Elementary Hindi Workbook
This is an elementary level Hindi practice workbook. Intended as a companion to Elementary Hindi or as an independent study tool, this beginner Hindi workbook is the perfect guide for practicing and polishing your basic proficiency in the Hindi language and includes carefully crafted practice activities to read Hindi, write Hindi and speak Hindi. The variety of activities offers beginning level learners the range of practice opportunities they need. This workbook contains: Authentic dialogues.Comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar exercises. Translation exercises from Hindi into English and vice versa. Reading practice passages. And more!
Elementary Korean
This is a comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook and language learning package. Korean is now the 11th most popular language taught at American universities. This new edition of Elementary Korean, the most comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook available, offers beginning learners of Korean everything they need to learn the language effectively. Perfect for a first-year university-level course use or the independent language learner. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. The new format, now with dozens of illustrations, presents Korean vocabulary and Korean grammar in an accessible and understandable manner while extensive conversations and exercises help to reinforce the Korean language and build reading and listening comprehension. This edition includes: Downloadable companion audio with native speaker recordings and a dedicated website. Rich and highly nuanced examples with brand new illustrations. Grammar notesAmple writing exercises with an accompanying answer key. Detailed examples of authentic dialogue. Plenty of writing practice.Dialogues, reading texts, and written exercises are in Hangul, the Korean alphabet, so students are quickly able to read and write authentic Korean. Layered lessons are designed to build on each other, making Korean easy to learn from the most popular introductory Korean language textbook available. Included is downloadable revised audio that helps learners to speak like a native and a web-based practice component through the University of British Columbia that can help students to learn Korean even beyond the pages of this book. According to the Modern Language Association, enrollment in Korean in American universities is increasing rapidly. Available separately is the companion Elementary Korean Workbook, which assists learners in practicing and polishing their Korean language skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Korean. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Reading and Writing Chinese
This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters. Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been thoroughly revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese characters' current definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage by utilizing cleverly condensed grids. This guide also focuses on Pinyin, which is the official system to transcribe Hanzi, Chinese characters, into Latin script, now universally used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional characters (still used in Taiwan and Hong Kong) are also included, making this a complete reference. Newly updated and revised, these characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese government for the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). The student's ability to read and write Chinese are reinforced throughout the text. Key features of this newly-expanded edition include: The 1,725 most frequently used characters in both Simplified and Traditional forms. All 2,633 characters and 5,000+ compounds required for the HSK Exam. Standard Hanyu Pinyin romanizations. More mnemonic phrases and etymologies to help you remember the characters. An extensive introduction, alphabetical index, and index according to stroke count and stroke order. Completely updated/expanded English definitions. Convenient quick-reference tables of radicals. Updated and revised compounds, plus 25% more vocabulary now offered. Codes to assist those who are preparing for the AP exam or the HSK exam.
Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherWith Lonely Planet's Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. Order the right meal with our menu decoder Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&As Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners Coverage includes: Moroccan Arabic, Berber, French Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Dan Bacon, Bichr Andjar, and Abdennabi Benchehda. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia)
Essential Arabic
This portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the most accessible and affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Arabic language book--Essential Arabic is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is an excellent first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Arab world and is also designed as an Arabic phrasebook, making it the most versatile Arabic language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Middle East or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Arabic phrasebook or as an English-Arabic dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Arabic without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Arabic again and again when visiting the Arab world and working or interacting with Arabic speakers. In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions. Extensive information about Arabic grammar and pronunciation. Latest Arabic vocabulary and Arabic phrases for smartphones, social media and more.This beginner Arabic language book will help you to quickly and easily learn Arabic. Your ability to read Arabic, write Arabic, speak Arabic, and comprehend Arabic will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Arabic language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.
