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501 Spanish Verbs, 8th edition
by Christopher Kendris Theodore Kendris Ph.D.The world’s bestselling Spanish verbs reference eBook has just gotten better! The authors focus directly on a command of Spanish verbs—and fluency in Spanish starts with knowledge of verbs. This new eighth edition is optimized for use on the Kindle and features links throughout and shows students and travelers exactly how to use the 501 most common and useful Spanish verbs in all 15 tenses and moods. Each verb is alphabetically listed in easy-to-follow chart form, one verb per page with its English translation. Bonus Online Component includes a hyperlink to online content that presents language-learning aids and audio files that review the formation and usage of Spanish verb forms. Helpful features include—Formation and usage of Spanish verb tenses and moods summarized as they relate to their English equivalents --The 55 most essential Spanish verbs used in context--Another 2,200 regular verbs conjugated like the book’s 501 model verbs--Verbs in idiomatic phrases--Passive and active voice formations--Updated sentences demonstrating Spanish verb usage in all tenses--Exercises in Spanish verb usage with answers--Even more entries in the English-Spanish verb index--Information covering impersonal verbs, weather expressions, and more!
E-Z French, 5th Edition (Barron's Easy Way)
by Christopher Kendris Theodore Kendris Ph.D.A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
501 French Verbs (Barron's 501 Verbs)
by Christopher Kendris Theodore KendrisLearning the French language is easy with help from the 501 Verb Series ! Optimized for use on the Kindle, this book presents the most important and commonly used verbs from the French language. The verbs are arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. In addition, this comprehensive guide to French verb usage offers a wealth of reference material and language tips, including a bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional verbs, helpful expressions and idioms for travelers, and verb drills and short tests with all questions answered and explained.
501 Spanish Verbs: Fully Conjugated In All The Tenses In A New Easy To Learn Format (Barron's 501 Verbs)
by Christopher Kendris Theodore KendrisThe original and most trusted verb book in the market with over 50 years of proven excellence! Barron&’s 501 Spanish Verbs provides students, travelers, and adult learners with fingertip access to the 501 most common and useful Spanish verbs in all 15 tenses and moods. Fluency in Spanish begins with a knowledge of correct verb formation and usage. Having a quick reference guide such as this classic book is an absolute essential for those learning the language or those who just need a quick refresher. The authors provide clear, easy-to-follow instruction along with synonyms, antonyms and idiomatic expressions. Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form—one verb per page along with its English translation.Highlights of this brand new edition include:One verb per page conjugated in all 15 tenses and moodsSynonyms, antonyms and idiomatic phrases for each verbThe 55 most essential Spanish verbs highlighted and used in contextA pull-out reference card featuring the most essential verbsMore than 2,200 additional regular verbs conjugated like the book's 501 model verbsPassive and active voice formationsEven more entries in the English-Spanish verb index covering impersonal verbs, weather expressions, and moreOnline practice and exercises to reinforce verb conjugations and usageAudio program to model native speaker rhythms and intonationNew pronoun chart on the inside front cover
501 Spanish Verbs, Tenth Edition (Barron's 501 Verbs)
by Christopher Kendris Theodore KendrisChoose Barron&’s 501 Spanish Verbs for language learning--a trusted resource for over 50 years! This edition provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common Spanish verbs--in all tenses and moods! It is the perfect companion for students in high-school and college-level courses, or for anyone who wants to self-study. Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form—one verb per page along with its English translation, present participle, and gerundio. Follow the clear, concise instruction, and then take your language fluency to the next level with an online activity center. Comprehensive Language Learning Lists of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples for every verb A concise grammar review of tricky topics, organized for easy reference The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the most useful and challenging Spanish verbs Over 2,300 additional verbs conjugated like the 501 models English-Spanish Verb Index Numerous other features, such as: a pronunciation guide, weather expressions, subjunctive mood, defective and impersonal verbs, verbs that take prepositions, reflexive and reciprocal verbs, and more More Practice Online Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciation Listening comprehension 4 practice quizzes with detailed answer explanations and auto scoring
Essential Russian Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar)
by Brian KempleDesigned for adults with limited learning time, this concise and easy-to-use guide enables language students to grasp the fundamentals of Russian quickly and easily. Focusing on the grammar needed to speak and understand the language, the text emphasizes comprehension rather than memorization of grammatical constructions.Author Brian Kemple uses an efficient and systematic approach to instructing students in the use of all the grammar that's needed for everyday speech and comprehension. Simple phrases are accompanied by clear explanations of parts of speech, use of the comparative and superlative degrees, word order, pronunciation, negation and more. A useful section of practical phrases and a glossary of grammatical terms round out this excellent, inexpensive guide.Perfect for independent study or as an adjunct to a language course, Essential Russian Grammar is ideal for students, business people, tourists or anyone planning to visit Russia.
