Foreign Language Study

Take the angst out of learning German. Interested in learning to speak German but can't tell the difference between a strudel and a schnauzer? No need to feel intimidated! With German Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll pass for a wunderkind . Organized into twenty chapters that cover key grammar topics, this book contains the building blocks for the storehouse of your new German language skills. Covering common verb tenses, essential vocabulary, useful adjectives and adverbs, and even the correct way to ask questions, this guide makes learning what can be a difficult language both simple and entertaining. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding German. This fast and easy guide features: Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works; Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context; Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the German language to life; Coverage of everyday topics, conversational expressions, and cultural information; Quizzes at the end of each chapter reinforce new language skills. Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, German Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language. more...

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Start speaking Spanish faster than you can say, ¿cómo se dice?. Want to learn to speak Spanish but need to consult a dictionary just to find el baño ? No problema ! With Spanish Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll be saying hasta la vista to your phrasebook in no time. Beginning with everyday Spanish expressions and a review of basic Spanish pronunciation, this book covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, you'll build your Spanish vocabulary with essential words, idioms, and phrases and quickly master this versatile language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding Spanish. This fast and easy guide features: Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works; Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context; Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the Spanish language to life; Coverage of everyday topics and conversational expressions; Quizzes at the end of each chapter that reinforce new language skills. Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Spanish Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this popular language. more...

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Master French in just one day. When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to French to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a ''countdown'' fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations. more...

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When a standard bilingual dictionary just won't do, you can rely on Must-Know Spanish. Hunting blindly through a bilingual dictionary for the right word can be a real pain. That's where Must-Spanish comes in. This thematic vocabulary guide gives you instant access to thousands of Spanish terms. It features 4,000 words arranged in 12 self-contained thematic sections. From current affairs to shopping, medicine to relationships, you will find what you need to know fast and easy. more...

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Travelling to France made easy with the Berlitz French Phrase Book . With over 1,200 useful phrases and expressions and well over 2,000 words you can deal with anything from finding a cure for your mal à ¬a tê´¥ to making new friends and going on a date. Voulez-vous vous joindre à ®ous? Would you like to join us? more...

Price: $4.95