : Gabriel Wyner
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,66 MB
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 038534810X
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.
Author : Paulette Dale
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 29,62 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780132813044
Intermediate - Advanced Level. Designed to reduce foreign accents that interfere with effective communication, these two programs, one concentrating on vowels and the other on consonants, include a complete treatment on each as well as diphthongs, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of American English. Although planned especially for Spanish speakers, the material is applicable to all non-native speakers. (English Pronunciation for Spanish Speakers Consonants and English Pronunciation for Spanish Speakers Vowels.)
Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 14,43 MB
Release : 2018-02-07
Category :
ISBN :
Learning a new language or a second language is not easy or quick. Especially the first few months, it requires a lot of time, a lot of patience, and commitment. Learning a new language or a second language allows you to connect with the country and culture you are working on through books, magazines, newspapers, movies, television, websites, and conversations. Best of all, learning languages is a passion that will help you in the future, and the skill will belong to you forever! Five tips for learning a new language or a second Language: 1. You need to spend a good amount of time listening to the language as well as working on pronunciation. 2. Open the online book and try to write each word, phrase, expression and sentence down at least once, but preferably three times for a higher success rate. This will help you remember the words, sentences, etc. at a great pace and this will also help you remember the language. 3. Open the online book, listen and repeat each word, phrase, expression and sentence from the audio. If you have a chance, make sure to purchase the audio, it will help you learn at a faster pace. 4. Start reading and watching news in the language you are working on online. It is a great way to understand and work on your conversation skills on that language. 5. Finally, plan a trip abroad to that country. This online book contains 6382 mix words, phrases, expressions, and sentences. There are 64 audio units for this book. Each audio unit contains 100 mixed words, phrases, expressions, and sentences. If you have a chance, please purchase the audio because it is not included with this book, as stated above. If you are mastering the first 75 pages of this book while listening to the audio, you can get through any situation during your trip abroad. If you are mastering 150 pages or more of this book while listening to the audio, you can live and work in that country without any problems! I can show you the best way to learn languages! The next step is yours! Study hard and you will learn your languages! Just remember one thing that learning never stops! Read, Read, Read! And Write, Write, Write! A thank you to my wonderful wife Beth (Griffo) Nguyen & my amazing sons Taylor Nguyen and Ashton Nguyen for all their love and support, without their emotional support and help, none of these educational language eBooks and audios would be possible. Aprender un nuevo idioma o un segundo idioma no es fácil ni rápido. Sobre todo los primeros meses , se requiere mucho tiempo , mucha paciencia y compromiso. Aprender un nuevo idioma o un segundo idioma le permite conectarse con el país y la cultura que se está trabajando a través de libros , revistas, periódicos , películas, televisión , sitios web, y conversaciones . Lo mejor de todo , el aprendizaje de idiomas es una pasión que le ayudará en el futuro , y la habilidad pertenecerán a ti para siempre ! Cinco consejos para aprender un nuevo idioma o un segundo idioma : 1 . Usted tiene que invertir una buena cantidad de tiempo a escuchar a la lengua , así como trabajar en la pronunciación . 2 . Abra el libro en línea y tratar de escribir cada palabra , frase, la expresión y la pena por lo menos una vez , pero preferiblemente tres veces para una mayor tasa de éxito . Esto le ayudará a recordar las palabras, oraciones , etc a muy buen ritmo y esto también le ayudará a recordar el idioma. 3 . Abra el libro en línea , escuchar y repetir cada palabra , frase, la expresión y la sentencia del audio. Si tienes la oportunidad , asegúrese de comprar el audio, que le ayudará a aprender a un ritmo más rápido. 4 . Comienza a leer y ver las noticias en la lengua que se está trabajando en línea. Es una gran manera de entender y trabajar en sus habilidades de conversación en ese idioma. 5 . Por último , el plan de un viaje al extranjero a ese país. Este libro en línea contiene 6.382 palabras de mezcla , frases , expresiones y frases. Hay 64 unidades de audio para este libro. Cada unidad de audio contiene 100 palabras mezcladas , frases , expresiones y frases. Si tienes la oportunidad , tiene que adquirir el audio, ya que no se incluye en este libro , como ya dijimos . Si usted es el dominio de las primeras 75 páginas de este libro mientras escucha el audio, se puede obtener a través de cualquier situación durante su viaje al extranjero . Si usted es el dominio de 150 páginas o más de este libro mientras escucha el audio, se puede vivir y trabajar en ese país sin ningún problema! Puedo mostrarle la mejor manera de aprender idiomas! El siguiente paso es el tuyo ! Estudia mucho y aprenderá sus lenguas ! Sólo recuerda una cosa que el aprendizaje nunca se detiene! Leer , leer, leer ! Y escribir, escribir , escribir ! Un agradecimiento a mi maravillosa esposa Bet ( Griffo ) Nguyen y mis hijos increíbles Taylor Nguyen y Nguyen Ashton por todo su amor y apoyo, sin su apoyo emocional y ayuda , ninguno de estos libros electrónicos lenguaje educativo y audios sería posible.
