A Beginner’s Guide To Reading Chinese (Part 10)
The current book volume is Part 10 (第十册, d穫 sh穩 c癡) of the Reading Chinese (如何区分汉语里的形近字, R繳h矇 qūfēn h?nyǔ lǐ de x穩ng j穫n z穫) series.The books in the Reading Chinese series provide you hundreds of frequently used similar looking and easily confused (形近字, X穩ng j穫n z穫) common Chinese characters. For the simplicity of the readers, each volume in this series includes about 100 unique characters and nearly 500 explanatory words, phrases, and idioms. All the characters are explained with relevant words, phrases and idioms. Further, all the characters and their explanations are provided with pinyin, and English interpretations.Free online Mandarin Chinese lessons (Ming Mandarin): www.MingMandarin.com-Jia Ming
Classical Arabic Written
CLASSICAL ARABIC WRITTEN WITH GRAMMAR AND PRONUNCIATION DIFFERENCES. WWW.A1-C1.COM
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary presents over 4,500 words, phrases, and example sentences organized by topic. Unlike a dictionary, which is meant to be used as a reference, this book is a powerful and effective study tool for increasing your vocabulary for daily communication. All items appear in a three-column layout with Arabic script (with diacritics/tashkeel), phonemic transcription (to aid in accurate pronunciation), and English translation-and often include grammar and usage notes.An alphabetical English-Arabic index helps you locate needed words quickly.★ Bonus: Available on our website, we have free accompanying
Learn Chinese Without Writing
ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO LEARN CHINESE? Perhaps you've skipped a step, start learning from the most fundamentals--basic strokes, stroke combinations. UNSPOKEN RULES OF CHINESE CHARACTERS Gain Insight into the Intricacies of Chinese Characters * Why does a character look distorted when it appears inside another character? * Why characters that look 'identical' to me are actually different? * Does it really matter if a stroke is written slightly longer or shorter? * How do I align and combine the strokes so that they look good? UNCONVENTIONAL WAY TO LEARN CHINESE CHARACTERS *Apply Geometry to Analyse Chinese Characters *Learn through Fun and Interactive Puzzles VISUAL LEARNING *Learn Quickly through Graphics *What-You-See-Is-What-You-Name: 35 strokes at your finger's tip DESIGNED FOR ANYONE--WITH OR WITHOUT ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CHINESE *If you like to doodle, colour, do paper-cutting, solve puzzles... you'll love this book. ________________________________________ WHAT IS NOVEL IN THIS BOOK 1. APPLYING GEOMETRY TO CHINESE This book boldly applied concepts used in an unrelated field-- geometry to introduce new terminologies to describe features of characters. Similar to constructing a building, Chinese characters are created with balance, symmetry and coordination between different components in mind. A stroke is tilted at a particular angle, fitted into a precise position and adjusted to different lengths with the aim to create a masterpiece. Geometrical jargons are perfect descriptors of these unnamed features. 2. WHAT-YOU-SEE-IS-WHAT-YOU-NAME: 35 BASIC STROKES This book fills the missing gap that other books hardly paid attention to. It focuses on the most basic component--strokes. Skipping this fundamental learning is like learning English vocabularies without learning how to write the alphabets. In this book, the 35 strokes are given names that describe their appearances ... what you see is what you name! 3. VISUAL LEARNING Usually Chinese characters are shown in black and have stick-like appearance. It is very difficult to look for differences in this kind of presentation. In this book, a lot of effort is spent on showcasing Chinese characters in a different light. This improved presentation makes differences and compositions of characters easily visible. To help you learn systematically and know where to focus on, the visual activities zoom in on specific features of Chinese characters one at a time. 4. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Instead of receiving the knowledge passively, you will need to actively search for multiple ways to solve some of the activities and will be prompted with questions to help you reflect on what you have learnt. Website: http: //www.learnchinesewithoutwriting.com
Learn Chinese Without Writing 2
DO YOU FEEL THAT ... THE MORE CHINESE CHARACTERS YOU LEARN, THE MORE CONFUSED YOU GET? LEARN CHINESE CHARACTERS AND THEIR STROKE ORDER QUICKLY I have learnt so many characters but it is difficult to squeeze everything into my memory. * Are there easier ways to remember these characters' appearances? * How to find patterns in Chinese characters? * Can Chinese characters be formed, similarly like English words, using 'alphabets'? * How to remember the stroke order of Chinese characters quickly? DECLUTTER AND GET ORGANISED Learn 32 Stroke Patterns and remember 200+ qTRAILS Alphabets Easily Build a Mental Map of Chinese Characters Expand your Memory Capacity and Speed up Learning VISUAL LEARNING Learn the Stroke Order of Chinese Alphabets through Colours What-You-See-Is-What-You-Name: Easy way to remember Chinese Alphabets DESIGNED FOR ANYONE--WITH OR WITHOUT ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CHINESE You'll love this book if you like to be engaged through a variety of activities (visually, kinesthetically, aurally) Website: http: //www.learnchinesewithoutwriting.com
Business Arabic
Business Arabic contains the key terms professionals need for successful business communication. Useful for translating both from Arabic to English and English to Arabic, this book includes more than 2,000 expressions commonly used in the workplace, including 700 new words for this edition and both American and British terms and spellings.
