European Language

Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past. 

Uncover the untold story of language in the ancient Mediterranean—a fascinating linguistic world that was far more complex, competitive, and diverse than the simple narrative of "Latin conquered all." In the early Mediterranean, Latin was an underdog: one minor dialect among a vibrant, multicultural mosaic. This groundbreaking book, Lingua Mare Nostrum, challenges the traditional view of linguistic history, revealing an intense and dynamic "linguistic ecology" (Sprachbund) that serves as the true foundation of modern European languages. Dive into the Crucible of Ancient Languages Linguist...

Earworms mbt(c) is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning. By listening a few times to these specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Portuguese (European) and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burnt deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time. If you like music, and want to make rapid progress without any formal knowledge of language learning, Earworms mbt(c) Rapid Portuguese (European) is the course for you.

By listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions of Portuguese and English a few times, you will pick up over 200 essential words and phrases that will not just be on the tip of your tongue but burned deeply into your long-term memory - in next to no time.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

Are you planning a trip to Portugal and eager to make the most of your experience by learning the local language? This simple six-session audio course will equip you with the essential European Portuguese vocabulary you'll need to make the most of your trip. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your travel experience. Start our six-session European Portuguese audio course today and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and enjoyable trip to Portugal!

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘We were so happy and didn’t know it…’ A thirty-three-year-old writer lives in a quiet European suburb with his wife and his dog. His parents have bought an apartment nearby. On weekends they go out for brunch, cook and see friends. Life is good; it is normal...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters and discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humor, and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer...

Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites readers back for a delightful new season of friendship, festivity, and food, there and throughout Italy. Having spent her summers in Tuscany for the past...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

"A gripping guide to the modern taming of the infinite." —New York Times Part history, part philosophy, part love letter to the study of mathematics, Everything and More is an illuminating tour of infinity. With his infectious curiosity and trademark verbal pyrotechnics, David Foster Wallace...

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken French in the process.

Spanish is the fourth most popular language. Therefore, it’s a great new language to learn giving you the most opportunity. Whether you’re planning on traveling to Spain or just want to learn another language, this book guides you towards learning a basic to intermediate level of Spanish.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. “Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie...

We’ve created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that students at the beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student. wenty easy-to-listen, entertaining, and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you’re done reading each tale. Our audiobook will ensure you not only can listen to something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.

Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites readers back for a delightful new season of friendship, festivity, and food, there and throughout Italy. Having spent her summers in Tuscany for the past...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn European Portuguese With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in European Portuguese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...