Reading & Writing Burmese: A Workbook for Self-Study
The easy and accessible way to learn the Burmese writing system! With this handy guide to the Burmese alphabet, you'll quickly learn how to read, write and pronounce Burmese letters as well as hundreds of useful words and phrases--no prior knowledge necessary! Experienced language teachers and authors A Zun Mo and Angus Johnstone present consonants, vowels and tones, and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach. Start by tracing and copying individual letters before progressing to writing complete words and sentences. This interactive workbook includes: Free online audio recordings that teach you to pronounce all the sounds of Burmese correctlyFun exercises to help you learn a broad range of useful vocabulary--numbers, family and friends, Burmese foods, and moreMnemonic illustrations to help you memorize the sounds of lettersClearly structured lessons with ample opportunity for writing and reading practiceA set of free downloadable flash cardsA complete answer key for all the exercises This resource is perfect for self-study learners, but can also be used for classroom instruction.
Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 2)
The books in Chinese Idiom Story series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (成语) and their origin stories (成语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and Chinese. The Chinese texts of the stories are slightly different from the English ones. In order to enforce deeper learning, the translation of the Chinese text is purposely not provided in the book. Further, the important words of the Chinese text have been listed before the text. The book provides you simplified characters and pinyin for all the words and the main text. Also, the MP3 audios for the Chinese words and main text can be assessed using the link provided in the book. More on: https: //ChineseBull.com/
Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 3)
The books in Chinese Idiom Story series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (成语) and their origin stories (成语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and Chinese. The Chinese texts of the stories are slightly different from the English ones. In order to enforce deeper learning, the translation of the Chinese text is purposely not provided in the book. Further, the important words of the Chinese text have been listed before the text. The book provides you simplified characters and pinyin for all the words and the main text. Also, the MP3 audios for the Chinese words and main text can be assessed using the link provided in the book. More on: https: //ChineseBull.com/
Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 5)
The books in Chinese Idiom Story series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (成语) and their origin stories (成语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and Chinese. The Chinese texts of the stories are slightly different from the English ones. In order to enforce deeper learning, the translation of the Chinese text is purposely not provided in the book. Further, the important words of the Chinese text have been listed before the text. The book provides you simplified characters and pinyin for all the words and the main text. Also, the MP3 audios for the Chinese words and main text can be assessed using the link provided in the book. More on: https: //ChineseBull.com/
Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 1)
The books in Chinese Idiom Story series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (成语) and their origin stories (成语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and Chinese. The Chinese texts of the stories are slightly different from the English ones. In order to enforce deeper learning, the translation of the Chinese text is purposely not provided in the book. Further, the important words of the Chinese text have been listed before the text. The book provides you simplified characters and pinyin for all the words and the main text. Also, the MP3 audios for the Chinese words and main text can be assessed using the link provided in the book. More on: https: //ChineseBull.com/
Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 4)
The books in Chinese Idiom Story series provide you numerous must-know and extremely popular Chinese idioms (成语) and their origin stories (成语故事). The books include explanations of the idioms and their stories in both English and Chinese. The Chinese texts of the stories are slightly different from the English ones. In order to enforce deeper learning, the translation of the Chinese text is purposely not provided in the book. Further, the important words of the Chinese text have been listed before the text. The book provides you simplified characters and pinyin for all the words and the main text. Also, the MP3 audios for the Chinese words and main text can be assessed using the link provided in the book. More on: https: //ChineseBull.com/
Advanced English-Arabic Translation
Learn all the skills you need to translate from English to Arabic in this clearly structured guide. The extracts from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts have been carefully selected to introduce you to important stylistic features so that you can develop your skills across a range of genres. This Second Edition includes two completely new modules: Translating Grammar and Machine Translation; as well as new vocabulary and exercises relating to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and bitcoin.
Gerald 2.0 (English Japanese Bilingual Book)
Bilingual: English & Japanese Text The hilarious story of a brother learning to appreciate his little sister.Gerald's little sister wants his attention all the time.So he builds a robot version of himself to play with her.Will artificial intelligence save Gerald?Or will he learn she is really his best teammate?Get it TODAY!
