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Italian Workbook For Dummies
by Teresa L. PicarazziLearning Italian is easy with Dummies Italian Workbook For Dummies is for beginners who want to get started learning Italian. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, Italian Workbook For Dummies will set new language learners on their way to a wonderful experience learning this beautiful romance language. This book provides valuable practice lessons and exercises so that you can learn to write and communicate in Italian with confidence. Italian Workbook For Dummies is also an excellent supplement for any student looking to boost their classroom learning. With the tried-and-true expertise of Dummies, you'll move through the Italian basics with ease. Get introduced to the Italian language, including basic grammar and pronunciation Complete exercises to improve your ability to write and speak in Italian Learn important phrases for travelling, doing business, and studying in Italy Build your vocabulary, discover common slang, and learn authentic expressionsThis is the perfect Dummies guide for those who are brand new to the Italian language, regardless of age or background. Gain the confidence you need to interact in Italiano!
Italian–English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKNewly revised and updated, the Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday words in Italian. The Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces a range of useful current vocabulary in thematic order, using full-color photographs and artworks to display and label all the elements of everyday life — from the home and office to sport, music, nature, and the countries of the world — with panel features on key nouns, verbs, and useful phrases. The Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary features: A quick and intuitive way to learn and remember thousands of words. A complete range of illustrated objects and scenes from everyday life. Fast and effective learning for any situation, from home and office to shopping and dining out. Detailed index for instant reference. Handy size ideal for travel. The illustrations in the Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary provide a quick and intuitive route to learning a language, defining the words visually so it is easier to remember them and creating a colorful and stimulating learning resource for the foreign-language and EFL/ESL student.
Italienische Grammatik für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Rita LinhartSteht der nächste Test an, haben Sie italienische Kollegen, mit denen Sie sich austauschen wollen, oder möchten Sie in Ihrem Italienurlaub mehr als einfach nur "Grazie" sagen können? Grammatik ist nicht jedermanns Sache und die italienische Grammatik macht es einem auch nicht immer leicht. Rita Linhart kennt die Nöte der Lernenden und die Fallen der italienischen Grammatik, in die sie häufig hineintappen. Leicht verständlich, mit einer Prise Humor und anhand vieler Beispiele und Informationen zu Land und Leuten erklärt sie alles über Artikel und Pronomen, Adjektive und Adverbien, Fragestellung und Verneinung, die Zeiten und die Satzstellung. Am Ende eines jeden Kapitels gibt es Übungen, die das Gelernte noch einmal wiederholen. Tabellen der wichtigsten italienischen Verben bieten ganz Eiligen alle Konjugationen auf einen Blick. So sind Sie für den nächsten Test gerüstet, können mit Ihren italienischen Kollegen über zukünftige Projekte sprechen oder einfach nur unbeschwert im Italienurlaub parlieren.
Italienische Grammatik für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Rita LinhartAuf qui und auf qua – L’ accento non va Steht der nächste Test an, haben Sie italienische Kollegen, mit denen Sie sich austauschen wollen, oder möchten Sie in Ihrem Italienurlaub auch sprachlich »bella figura« machen? Rita Linhart erklärt Ihnen mit einer Prise Humor und anhand vieler Beispiele und Informationen zu Land und Leuten alles über Artikel und Pronomen, Adjektive und Adverbien, Fragestellung und Verneinung, die Zeiten und die Satzstellung. Am Ende eines jeden Kapitels gibt es Übungen, mit denen Sie das Gelernte noch einmal vertiefen können. Tabellen der wichtigsten italienischen Verben bieten Ihnen alle Konjugationen auf einen Blick. Sie erfahren Wie Sie die häufigsten Fallen der italienischen Grammatik vermeiden Welche Logiken Ihnen den Satzbau erleichtern Wie Sie Verben konjugieren Wann Sie welche Zeitformen einsetzen
Italienische Verben (100 Konjugierte Verben)
by Editorial KaribdisNachschlagewerk zur Konjugation der 100 wichtigsten Verben im Italiensischen Verben, besonders geeignet für elektronische Geräte. Zunächst wird in der Einleitung die Bildung aller italienischen Tempora erklärt, im Anschluss werden 100 wichtigen Verben mit Übersetzung vorgestellt. Das Buch ist ohne Bildmaterial konzipiert, damit der Leser leicht entsprechende Textstellen finden kann.