Learn Punjabi In 30 Days Through English
Learn Punjabi Through English is a book by Krishna Gopal Vikal & Amitabh Dhingra, that serves as a reference manual and comprehensive guide in teaching its readers Punjabi by means of English. The book promises to teach Punjabi in just 30 days using the medium of English. With its engaging chapters and informative content, the book is a promising compilation to teach Punjabi in a quick period of time.In a country like India, where the regions are diversified with different languages and cultures, English serves as a backbone in connecting to the various parts of the country. So, it is essential to have books that teach the regional languages through English. Learn Punjabi in 30 Days Through English does the exact same job. The book is divided into five parts which deal with various aspects of the Punjabi language. Part 1-Alphabet gives an introduction to alphabets, vowels, consonants, conjunctions, parts of speech, genders and numbers. Part 2-Words deals with pronouns, verbs, tenses, often confused words and adjectives. Part 3-Classified Sentences deals with useful expressions, imperative sentences and three tenses. Part 4-Situational Sentences deals with sentences on home, shopping, craftsmen, food, drinks, hotels, restaurants, post offices, banks, telephones, etc. Part 5-Conversation indulges the readers with real time conversations like that of talk between two friends, about money, asking the way, on the bus, doctor and patient talks and the likes.
Let's Learn Hiragana
There are three types of Japanese script-katakana, hiragana, and kanji. It is possible to read Japanese knowing only a limited number of kanji, but it is not possible with only a limited number of katakana or hiragana-one must know all of them. Let's Learn Hiragana, and its companion volume Let's Learn Katakana, is a textbook that introduces the learner to the basics of one of these fundamental Japanese scripts. Being a workbook, it contains all the exercises that allow the student to master hiragana by the time the book has been finished. Let's Learn Hiragana is a classic in the field, and the huge number of students that have used it successfully is a sign of its preeminence as a self-study guide.
Tagalog for Beginners
Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language. It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction--with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The online audio recordings help reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include: Accompanying online audio recordings. Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life. Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand. Notes on the Tagalog language and history. A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.
Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners
A complete introduction to written Japanese -- start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident! This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters--and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method! The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully: Memorable pictures help you to learn the characters by associating their shapes and sounds with combinations of images and English words already familiar to youClear examples and engaging exercises offer opportunities to read, write, use and practice all 92 primary hiragana katakana characters, plus the remaining kana that stand for more complex soundsPolish your knowledge with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, timed recognition quizzes, and other engaging activitiesThe online media includes printable flashcards to help you review and practice, even while you are on the goAll media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website
Korean for Beginners
Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you can quickly begin speaking conversational Korean! With a lighthearted and effective approach, Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet--hangul--is, and helps you master it quickly. Using realistic situations and conversations needed in modern Korea, commonly used vocabulary and detailed lessons, soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!" This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean--and who want to enjoy things while they're at it!Filled with fun manga illustrations and practical situationsOnline companion audio recordings provide native-speaker pronunciation of words and phrases40 short videos by teacher Bryan Park teach you how to pronounce the Hangul alphabet, vowels, and consonantsAfter completing Korean for Beginners, you will be able to: Speak Korean as it's spoken today and read Korean hangul with ease! Converse with confidence using practical phrases and dialoguesSuccessfully communicate in modern Korean situations, such as navigating cities, ordering food in restaurants or making plans All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website
Teach Yourself Read and Write Hindi Script
Master Hindi script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself- the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Hindi scriptis a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design. 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. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Collins Gem Japanese Dictionary (Japanese and English Edition)
Merriam-Webster's Chinese-English Dictionary
Communicate effectively in Chinese and American English with this comprehensive, bilingual, bidirectional dictionary. With up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary, this is a perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. More than 20,000 entry words and phrases and more than 25,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, the structure and pronunciation of Chinese Developed in cooperation with Collins; (c)HarperCollins Publishers Ltd 2010.