Learn Japanese for Beginners - The Hiragana and Katakana Workbook
Simply our best workbook for beginners learning Japanese! Combining 2 of bestselling author George Tanaka's successful workbooks in one, it is packed with practical, useful information and step-by-step guides to make learning easier and faster: Stroke Order Diagrams and Writing InstructionsHiragana and Katakana Flashcards to cut-out and keepOver 120+ Pages of Japanese Calligraphy PracticeIntroduction to the Alphabet Systems of JapanPerfect for Beginner, Elementary, and Improving LevelsThis Japanese book is suitable for both adults and kids who want to learn Hiragana and Katakana, or those looking to improve their writing skills ready to learn Kanji. It has been designed with self-study exercises and how-to-write style practice pages. We have included sets of Hiragana and Katakana Flash Card pages that you can photocopy or cut out and keep too! Your tutor, George Tanaka, will teach you everything you need to know about the Kana scripts, with just enough detail to get you started quickly!Whether living at home or abroad, teaching yourself or simply looking for a gift for a foreign language friend, this book is the best way to start learning Japanese.
The Demons of Spiderweb Mountain
The Buddhist monk Tangseng goes alone to beg some food at the home of some beautiful and seemingly gentle young women. He soon finds out that they are far from gentle. Trapped in their web, he waits to be cooked and eaten while his three disciples attempt to rescue him by confronting the spider demons, a horde of biting insects, and a mysterious Daoist alchemist.This is the 24th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 72 and 73 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 24 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 791 words are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Great Peng and His Brothers
The travelers arrive at a tall mountain. An old man warns them that it's infested with thousands of man-eating demons but Sun Wukong ignores the warning. Soon they meet the three demon leaders: a blue-haired lion, an old yellow-tusked elephant, and a huge terrifying bird called Great Peng. The demons trap Sun Wukong in a magic jar but he escapes. Later the three disciples try but fail to defeat the three demons. Finally, with nowhere else to turn, Sun Wukong goes to Spirit Mountain to beg help from the Buddha himself.This is the 25th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 74 through 77 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 25 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 890 words are used in this book. We introduce 17 new words in the book, each one defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy
Do you want to become a Japanese speaker? Your journey begins here - it's time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learned language across the globe. Allowing you to unlock an immense amount of media (series, anime and manga, music and video games), as well as opening plenty of doors to professional opportunities in billion-dollar companies. Japanese is a skill you'll want to acquire if you wish to enhance your resume and travel to one of the most fascinating nations in the world.However, as everyone knows, the Japanese alphabet - actually made up of three unique writing systems - is not that straightforward to learn, and you may need help in mastering them. That is where Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy comes in to save the day and guide you along the way.How Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy works: - Utilizing the latest in teaching methods and both common and not-so-common vocabulary to help you get used to speaking like a native, we help you learn the concepts behind each Japanese character and its origins.- Making use of special writing practice blocks, we facilitate the practice of writing characters over and over until you can master their stroke order, both for Hiragana and Katakana.- With an enormous amount of beautiful high-quality images, we keep the book fun and entertaining, especially in the exercises!- Finally, since we're talking about exercises - we have also included audio listening exercises for you to make the most of and dominate not only your reading and writing but also your listening and speaking capabilities!Following the laid-out steps in this book, you'll soon master both Hiragana and Katakana and you'll be one step closer to becoming a Japanese speaker.Pick up your copy of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System and level up your skills right now!
Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners
A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey--especially if it's in two languages! Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension. Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life. This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture. Learn Vietnamese the fun way--through the country's rich literary history! Audio recordings can be accessed at the Tuttle Publishing website
Persian in International Relations and Foreign Policy
Persian in International Relations and Foreign Policy develops the reader's command of the Persian language via thematic units that explore global issues involving contemporary Iran.The textbook features six units covering a broad range of themes with 12 corresponding topic-based lessons that are logically intertwined and introduced through authentic Persian resources. Starting from the Shah's ousting in the pivotal year of 1979, each unit presents unique perspectives on important moments in history and their impact on social, demographic, economic, and environmental issues in Iran today. Every unit contains a wide array of skills-focused and practice activities, which are carefully scaffolded to support learners as they develop and consolidate their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with vocabulary and language structures specific to the lesson. Accompanying multimedia content, further resources along with grammar and vocabulary sheets are available for download at www.routledge.com/9781138347199 .The textbook facilitates attainment of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Advanced High level and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C1 level, respectively, and it is designed for students who have achieved the ACTFL's Intermediate High or CEFR's B1 proficiency standards.