Defective Inspectors: Crime-fiction Pastiche In Late Twentieth-century French Literature
by Simon KempCrime fiction is a popular target for literary pastiche in France. From the nouveau roman and the Oulipo group to the current avant-garde, writers have seized on the genre to exploit it for their own ends, toying with its traditional plots and characters, and exploring its preoccupations with perception, reason and truth. In the first full-length study of the phenomenon, Simon Kemp's investigation centres on four major writers of the twentieth century, Alain Robbe-Grillet (b. 1922), Michel Butor (b. 1926), Georges Perec (193682) and Jean Echenoz (b. 1947). Out of their varied encounters with the genre, from deconstruction of the classic detective story to homage to the roman noir, Kemp elucidates the complex relationship between the pasticheur and his target, which demands an entirely new assessment of pastiche as a literary form.
100 Hieroglyphs: Think Like an Egyptian
by Barry Kemp&“Written by the greatest living Egyptologist, this wonderful, fun, and short book will take you inside the heads of the ancient Egyptians.&”—Sarah Parcak, National Geographic Egyptian culture is divided from us by several millennia, a lost people and a dead language. We can discover much about this fascinating civilization from its physical remains, but perhaps the greatest insights into the Egyptian mind come from Egyptian hieroglyphs. They reveal the priorities, concerns and beliefs of the Egyptians—a whole worldview. Unlike the Western alphabet, which is an arbitrary set of symbols not anchored in reality, each Egyptian hieroglyph denotes a concept central to Egyptian thinking. The language and its written form are intimately bound up with the imaginative world of the Egyptians. Here, Barry Kemp presents 100 of the Egyptian hieroglyphs to provide access to this unique culture. Kemp takes us on a journey through the Egyptian mind, revealing not only aspects of day-to-day life in Ancient Egypt, but gradually building a picture of the historical and mythological references that were the cornerstones of Egyptian thought. This fascinating book helps us get inside a long-vanished world. &“A capsule key to the ancient Egyptian mind.&”—Dr. Norman Hammond, The Times &“Kemp uses 100 hieroglyphs as a springboard for discussion of a range of topics . . . This clever premise works well . . . [an] enjoyable and informative volume.&”—Times Higher Education Supplement &“This is most certainly a book that will challenge and reward.&”—New World
The Patchwork Garden / Pedacitos de huerto (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 8 #3)
by Oksana Kemarskaya Diane AndaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Tonia loves to listen to her Abuela's stories about when she was a young girl. When her grandmother remembers planting a vegetable garden "on my own little square patch of land," Tonia wishes she too could have her very own garden. Their apartment building is surrounded by cement, but Abuela reminds her that it only takes a small patch of land to grow tomatoes or squash and even carrots. And soon, they have a plan! <p> First, they speak to Father Anselmo about a weed-filled lot behind the church. He likes the idea of beautiful green plants instead of weeds, and fresh vegetables sound delicious too! With help from her family, Tonia yanks out the weeds and plants rows of vegetables. Each day after school, she and Abuela water the seedlings and pull out weeds that have sneaked in between the plants. In a few weeks, "the garden was green with lacy carrot tops in a row, vines of squash curling on the ground and bushy green tomato plants." <p> Tonia loves the garden, but feels sad for all the children who walk by and wish they had a garden of their very own, too. Then her grandmother's quilt gives Tonia an idea. Together they find little plots of land all around the neighborhood for the other children, and soon the community is full of small garden patches that remind Tonia of Abuela's patchwork quilt. <p> With brightly hued illustrations that depict a cityscape full of multiple generations working towards a common goal, children ages 7-10 will be inspired to plant and perhaps even eat!-their own vegetables after reading this charming bilingual picture book.
