Foreign Language Study

From ordering dinner and asking for directions, to working and communicating in Latino communities, this handy guide provides readers with all they need to hablar español in any setting. more...

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Practice Makes Perfect helps you put your French vocabulary andgrammar skills together!. You may have all the vocabulary down pat and every grammar point nailed--but without the skill of knowing how to put these elements together, communicating in your second languagewould be nearly impossible. Practice Makes Perfect: French Sentence Builders picks up from where othergrammar books leave off, showing you the variety of structures and how to combine them tomake solid sentences. And like every Practice Makes Perfect title, these books feature crystal-clearexplanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of opportunities to practice, practice, practice! more...

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A invaluable tool for learners of Portuguese, this Frequency Dictionary provides a list of the 5000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a 20 million word collection of Portuguese (taken from both Portuguese and Brazilian sources), which includes both written and spoken material, this dictionary provides detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including the English equivalent, a sample sentence, and an indication of register and dialect variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are also 30 thematically-organized ‘boxed’ lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing and relations. An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of Portuguese will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of Portuguese vocabulary. more...

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Sharpen your German grammar with skill-building exercises. If you want to be proficient in German, you eventually have to clear the bothersome hurdle of grammar. The best way to conquer this obstacle is through hands-on experience. Covering all facets of German grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses-- German Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics with fun and engaging exercises. This comprehensive book features: More than 200 drills that demonstrate how the German grammar system works, including review exercises to reinforce your learning; An answer key to give you immediate clarification on any concept; Quick reviews bring you up to speed on grammar. Topics include:. Determining the genders of words * Accusative-dative prepositions * Der words and ein words * Relative pronouns * Infinitive clauses * Comparatives and superlatives * and more more...

Price: $12.95

Anyone struggling to learn any foreign language will benefit from the guidance and advice offered in this unique handbook. It will teach you how to get going, and how to learn any new language quickly and effectively. more...

Price: $7.00