English Foreign Language

Mastering English as a Foreign Language is a comprehensive resource designed to equip both teachers and advanced learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in English language acquisition.Unlike many introductory EFL editions that follow a cookery-book style—offering disconnected and unproven recipes of tips and exercises—this book represents a significant departure. For the first time, we have seamlessly woven together key elements of applied linguistics principles with practical strategies, ensuring that EFL practitioners are not merely equipped with tools but with ...

Short Stories in English 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English 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 Spanish 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. ...

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.

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. 

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, ...

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!

This book is a collection of the funniest and most interesting folklorist idioms that will allow you to discover hidden aspects of the Italian culture. Each idiom is presented with its translation, historic and geographical background, and an explanation of its meaning. The goal of this collection is to give the reader a deeper understanding of the Italian language and interpretation of life.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Advanced Placement English or AP English exam.

Short Stories in Russian 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. 

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.

You're a doctoral student studying forms of ocean life in the Yellow Sea when you get an unexpected call from the State Department. Suddenly, it's up to you to save a priceless Chinese art treasure from pirates, and success will depend on your ability to learn enough Mandarin Chinese to complete your mission...

Imagine a society under a totalitarian regime in which people are brainwashed through television screens and books have become illegal and burned by and firefighters. Imagine one such firefighter who starts questioning his work and the conformity of a mass culture where diverging opinions are a threat. Fahrenheit 451 is Ray Bradbury’s most acclaimed novel, a classic of world literature and is often read in schools as a warning to future generations. This guided edition has been skillfully abridged and edited. It offers a detailed reading and provides a step-by -step analysis of the plot, ...

This audiobook on Italian language instruction includes detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning Italian and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition. This is a complete language course to get your child proficient in Italian in just four weeks.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-24 minute daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, and frequent repetition, which is scientifically proven to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

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...

Young Linguists lets kids learn essential language skills fast. That means short lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections on English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension and speaking repetition.

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.