AIEEYAAA! Learn Chinese the Hard Way
Don't be fooled by books which promise you that learning Chinese is "easy", "easier", "simple", or "instant". Learning Chinese is a pain in the p穫gu!AIEEYAAA! is the first book since China invented paper which offers Chinese language learners some well-deserved laughs amidst the suffering.Featuring 150 topical cartoons about life, love and culture clash in China, this hilarious satirical dictionary sends up many of the ironies, delights, and cultural and linguistic mix-ups that are immediately recognizable to anyone who has spent any time at all in the Middle Kingdom.It's simply like no other Chinese dictionary on the planet: Mandarin and Cantonese translations for every word.Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters.Cartoon scenarios to make sure you never forget a word.Extended introduction which dares to tell the truth about the trials and tribulations of learning Chinese.Humorous tips about cross-cultural miscommunication.And much more!Over 100,000 copies sold since first release, this new 2018 edition offers something for everyone when it comes to learning Chinese, whether you're a seasoned Asia hand or traveling to China for the first time.Don't despair about learning Chinese. Just say AIEEYAAA!
From Alif to Arabic level 4
'From Alif to Arabic' is an online video course to teach Arabic in a fun and easy way.Our goal is to make learning Arabic easy for English-speaking students, children as well as adults.With the best study methods and a fantastic curriculum, we designed this course to guide you in your journey to master the Arabic language.Until recently, studying Arabic was a task that many found daunting.Not anymore!With Allah's Help, this course will assist you to learn Arabic in a fun and easy way.In this fourth book of the series, you will learn to speak, read and write fluently.www.aliftoarabic.com
LEARN JAPANESE WITH WORD SEARCH PUZZLES FOR BEGINNERS - Discover How to Improve Foreign Language Skills with a Fun Vocabulary Builder. Find 2000 Words to Practice at Home - 100 Large Print Puzzle Game
★ LEARN JAPANESE WHILE HAVING FUN - BUILD VOCABULARY EASILY!Word Searches Are an Effective Technique Used in Schools to Increase Vocabulary - It's an Ideal Game to Stimulate Learning!This book series has been tailored to each person's specific level. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or helping your child learn a new language you'll find the right book for your needs. Why?It's a great complement for anyone learning a language. Make it easy with an encouraging activity!With +40 hours of entertainment, you will discover and be able to retain over 2000 words: AN EXCITING STUDY COMPANION WITH: ✔ AGE & LEVEL SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: Enjoy a curated selection of +2000 adapted words ✔ ACTIVE LEARNING: Space provided beside each term to encourage the reader to self-translate ✔ PUZZLES IN FULL PAGE FORMAT: Designed for the best readability possible.✔ BOOK PREVIEW AVAILABLE: No surprises, click on the cover to Look inside the book✔ EASY MATCH SOLUTION: Solutions in a clear and simple format✔ ENTERTAINING: Difficult enough to be challenging, easy enough to be addictive ENJOY DEVELOPING YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS: ✔ PracticeWord Searches turn the challenge of learning a language into a pleasure!✔ ProgressLearn with common vocabulary tailored to your skills.✔ Retain what you learnAn active learning technique to increase your vocabulary.✔ Achieve Your GoalsDon't just practice passively. Search for the translations of new words - find them in the Puzzle - add them to your vocab! AVAILABLE IN OVER 50 LANGUAGES FOR: - Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced- Kids 6-8 - Kids 8-10 - Kids 9-12 - Teens - Adults - Seniors Check Out our Full Collection - Search for "LINGUA CLASSICS" and Keep Improving - a foolproof gift for family and friends!Have Loads of Fun with this Activity - MAKE FRIENDS WITH JAPANESE NOW!
From Alif to Arabic level 3
'From Alif to Arabic' is an online video course to teach Arabic in a fun and easy way.Our goal is to make learning Arabic easy for English-speaking students, children as well as adults.With the best study methods and a fantastic curriculum, we designed this course to guide you in your journey to master the Arabic language.Until recently, studying Arabic was a task that many found daunting.Not anymore!With Allah's Help, this course will assist you to learn Arabic in a fun and easy way.www.aliftoarabic.com
Introduction to Classical Tibetan
Classical Tibetan, with origins dating to the ninth century, is the script found in a huge corpus of surviving Tibetan texts, mostly of Buddhist content; native Tibetans still employ this language, to this day when writing on religious, medical or historical subjects. The aim of this book is to provide a rapid introduction to the main elements of Classical Tibetan, so that students may begin to access for themselves the vast amount of written material available in this language. While designed for guided study, the material will also be of use to those who tackle the language on their own. Regular study over approximately six months should result in an understanding of most grammatical features and allow the student to read the simpler prose texts.
Intermediate Japanese Short Stories
Are you on your way towards learning Japanese and need a new challenge? We're constantly trying to improve and master new skills, and the Japanese language is no exception. A skill that can help open important doors in business and tourism, knowing Japanese will lead you towards a huge number of opportunities in life that will be worth every second dedicated to your studies.Because of this, we have created the next level of Japanese stories for the students who have already surpassed the beginner level: Intermediate Japanese Short Stories! In this book we have compiled 10 challenging, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to boost your grasp of the wonderful Japanese tongue.How Intermediate Japanese Short Stories works: - Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and/or thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn about the Japanese culture.- Having trouble understanding Japanese characters? No problem - despite being Intermediate Japanese, we have still included a romanization to help guide you through your learning process, just like in the beginner stories!- The summaries follow the story: a synopsis in Japanese and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you're having trouble.- At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Don't get lost trying to understand or pronounce it all, either, as all of the vocabulary words are Romanized for your ease of learning!- Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Japanese, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while mastering the Japanese tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Intermediate Japanese Short Stories and level up your Japanese language learning right now!