A Textbook in Classical Tibetan
A Textbook in Classical Tibetan is the first comprehensive course book in the Classical Tibetan language written in English. The textbook describes the grammar of pre-16th-century Classical Tibetan works for beginners and students of intermediate level. It is intended to cover the most essential topics that can be mastered within two semesters of an academic class. Classical Tibetan is a written Middle Tibetan language that has been in use in Tibet from the 9th century. Until the early 20th century it served all purposes, from administrative, to medical, to religious. Nowadays Classical Tibetan remains an important part of religious identity and services for communities also outside of cultural Tibet, foremost in India, Nepal, and Bhutan, but also elsewhere, most importantly in Europe, North America and Australia. The main body of the textbook consists of an introduction to the Tibetan script, eighteen lessons, and a reading section. Each lesson elucidates several grammatical topics which are followed by an exercise and a word list. The chapter readings contain four supplementary readings. In addition to the main parts of the textbook, a brief introduction to Tibetic languages provides linguistic context for the language taught in the textbook, whereas the chapter Translations of Exercises and Readings contains translations and explanatory notes to the exercises provided at the end of each lesson, as well as to the readings. A Textbook in Classical Tibetan is essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students without any knowledge of Classical Tibetan, but also for those who would like to deepen their experience of the language by reading annotated excerpts from well-known pieces of Tibetan literature.
Modern Chinese Grammar II
Focusing on the fundamental grammatical units and construction in modern Chinese, the title is the second volume of a classic on modern Chinese grammar by WANG Li, one of the most distinguished Chinese linguists.
Modern Chinese Grammar IV
This four-volume set is an English translation for the first time of a Chinese linguistics classic on modern Chinese grammar by WANG Li, one of the most distinguished Chinese linguists.
Modern Chinese Grammar III
Focusing on the substitution and numeration of modern Chinese, this is the third volume of a classic on modern Chinese grammar by one of the most distinguished Chinese linguists.
Modern Chinese Grammar I
Focusing on the fundamental grammatical units and construction in modern Chinese, the title is the first volume of a classic on modern Chinese grammar by Wang Li, one of the most distinguished Chinese linguists.
Pragmatics in Korean and Japanese Translation
This book explores how the greater amount of pragmatic information encoded in Korean and Japanese can result in pragmatic (in)visibility when translating between those languages and English. Pragmatic information must be added when translating from English to Korean or Japanese and is easily lost when translating in the other direction. This book offers an analysis of translations in Japanese and Korean of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The Hobbit, or There and Back Again to show how the translated versions crystallise the translators' interpretations of relationships in the way characters address one another. This book discusses fan translations of Korean and Japanese to English of various popular media, observing that the emotional meanings easily lost when translating in this direction are often deemed important enough to warrant the insertion of additional explanatory material. The book additionally discusses the role of fan translation in the construction of international online communities and a heightened communal commentary on translation. Western translation commentary has historically lacked sufficient emphasis on translation to and from East Asian languages, and these case studies help to address a problem of central importance to translation to and from languages that encode interpersonal dynamics in dramatically different ways to English. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in translation studies, particularly in Korean and Japanese translation. The book will also appeal to students and researchers of the Korean and Japanese languages.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Medical Terminology Est獺l獺h獺te pezeshk穩
Learn Persian / Learn Farsi and some common Medical Terminology with Englisi Farsi.Learning to use inclusive and person first language in Persian is the key to improve awareness and inclusiveness for our peers with disabilities. Learn how to say a person who wears glasses or a person who uses a hearing aid or uses a wheelchair in this new book.Living with disability. Do you require glasses? Or a hearing aid? Do you require a mobility aid? How do we describe these in Persian I didn't know until now. Using inclusive language starts in the home. Educate and inform your family to use inclusive person first language in our latest publication. 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.Medical Terminology ��]⚕️ (26 pages not including Cover/back page)
Englisi Farsi Persian Books My Health & Well-being Sal獺mat穩 va Tandorost穩 e man
