Passport books in Foreign Language Study Books

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<p>A good grasp of grammar enables the foreign-language learner to build skill and confidence in communication. Here's the "ultimate," painless way for intermediate and advanced learners to brush up on the rules. Each grammatical concept is explained and then illustrated with lively sentence examples; extensive exercises offer practice at applying this knowledge in everyday conversation. Also included are "culture notes," authentic documents, vocabulary boxes, and verb charts, as well as a full answer key and index.</p>

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This practical workbook is for all students of Japanese who want to learn the basic phonetic writing systems in use by the Japanese. This workbook is a self contained course, which can be used both for independent study or in the classroom. It can also serve as an ideal supplement to any basic conversation course in Japanese.

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Designed to help students of Russian increase their knowledge of wordbuilding and, as a result, increase their vocabulary, Roots of the Russian Language includes 450 of the most commonly used roots of the Russian language. After mastering Russian prefixes and suffixes, students develop an ability to construct words and terms from a given Russian root.

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<p><i>Your First 100 Words in Hebrew</i> removes all the intimidation from learning a language that uses a non-Roman alphabet or script. Learners are shown how to decipher and read the script while they learn 100 primary Hebrew words.</p> <p>Detachable flash cards illustrate each word and make learning simple. Enjoyable games and puzzles--such as word searches and matching exercises--reinforce recognition and reading skills.</p>

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<p><i>Your First 100 Words in Korean</i> removes all the intimidation from learning a language that uses a non-Roman alphabet or script. Learners are shown how to decipher and read the script while they learn 100 primary Korean words.</p> <p>Detachable flash cards illustrate each word and make learning simple. Enjoyable games and puzzles--such as word searches and matching exercises--reinforce recognition and reading skills.</p>

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<p><i>Your First 100 Words in Greek</i> removes all the intimidation from learning a language that uses a non-Roman alphabet or script. Learners are shown how to decipher and read the script while they learn 100 primary Greek words.</p> <p>Detachable flash cards illustrate each word and make learning simple. Enjoyable games and puzzles--such as word searches and matching exercises--reinforce recognition and reading skills.</p>

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<p><b>Teaches 200 key words in a matter of hours!</b></p><p>When learning Spanish, one of the hardest tasks you face is remembering new words.<i> Instant Recall Spanish Vocabulary</i> presents on two CDs a technique for learning and recalling vocabulary that has been scientifically proven up to three times more effective than conventional methods. Spanish words and their English meaning are linked by verbal images to help you learn, and, most importantly, periodic testing ensures that you retain the vocabulary. Topics include food and drink, clothing, traveling, family, numbers, and time.</p><p>No matter what level you are at -- a young student or a older traveler -- <i>Instant Recall Spanish Vocabulary</i> will teach you 200 key words and phrases, as well as providing a method that can be adapted for learning many more.</p>

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Here is French as it's really spoken--in conversations and jokes that are full of everyday slang and colloquialisms. Students learn through lively, natural dialogues that show the language in use; practice exercises and review chapters that test comprehension; jokes that reinforce vocabulary; notes that indicate appropriate usage; and fascinating features that explain the cultural attitudes behind many expressions.

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<p>This handy reference includes phrases for virtually any travel situation and definitions for more than 3,000 words. To help you quickly find the word you are looking for, you can search using the English or the Arabic word. <i>BBC Arabic Phrasebook</i> is a must-have for any traveler to the Middle East.</p>

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Though primarily designed to help you get by in Hungary, to get what you want or need, this phrase book would also be of use to travelers to Hungary in general. It concentrates on the simplest but most effective way you can express these needs in an unfamiliar language.

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70 games and puzzles for hours of pleasure and practice!Many of the games focus on the vocabulary you need to talk about music, movies, sports, and other popular interests and hobbies. A variety of games highlight vocabulary you will want to use in daily activities -- following directions, reading newspapers, shopping and many more. In addition, the games reinforce important language structures and verb tenses focused on in beginning and intermediate classes.

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'Spanish a la Cartoon' takes you beyond the grammar book for a hilarious look at everyday language as you would really hear it in a Spanish-speaking country.

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For all students This is a convenient reference covering essential points of Latin grammar. Explanations are concise yet thorough and are accompanied by a wealth of examples to aid in reading and writing Latin. The language of the examples reflects the structures most frequently encountered in literature. For ease of use, concepts are discusses according to accidence (inflections) and syntax.

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A phrasebook to help you get by in Turkey. To meet people, to get around, to get a hotel, to shop, to order a meal, and more.

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Challenging as well as educational, 'Japanese Cultural Encounters' reveals the fascinating differences-from the significant to the subtle-between the Japanese culture and our own.

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This phrase book is designed to help you get by in Israel, to get what you want or need. It concentrates on the simplest but most effective way you can express these needs in an unfamiliar language.

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Basic Chinese Vocabulary features common words and expressions grouped under a broad range of thematic topics. All terms have been specifically chosen to meet the needs and interests of beginning students of Chinese. Organized alphabetically, as well as thematically, this book contains practical vocabulary immediately usable in everyday situations.

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In 16 easy-to-follow lessons, one of America's leading authorities on Japanese language and culture provides the basics for beginners to be able to speak and write Japanese almost immediately, then progress at their own pace. EASY JAPANESE provides full language explanations in English and focuses on effective communication in everyday situations.

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This compact volume offers an integrated guide to both Norwegian verbs and the basics of grammar. All the major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language are presented.

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For All Students These texts highlight both the unique and the universal in the Christmas celebrations in the featured countries. The history of the traditions is examined and various activities give experiences with these customs. MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES. Offer instructions for working on craft projects, cooking traditional recipes, and more. CULTURAL HISTORY. Traces historical, religious, and secular roots, along with the folk arts associated with the holiday. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Highlight distinctive, as well as similar, characteristics of Christmas in the selected countries.

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What a refreshing new way to learn a language in record time -- without any reading or writing! Pop in a tape whenever there's a moment to spare. Listen to short, natural conversations among native speakers; then take part in prompted dialogues. Hear key vocabulary words and the sound effects to match -- telephone rings, hairdryer whirs, electric razor buzzes -- then practice with audio games. Guided by a friendly narrator, learn how the language works in real-life situations: meeting people, eating out, going shopping, getting around, and expressing feelings and opinions. -- Learn by listening; it's fast, easy and fun -- Ideal for busy, on-the-go people who can listen in the car, while jogging, or during a lunch break -- Especially helpful with Russian and Chinese -- learn to communicate orally without having to learn a new alphabet

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In one compact volume, 'Essentials Of Swedish Grammar' offers an integrated presentation of the major grammatical concepts needed for correct speech and writing in Swedish.

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This entertaining text offers a wealth of linguistic and cultural information for anyone studying Japanese, going to Japan, or in contact with Japanese friends or colleagues. Each idiom is accompanied by an explanation and then incorporated into a dialogue to illustrate the idiom's everyday use.

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Intermediate <p>The merry pranks of Max und Moritz, satirically written and illustrated by Wilhelm Busch, have captured readers' imaginations for more than 100 years. Includes exercises, vocabulary notes, and German-English vocabulary. <p>Softbound, 136 pages