Tibetan-English Dictionary
Jaschke's classic work, first published in 1881 and still invaluable to students, is now reprinted in paperback for the first time. The dictionary is essential for textual interpretation, particularly of Buddhist philosophy. Sanskrit equivalents are provided.
20 Must-learn Pictographic Simplified Chinese Workbook - 3
This pictographic coloring workbook is written in Simplified Chinese with Pinyin and English translation. One page is for coloring, and the other page is for practicing handwriting with the correct stroke order. The coloring pages are pictographic representations of the characters, so it is perfect for children who like to draw and learn at the same time, as well as easier to memorize the image of the characters. This workbook 3 contains 20 Chinese characters: 云， 花， 雨， 白， 多， 少， 的， 石， 风， 沙， 明， 子， 足， 玩， 人， 来， 米， 田， 是， 没) (English Translation: Cloud, Flower, Rain, White, Many, Less, Of, Stone, Wind, Sand, Bright, Child, Foot, Play, People, Come, Rice, Field, Yes, Not ). This series of workbook is perfect for pre-k to 2nd grade children to learn basic Chinese. See other workbooks in this series: Workbook1: 一， 二， 三， 四， 五， 六， 七， 八， 九， 十， 百， 千， 上， 中， 下， 大， 小， 手， 力， 工; Workbook2: 口， 左， 右， 有， 不， 尖， 木， 山， 火， 水， 林， 月， 土， 天， 生， 日， 卡， 早， 也， 红; Workbook3: 云， 花， 雨， 白， 多， 少， 的， 石， 风， 沙， 明， 子， 足， 玩， 人， 来， 米， 田， 是， 没; Workbook4: 我， 星， 在， 坐， 去， 肚， 和， 肉， 目， 耳， 舌， 牙， 心， 好， 正， 雪， 地， 竹， 你， 他; Workbook5: 看， 见， 哭， 笑， 叫， 唱， 走， 巴， 了， 比， 李， 刀， 位， 呀， 草， 象， 交， 朋， 友， 只
Strategic Reading Skills for University Students of Arabic as a Foreign Language
Given that instructional practices in many Arabic language classes reflect a primary focus on grammar, strategic instruction is deemed to be quite challenging for most instructors. Additionally, many learners of Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) lack the necessary skills and strategies to comprehend Arabic texts. It is important, thus, for AFL learners to know how to read skillfully and to be able to deal with an Arabic text independently. Therefore, this book explores the Malaysian AFL learners' major problems in reading Arabic texts and determine the appropriate set of design principles for effective strategic reading. The problems of AFL learners in reading were examined from a teaching perspective. A Design and Development Research (DDR) approach was adopted to frame the design and development of strategic reading for AFL learners.
Beginner’s Bengali (Bangla) with Online Audio
Learn Bengali with this complete course, now with free audio download!Spoken by over 200 million people worldwide, Bengali (Bangla) is an official language of Bangladesh and India. It is an Indo-Aryan language that descended from Sanskrit and has a rich thousand-year-old literary tradition.Ideal for those new to Bengali/Bangla, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Bengali (Bangla) with Online Audio includes: Introductory Unit 1 that clearly outlines basics of Bengali/Bangla sounds and script and serves as a key building block for subsequent chaptersFourteen carefully-paced units, each chapter including practical grammar lessons, exercises and vocabulary Answer key and helpful appendices including verb charts, numbers and kinship terms Bengali-English and English-Bengali glossariesOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers
Counting to Diwali
Bring the magic of Diwali home with this incredible book. Learn how to count from one to ten in Hindi, all the while sharing in the excitement of the festival of lights. This book is a great way to reinforce language learning, as well as building an integral part of Indian culture with your family, in a fun and colorful way.
Ba Oi! Rang Cua Ba Dau Roi? Grandma! Where Is Your Tooth?
Two languages in one book! This is a fun bilingual Vietnamese-English book about a curious boy and his silly grandma. It is an educational book to help your child form good daily habits of taking care of their teeth. Follow Tom, a curious and witty toddler, as he learns about how his grandma makes the best of her situation and see the bright side of things. Grandma also learns from her grandson that inner beauty always shines through. The pure love between grandma and her grandchild is heartwarming and familiar to those who are lucky to have or have had grandparents. The colorful and adorable illustrations will surely delight both child and parent. Written by a Vietnamese American mom, dentist and engineer."Một c璽u chuyện ngộ nghĩnh, đ獺ng y礙u, với cấu tr繳c đơn giản, dễ đọc gi繳p b矇 biết c獺ch chăm s籀c răng miệng. C璽u chuyện sử dụng những điều xoay quanh cuộc sống h?ng ng?y của một cậu b矇 khi b? đến thăm. Bạn T繫m trong truyện n?y l? một cậu b矇 t簷 m簷 giống như c獺c b矇 c羅ng độ tuổi. Với những h穫nh vẽ v繫 c羅ng dễ thương v? ngộ nghĩnh, chắc chắn sẽ khiến c獺c b矇 h?o hứng v? th穩ch th繳 theo d繭i." N礙́u cha mẹ nào đang gặp phải v璽́n đ礙̀ làm sao đ礙̉ có th礙̉ dạy con giữ gìn v礙̣ sinh răng thì hãy cùng con đọc cu繫́n sách B? ơi! Răng của B? đ璽u rồi? nhé. Cuốn s獺ch n?y l? song ngữ. Ph羅 hợp với trẻ từ 2 tuổi trở l礙n.