Health is wealth.What is more important than taking the time to be the best version of ourselves? Use the language in this book to encourage healthy lifestyle choices in ourselves and our children in Persian.Learning to take care of our inner and outer being has been imperative in ensuring our longevity. To create a peaceful and healthy environment to learn and grow in. From learning the words for healthy eating (fruit, vegetables, fat, nuts), exercise, yoga and our internal organs (heart, lungs, intestines, brain).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.Persian in English.For the first time, Iranian and non-Iranian parents can teach their children Persian using the familiar phonetics of the English alphabet also known as Finglisi(TM). 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 & 3rd generation Iranians seeking to bring alive the Persian language for their children.These engaging picture books 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)All our books include Persian writing, Phonetic English & English Words to help simplify Persian for you and your Iranian family.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Medical Terminology Est獺l獺h獺te Pezeshk穩
Learn Persian / Learn Farsi and some common Medical Terminology with Englisi Farsi.Learning to use inclusive and person first language in Persian is the key to improve awareness and inclusiveness for our peers with disabilities. Learn how to say a person who wears glasses or a person who uses a hearing aid or uses a wheelchair in this new book.Living with disability. Do you require glasses? Or a hearing aid? Do you require a mobility aid? How do we describe these in Persian I didn't know until now. Using inclusive language starts in the home. Educate and inform your family to use inclusive person first language in our latest publication. 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.Medical Terminology ��]⚕️ (26 pages not including Cover/back page)
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Time & Numbers Vaght va Shom獺reh
Learn Persian / Farsi numbers / Persian Numbers and introduce your family to Persian Maths.Time, our most previous commodity. Learning to tell the time and learning Persian numbers. The basic building blocks for early childhood education. Learn words for time, numbers and different mathematical processes like addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. I had to learn to teach my son. His favourite subject! Maths!Do you struggle to remember the difference between numbers? Can you tell the time in Persian? Are you able to explain simple maths equations to your children in PersianTime, Numbers and Maths!Learn how to read the time and tell the time. Learn how to say Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help teach your children, your non-persian speaking spouse, or to educate yourself!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.Persian in English.For the first time, Iranian and non-Iranian parents can teach their children Persian using the familiar phonetics of the English alphabet also known as Finglisi(TM). 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 & 3rd generation Iranians seeking to bring alive the Persian language for their children.These engaging picture books 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)All our books include Persian writing, Phonetic English & English Words to help simplify Persian for you and your Iranian family.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Nature Tab穩'at
Learn Persian / Learn Farsi and common items found in Nature.To help our children get comfortable in nature and learn how to describe it in Persian.From the flowers, to mountains, deserts, caves, volcanoes & valleys. Learn the seasons and weather.Nature �� �� (46 pages not including cover/back page)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. 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 Time & Numbers Vaght va Shom獺reh
Time, our most previous commodity. Learning to tell the time and learning Persian numbers. The basic building blocks for early childhood education. Learn words for time, numbers and different mathematical processes like addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. I had to learn to teach my son. His favourite subject! Maths! Do you struggle to remember the difference between numbers? Can you tell the time in Persian? Are you able to explain simple maths equations to your children in PersianTime, Numbers and Maths!Learn how to read the time and tell the time. Learn how to say Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help teach your children, your non-persian speaking spouse, or to educate yourself!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.Persian in English.For the first time, Iranian and non-Iranian parents can teach their children Persian using the familiar phonetics of the English alphabet also known as Finglisi(TM). 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 & 3rd generation Iranians seeking to bring alive the Persian language for their children.These engaging picture books 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)All our books include Persian writing, Phonetic English & English Words to help simplify Persian for you and your Iranian family.
Englisi Farsi Persian Books Nature Tab穩'at
Learn Persian / Learn Farsi and common items found in Nature.To help our children get comfortable in nature and learn how to describe it in Persian.From the flowers, to mountains, deserts, caves, volcanoes & valleys. Learn the seasons and weather.Nature �� �� (46 pages not including cover/back page)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. 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.