National 5 French: Includes support for National 3 and 4
by Janette Kelso Jean-Claude Gilles Kirsty Thathapudi Wendy O'Mahony Virginia March Jayn Witt Séverine Chevrier-Clarke Paul Shannon Mico MontblancRely on resources for Scotland, from Scotland, to meet the needs of every student. With differentiation at its core, this course provides appropriate support, structure and challenge for all learners.Students will enjoy developing their skills, knowledge and appreciation of the French language and the culture of French-speaking countries.> Trust Scotland's No.1 educational publisher. Written specifically for the Scottish curriculum, this book covers the specified contexts of society, learning, employability and culture, with each double-page spread containing the content for one lesson.> Practise and strengthen skills. Every lesson includes high-quality reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar exercises. Vocabulary lists for each context and a 25-page grammar chapter help students to build from a strong foundation. Four 'magazines' offer extra insight and reading practice.> Ensure access for everyone. The content is differentiated into three difficulty levels, enabling students to work independently, follow a clear pathway and feel confident in their progress. The first two difficulty levels are also suitable for N3 and N4, so you have a single, cost-effective resource for all stages.> Prepare for assessment success. Each section ends with a 'revision corner', which comprises exam-style questions, model answers and advice on the N5 exam, written assignment and performance.Please note: The audio files to accompany the listening tasks are not included with this book.> Individual customers (students, parents/carers and tutors) can access the audio by subscribing to the Boost eBook, available to purchase at hoddergibson.co.uk/n5-languages. A Boost eBook subscription permits access to the audio for one user only and cannot be shared with others.> Schools/colleges can access the audio by subscribing to the Boost teaching and learning resources at hoddergibson.co.uk/n5-languages
National 5 French: Includes support for National 3 and 4
by Janette Kelso Jean-Claude Gilles Kirsty Thathapudi Wendy O'Mahony Virginia March Jayn Witt Séverine Chevrier-Clarke Paul Shannon Mico MontblancRely on resources for Scotland, from Scotland, to meet the needs of every student. With differentiation at its core, this course provides appropriate support, structure and challenge for all learners.Students will enjoy developing their skills, knowledge and appreciation of the French language and the culture of French-speaking countries.> Trust Scotland's No.1 educational publisher. Written specifically for the Scottish curriculum, this book covers the specified contexts of society, learning, employability and culture, with each double-page spread containing the content for one lesson.> Practise and strengthen skills. Every lesson includes high-quality reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar exercises. Vocabulary lists for each context and a 25-page grammar chapter help students to build from a strong foundation. Four 'magazines' offer extra insight and reading practice.> Ensure access for everyone. The content is differentiated into three difficulty levels, enabling students to work independently, follow a clear pathway and feel confident in their progress. The first two difficulty levels are also suitable for N3 and N4, so you have a single, cost-effective resource for all stages.> Prepare for assessment success. Each section ends with a 'revision corner', which comprises exam-style questions, model answers and advice on the N5 exam, written assignment and performance.Please note: The audio files to accompany the listening tasks are not included with this book.> Individual customers (students, parents/carers and tutors) can access the audio by subscribing to the Boost eBook, available to purchase at hoddergibson.co.uk/n5-languages. A Boost eBook subscription permits access to the audio for one user only and cannot be shared with others.> Schools/colleges can access the audio by subscribing to the Boost teaching and learning resources at hoddergibson.co.uk/n5-languages
Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World
by Nataly Kelly Jost ZetzscheA lively look at the surprising role that translation plays all around us. Worth an estimated 31 billion dollars, translation is one of the biggest industries that goes largely unnoticed. Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche are two veteran translators who have show how translation affects the daily life of millions of people. From hurricane warnings to holy books, from poetry to peace treaties, this is an illustration of how translation spreads culture and fuels the global economy.
Chinese Culture in the 21st Century and its Global Dimensions: Comparative and Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Chinese Culture #2)
by Kelly Kar Yue Chan Chi Sum Garfield LauThis book investigates the internationalization of Chinese culture in recent decades and the global dimensions of Chinese culture from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives. It covers a variety of topics concerning the contemporary significance of Chinese culture in its philosophical, literary and artistic manifestations, including literature, film, performing arts, creative media, linguistics, translations and philosophical ideas. The book explores the reception of Chinese culture in different geographic locations and how the global reception of Chinese culture contrasts with the local Chinese community. The chapters collectively cover gender studies and patriarchal domination in Chinese literature in comparison to the world literature, explorations on translation of Chinese culture in the West, Chinese studies as an academic discipline in the West, and Chinese and Hong Kong films and performances in the global context. The book is an excellent resource for both scholars and students interested in the development of Chinese culture on the global stage in the 21st Century.
Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar
by Page H. KelleyA standard, much-used textbook updated and improved Comprehensive in scope, this carefully crafted introductory grammar of Biblical Hebrew offers easy-to-understand explanations, numerous biblical illustrations, and a wide range of imaginative, biblically based exercises. The book consists of thirty-one lessons, each presenting grammatical concepts with examples and numerous exercises judiciously selected from the biblical text. These lessons are accompanied by eleven complete verb charts, an extensive vocabulary list, a glossary of grammatical terms, and a subject index. In this second edition Timothy Crawford has updated the text throughout while preserving the Page Kelley approach that has made Biblical Hebrew so popular over the years.