Italo-Romance Dialects in the Linguistic Repertoires of Immigrants in Italy (Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities)
by Francesco Goglia Matthias WolnyThis edited book brings together experts on the sociolinguistics of immigration with a focus on the Italo-Romance dialects. Sociolinguistic research on immigrant communities in Italy has widely studied the acquisition and use of Italian as L2 by first-generation immigrants, the maintenance of immigrant languages and code-switching between Italian and the immigrant languages. However, these studies have mostly ignored or neglected to investigate immigrant speakers’ use of Italo-Romance dialects, their awareness of the sociolinguistic situation of majority and minority languages, and their attitudes towards them. Given the important role of Italo-Romance dialects in everyday communication and as a marker of regional identity, this book aims to fill this gap and understand more about the role that these languages play in the linguistic repertoire of immigrants. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of sociolinguistics, minority languages, multilingualism, migration, and social anthropology.
Jagannath
by Karin TidbeckAn award-winning debut story collection by Karin Tidbeck, author of Amatka and heir to Borges, Le Guin, and Lovecraft.A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated readers around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg--the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer--Jagannath has been celebrated by readers and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Miéville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself. These are stories in which fairies haunt quiet towns, and an immortal being discovers the nature of time--stories in which anything is possible.
Jambo Means Hello: A Swahili Alphabet Book
by Muriel L. FeelingsA children's introduction to Swahili. Winner of the Caldecott Honor Medal and an ALA Notable Book.
Japanese
by Yoko HasegawaThis is an extensive beginning level Japanese textbook and language learning program. Elementary Japanese is designed for students who are just beginning their study of the Japanese language at the first#8211:year college level or on their own. The author and contributors have created a highly structured approach to learning Japanese that is based on learning the fundamental patters and constructions of the language as well as the writing system including basic kanji. Systematic grammatical explanations are provided in enough detail for this book to be used as a referencework as well as an introductory textbook. The accompanying MP3 audio CD is a great way to learn Japanese and ensures correct pronunciation and helps to build listening comprehension. After completing this course, you will be able to: - Describe yourself, your family and your friends. - Talk about daily events using basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions. - Understand conversations on these topics as well as classroom activities. - Read Japanese articles and write short and simple compositions and letters.
Japanese at Work: Politeness, Power, And Personae In Japanese Workplace Discourse (Communicating In Professions And Organizations Ser.)
by Haruko Minegishi Cook Janet S. Shibamoto-SmithThis book empirically explores how different linguistic resources are utilized to achieve appropriate workplace role inhabitance and to achieve work-oriented communicative ends in a variety of workplaces in Japan. Appropriate role inhabitance is seen to include considerations of gender and interpersonal familiarity, along with speaker orientation to normative structures for marking power and politeness. This uniquely researched edited collection will appeal to scholars of workplace discourse and Japanese sociolinguistics, as well as Japanese language instructors and adult learners of Japanese. It is sure to make a major contribution to the cross-linguistic/cultural study of workplace discourse in the globalized context of the twenty-first century.
Japanese Character Writing For Dummies
by Hiroko M. Chiba Vincent GrepinetLearn to write 100 Japanese characters If you want to join the ranks of more than 128 million speakers of Japanese worldwide, this book should be your first stop! Whether studying for school, business, or travel, learning to write the Japanese Kanji characters is essential to gain a working knowledge of this language. Japanese is considered to be the most complicated writing system in the world, with tens of thousands of characters. But with Japanese Character Writing For Dummies, you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions for writing the first 100 Japanese Kanji characters with ease. Includes online bonus content featuring videos, downloadable flashcards, and printable writing pages Offers easy-to-follow instruction for writing 100 Japanese characters Helps you take your understanding of the language to a new level Shows you how to use the written word to communicate with native speakers Learning to write Japanese Kanji characters is fun — and now it’s fast and easy too!