The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language
The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language, Writing and Pronunciation is the first volume of The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language series. It is recommended for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge of Pinyin or Chinese characters is required for learners studying this textbook.Step by step, The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language, Writing and Pronunciation gives students the strong foundation that is required to start learning efficiently the Chinese language.Using an originally designed repetition method and through a large number of exercises, The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language, Writing and Pronunciation will make you never forget your first 200 Chinese characters along with their structure, meaning, and pronunciation.And, to make sure that it sticks, using what you have learned, you will read a short story written in Chinese, and translate it into English.In the Media: "'The Fundamentals of the Chinese Language, Writing and Pronunciation' makes learning Chinese characters painless, while including the elements that make character study effective: radicals, real-life examples, and a range of engaging practice exercises." -ChinaExpat.com"This is incredible! I learned more characters from this book in 15 minutes than in 15 years from my usual awful teacher (myself). Brian's clear, concise word-painting unlocks the meaning of the most baffling characters. Bravo!" -Nury Vittachi, Author & ColumnistPublisher's note for the printed edition: in order to be more enjoyable during reading, this book is in 5.5" x 8.5" format. In the same spirit, the paper is cream-colored, which causes less fatigue to the eyes than white paper. All our publications are carefully crafted, both in terms of typography as well as design.Publisher's note for the Kindle edition: our Kindle publications are carefully crafted, with Table of Contents, Index, Footnotes and References when applicable. A strong emphasis has been put on the typography as well as the design.Your comments are welcome at discoverypublisher.com - Thank you for choosing Discovery Publisher.
Burmese Student Dictionary
This comprehensive bilingual Burmese (Myanmar) dictionary includes over 28,000 Word-for-Word dictionary entries, and is approved for ESL/ELL students to use for standardized testing.Burmese is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Myanmar, where it is an official language. It is spoken by over 40 million people worldwide. The government of Myanmar designates it as the Myanmar language, but most English speakers continue to refer to the language as Burmese, after Burma, the former name of Myanmar. The Burmese alphabet is derived from the Brahmic scripts of South Indian languages. This dictionary's two-way format makes it useful for both English and Burmese speakers. Each entry includes Burmese script as well Romanization (common sense phonetic pronunciation) for English speakers. Burmese ELL (English-Language Learner) students can look up the meaning of English words they don't recognize, and also translate their thoughts and writing in Burmese to English using this dictionary.
The Monkey Doctor
As Tangseng and his three disciples continue on their westward journey, they meet the king of Scarlet Purple Kingdom. The king is gravely ill, sick with grief over the loss of one of his wives who was abducted by a nearby demon king. Sun Wukong pretends to be a doctor and attempts to cure the king with a treatment not found in any medical textbook. Then he goes to rescue the imprisoned queen, leading to an earth-shaking confrontation with the demon king.This is the 23rd book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 68 through 71 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 23 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 916 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Rain of Blood
An evil rainstorm of blood covers a city and defiles a beautiful Buddhist monastery. Three years later the monk Tangseng and his three disciples arrive at the city. They explore the monastery and discover two fish-demons drinking wine and gambling in the top floor of the monastery's pagoda. This leads to an epic underwater confrontation with their boss, a powerful dragon king. And later, Tangseng is trapped in a vast field of brambles by a group of poetry loving but extremely dangerous nature spirits.This is the 21st book in the best-selling The Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 21 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 897 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The False Buddha
The Buddhist monk Tangseng sees a sign, "Small Thunderclap Monastery," and foolishly thinks they have reached their goal. His disciple Sun Wukong sees through the illusion, but the false Buddha in the monastery traps him between two gold cymbals and plans to kill his companions. The ensuing struggle involves a golden dragon, a turtle, a snake, twenty eight constellations, and a mysterious being from the highest heaven. Escaping that, the travelers find their path blocked by a giant snake and a huge pile of slimy and foul-smelling rotting fruit.This is the 22nd book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 65 through 67 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 22 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 821 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Persian Etymology Charts
The 854 etymology charts in this book show the complex derivation of over 3300 Persian words from their roots. These charts that resemble simple org charts also include cognates of Persian words in other languages. Wherever possible, the original meanings of words are also provided to reflect the thinking of our ancestors like Father meaning "protector of the family" and Farhang meaning "that which pushes people forward."
The Accurate Use of Chinese
The Accurate Use of Chinese: Practical Sentence Structures and Word Usage for English Speakers is a unique learning resource for learners of Chinese who are English speakers. The primary goal is twofold: to help these learners leverage their existent knowledge in English and navigate the Chinese system with fewer obstacles; and also to help them prevent errors of which the underlying cause may be English. This is done through comparisons of selected grammar topics, language rules and word usages between the two languages. Grammar topics in English serve as the comparison points from which learners can gain a deeper understanding of the comparable, but differing structures in Chinese. The book's comparative approach is unique and innovative, designed to build a more nuanced and instinctive approach to grammar.A valuable resource for beginners to advanced learners and instructors of Chinese, the book contextualizes grammar structures and provides in-depth information not covered in Chinese language textbooks.
