Various Languages

Pages: 224,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 149.86x226.06x15.24mm

Your one-stop guide to mastering the basics of Chinese Can one book have all you need to communicate confidently in a new language? Yes--and that book is Chinese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar. It offers a solidfoundation of major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language. Each unit is devoted to a single topic, so you can find what you need and get concentrated instruction immediately. Concise yet thorough, the explanations aresupported by numerous examples to help you master each concept. Topics range from tones to verb suffixes, from dictionaries to proverbs, from measure words toonomatopoeia, and include a list of common verbs organized by semantic area. This book gives you: An excellent introduction to the basics of Chinese (if you are a beginner) or aquick, thorough refresher (if you already have experience with the language) Essential information on the Chinese language--its history, varieties, tonal features, character writing system, and lean grammatical structure Numerous examples presented in Chinese characters, Pinyin transcription, word-for-word and idiomatic translations

Weight: 0.32 KG
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Pages: 224,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: DK Publishing,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 104x145x13mm

Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: Chinese provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic Chinese phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. show more

Weight: 0.19 KG
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Pages: 1296,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 130x196x62mm

With its clear layout, this invaluable book offers the learner of Chinese or English the essential two-in-one reference: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. The Collins Chinese Dictionary is designed for learners of Chinese or English, from beginner up to university level. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a practical language supplement. * The Collins Chinese Dictionary offers extensive coverage of today's English and Chinese, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. * To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, this new edition includes pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries. * In addition, the dictionary also includes both simplified and traditional or complex Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. * The Language in Action supplement offers practical help with everyday language for both Chinese and English * The clear layout ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily. * The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation. Other titles in the Collins Chinese Dictionary range include Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary, Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and Collins Chinese Dictionary.

Weight: 1.18 KG
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Pages: 304,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Mixed media product,
Dimensions: 170x236x56mm

Is this the right course for me? Are you looking for a complete course in Dutch which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Dutch 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 approach 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 design and interactive features: Flexible Learn in your own time and at your own pace Time saving Learn quickly with one- and five-minute essentials Expert Full of expert advice from world-class teachers Motivating Measure your success with regular reviews of your progress Jargon-free Grammar and vocabulary made easy Practical Reinforce your learning with examples and exercises Authentic Learn everyday Catalan through real-life dialogues Audio (MP3 compatible) Dialogues, vocabulary and pronunciation on a CDshow more

Weight: 0.17 KG
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Pages: 256,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 196x260x14mm

Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page. With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way. The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practice writing the character for yourself. It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to travel in China, so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start.

Weight: 0.56 KG
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Pages: 48,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: CD-Audio,
Dimensions: 136x190x22mm

UK's bestselling language learning audio series This new edition of the Easy Learning Japanese Audio Course is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. * Easy to use - fast, flexible and portable * Easy to follow - just listen, speak and learn * Easy to learn - no complex grammar Easy Learning Japanese teaches you key words for the most important situations and lets you expand your language through a variety of activities. You choose whether to focus on learning the essentials or to progress to some more challenging activities - so whether you're a beginner, or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident in Japanese without even having to pick up a pen. Contains 1 booklet and 3 CDs with over 3.5 hours of audio

Weight: 0.2 KG
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Pages: 48,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: CD-Audio,
Dimensions: 136x190x24mm

UK's bestselling language learning audio series This new edition of the Easy Learning Mandarin Audio Course is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. * Easy to use - fast, flexible and portable * Easy to follow - just listen, speak and learn * Easy to learn - no complex grammar Easy Learning Mandarin teaches you key words for the most important situations and lets you expand your language through a variety of activities. You choose whether to focus on learning the essentials or to progress to some more challenging activities - so whether you're a beginner, or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident in Mandarin without even having to pick up a pen. Contains 1 booklet and 3 CDs with 3.5 hours of audio

Weight: 0.2 KG
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Pages: 640,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 130x197x28mm

Fully revised and brought up to date. The easiest way to learn Chinese for students of all ages with the clearest layout and entry structure. Each Chinese word and translation has a Pinyin transcription as well as Chinese characters. Designed for anyone who is starting to learn Chinese. The dictionary covers everyday language in both Chinese and English, so you can be sure of having access to all the vocabulary you need. * All English translations underlined, Pinyin transcription of Chinese characters, and thousands of examples show you how to use the translation in context. * Contains a supplement giving practical guidance on communicating in natural Chinese, and a guide to writing Chinese characters. * Hundreds of helpful language notes throughout the dictionary text. * Clear colour layout ensures that you can find what you want quickly and easily. * Free online study material available www.collins.co.uk/easyresources Other titles available in the Chinese range are Collins Chinese Dictionary, Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and the Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary - giving learners all the help they need in language learning.

Weight: 0.48 KG
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Pages: 640,
Specialty: Various Languages,
Publisher: HarperCollins,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 130x197x28mm

Fully revised and brought up to date. The easiest way to learn Chinese for students of all ages with the clearest layout and entry structure. Each Chinese word and translation has a Pinyin transcription as well as Chinese characters. Designed for anyone who is starting to learn Chinese. The dictionary covers everyday language in both Chinese and English, so you can be sure of having access to all the vocabulary you need. * All English translations underlined, Pinyin transcription of Chinese characters, and thousands of examples show you how to use the translation in context. * Contains a supplement giving practical guidance on communicating in natural Chinese, and a guide to writing Chinese characters. * Hundreds of helpful language notes throughout the dictionary text. * Clear colour layout ensures that you can find what you want quickly and easily. * Free online study material available www.collins.co.uk/easyresources Other titles available in the Chinese range are Collins Chinese Dictionary, Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and the Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary - giving learners all the help they need in language learning.

Weight: 0.48 KG
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