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Beginners' Brazilian Portuguese  by Sue Tyson-Ward

Beginners' Brazilian Portuguese

Sue Tyson-Ward

"'Beginners' Brazilian Portuguese' is for absolute beginners and those who've had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning...

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Beginners' Thai  by David Smyth

Beginners' Thai

David Smyth

"Love, travel, study, work, friendship--whatever your reason for wanting to learn, 'Beginners' Thai' will help you to: communicate naturally in everyday situations; build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities;...

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Speaking in tongues  by J. M. Coetzee

Speaking in tongues

J. M. Coetzee

"A book about how language shapes us, from the Nobel and Booker-prizewinning author and his Spanish translator, This is a book about languages, what languages can and what they cannot do. In this dialogue between a Nobel Laureate and a leading translator,...

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Beginner's French  by Catrine Carpenter

Beginner's French

Catrine Carpenter

"Learn to speak, read, write and understand French! Love, travel, study, work, friendship--whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners' French will help you to: communicate naturally in everyday situations; build your confidence with easy-to-follow...

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Korean English bilingual visual dictionary

Korean English bilingual visual dictionary

"With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Korean. You will learn all the words and phrases you need...

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Hello Korean : Volume 2  by So Young Yoo

Hello Korean : Volume 2

So Young Yoo

"Korean is one of the fastest-growing second languages in the world, due to the huge popularity of K-pop music, Korean food and K-dramas. This book is designed for people who want to learn to speak Korean quickly and correctly - especially K-Pop and K-Drama...

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The philosophy of translation  by Damion Searls

The philosophy of translation

Damion Searls

"Avoiding theoretical debates and clichéd metaphors, award-winning translator Damion Searls has written a fresh, approachable, and convincing account of what translation really is and what translators actually do. As the translator of sixty books from multiple...

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French  by Zoe Erotopoulos

French

Zoe Erotopoulos

"This guide will help the reader to start speaking French quickly and easily. It includes practical lessons, cultural facts and references, with a dictionary, common verb lists and more"--Publisher's description.

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German  by Wendy Foster

German

Wendy Foster

"It's easy to speak and understand German with the Dummies language method! German For Dummies is a clear and easy introduction to German that speeds up the process of speaking the language. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical,...

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Spanish  by Cecie Kraynak

Spanish

Cecie Kraynak

"Spanish For Dummies gets you started with the Spanish language, even if you've never learned a language before. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when traveling to a Spanish-speaking country...

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Whanau  by Donovan Farnham

Whanau

Donovan Farnham

"Reo Maori Phrases to Share With the People You Love. Ignite your interest in te reo Māori with Whanau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Māori language within your home and...

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Proto  by Laura Spinney

Proto

Laura Spinney

"One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. At the end of the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia. This tongue, which we call Proto-Indo-European, exploded outwards until its offspring were spoken from Scotland to...

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Pronoun trouble  by John H. McWhorter

Pronoun trouble

John H. McWhorter

"The nature of language is to shift and evolve-but every so often, a new usage creates a whole lot of consternation. These days, pronouns are throwing curve balls, and it matters, because pronoun habits die hard. If you need a refresher from eighth grade...

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Gobsmacked!  by Ben Yagoda

Gobsmacked!

Ben Yagoda

"The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America – from French fries to Awesome, man! – are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American...

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Linguaphile  by Julie Sedivy

Linguaphile

Julie Sedivy

"A celebration of the beauty and mystery of language and how it shapes our lives, our loves, and our world. If there is one feature that defines the human condition, it is language: written, spoken, signed, understood, and misunderstood, in all its infinite...

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Bilingual visual dictionary

Bilingual visual dictionary

"With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Hindi and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Hindi English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Hindi. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to...

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Bryson's dictionary for writers and editors  by Bill Bryson

Bryson's dictionary for writers and editors

Bill Bryson

"Here is a very personal selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Bill Bryson also gives us the difference between British and American usages, and miscellaneous...

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Collins easy learning Spanish dictionary.

Collins easy learning Spanish dictionary.

"This is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical, fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of Spanish, and especially for those aiming for GCSE exam...

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Respecting cultures. Book 1  by Olive Lawson

Respecting cultures. Book 1

Olive Lawson

This book is for teachers of adult refugee or migrant students who have made their home in New Zealand. Teachers who want to increase cultural awareness in the classroom and enable students to understand the culture within which they are now living will find...

