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Fast, focused lessons for when you need to learn the essentials of a new language--today!While preparing for a trip abroad, you are more likely worried about hotel reservations and getting your . pass

The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more

Are you looking for a complete course in Lithuanian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice,Complete Lithuanian will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages:Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famou

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famou

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famou

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced, with world-class full-colour artwork throughout, this classic story is retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. This is part of a series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.CEFR: A1 Lexile: 440L Key Stage: EYFS, KS1

Can you understand me now? Good!Talking on the phone in a second language introduces unique challenges. What is the proper way to greet a person in Japanese? Should one be formal or informal when addressing a receptionist in Osaka? How do you say, "I need an appointment"? Teach Yourself Phone Japanese offers you solutions and advice to this nerve-racking subject.This audio package features 10 conversations that cover typical telephone situations, including introducing yourself, understanding when someone will be available, and arranging a meeting.

Success from the very beginning 1. It gets children talking from the very beginning with conversation, and question and answer practice. 2. It teaches each language pattern step by step and repeats it

Music is rhythm.Music is melody.Music is feeling ...and oh, so much more.Ah, music! is about composers and instruments. It's about artists and performers. It's about history -- from the earliest music

The text consists of 14 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations, but also language for more formal situations, such as a seminar or business meeting.Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases, with information on where and when they should be used, and a short sample of a conversation, showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English.An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book, and allows the user to practice what they have learnt. In addition, the supplement contains all the everyday expressions and language structures that learners need to speak in natural English, organized by function.Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary, making Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 an indispensible resource for students who want to build on their conversation skills so that they can speak English fluently and with co

A special book and CD edition of the bestselling Charlie Cook's Favourite Book. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a kn

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

IT'S NOT ABOUT POWER OVER OTHER PEOPLE. IT'S ABOUT POWER OVER YOURSELF! Yes, you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want out of life. Anthony Robbins has proved it. Robbins, the undisputed

A popular European folktale retold for young English language learners, with bright, appealingillustrations packed with detail

A rhyming celebration of the joy of books, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . .. From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

Each of the 21 Little Books highlights important sight words and high-frequency vocabulary to help build oral language skills. Patterned text and clear illustrations make learning words simple and fun

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

Beginning Creek provides a basic introduction to the language and culture of the Mvskoke-speaking peoples, Muskogee (Creek) and Seminole Indians. Written by linguistic anthropologist Pamela Innes and

A collection of six funny stories, each told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Suitable for reading aloud or beginner

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

Dutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

Compass Publishing brings J. M. Barrie’s timeless tale of the young boy who refuses to grow up to its line of Compass Classic Readers. English language learners of all ages will enjoy developing their

Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page,

Rich in language, humour and rhyme, this hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda Montgomery-Higham's witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more

The simple language and vibrant colors of Lucy Cousins’s beloved NOAH'S ARK breathe fresh life into a timeless story that has never failed to fascinate children. Now, with this new board book edition,

Splat is really excited about going camping?until his mom tells him she has invited his rival, Spike. Will Spike ruin Splat's trip?In this easy-to-follow story about an unlikely friendship, Splat lear

Success from the very beginning 1. It gets children talking from the very beginning with conversation, and question and answer practice. 2. It teaches each language pattern step by step and repeats it

Success from the very beginning 1. It gets children talking from the very beginning with conversation, and question and answer practice. 2. It teaches each language pattern step by step and repeats it

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

Study Speaking is for intermediate level and above students who need to speak English in connection with their academic work. It is intended primarily for use on language programmes preparing learners

Complete Brazilian Portuguese is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and

Red guard's van at the back. Orange petrol tanker next. Yellow grain hopper... Stunningly simply in concept, design and language, Freight Train is a perfect book for introducing very young children to