Korean Hangul Writing Practice Workbook
This is the ideal workbook for anyone who wants to learn to write the Korean Hangul script! It contains a basic introduction to the alphabet and all the sounds of the language, showing you how to write the letters and every possible syllable combination. This introduction is followed by over 100 pages of blank handwriting practice grids and lined paper for notes. This complete writing practice workbook includes: Guided writing exercises for Hangul letters, syllables and words Alternate square-gridded and lined pages for handwriting practice and notes K-Pop and Korean TV drama vocabulary and phrases are included along with popular Korean food names Free online audio recordings help you learn the correct pronunciation of all the letters, syllables and words in the book
Reading & Writing Thai: A Workbook for Self-Study
Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book! Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read, and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai. This easy-to-use workbook shows you how to write and pronounce each letter correctly and then shows you how they are combined into syllables and words. Before you know it you'll be reading and writing complete sentences! The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills. This comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes: An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tones Exercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the book Free downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary Free audio recordings by native Thai speakers Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.
Korean Hangul for Beginners: Say It Like a Korean
An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly! This easy workbook has everything you need to learn the Korean scripts--clear explanations, plentiful practice exercises, and free online audio recordings by native speakers. No prior knowledge of Korean is needed! Even if you're a complete beginner, you'll soon be reading and writing Korean with confidence. This book gives you a thorough grounding in the written Korean language, including its history and basic principles, the correct alphabet order, and clear instructions on how to read, write, and pronounce all the letters. The book is divided into three sections: Section 1: Vowels and Consonants. Shows you how the individual Korean letters are written and pronounced and how they are combined to formed syllables and words.Section 2: "Say It Like a Korean!" Teaches you to pronounce the sounds of Korean naturally. Section 3: Reading and Writing Practice. Fun exercises to reinforce your skills and expand your vocabulary--with useful everyday topics such as numbers, days of the week, places, shopping, and food. The ability to recognize, write, and pronounce Korean Hangul is reinforced through plentiful writing and listening exercises. Helpful drawings assist you to learn and remember the letters, while detailed guides show various handwriting styles and examples of poor letter formation. Printable flashcards to accompany the text are available for free online and help you to memorize and review what you learn. The approachable, conversational tones of this workbook combined with the highly effective exercises make this a perfect introduction to Hangul for beginning Korean language learners.
Thai Stories for Language Learners
The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted from traditional folktales with roots in the Thai oral tradition, classic Thai literature, and Thai versions of the Indian Jataka Tales--which describe the past lives of the Buddha. The stories in this book include: "The Frightened Rabbit" is a well-known story about rabbit who hears a loud thundering sound and concludes it is a landslide, without investigating further. He runs about telling others of the landslide, thus causing unnecessary panic. "A Horse-faced Woman" is one of the most popular folktales in Thailand because the heroine's appearance and character differ vastly from other Thai heroines. Her equine appearance, unpopularity with fellow villagers, and passionate desires to marry the handsome Prince Pin Thong collide. "A Myth of Phra Ruang" is a classic tale popular among Thai people. It tells the story of a legendary hero--Phra Ruang--who frees the people of Lavo (Lopburi) from the ancient Khmer rulers. When the Khmer king tries to kill him, Phra Ruang escapes and is ordained as a monk. And many more! Alongside each story, readers will find: A list of key vocabulary in the Thai script, Romanized form, and the English meanings A set of questions and writing activities A Thai pronunciation guide Online audio recording in order to improve pronunciation and comprehension.This book will be of interest to learners who are beginning to read and write the Thai language and would like additional practice, as well as to general readers interested in learning about Thai culture.
Korean Folktales for Language Learners
Learn about Korean culture while improving your language skills! Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales in parallel Korean and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning to intermediate language learners. Free online recordings of all the Korean stories are available to help students improve their pronunciation and comprehension skills. The stories--which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses--include: "The Tiger with the Frozen Tail" - A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his tail. When the hole freezes, the tiger is trapped. "The Shepherd and the Fairy" - The Heavenly Jade Emperor's daughter falls in love with a shepherd boy who plays beautiful music. She wants to marry him, but her angry father turns her into a goldfish."The Money in the Cauldron" - When a burglar breaks into the home of a poor scholar, he finds there is nothing to steal. The burglar feels sorry for him and leaves money behind.This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their Korean vocabulary and grammar. The Korean vocabulary lists, exercises and audio recordings are designed as practice for first- and second-year Korean students. This entertaining anthology in English is complemented by cultural notes and discussion questions that further reinforce understanding Korean culture.