Furat Ramadan Story with Muhammad & Maria (فُرات (رَمضان مَع مُحَمد و¡
A conversation between Muhammad and Maria about the month of Ramadan: Muhammad, the older brother, explains to his younger sister Maria What is Ramadan and what Muslims do in Ramadan's holy month. Fun educational book, that teaches kids about the holy month of Ramadan, Pillars of Islam, and the teachings of siyam fasting in Ramadan. This book is designed with beautiful illustrations, colors and will bring joy to the child as they read the book! with love & kindness, Aesha Almani
The Charlatan
When Maged goes to a village to attend a friend's sister's wedding, he uncovers a scandal that he can't ignore. But is he in over his head?The Modern Standard Arabic Readers series offers intermediate learners (B1-B2) engaging stories to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and overall fluency. Each of the 35 standalone books presents authentic language in context, making them a flexible tool for language development.Key Features: Fully Vocalized Arabic Text with Tashkeel: Arabic text appears on even-numbered pages with diacritics to support accurate pronunciation and reading.Parallel English Translations: Facing odd-numbered pages provide English translations to aid understanding of new words and expressions.Unvocalized Arabic Text: A version of the text without diacritics or translations is included at the back of the book for advanced reading practice.Comprehension Questions: Each story includes 20 questions with sample answers and English translations to reinforce understanding.Sequencing Exercises: Activities to help review the story by arranging key events in the correct order.Includes Access to Audio Recordings: Enhance your learning experience by accessing the accompanying audio recordings, which can be downloaded or streamed from the Lingualism website. These recordings are designed to complement the stories, aiding in the development of listening skills and accurate pronunciation.
20 Must-learn Pictographic Simplified Chinese Workbook -4
This pictographic coloring workbook is written in Simplified Chinese with Pinyin and English translation. One page is for coloring, and the other page is for practicing handwriting with the correct stroke order. The coloring pages are pictographic representations of the characters, so it is perfect for children who like to draw and learn at the same time, as well as easier to memorize the image of the characters. This workbook 4 contains 20 Chinese characters: 我, 星, 在, 坐, 去, 肚, 和, 肉, 目, 耳, 舌, 牙, 心, 好, 正, 雪, 地, 竹, 你, 他 (English Translation: I, Star, At, Sit, Go, Tummy, And, Meat, Eye, Ear, Tongue, Tooth, Heart, Good, Straight, Snow, Ground, Bamboo, You, Him). Workbook1: 一， 二， 三， 四， 五， 六， 七， 八， 九， 十， 百， 千， 上， 中， 下， 大， 小， 手， 力， 工; Workbook2: 口， 左， 右， 有， 不， 尖， 木， 山， 火， 水， 林， 月， 土， 天， 生， 日， 卡， 早， 也， 红; Workbook3: 云， 花， 雨， 白， 多， 少， 的， 石， 风， 沙， 明， 子， 足， 玩， 人， 来， 米， 田， 是， 没; Workbook4: 我， 星， 在， 坐， 去， 肚， 和， 肉， 目， 耳， 舌， 牙， 心， 好， 正， 雪， 地， 竹， 你， 他; Workbook5: 看， 见， 哭， 笑， 叫， 唱， 走， 巴， 了， 比， 李， 刀， 位， 呀， 草， 象， 交， 朋， 友， 只
Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK
The Chinese Grammar Wiki began in 2012 as a modest website with a bold vision: to record all of the grammar structures in the Chinese language, categorize them by difficulty level, explain each one in clear, jargon-free English, and link them all together. Initially the wiki was a resource exclusively for the clients of AllSet Learning's Shanghai-based learning consultancy. But several years later, its popularity among learners had exploded and the Chinese Grammar Wiki has become the #1 online resource for Chinese grammar among independent learners and university students alike.This book is the third major volume, covering all essential grammar points that an Upper Intermediate (B2) learner needs to master. Together with the Elementary and Intermediate volumes, the series comprises the most complete single resource on Chinese grammar in print.This volume features: 152 Upper Intermediate (B2) grammar points200+ separate grammar structures1,700+ examples (with pinyin and English translation)Both colloquial and formal examples of usageExtensive interlinking of similar grammar pointsLearner-centric design
Vietnamese Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics, like meeting someone new and using public transportation, to culture-specific topics, like celebrating Vietnamese holidays and eating Vietnamese food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Over 750 color photographs1,500 culture-specific Vietnamese words and phrases38 different topics--from social media and counting to Vietnamese food and holidaysExample sentences showing how the words are usedFree online audio recordings by native Vietnamese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences to download or streamAn introduction to Vietnamese pronunciation and grammarA bidirectional index to allow you to quickly look up wordsVietnamese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Vietnam.
