Language Learning Materials

Languages learning titles include but are not limited to the following languages: ASL, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), and English for non-native English speakers. Note: for foreign languages lots of titles are from the children's section

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"A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language. There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom. From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign...
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"The unique feature of this dictionary is that it is organized by handshape rather than by alphabetical order. An American Sign Language learner can look up an unfamiliar sign by looking for the handshape rather than by looking up the word in an alphabetical English glossary. At the same time, an English speaker can look up a sign for a specific word by looking at the Index of English Glossaries located at the end of the dictionary. The introduction...
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A basic text in English and French for developing communication skills in French.
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The people who know the woman who calls herself "Athena" and is known as "the Witch of Portobello Road" in London--including a reporter, an actress, her mother, her ex-husband, and others--recount their experiences with a remarkable individual.
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"Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture is explained in simple bilingual text for young readers."--
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"This step-by-step approach helps you learn the rules of grammar quickly and easily"--
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A step-by-step approach to mastering English. Important concepts are linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers to build your confidence in reading and speaking. The first steps introduce you to frequently used expressions, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately. A series of interconnected steps then introduces more challenging concepts with a variety of increasingly...
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"[This book] presents more than 1,000 idioms and expressions in context, with clear, simple definitions and attractive illustrations. Work through the tightly focused practice exercises and listen to the free audio to commit the English phrases to memory and make your English more fluent and natural."--
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"Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the...
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A comprehensive guide to English grammar for Spanish speakers, with uncomplicated explanations. Colorful diagrams and pictures accompany the examples of English sentences.
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Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work,...
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Written as a guide for people who already have a basic understanding of English and want to improve their ability to speak it the way it is spoken in the United States.
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"The book, Monkey King, is a story of Sun Wukong, a mythical character from the Chinese classical novel Journey to the West. The books narrate early adventures of the ape king who later accompanied Tang Sanzang to fetch the Buddhist scripture from India. The current volume is the fourth book in Mandarin Chinese Reading series. The volume, made of about 600 characters, is suitable for the low intermediate to advanced level Chinese language learners....
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"The book, Monkey King 2, is the story of Sun Wukong, a mythical character from the Chinese classical novel Journey to the West. The book includes both the Chinese text (simplified characters) and pinyin in the story form. The "Monkey King" series books narrate early adventures of the ape king Sun Wukong who later accompanied Tang Sanzang to fetch the Buddhist scripture from India. The current volume, a sequel to the Monkey King 1, is the fifth book...
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William Alexander is more than a Francophile. He wants to be French. There's one small obstacle though: he doesn't speak la langue francaise. In Flirting with French, Alexander sets out to conquer the language he loves. But will it love him back?
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"Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. [The book] also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents...
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"Que un bebé no hable no quiere decir que no tenga necesidades o sentimientos, solo significa que no sabe hablar, porque su aparato fonador no está desarrollado del todo. Si le enseñamos a pedirnos y contarnos las cosas con signos tendrá en sus manos un recurso poderoso para hacernos disfrutar con ellos a tope. Los autores, instructores de Baby Sign y los creadores de Baby Sign Spain© con muchos años de experiencia con el método, y gracias...
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"What a wonderful day to go to the farmers' market! Mina and Leah, 2 adorable sisters, enjoy all the sights, sounds, smells, touch, and tastes of what their local farmers' market has to offer."--Back cover.