20 Japanese Short Stories for Travelers and Learners Read Japanese Mystery Stories for Beginners
20 Japanese Short Stories for Travelers and Learners Read Japanese Mystery Stories for BeginnersLearning Japanese is hard and everyone says so. But not with this book. Whether you're just starting out or are already familiar with the Japanese language, this book will help you with expanding your Japanese vocabulary and improve your reading skills while having fun.This book inludes a collection of 20 entertaining and culturally relevant Japanese short stories for beginners and intermediate Japanese learners. All the stories are written in Hiragana, Katakana, and about 250 basic Kanji characters which correspond to the advanced beginner and low intermediate level student. The stories also come with Furigana. Each story is followed by a line-by-line English translation which will certainly speed up the learning process quite a bit.This book also includes a Japanese reading guide that explains the basics of the language and its characters. You get many practical examples on how to read the characters and you can also use this book as a language learning tool or Japanese textbook to advance with your Japanese skills at your own pace. This is a book for Japanese-language practice that will not only improve your reading skills but will certainly entertain you!
Japanese Kana Word Search
These engaging kana puzzles are fun for every Japanese skill level, whether you're learning hiragana and katakana for the first time or fluent in Japanese.These puzzles feature over 900+ essential Japanese words that are most commonly written as hiragana and katakana and found in manga, newspapers, television dramas, and more. With a convenient chart of all hiragana and katakana characters included and a complete list of all 980 vocabulary words used in the puzzles, Japanese Kana Word Search doubles as a fun and valuable educational resource that can be referenced again and again.Japanese Kana Word Search is a new and exciting way to learn Hiragana and Katakana. Begin the search today!
50 Japanese Stories for Beginners Read Entertaining Japanese Stories to Improve Your Vocabulary and Learn Japanese While Having Fun
LearningJapaneseishard and everyone says so. But not with this Japanese book. Whether you're a just starting out or are already familiar with the Japanese language, this book will help you with expanding your Japanese vocabulary and improve your reading skills while having fun. Here you have 50 entertaining and culturally interesting Japanese short stories for beginners and intermediate Japanese learners.(eau. manga) The Japanese stories are written in Hiragana, Katakana, and about 250 basic Kanji characters which correspond to the advanced beginner and low intermediate levels. At the end of this book you can download the stories with Furigana. The stories are followed by line-by-line English translation, which will certainly speed up the the learning process quite a bit. This book also includes a reading guide that explains the basics of the Japanese language and its characters. You get many practical examples on how to read the characters and you can also use this book as a language learning tool or Japanese text book to advance with your Japanese skills at your own pace. 1. The Tokyo Fish Market 2. Buddhism in Japan 3. Lost in Tokyo 4. Teaching in Japan 5. Karaoke Japanese Style 6. Saving Face 7. Faux Pas in the Restaurant 8. Just a Couple of Drinks 9. Humour Is if You Still Laugh 10. A Special Geisha 11. A Happy Marriage 12. Under the Lamp Post 13. Group Learning 14. I Marry My Office 15. Dialogue - Today We Have Rabbit 16. Dialogue - Dining European Style 17. The Tourist Guide 18. Inexpensive Shopping in Japan 19. Born in Michigan 20. Easter 21. Foreigners in Britain 22. Kindness 23. My Hobbies 24. Studying Abroad 25. A New Recipe 26. Social Media 27. Vegan Food 28. Bad Luck 29. Our Hotel 30. In the Theatre 31. Dialogue - Where is Our Cat? 32. A Special Public Swimming Pool 33. On Fridays We Go Swimming 35. Best Friends 36. The Order 37. Food Poisoning 38. New Year's Eve in Europe 39. The Circus 40. The Car Accident 41. A Japanese in Munich Japanese Short Stories for Intermediate Learners 42. The Polish Maid 43. Americans in Germany 44. The Treasure in the Forest 45. The Barbecue Evening 46. How to Find a Billionaire on a Cruise Trip 47. Crowdfunding for a New Kitchen 48. A very Catholic Irish Family 49. I Meet You in the Sauna 50. Classic Story: The Legend of Princess Kaguya
The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language
The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language aims to define the field and to present the latest research in Korean as a second language (KSL). It comprises a detailed overview of the field of KSL teaching and learning, discusses its development, and captures critical cutting-edge research within its major subfields. As the first handbook of KSL published in English, this book will be of particular interest to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, language teachers, curriculum developers, and researchers in the fields of KSL and applied linguistics. While each chapter will be authored by internationally renowned scholars in its major subfields, the handbook aims to maintain accessibility so that it can also be of value to non-specialists.