Mastering Arabic 1 with Online Audio
This bestselling Arabic course has long been a trusted resource for beginner students of the Arabic language!Mastering Arabic 1 features an attractive full-color design with a wealth of illustrations and photos, access to a free website with online exercises and videos, and conversation sections which encourage you to begin speaking Arabic right away.Designed for both classroom use and self-study, Mastering Arabic 1 is a modern, engaging beginning Arabic course that offers lively dialogues, a variety of texts and exercises, and fascinating cultural insights.Teaches Modern Standard Arabic, the universal language of the Arab worldIncludes 20 carefully-paced units with cartoon illustrations, engaging exercises and conversation sectionsUseful, relevant lessons cover everyday situations related to introductions, family, jobs, dining, shopping and much moreOffers a gradual introduction to the language, script, and grammar through audio, video, stories, and easy-to-follow explanationsFree online audio featuring pronunciation by native speakersAccess to a free website with videos and online exercises to reinforce and supplement the lessons
Chinese Stories for Language Learners
The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Audio recordings of the tales read by native speakers are included--giving students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: "Painting the Eyes on the Dragon"Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument."Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump"Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past."Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends"Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague.Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.
Beth Qaṭraye
Beth Qaṭraye, Syriac for "region of the Qataris," is a term found in Syriac literature referring to the region of north-eastern Arabia, including modern-day Qatar and Bahrain, from the fourth to the ninth centuries. Beth Qaṭraye was an important cultural, linguistic and religious crossroads in the pre-Islamic and early Islamic period, when it produced a number of important East-Syriac authors. Scholarship has so far only focused on these Syriac authors and their writings rather than other aspects of Beth Qaṭraye. This volume presents and analyzes information on the pre-Islamic and early Islamic historical geography and toponyms of the Beth Qaṭraye region as well as newly discovered vocabulary from a language referred to as Qaṭrāyīth ("in Qatari") used by its inhabitants. Based on analysis of this new data, Mario Kozah argues that Qaṭrāyīth is in fact a local Arabic dialect transliterated using Syriac letters. Thus, Qaṭrāyīth consists mostly of Arabic vocabulary (as well as a few Syriac and Pahlavi loanwords), and maintains mainly Arabic with some Syriac grammatical structures and lexical influence. As such, it constitutes the oldest documented Arabic vernacular from the seventh-century Arabian Peninsula, revealing a language in rapid transformation. The volume also includes a special chapter on the islands of the Gulf region according to Muslim sources by Saif Al-Murikhi and a unique reconstruction of the lexicon of Ḥenanishoʿ bar Seroshway (ca. 900) by George Kiraz.
Intermediate Spoken Chinese
Welcome to the world's most efficient method of learning Mandarin Chinese, whether you are striving to learn Chinese on your own, or studying in a classroom setting. Part of the widely-used and highly acclaimed Kubler series, Intermediate Spoken Chinese provides separate but integrated "tracks" to help you learn to read, write and speak Chinese efficiently, at your own pace. Some students and teachers wish to emphasize speaking ability first, whereas others want to focus on learning to read and write Chinese at the same time. These Chinese language study books allow you the flexibility to acquire the spoken language and the written language with the method that best fits your needs. Intermediate Spoken Chinese allows you to experience real-life situations in different Mandarin-speaking locales. (It also exposes you to the authentic range of Chinese accents; you're not limited only to learning an imaginary "textbook Beijing accent" as in other books). Each of the everyday situations explored here--from shopping at a market to playing unexpected phone tag--is one you're likely to encounter as you interact with Chinese language speakers. You can choose to use this book with its corresponding Intermediate Chinese Practice Essentials Workbook, available separately, that offers you a wide range of one-of-a-kind activities to help you practice the language skills you learn here. Key features of Intermediate Spoken Chinese: Clear and detailed explanations of natural, colloquial Chinese grammar, pronunciation and usage Recommended strategies to help you learn to speak Chinese more efficiently Experience the actual speaking styles of Chinese people in various parts of mainland China as well as Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia Notes on Chinese culture and society allow you to understand situational etiquette Discussions of challenges faced specifically by English speakers who are learning Chinese and how to overcome them Audio recordings by native speakers of all the vocabulary, dialogues, and other vital items A separate Teacher's Guide and a full character transcript (Simplified and Traditional) are both available electronically Accompanying video files contain 56 videos shot on location, which allows you to view conversations involving Chinese speakers from different parts of ChinaFeel confident traveling in the Mandarin-speaking world; with this language learning set you will be speaking Chinese gracefully and fluidly in no time. All media content is accessible from the Tuttle Publishing website.
