Get Started in Beginner's English


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Do you want a solid foundation to your English studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding English in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the English you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? The course focuses on British English but offers American alternatives. Basic English is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in English is for absolute and false beginners of English. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning English. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your English, our Complete English as a Foreign Language course (9781473601581) will take you to an intermediate level of English. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking English(9781444193152) is the perfect audio course. It is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese instruction. **If you are looking for an American English course, you can try Get Started in American English (9781473652101). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.




Get Started in Beginner's American English


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Do you want a solid foundation to your English studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding English in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the English you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? The course focuses on American English but offers British alternatives. Basic English is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in English is for absolute and false beginners of American English. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning English. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists Where do I go next? If you want to advance your English, our Complete EFL course (9781473601581) will take you to an intermediate level of English. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking English (9781444193152) is the perfect audio course. It is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese instruction. **If you are looking for a British English course, you can try Get Started in English, British edition (9781473612143) Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.




The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking


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The book consists of many technique of ?Effective public speaking?. The author has transformed public-speaking into a life-skill which anyone cab develop. The book consists of basic principles of effective speaking, technique of effective speaking, and the 3-aspects of every speech and effective methods of delivering a talk. The book focuses on impromptu talk too. The author tells us how to make the most of our resources and achieve our fullest potential. A must read book for effective speaking.




English Language For Beginners


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The documentary comic books of the For Beginners series deal with complex and serious subjects. They attempt to untimidate and uncomplicate the great ideas and work of great thinkers. The movements and concepts dealt with are placed in their historical, political and intellectual contexts. The books are painstakingly researched, humourouly written and enlivened with classic comic-strip illustrations, photographs, paintings, etc. The range of subjects covered is truly vast and varied Malcom X and the New Age guru Castenanda, Shakespeare and Foucault, Jewish Holocaust and Arab and Israel, Structuralism and Biology.




English for Beginners


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English for Beginners 2nd Edition: The Best Handbook for Learning to Speak EnglishLEARN ENGLISH TODAY!!! Introduced to the British Isles by conquerors from northern Europe as early as the fifth century, English was accepted and used by the British as their everyday language. From the time of their explorations in the 15th century, they brought the English language to the different continents particularly North America including Canada as well as the Caribbean, Oceania which was then known as Australia and New Zealand, Africa and even Southeast Asia, specifically India and the Pacific. American colonists likewise brought the English language to all their colonial outposts in the early 19th and 20th centuries. As a result of the said British and American imperialism, the use of the English language extended to all their colonies, reaching a widespread coverage which led to its adoption as a common language.Currently regarded as the universal language, English is the 2nd largest native language across all countries, spoken by nearly 800 million people around the globe. It is the official language in over 70 countries which are collectively responsible for 2/5 of the world's gross national product. As such, it presents undeniable dominance in international relations and business. Because of this, English as a means of communication is therefore an essential requisite for the growth and development of a nation. Thus, English is massively used in information transfer through modern and conventional methods such as the internet and traditional schools worldwide. In fact, it is the top language used in the internet by nearly 560 million users and based on data from the International College of Economics and Finance which is an arm of the National Research University, there are more than 7,000 international schools worldwide reaching around 3.5 million students using English as the channel for learning notwithstanding the local schools in other countries which likewise use English as the medium of instruction. Therefore, it is important to learn English for proper instruction, for accurate transfer and transmission of ideas and information, for business transactions, employment opportunities, and international relations. Here Is A Preview Of What Is Inside... The Importance of the English Language Basic Steps in Learning to Speak English How to Enhance Delivery Applying the Simple Rules of Grammar Constructing Effective Sentences Beware of Errors Much Much More! Purchase your copy today!




Burmese for Beginners


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English for Everyone: Level 1: Beginner, Course Book


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Our Course Book (Level 1) is a great reference guide to introduce English for beginners including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Book uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Practice Book (Level 1). From introducing yourself and talking about your home, city, and hobbies to expanding your vocabulary and understanding grammar rules, this is a completely comprehensive introduction to learning English. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching materials, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Course Books provide: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App). - Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book - Personalized learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their own prompts and translations where needed to help customize English language learning The English for Everyone Level 1 resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR: A1 - TOEFL (test paper): 0-250 - TOEFL (computer-based test): 0-30 - TOEFL (online test): 0-10 - IELTS: 0-2.5 - TOEIC: 0-200 English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a second or foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.




English Grammar Rules You Must Know


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Are you new to the English language? Maybe you are a native speaker who wants to learn more about their language. Maybe you have decided that the English language is too complicated and that English grammar makes absolutely no sense. If any of these sounds like you, then you have picked up the one book that will answer all of your questions and help ease your fears about the English language and English grammar. When you first start learning any new language, or trying to learn more about the language you have been speaking all of your life, you will run into so much new information that it might be hard to take it all in. That is precisely why this book, English Grammar Rules You Must Know: Ultimate Grammar Writing and Speaking 101 Workbook for Beginners, Daily English for Friendly Conversation and Business Applications, Understanding Grammar to Avoid Errors that Make You Look Dumb is the one book that you want and the only one you will ever need to learn all you need to know about the English language. Did you know that the English that is spoken today is actually a mixture of languages from many different ancient groups that settles in what is now known as England? Their unique dialects eventually blended to form the English language, which then went through even more changes as the world began to change. The language was even further influenced by modern print and the beginning of the printed newspaper. In this book you will learn about the different parts of speech that make up English grammar. You will learn all about: Nouns and verbs Adjectives and adverbs Punctuation Synonyms and antonyms All of the different parts that make up English grammar have something to give to the language. Where the nouns and verbs make up the basis of the language, the adjectives and adverbs give it life and interest. And after you have learned all of the basic parts of speech and how to use them, you will see how easy it is to: Write sentences Compose paragraphs Assemble an entire essay There is also some discussion about the difference between casual speaking and writing and the more formal conversation and writing that would take place in school or in a place of business. It is important that you know how to use both kinds and that you are comfortable moving from one type to the other. While it is important to know the ways to speak and write properly, you do not want to do it all of the time. When you think of business writing most people think of proper usage of subjects and verbs, and you should expect to know how to use a proper manner of grammar. So keep hold of this book, as it is the only one you will ever need to answer all of your questions about the English language and English grammar. Buy this book now and get started on your new path to mastering the English language.




Short Stories in English for Beginners


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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable.




English Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners


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Are you learning English as a second language? If so, that's great! We would like to help you on your journey to learn English to fluency. With our book English Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners, you can practice reading English while working on your English vocabulary and grammar skills as an ESL learner.




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