Portuguese For Dummies
by Karen KellerThe fast and easy way to learn to speak Brazilian PortugueseQuick! What's the most widely spoken language in South America? That's right, Portuguese! And what's the fastest, easiest, most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese for Dummies, of course! This fun, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately!Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you'll love its practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references--including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!Have everyday conversations in PortugueseMake sense of Portuguese grammarUse idioms and popular expressionsImprove your pronunciationGrasp verb conjugationsGet around in Portuguese-speaking countriesPortuguese For Dummies comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language with ease.CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Portuguese Phrases For Dummies
by Karen KellerAre you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? Portuguese Phrases for Dummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language. As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don't want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including: Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time Making friends and small talk Enjoying every type of meal Shopping in markets and at stores Culture, leisure, and activities Work and transportation Finding a place to live Dealing with emergencies Slang and colloquial terms Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local! Knowing these fundamentals, you'll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, Portuguese Phrases for Dummies will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly!
Sprachführer Brasilianisches Portugiesisch für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Karen KellerMit diesem Büchlein sind Sie für kurze Gespräche in Brasilien auf Portugiesisch gerüstet: Ob Sie in Rio in einer Churrascaria bestellen, in Fortaleza eine Karnevalsparty besuchen, sich Ihren Geschäftspartnern vorstellen, über Ihre Familie sprechen wollen oder Ihren Urlaub in Brasilien verbringen, hier finden Sie die passenden Sätze für die jeweilige Situation. Ganz nebenbei erfahren Sie das Wichtigste über die portugiesische Grammatik und bekommen viele Tipps für die richtige Aussprache. Außerdem können Sie mit den beliebtesten brasilianischen Redewendungen einen guten Eindruck machen.
A German Word Family Dictionary: Together with English Equivalents
by Howard H. KellerThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.
Kana-a-Day Practice Pad
by Richard S. KeirsteadMaster hiragana and katakana in just minutes a day withKana A-Day Practice Pad. Perfect for both beginners studying the Japanese language and those wishing to hone their kana writing skills, this pad introduces one new kana on each sheet, with readings, stroke order, and sample vocabulary words. All hiragana and katakana are included, along with their sound changes and combinations. For easy reference and review, a booklet listing all kana is included.
Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish
by Joseph J. KeenanMany 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.
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings
by Joseph J. KeenanA language guide &“exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom&” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish (The Eagle). One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! (Sayings) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner&’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers&’ interactions with the Spanish language. ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I&’m even afraid of myself) and Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.
Foreign Language and Mother Tongue
by Istvan Kecskes Tnde PappThis is the first book that discusses the effect of foreign language learning on first language processing. The authors argue that multilingual development is a dynamic and cumulative process characterized by transfer of different nature, and results in a common underlying conceptual base with two or more language channels that constantly interact with each other. Language representation and processing are discussed from a cognitive-pragmatic rather than a lexical-syntactic perspective. This required the review of several crucial issues of L2 acquisition, such as transfer, vocabulary development, conceptual fluency, and pragmatic skills. The authors also reviewed a large body of literature touching on cognitive psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, SLA, philosophy, and education in order to explain multilingual development and the positive effect of foreign language learning on the first language. An important read for linguists and language educators alike, this volume: * attempts to explain multilingual development from a cognitive-pragmatic perspective, * argues that foreign language learning has a positive effect on the development and use of mother tongue skills, * relies on research findings of several different disciplines, * builds on the results of quantitative research conducted by the authors, and touches on a wide range of literature.
Explorations into Chinese as a Second Language
by Istvan KecskesThis volume explores how linguistic research can support the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language. It responds to a rapidly growing interest in the Chinese language all over the world, and answers the need for a strong research background for the discipline. Without that, Chinese language learning remains only a unique experience and/or a useful education challenge. The first section explores crucial issues about the structure and use of Chinese as a Second Language such as word-order, noun-noun compounds, meaning-making in writing, pronunciation and stress and tone. The second section explores the learning of Chinese by seeking answer to questions about difficulties, expectations, beliefs, use of corpus and learning how to express necessity. The authors coming from eight different countries demonstrate how existing knowledge has been generated, bring together different lines of research, point out tendencies in the field, demonstrate and explain what tools and methods researchers can use to address major issues in the field, and give direction to what future research should focus on.