Intermediate Written Chinese
Intermediate Written Chinese is tailored to your personal Chinese language-learning goals and abilities so that you can become fluent -- as smoothly as possible! Part of the widely-used and highly acclaimed Kubler series, the Basic Chinese and Intermediate Chinese books provide separate but integrated "tracks" to help you learn to read, write and speak Chinese efficiently, at your own pace. Some students and teachers wish to emphasize speaking ability first, whereas others want to focus on learning to read and write Chinese at the same time. These Chinese language study books allow you the flexibility to learn the spoken language and the written language with the method that best fits your needs. This carefully designed book and audio recordings will: Teach you to use 288 high-frequency Chinese characters, and over 700 standard words written with them Have you quickly reading and writing related Chinese sentences Offer you the choice of learning both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters; both are used throughout Feature a variety of fonts in both typeset and handwritten styles, to prepare you to use the Chinese language in many different contexts -- from reading signs and newspapers, to computers and mobile phone texts Come with hours of native-speaker recordings and practice sheets, plus printable flash cards, available for free online Intermediate Written Chinese stands out among Chinese books and textbooks for its dynamic study system and practical exercises, which will assist you in learning Chinese quickly and comfortably. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Tuttle Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary
This handy Chinese dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily--and be understood while speaking. The Tuttle Pocket Chinese Dictionary is a pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people, and beginner Chinese language students. It contains all the most common Chinese vocabulary you will need. Extensively revised and expanded, this new edition includes over 20,000 entries. A reference guide to the essentials of Chinese grammar and pronunciation are provided to ensure you will be understood when speaking. Features of this Chinese dictionary include: Complete English-Chinese and Chinese-English sections Headwords are printed in bold for easy reference Alternate meanings of the same word (in English or Chinese) are clearly distinguished Includes the latest IT, mobile phone, Internet and social media terminology
Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel size Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary. Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases and expressions you need when traveling to Hong Kong and Canton (Guangdong). In this accessible phrasebook you'll find: A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language Essential Cantonese expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations New manga illustrations demonstrating critical phrases in real life situations Vocabulary for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media A useful English-Cantonese dictionary, so the right words are at your fingertips Travel tips and cultural notes allow you to interact without making social blunders With 14 chapters covering topics from talking about the weather to what to do in an emergency, you will never be caught unprepared. Essential Cantonese is the best book to get for travel to Hong Kong and Canton-- interact confidently with native Cantonese speakers.
Intermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials
Welcome to the world's most efficient method of learning Mandarin Chinese, whether you are striving to learn Chinese on your own or studying in a classroom setting. Part of the widely-used and highly acclaimed Kubler series, The Basic Chinese and Intermediate Chinese books provide separate but integrated "tracks" to help you learn to read, write and speak Chinese efficiently, at your own pace. Some students and teachers wish to emphasize speaking ability first, whereas others want to focus on learning to read and write Chinese at the same time. These Chinese language study books allow you the flexibility to acquire the spoken language and the written language with the method that best fits your needs. With the internationally-recognized Kubler system and accompanying media, you will: Learn to use 288 high-frequency Chinese characters, and over 700 popular words written with them Find yourself quickly reading and writing sentences with the correct Chinese grammar Be taught both simplified and traditional characters; you may choose to learn one or both Recognize a variety of fonts in both typeset and handwritten styles, to prepare you to use Chinese in many different contexts-from reading signs and newspapers, to computers and mobile phone texts Listen to hours of native-speaker recordings and have access to practice sheets and printable flashcardsIntermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials stands out among Chinese books and textbooks for its dynamic study system and practical exercises, which will assist you in learning Chinese quickly and comfortably. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Complete Mandarin Chinese (Learn Mandarin Chinese)
Complete Mandarin Chinese is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The all-new edition of this successful course has been fully rewritten by top Chinese professors to incorporate the most essential language you'll need to communicate in Chinese with confidence. New learning features will support you in your mastery of the four skills as well as your understanding of Chinese characters. Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Mandarin and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Mandarin Chinese will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Mandarin in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Mandarin Chinese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. -Maps from A1 to B1/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -HSK references and vocabulary benchmarking -24 learning units plus verbs reference, word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of China -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Mandarin Chinese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress*Complete Mandarin Chinese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. It also contains the vocabulary needed for the HSK (Chinese proficiency test). The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app. Also available: Get Started In Beginner's Mandarin Chinese (ISBN 9781444174809).Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Learn to Read in Japanese, Volume III
This book is based on our belief that the most enjoyable and efficient way to learn to read in Japanese is to dive in and start reading almost immediately, learning new kanji with the help of memory aides as you go. In order to make this approach workable, we introduce new kanji at the beginning of each chapter and then ask you to take a quick pre-test on their pronunciations before you start to read. The practice reading material in each chapter includes only kanji characters that you know or are in the process of learning, and we provide immediate feedback about your reading accuracy in the form of same-page romaji equivalents and translations. The book is designed for students who are at least somewhat familiar with the 1208 kanji that were introduced in Learn to Read in Japanese, Volumes I and II. Like the first two books, this volume includes at least three practice sentences for each new kanji. We introduce 8 new kanji in each chapter of the book, and we group the new kanji in the Kanji Catalogue by chapter, so that it is convenient to study them in groups of eight before starting a new lesson. In addition to providing sentence reading practice, we include more than 2,000 Japanese words and phrases for vocabulary reading practice. We introduce a total of 320 new kanji in this book. In addition, the Kanji Catalogue at the back of the book describes all of the kanji that were introduced in the first two books, for a total of 1528. This book is designed to teach new kanji in five steps: Step One. Kanji Catalogue. Before you start a chapter, turn to the Kanji Catalogue and take some time to review the eight new kanji that are listed in the New Kanji table at the beginning of the chapter. Your aim should be to acquire the ability to recognize each kanji and associate it with its pronunciations. Step Two. Pronunciation Pre-Test. Next turn to the chapter that you are about to start reading and take the "Pronunciation Pre-Test." To do this, look at the New Kanji table and try to voice each of the pronunciations for all eight of the kanji in the table. Use the table at the bottom of the page to check your accuracy. Repeat this test several times until you feel ready to start reading.Step Three. Vocabulary List. Next start reading the Vocabulary List, being careful to cover the "answers" on the right side of the page with a piece of paper or your thumb. You will have a chance to practice reading each new kanji multiple times in different words. You will also see more than 2,000 mnemonics for the words that appear in the Vocabulary Lists.Step Four. Practice Sentences. Next read the Practice Sentences that are provided in each chapter. Again, be sure to cover the text on the right side of the page as you read, but don't hesitate to uncover it if you aren't sure about kanji pronunciations or when you don't know how to translate the Japanese text.Step Five. Supplemental Reading. We have identified some fascinating Japanese language articles online that use only the kanji that you have learned up to this point. These articles are available from "News in Slow Japanese." We sincerely hope that this book will help you as you learn to read in Japanese.
