Foreign Language

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable. 

Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3...

Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.

This is the fifth edition of a popular book that provides a unique and extremely powerful set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively, so impressively, in fact, that it appears that the speaker's language itself has improved overnight. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. ...

¡Hola! If you got here, it's because you are interested in learning Spanish using the stories method. Then, let me tell you that you won’t regret buying this book because it contains 20 stories about different topics that have vocabulary and sentences that will be really useful for your process of learning Spanish. It is scientifically proven that learning a new language, or at least a second one, has a lot of benefits for your brain.

The Polyglot Journey: How to Become Fluent in Multiple Languages, by Javier A. Hernandez, explains the basics that you need to know about languages in general; the social, professional, and cognitive benefits of multilingualism; and how to learn foreign languages using the same methods, techniques, and strategies that he used to learn his various languages so that you too can aspire to become a polyglot. Hernández is a recognized polyglot and is currently one of the few people in the world who are members of the International Association of Hyperpolyglots, being able to speak Spanish, ...

Want your child to learn Spanish – but without boring drills or frustration? Join Willow, the sassy little dog with a big heart, on everyday adventures that make learning Spanish fun, natural, and full of laughter!

In Becoming Fluent, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do, they should learn like adults. Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Charlemagne is reported to have said that “to speak another language is to possess another soul”. The Art of Learning a Foreign Language consists of all the things I wish I knew at various stages of my language learning journey during the last 15 years—as a hobbyist, student, academic, and professional linguist. This book is designed to help the learner avoid many pitfalls and seize opportunities, with lessons on choosing a target language, travel, accent, immersion, technology, learning approaches, and the lifestyle habits of professional linguists.

The extraordinary account of The New York Times's effort to save hundreds of lives during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation, highlighting four exceptional young women who, having escaped the fate of their fellow countrywomen back home, now face the challenges of forging a new life in a new land, a...

The French Conversation Book: 90 Topics to Explore Identity, Society, and Emotion for Intermediate Students (B1-B2) is a comprehensive resource designed for learners who wish to go beyond language as a mere communicative tool. This book transforms French into a means of exploring the world, its dilemmas, and human emotions. Core Content and Structure The book features ninety-one engaging topics categorized into six major areas: Technology, Education, Health, Values, Environment, and Leisure. Each unit is meticulously organized to provide a multi-dimensional learning experience through the ...

From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners uses listening as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning French, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

Do you want to learn Spanish in your car, in your sleep, and everywhere in between? Then keep listening. Hi friends, my name is Glenda, and teaching languages is my passion. This collection brings together three of my complete Spanish audiobooks for the first time—one for when you can focus, one for when you can't, and one for when you're about to get on a plane. Learn Spanish in Your Car gives you common phrases and full sentences for the situations you'll really be in: being a tourist, getting around, the hotel, the restaurant, the airport, talking to kids, and yes, flirting.

Unlock Your Spanish Fluency: A Journey Through 15 Captivating Worlds! Are you ready to move beyond the basics and start communicating with autonomy, precision, and cultural flair? Welcome to "Amazing Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners (B1)", a book designed not just to teach you a language, but to immerse you in a comprehensive learning ecosystem. Pedagogical Warning Note: This book is designed to reinforce, expand, and refine the Spanish knowledge typically acquired at the B1 level. For this reason, if you have not yet reached an intermediate stage of proficiency, we ...

Amazing Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners (A2): Learn Spanish Through Fun, Easy Stories with Grammar and Vocabulary Support This book is the ideal gateway for anyone continuing their adventure with the Spanish language. "Amazing Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners (A2)" is the second volume of this collection belonging to the “Spanish for Foreign Students” series. Pedagogical Warning Note: This book is designed to strengthen, consolidate, and expand the Spanish knowledge typically acquired at the A2 level. For this reason, if you have not yet reached this stage of proficiency, ...

Can pride and first impressions stand in the way of true love? Discover it in Spanish! Step into 19th-century England and experience the timeless romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy—now fully accessible for Spanish learners. Reading authentic literature can feel overwhelming when you constantly have to pause for a dictionary. This Level A2 (Pre-Intermediate) graded reader is carefully adapted to give you a smooth, engaging reading experience using natural, simplified Spanish and Comprehensible Input. What you will find in this book: Engaging Storytelling: The complete classic ...

Despite the fact that are only approximately six million speakers of Modern Hebrew, a disproportionate amount of interest relative to its size exists in learning Hebrew. This is largely tied to Jewish communities around the world, but is also generated by interest among many Christian communities. An enduring resource for those looking to learn Hebrew has been the program originally developed by the Foreign Service Institute, a department within the U.S. State Department. While originally aimed at providing overseas diplomatic personnel with practical Hebrew language skills, these courses are now available for the general public.

As the main spoken language of the Jews for more than a thousand years, Yiddish has had plenty to lament, plenty to conceal. Its phrases and expressions paint a comprehensive picture of the mind-set that enabled the Jews of Europe to survive persecution: they never stopped kvetching about God...

You'll discover high-frequency words that have appeared in previous TOEFL tests, increasing your chance for better test results! All audio is carefully narrated by two professional voiceover artists for easy listening and quick learning. If you're preparing for the TOEFL, and want to get on the fast track to better results, then this audio course is for you!