Japanese: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars Ser.)
by Stefan Kaiser Yasuko Ichikawa Noriko Kobayashi Hilofumi YamamotoJapanese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a thorough reference guide to modern Japanese grammar. With its detailed treatment of all grammatical structures, it explores the complexities of the language fully, concentrating on the real patterns of use in contemporary Japanese as spoken and written by native speakers. This edition has been fully updated throughout, incorporating a new structure now organised by topic and providing specific attention to areas of particular difficulty. Examples have been updated throughout to reflect current usage and a glossary of linguistic terms has been added. Features include: Clear grammar points put into context using examples from a range of Japanese media Inclusive coverage of both colloquial and standard Japanese Extensive cross-referencing in all parts of the book A detailed index of Japanese and English terms Written by experts in this field, Japanese: A Comprehensive Grammar will be an essential reference source for the learner and user of Japanese at all levels.
Japanese Core Words and Phrases: Things You Can't Find in a Dictionary
by Kakuko ShojiSome Japanese words and phrases, even though they lie at the core of the language, forever elude the student's grasp. They are not explained satisfactorily in dictionaries or textbooks for the simple reason that they cannot be conveniently defined. Japanese Core Words and Phrases brings these recalcitrants to bay.The book is divided into two parts, each of which is arranged in alphabetical order. The first part is devoted to words indicating physical as well as psychological distance—roughly equivalent to "this," "that," "that over there," and "where," but quite different in usage. Physical distance is covered in most textbooks, but psychological distance—every student's nemesis—is not.The second part of the book covers a variety of idiomatic expressions, many of which appear in Japanese proficiency tests. Each entry word or phrase is not simply explained but exemplified in sentence form, clarifying its meaning (in the case of many students) for the very first time.Japanese Core Words and Phrases has a great deal to offer the beginning student and much to offer the intermediate student. Little more can be asked of a book on the Japanese language.Previously published in the Power Japanese series as Core Words and Phrases: Things You Can't Find in a Dictionary.
Japanese - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKWith more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Japanese-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Japanese vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Japanese. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Japanese word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
Japanese for All Occasions
by Anne Kaneko Sally MotomuraAt last. A book of useful Japanese, offering the language you need to handle a wide variety of situations. Through hundreds of example sentences and dialogues, you'll learn what to say and do when:Setting up a business appointmentOpening a bank accountMaking a wedding speechReserving a place to stayRenewing a visaand much moreIncluded is an additional chapter on writing cards and letters, featuring examples of New Year cards, thank-you notes, and normal letters.No other book covers colloquial Japanese as thoroughly as Japanese for All Occasions. Whether you're a student, traveler, or businessperson, you'll find that this book offers any easy and enjoyable way to improve your Japanese.
Japanese for Beginners Super Review - 2nd Ed. (Super Reviews Study Guides)
by The Editors of REAREA's Japanese for Beginners Super ReviewGet all you need to know with Super Reviews!2nd EditionREA's Japanese for Beginners Super Review contains an in-depth review that explains everything high school and college students need to know about the subject. Written in an easy-to-read format, this study guide is an excellent refresher and helps students grasp the important elements quickly and effectively.Our Japanese for Beginners Super Review can be used as a companion to high school and college textbooks, or as a handy resource for anyone who wants to improve their Japanese language skills and needs a fast review of the subject.Presented in a straightforward style, our review covers the material taught in a beginning-level Japanese language course, including: vocabulary, speech patterns, useful expressions, and more. Each illustrated lesson includes exercises to help students review what they've learned.
Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series)
by AJALT4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as possible in a limited amount of time. The new Japanese for Busy People: Revised 4th Edition is made up of three volumes: Book I, Book II, and Book III. Book I is available in both romanized and kana versions, similar to the Revised 3rd Edition. The Kana Version is exactly the same as the Romanized Version except for the scripts used throughout the book: hiragana and katakana. The Kana Version is therefore recommended for those who have already learned kana (as these scripts are collectively called) or are learning them with Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook or another such text. Studying Japanese in kana, rather than in romanized script, can lead to fluent pronunciation and facilitate a smooth transition to the study of kanji.
Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series)
by AJALTJapanese for Busy People is the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Japanese for Busy People series is one of the most comprehensive series containing texts, workbooks and teacher&’s manuals for all three volumes. Audio recordings for the dialogues and listening exercises are now available as free download from kodansha.us. Teacher&’s Manual provides specific suggestions for teachers on how to use the main text in a classroom setting and how to coordinate it with the workbook. CAN-DO section is useful in creating lesson plan and measuring learners&’ mastery level. It also contains a Japanese translation of all of the key components of the main text, such as culture notes, notes on Japanese grammar, and active communication. This first of three volumes introduces "survival Japanese" — the absolute minimum amount of Japanese needed to live in Japan. Thus, the vocabulary and grammatical items it introduces are limited to about a third of what is typically introduced in a first-year course. In addition, the book features notes on Japanese culture intended to expand the learner&’s understanding of Japan, its customs and people. Japanese for Busy People I is available in two formats: romanized and kana. The Romanized Version uses romanized Japanese throughout, with kana in the Opening Dialogues of each lesson. The Kana Version — exposing students to hiragana and katakana from the very beginning — uses only kana.The content of the two books is otherwise exactly the same. The companion volume, Japanese for Busy People 1: The Workbook for the Revised 4th Edition contains a variety of illustrated exercises for mastering the basic sentence patterns presented in the main text.
Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series)
by AJALT4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world.Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as possible in a limited amount of time.The new Japanese for Busy People: Revised 4th Edition is made up of three volumes: Book I, Book II, and Book III. Book I is available in both romanized and kana versions, similar to the Revised 3rd Edition.The Romanized Version uses romanized Japanese throughout, with kana in the Target Dialogues of each lesson.
Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series)
by AJALT4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. Japanese for Busy People I: The Workbook for the Revised 4th Edition is for all learners who wish to improve their speaking and listening skills. It can be used in tandem with Japanese for Busy People I: Revised 4th Edition, both Kana Edition and Romanized Edition, or as independent study material. The workbook provides ample speaking and listening practice in the form of illustrated exercises that call on learners to construct dialogues and role-play in Japanese. Illustrations combined with conversations, which proceed at a natural pace in the audio recordings, help learners to feel as if they are actually experiencing each situation. Through repeated oral and listening practice, learners will come to acquire the rhythm of real-life Japanese conversation. Audio recordings can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us.
Japanese for Busy People Book 2: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series)
by AJALTThe Teacher&’s Manual provides specific suggestions for teachers on how to use Japanese for Busy People Book II in a classroom setting and how to coordinate it with the workbook. CAN-DO section is useful in creating lesson plan and measuring learners&’ mastery level. It also contains a Japanese translation of all of the key components of the main text, such as culture notes, notes on Japanese grammar, and active communication.
Japanese for Busy People Book 2: The Workbook for the Revised 4th Edition (free audio download) (Japanese for Busy People Series-4th Edition)
by AJALT4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Now comes with free downloadable audio recordings. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. Japanese for Busy People II: The Workbook for the Revised 4th Edition helps learners to comprehend plain forms of verbs, time expressions, conditional clauses and other difficult elements of grammar that will enable them to master intermediate-level Japanese. Learners can expand their vocabulary and hone their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through many exercises provided in the workbook. Audio recordings can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us.
Japanese for Busy People Book 2: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series-4th Edition)
by AJALT4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Now comes with free downloadable audio recordings. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. Picking up where Japanese for Busy People Book I left off, Japanese for Busy People Book II goes beyond survival Japanese, turning to the basics of Japanese syntax, enabling learners to make a smooth transition from mid-beginner-level to intermediate-level Japanese. Grammar and content topics are carefully selected to assist learners to effectively develop sentence patterns and vocabulary related to each topic through the practice of talking about them. Kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese) are gradually introduced in Book II along with furigana so that learners know how to pronounce them. By the end of the book, learners will have acquired through a series of concise grammatical explanations and extensive speaking and listening exercises a command of Japanese that will enable them to carry on a variety of daily conversations. Audio recordings can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us.
Japanese for Busy People Book 3: Revised 4th Edition (Japanese for Busy People Series-4th Edition)
by AJALTThe Teacher&’s Manual provides specific suggestions and practical examples for teachers on how to use Japanese for Busy People Book III in a classroom setting and how to coordinate it with the accompanying workbook. CAN-DO section is useful in creating lesson plans and measuring learners&’ mastery level. It also provides Japanese translations of all of the key components of the main text, such as culture notes, notes on Japanese grammar, and active communication.