Basic Korean
The revised second edition of Basic Korean: A Grammar and Workbook is an accessible reference grammar and workbook in one volume. The text can be used in conjunction with any primary textbook, both as a practice book to reinforce learning and as a reference guide to the basics of Korean grammar.This book is comprised of 26 units covering key aspects of Korean grammar students would expect to encounter in their first year learning the language. Grammatical descriptions are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. This new edition has been updated and enhanced to include more varied exercises and contemporary vocabulary and dialogues. Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Korean provides readers with the essential tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations, making it an ideal reference grammar and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.
ABC Cantonese-English Comprehensive Dictionary
Cantonese is spoken by an estimated 73 million people worldwide. It remains hugely influential and a source of great pride--especially for its speakers in Hong Kong, where it flourishes as the predominant language and so sets Hong Kong apart linguistically from all of mainland China. The first and most authoritative reference of its kind to be published in the last forty years, ABC Cantonese-English Comprehensive Dictionary comprises about 15,000 lexical entries that are unique to the colloquial Cantonese language as it is spoken and written in Hong Kong today. Author Robert S. Bauer, a renowned lexicographer and authority on Cantonese, has utilized language documentation resources to the fullest extent by gathering material firsthand from dictionaries, glossaries, and grammars; newspapers and magazines; government records; cartoons and comic books; film and television; websites; and native speakers striding the sidewalks of Hong Kong to capture concretely contemporary Cantonese. In addition to the Introduction, which presents an exhaustive description and analysis of Hong Kong Cantonese, this dictionary's special features include: alphabetical ordering of the lexical entries by their Jyut Ping romanized Cantonese pronunciations; parts of speech; cross-referencing with semantically related lexical items; variant pronunciations and written forms in Chinese characters and English letters; explanatory notes on social status and usage (literal, figurative, slang, jargon, humorous, obscene, obsolete, etc.); information on sociocultural, historical, and political aspects; and example sentences showing lexical usage in the context of spoken Cantonese.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Under the Sea Z穩re Dary獺
Learn Persian / Learn FarsiLearn the names for the most common sea creatures. From Sea horse to turtle, starfish and the sea.Under the Sea �� �� (36 internal pages)Englisi Farsi was born out of necessity. An Iranian Australian mother set on embracing her rich Persian heritage.Created with love [e'shgh] for the Iranian diaspora. These books are designed to make learning Persian [F獺rs穩] fun, interactive and relevant for the needs of Iranian families today.Covering a wide variety of topics, they are an ideal platform to engage & inspire young minds.Growing up speaking and understanding Persian, but never lived in Iran?Want to Learn Persian but don't know how to read the Persian / Farsi letters? Drawing on the English alphabet, we use phonetic transliteration and systematic guidelines to help families pass on their Iranian Heritage using simple user guides and charts. We include Persian, English as well as Finglisi so that you can learn the Persian / Farsi Alphabet as you read. Asb = اَسب = horse آ = A س = S ب = Ba = ant s = sun b = bat Expand your Persian / Farsi vocabulary with these simple, colourful & effective Persian books designed to bring all generations of family members closer together. Persian in English. To cater to the next generation of multi-lingual and multi-national families the Englisi Farsi bilingual book series are a practical learning tool for 2nd generation Iranians seeking to bring alive the Persian languageThese engaging picture books and flash cards will expand their Persian vocabulary.Englisi Farsi Persian Books are unique as they include: Persian, English as well as phonetic Persian (what we like to call Finglisi(TM))All our books include Persian writing, Phonetic English & English Words to help simplify Persian for you and your Iranian family.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Vegetables Sabz穩j獺t
Englisi Farsi was born out of necessity. An Iranian Australian mother set on embracing her rich Persian heritage.Created with love [e'shgh] for the Iranian diaspora. These books are designed to make learning Persian [F獺rs穩] fun, interactive and relevant for the needs of Iranian families today.Covering a wide variety of topics, they are an ideal platform to engage & inspire young minds. To nurture bilingual language development with a little [k繳ch繳l繳] help from the English alphabet.Persian. Pass it on.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Virtues Sef獺te Pasand穩deh
Englisi Farsi was born out of necessity. An Iranian Australian mother set on embracing her rich Persian heritage.Created with love [e'shgh] for the Iranian diaspora. These books are designed to make learning Persian [F獺rs穩] fun, interactive and relevant for the needs of Iranian families today.Covering a wide variety of topics, they are an ideal platform to engage & inspire young minds. To nurture bilingual language development with a little [k繳ch繳l繳] help from the English alphabet.Persian. Pass it on.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Fruit M穩veh
Englisi Farsi was born out of necessity. An Iranian Australian mother set on embracing her rich Persian heritage.Created with love [e'shgh] for the Iranian diaspora. These books are designed to make learning Persian [F獺rs穩] fun, interactive and relevant for the needs of Iranian families today.Covering a wide variety of topics, they are an ideal platform to engage & inspire young minds. To nurture bilingual language development with a little [k繳ch繳l繳] help from the English alphabet.Persian. Pass it on.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Animals Heyv獺n獺t
Englisi Farsi was born out of necessity. An Iranian Australian mother set on embracing her rich Persian heritage.Created with love [e'shgh] for the Iranian diaspora. These books are designed to make learning Persian [F獺rs穩] fun, interactive and relevant for the needs of Iranian families today.Covering a wide variety of topics, they are an ideal platform to engage & inspire young minds. To nurture bilingual language development with a little [k繳ch繳l繳] help from the English alphabet.Persian. Pass it on.