Author : Margarita Madrigal
Publisher : Crown
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 23,61 MB
Release : 1989-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0385410956
Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.
Author : Judy Hochberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 20,69 MB
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1474227929
¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish is for anyone who wants to understand how Spanish really works. Standard textbooks and grammars describe the "what" of Spanish - its vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and pronunciation - but ¿Por qué? explains the "why". Judy Hochberg draws on linguistic principles, Hispanic culture, and language history to answer questions such as: Why are so many Spanish verbs irregular? - Why does Spanish have different ways to say "you"? - Why is h silent? - Why doesn't Spanish use apostrophes? - Why does Castilian Spanish have the th sound? Packed with information, guidance, and links to further research, ¿Por qué? is an accessible study guide that is suitable for Spanish students, instructors, native speakers, and the general reader. It is a valuable supplementary text for serious students of Spanish at all levels, from beginning to advanced. ¿Por qué? also covers topics usually left to specialized books, including the evolution of Spanish, how children and adults learn Spanish, and the status of languages that co-exist with Spanish, from Catalan to Spanish sign language to the indigenous languages of Latin America.
Author : Joseph J. Keenan
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 20,86 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0292779836
Many language books are boring—this one is not. Written by a native English speaker who learned Spanish the hard way—by trying to talk to Spanish-speaking people—it offers English speakers with a basic knowledge of Spanish hundreds of tips for using the language more fluently and colloquially, with fewer obvious "gringo" errors. Writing with humor, common sense, and a minimum of jargon, Joseph Keenan covers everything from pronunciation, verb usage, and common grammatical mistakes to the subtleties of addressing other people, "trickster" words that look alike in both languages, inadvertent obscenities, and intentional swearing. He guides readers through the set phrases and idiomatic expressions that pepper the native speaker's conversation and provides a valuable introduction to the most widely used Spanish slang. With this book, both students in school and adult learners who never want to see another classroom can rapidly improve their speaking ability. Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish will be an essential aid in passing the supreme language test-communicating fluently with native speakers.
Author : Boris Shekhtman
Publisher : M S I Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 11,42 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780967990750
This book provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business.
Author : Steve Leveen
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 19,72 MB
Release : 2021-01-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781733937559
How can Americans make our country stronger, kinder, smarter? By marshaling our enviable can-do ethic and learning another language. We can do it, no matter what our age: author Steve Leveen chose Spanish as his adopted language in midlife. America's Bilingual Century is filled with tips for learning a language, some mechanical--like changing your phone and laptop settings to your adopted language--and some philosophical. For instance, start by having a place in your life where you'll use the language, Steve says. The "where" makes the "how" more attainable. And recognize that, as with any adoption, you do it for love, and for life--so don't fret when you're not fluent in five months. If you have kids, start them young. You'll be glad you did when you read about the explosive growth of dual language schools across the country and the significant, measurable advantages they give our young people. Steve also takes us to the top summer language immersion camps, for both children and adults. And he shares his findings from leading language scholars, teachers, sociolinguists, app creators, and bilinguals of all stripes that he discovered during his dozen years of research. Then he topples 12 myths about Americans and languages that no longer hold in this century. Like thinking the whole world speaks English (it doesn't), that being monolingual is natural (it isn't), and that Americans suck at language (quite the opposite, as he demonstrates). Here and now in the 21st century, America is embracing its many ethnic and cultural heritages. How natural, then, that we enfold the many languages that these heritages thrive on as part of that quintessentially American pursuit of happiness. If you've never thought of bilingualism as being a patriotic act, America's Bilingual Century may persuade you otherwise. Knowing a second language changes the way we perceive the world, and the way the world perceives us. "English is what unites us," Steve says. "Our other languages are what define and strengthen us." And even if becoming bilingual leans more toward aspiration than arrival, that's okay. The journey is as rewarding as the destination.