Integrated Korean
This is a thoroughly revised edition of Integrated Korean: Beginning 1, the first volume of the best-selling series developed collaboratively by leading classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. All series' volumes have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles and methodology--contextualization, learner-centeredness, use of authentic materials, usage-orientedness, balance between skill getting and skill using, and integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Grammar points are systematically introduced in simple but adequate explanations and abundant examples and exercises. Each situation/topic-based lesson of the main texts consists of model dialogues, narration, new words and expressions, vocabulary notes, culture, grammar, usage, and English translation of dialogues. In response to comments from hundreds of students and instructors of the first edition, this new edition features a more attractive two-color design with all new photos and drawings and an additional lesson and vocabulary exercises. Lessons are now organized into two main sections, each containing a conversational text (with its own vocabulary list) and a reading passage. The accompanying workbook, newly written, provides students with extensive skill-using activities based on the skills learned in the main text. Audio files for this volume may be downloaded on the web in MP3 format at http: //www.kleartextbook.com. A set of CDs is also available for purchase.
Korean Standard Dictionary
This reference is perfect for businesspeople, students, and travelers and contains over 20,000 entries of essential Korean. Many entries include related words and phrases or example sentences.
Learning Chinese Characters
This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. At last--there is a truly efficient and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made more accessible by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. Fundamental principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks. Although Learning Chinese Characters is a comprehensive book intended for students, it can be used by anyone with an interest in Chinese characters, without any prior knowledge of Chinese. It can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. All characters are simplified (as in mainland China) but traditional characters are also given, when available. Key features: Specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems. Characters are introduced in a logical sequence, which also gives priority to learning the most common characters first. Modern simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and guidance on writing the character.This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well-indexed with clear lookup methods. The 800 Chinese characters and 1,033 compounds specified for the original HSK 1-3 proficiency tests are covered.
Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary
Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken. These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design. Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in context make it quick and simple to find the translation you're looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in real life. At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful information on the country, countries, or regions where the language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary--all the words you absolutely must know at a beginner's level, whether you are a student, traveler, or business person. The Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their fingertips fast.
Hindi-English/English-Hindi
Includes over 4,000 dictionary entries and a handy phrasebook that covers transportation, dining, shopping, and more. Ideal for tourists, students, and business travelers.
A Tibetan-English Dictionary
Assembled by a missionary during the mid-19th century, this dictionary has an outstanding reputation. Practical and nontechnical, it offers a full sense of Tibetan words in their common usage. Each word is defined in terms of both its written and conversational usage. An English-Tibetan vocabulary offers pronunciations for hundreds of words.
Nepali-English/English-Nepali Dictionary and Phrasebook
Famed for its great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekkers and travelers. This two-way dictionary and phrasebook is designed for those who wish to communicate in Nepali and learn its basic vocabulary and grammatical structure. Although the Nepali is given in the Roman alphabet, the Devanagari alphabet is included at the beginning of the book for quick reference. A grammar section, pronunciation guide and practical cultural information provide further insight into the language and culture.
Dari
The essential Dari languageresource!Dari, spoken by over 20 million peopleworldwide, is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. Closely related tothe Persian (Farsi) of Iran, and the Tajik of Tajikistan, the languages have beensplit by politics and geography over time.This unique, two-part resourceprovides travelers to Afghanistan or people working with Dari speakers with thetools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concisevocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication ona variety of topics. Ideal for government and NGO workers, interpreters, military personnel, resettlement agencies, teachers, and anyonewho needs to communicate in Dari, this guide includes: 5,000 (Romanized)dictionary entries Essential phrases on subjectssuch as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication servicesand much morePracticalcultural information A guide to the Dari alphabet and basic grammarand pronunciation sections A concise Introduction to Afghanistan, includinghistory, culture, and development of the Dari language
Ilocano
locano is spoken in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines, and is sometimes called the national language of the north. It is spoken by about 9 million people, including large communities of Ilocanos in Hawaii and California. Although non-Tagalog Philippine languages are often called dialects, they are actually unique languages and Ilocano is not mutually intelligible with Tagalog. The aim of this dictionary and phrasebook is to assist the student or traveler in expanding his or her knowledge of the language and culture of the Philippines. * Introduction to basic grammar * Pronunciation guide * Ilocano-English / English-Ilocano dictionary * Ilocano phrasebook