Thai Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Thai--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Thai words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using Thai script--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics, like meeting someone new and using public transportation, to culture-specific topics, like celebrating Thai holidays and eating Thai food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Over 750 color photographs1,500 culture-specific Thai words and phrases38 different topics--from social media and counting to Thai food and holidaysExample sentences showing how the words are usedFree online audio recordings by native Thai speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences to download or streamAn introduction to Thai pronunciation and grammarA bidirectional index to allow you to quickly look up wordsThai Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Thailand.
Elementary Arabic; First Reading Book
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook
Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbook is a new intermediate-level course in Mandarin which enables you to quickly learn the next level of the language--following the first book in the series, Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook. The 24 lessons in this book are meant to be used in 3 hours per week of class instruction over one academic year. Students will need another 2-3 hours of outside practice and review for every hour of class time using the materials in the Continuing Mandarin Chinese Workbook that accompanies this textbook. These books can also be used by self-study learners due to the extensive explanations and free supplementary materials available including online audio and video recordings and flash cards. The entire course can be completed in 25 to 35 weeks and teaches you the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level. Each lesson starts with a dialogue and includes a list of new and supplementary vocabulary along with questions and grammar notes about the dialogue, a reading section and extensive exercises (that are in the Workbook). Continuing Mandarin Chinese Textbookoffers the following significant advantages over other similar textbooks: Everyday Chinese dialogues are used for listening and practice -- complete with vocabulary lists and questions and storylines based on actual everyday experiences in ChinaChinese grammar is explained in simple, non-technical terms with useful notes and tips givenReading exercises are provided for all new words and phrases in each lessonFree online audio recordings by native speakers from various parts of China help you not only acquire correct pronunciation but also to understand Chinese speakers who have different accentsIllustrations and supplementary video clips add authenticity to the dialogues in the bookA Chinese-English dictionary is provided at the back for easy referenceChinese characters and Pinyin Romanized forms are used throughout the book except for the reading exercises--so this book is usable by learners who wish to focus on learning the spoken language and do not necessarily want to learn to read and write Chinese. This textbook should be used with the accompanying Continuing Mandarin Chinese Workbook and with the accompanying audio files, which can be downloaded free directly from Tuttle Publishing's website.
Short Stories in Korean for Intermediate Learners
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Korean for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn from a wide range of new vocabulary- Controlled language at your level, including the 1,000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently- Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration: "It's too hard!" "I don't understand!"- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each text- Full plot summary- A bilingual word list- Comprehension questions after each chapter As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Korean for Intermediate Learners will make learning Korean easy and enjoyable.
Shekarchi-e Peer
Shekarchi-e Peer is volume 28 of Esmail Khoi Poetry, in Persian. شکارچی]ی پیر، شعرهای اسماعیل خویی، دفتر بیست و هشتم
Gonah o Padafrah
Gonah o Padafarah is Esmail Khoi's 29th volume of poetry, in Persian. گناه و پادافراه، شعرهای اسماعیل خویی، دفتر بیست و نهم ۲۹، سال انتشار ۱۳۹۹، انتشارات زاگرس، آمریکا
Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Language Study Card
A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Chinese vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format. This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their Chinese fluency. Each word or phrase includes Chinese characters (Traditional and Simplified), Pinyin romanization, and the English translation. Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder8.5x11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materialsNotes on culture and language are provided when necessary for further clarification, and online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciations for every word. Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Greetings and polite expressionsPeople & NamesPlaces & DirectionsNumbers and CountersTime: Absolute and RelativeSeasons and WeatherFood & FestivitiesClothes and ColorsSchool and Office SuppliesTransportationActivities: Study, Work, and RecreationRequests and ResponsesAttitude and FeelingsExpectations and Wishes
