The fast and easy way to learn to speak Modern Standard Arabic Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn for native English speakers, Arabic is gaining global prominence and importance. Recent world events have brought more and more English speakers into contact with Arabic-speaking populations, and governments and businesses are increasingly aware of the importance of basic Arabic language skills. Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic For Dummies style. Taking a straightforward and practical approach to this complex language, it's packed with practice dialogue... View More...
Text Types: a writing guide for students provides a clear reference tool for students, teachers and parents to understand 30 different types of written texts, both literary and factual.This larger format Second Edition has been updated and expanded in the variety of text types and examples included. Examples presented and analysed include many electronic texts. According to the Australian Curriculum: English, students in years 7 to 10 are expected to plan, draft and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive texts using effective vocabulary and language features appropriate for the writer... View More...
This comprehensive guide is a unique tool for improving writing skills, and presents imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. Text Types: a Writing Guide for Students 3rd Edition provides examples of each text and clear directions about how to write each one. The scaffolding and modelling necessary for the development of writing skills is presented to students, by reviewing over 30 different types of written texts, including electronic texts. Table of Contents: 1 Advertisement 2 Biography (historical recount) 3 Blog 4 Brochure/flyer ... View More...
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Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaitre to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty of practice in using your language skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibilit... View More...
This new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is a modern, global and learner-focussed grammar reference, aimed at learners and teachers of English. Collins COBUILD English Grammar is based on the evidence of the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, and is an invaluable guide to the English language as it is written and spoken today, in all areas of the world. It has been thoroughly updated, to take into account significant changes in grammar over recent years.With a user-friendly style and simple explanations, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar provides a comprehensive and authoritativ... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal French reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of French, whether at school, at home, or for business. 96,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning French take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding t... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal German reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of German, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 112,000 translations will help those learning German take their language skills to the next level.• This edition offers extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and German, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Italian reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of Italian, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Italian take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Italian with thousands of phrases and examples guidin... View More...
Newly designed and laid out for maximum ease of use this Latin Dictionary & Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive dictionary and a user-friendly grammar in one handy volume. Designed for students of Latin this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a grammar reference guide.• Offers comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in school and university.• The perfect complement to the dictionary – a comprehensive grammar guide which presents detailed verb tables covering 120 regular verbs and ... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners. Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding t... View More...
7 audio CDs. The Wakatta! audio CDs are an essential component of the Wakatta! Senior High School Japanese course. They are designed to be used together with the course book and workbooks and contain stimulating listening tasks and readings for the complete Wakatta! course. Each unit contains three levels of listening tasks, including short exchanges, conversations and extended passages. The listening tasks reinforce language patterns and topic-based content covered in the course. The audio CDs contain spoken versions of all reading texts in Wakatta! These give students opportunities to furthe... View More...
Wakatta! has been written for senior high school students continuing their study of Japanese. The course is constructed around key topic areas. It is designed to develop essential skills for effective oral and written communication in Japanese. Wakatta! covers two years' study and can be used as the core component of any senior high school course. The Wakatta! Course integrates three resources: View More...
Wakatta! Workbook 1 is an essential component of the Wakatta! senior high school Japanese course. It provides students with the opportunity to practise and consolidate all content covered in the first six units of the Wakatta! Course Book. Each unit of the workbook provides: practice in reading and writing kanji individually and in context; reading, writing and speaking tasks on the Wakatta! topics; three levels of listening tasks (using the Wakatta! audio tapes); puzzles, including crosswords and find-a-words-Grammar exercises targeting the language patterns covered in the Wakatta! Course Bo... View More...
Wakatta! Workbook 2 is an essential component of the Wakatta! senior high school Japanese course. It provides students with the opportunity to practise and consolidate all content covered in the last six units of the Wakatta! Course Book. Each unit of the workbook provides: practice in reading and writing Kanji individually and in cont ext reading, writing and speaking tasks on the Wakatta! topics /li> three levels of listening tasks (using the Wakatta! audio tapes ) puzzles, including crosswords and find-a-words grammar exercises targeting the language patterns covered in the Wakatta! Course ... View More...
Grammar Essentials: A Reference Dictionary. For ages 9+, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Secondary. This invaluable reference presents concise information about the essential elements of English grammar. Parts of speech, figures of speech, punctuation, common grammatical difficulties and confused words are explained in an easy-to-understand way, complete with defining examples. Suitable for both primary and secondary students, this resource is also an excellent teacher reference. Keep it handy and use it often to enhance your writing and to check its accuracy. 95 pages. View More...
Senior Text Types: A Writing Guide for Students has been fully revised to provide a ready reference tool for students, teachers and parents to assist in the production of over 30 different types of written texts. Each text type is presented in a double page format, with one page analysing the structure of the genre and the second page presenting an example of the text. This presentation provides the scaffolding and modelling necessary for the development of writing skills. The guide also includes: ' a glossary of terms ' writing activities ' a matrix of text types Senior Text Types: A Writing ... View More...
Senior Text Types: A Writing Guide for Students is a full colour third edition with new and updated text types and activities. The comprehensive guide is a reference tool for improving writing skills and presents over 30 different types of written texts to senior students. Each text type is presented in a double page format, with one page analysing the structure of the genre and the second page presenting an example of the text ' this presentation provides the scaffolding and modelling necessary for the development of writing skills. Table of Contents :- 1 Advertisement 2 Agenda and minutes: ... View More...
Latin is one of two acceptable languages for describing new plants, and taxonomists must be able to translate earlier texts in Latin. Providing a simple explanation of Latin grammar along with an in-depth vocabulary, this is an indispensable guide for systematic botanists worldwide. All relevant parts of speech are discussed, with accompanying examples as well as worked exercises for translating diagnoses and descriptions to and from Latin. Guidelines for forming specific epithets are also included. The authors cross-reference their grammar to Stearn's Botanical Latin and to articles in the In... View More...
Hiragana in 48 Minutes Student Card Set has been developed to encourage students to use their imagination and to be adventurous. Practical in shape and size, it provides a visual stimulus for students using the Association Method of Language Learning. This highly successful mnemonic system uses picture associations and worksheets to reinforce learning and allow students to record their own cues. View More...
Katakana in 48 Minutes Student Card Set has been developed to encourage students to use their imagination and to be adventurous. Practical in shape and size, it provides a visual stimulus for students using the Association Method of Language Learning. This highly successful mnemonic system uses picture associations and worksheets to reinforce learning and allow students to record their own cues. View More...