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Bilingualism  by Penelope Gardner-Chloros

Bilingualism

Penelope Gardner-Chloros

"A short, accessible overview of the benefits and controversies surrounding bilingualism, written by a leading scholar in the field"--Publisher's description.

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Cambridge empower. A2/Elementary. Student's book with digital pack  by Adrian Doff

Cambridge empower. A2/Elementary. Student's book with digital pack

Adrian Doff

"The Elementary Student's Book with Digital Pack gives learners an immediate sense of purpose and clear learning objectives. It provides core grammar and vocabulary input alongside a mix of skills. Speaking lessons offer a unique combination of functional...

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Made in America  by Bill Bryson

Made in America

Bill Bryson

"Bill Bryson turns away from travelling the highways and byways of middle America, so hilariously depicted in his bestselling The Lost Continent, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid and Notes from a Big Country, for a fast, exhilarating ride along the...

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Learning a new language  by María J. Cabrera-Puche

Learning a new language

María J. Cabrera-Puche

"Learning a new language for dummies helps you make sure all that practice pays off, with expert tips and strategies for maximizing your learning. This book help you create a personalized language learning plan,complete with achievable goals and methds that...

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Word perfect  by Susie Dent

Word perfect

Susie Dent

"Welcome to a year of wonder through the English language with Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From Turning a Blind Eye (Nelson putting the telescope to his missing eye to ignore the order to stop fighting)...

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Unlocking Spanish with Paul Noble. by Paul Noble

Unlocking Spanish with Paul Noble.

Paul Noble

"Paul's new course teaches you how to speak Spanish more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you'll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to...

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Japanese for travelers  by Scott Rutherford

Japanese for travelers

Scott Rutherford

"If you are traveling to Japan this is the book to take along! Packed with practical expressions and information for every travel situation, "Japanese for Travelers" helps you to get around and communicate effectively during your time in Japan"--Publisher's...

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Delight in one thousand characters

Delight in one thousand characters

"An esteemed masterpiece, the One Thousand Character Essay embodies the philosophy, mythology and history of ancient China. The Essay was composed by the literary giant Zhou Xingsi in the sixth century as a rhymed composition with no repeated ideographs. It...

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Oxford beginners Japanese dictionary

Oxford beginners Japanese dictionary

"This bilingual dictionary offers a straightforward introduction to Japanese, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where Japanese is spoken"--Publisher's description.

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Korean phrasebook & dictionary  by Minkyoung Kim

Korean phrasebook & dictionary

Minkyoung Kim

"Lonely Planet's Korean Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Korean phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order kimchi with ease, navigate road signs and chat with...

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This mouth is mine  by Yásnaya Elena Aguilar Gil

This mouth is mine

Yásnaya Elena Aguilar Gil

"A warm, witty, passionate cry for living, vital, indigenous languages and the people who speak them. Despite the more than 200 Indigenous languages spoken in Mexico, including 63 that are officially recognized and celebrated by the Mexican government,...

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The King's English  by Bernard C. Lamb

The King's English

Bernard C. Lamb

"Constantly confused by the difference between adjectives and adverbs? Still can't figure out how to use a semi-colon? Or simply want to refresh the English language knowledge you learnt from school? The King's English is the perfect handbook to tackle all of...

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Colloquial Hebrew  by Zippi Lyttleton

Colloquial Hebrew

Zippi Lyttleton

"Colloquial Hebrew provides a step-by-step course in Hebrew as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and...

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Short stories in French  by Olly Richards

Short stories in French

Olly Richards

""Short stories in French for beginners" is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners. Carefully written to provide a sense of achievement and feeling of progress when reading, these...

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Beginners' Mandarin Chinese  by Elizabeth Scurfield

Beginners' Mandarin Chinese

Elizabeth Scurfield

"Beginners' Mandarin Chinese is for absolute beginners and those who've had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Mandarin...

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Beginners' Latin  by G. D. A. Sharpley

Beginners' Latin

G. D. A. Sharpley

"Beginners' Latin is the course to follow if you are taking your first steps in Latin, whether classical or medieval. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery, where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters, Vikings threaten to attack, and young lovers set...

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