Arabic For Beginners
Do you know the number one frustrating challenge that Arabic beginners face at the beginning of their Arabic language quest?That's right. Its vocabulary. Acquiring vocabulary is a dreading phase for any beginner, and people generally struggle to grow their vocabulary. They see it as a straining and extensive period which never seems to end.Did you know that, according to some reliable publications, the human brain is more likely to remember information stored in stories than "hard facts" information, i.e. boring textbooks? This is because our brain is programmed to recognize patterns of information (i.e. a plot in a story). Arabic and other languages require you to have a decent amount of vocabulary for you to be able to communicate effectively.The thing is, though, most people totally complicate this process of acquiring vocabulary. Are you tired of constantly writing down large vocabulary lists and memorizing them with no sense of direction? Do you hate the mere thought of having to open your textbook and highlight random words that you will probably never use?As the old saying goes, "I've been there and done that". But not to worry, though, this book has hundreds of vocabulary words that are useful and relevant. I have used them in a fun and engaging way. The stories have been crafted to enable the reader to take in the vocabulary and use it in context for themselves.When you purchase this book, you will get: Fifty short stories in Arabic and translated into English.Arabic text that is vowelized, making it very easy for a beginner to follow along.Some crucial tips for reading texts for language learners.How to properly benefit from stories when it comes to learning a language.Access to hundreds of new vocabulary words.
? k穫a! Noel đến rồi! Christmas is here!
Mỗi năm T繫m đều muốn c籀 rất nhiều qu? từ 繫ng gi? Noel. Năm nay cũng kh繫ng l? ngoại lệ. Tuy nhi礙n, khi nhận được qu? T繫m đ瓊 thay đổi 羸 định v? cho hết những m籀n qu? của m穫nh. C獺c bạn c籀 biết v穫 sao kh繫ng? Ch繳ng ta h瓊y c羅ng đọc c璽u chuyện n?y để biết l羸 do tại sao T繫m l?m như thế nh矇 ! Every year Tom wants a lot of presents for Christmas. This year is no different. He wished for a lot of things and wrote many letters to Santa. But when he received his presents Tom suddenly changed his mind and gave them all away. Do you know why? Let's read this story and find out! Bilingual book in Vietnamese-English. A fun book for kids who love cars, trucks, and Santa.
Arabic made easy
What if I told you that you could be fluent in Arabic in just 12 months?Many people, you see, are easily deterred from beginning their Arabic language adventure. They believe the language is difficult and perplexing. What if I told you that with the right methods, guidance, and mentorship, it's a lot easier than you think?For many years, I was in your shoes, believing that I would never be able to learn Arabic and that the language was simply above my capabilities. Then I discovered a three-stage approach that allowed me to learn Arabic in as little as 12 months!Is that it?Yes! Because, as humans, we have a tendency for overcomplicating things - the truth is that we can learn any language and achieve 95 percent fluency with just 2,500 words. You can't read Arabic texts not because you don't know any of the technical grammatical rules; rather, you don't understand any of the words!To put it another way, Arabic is all about context. It's pointless to memorize a long list of vocabulary without using it to make meaningful sentences. This audiobook will not only teach the three-stage process of learning Arabic, but it will also include the following: Provide you with 100 basic verbs that any beginner must know, fully conjugated, along with how to use them in sentences and different contexts (three examples for each verb).Provide you with the best memorization techniques for Arabic vocabulary.What to study, where to study, and how to study.A beginner's guide on how to read and write, in as little as two weeks.That's not all you'll hear about, so I encourage you to start listening today! What are you waiting for?
Reading & Writing Japanese: A Workbook for Self-Study
The easy way to learn the Japanese writing system! In this beginner's workbook, students of Japanese will learn to read and write the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as 50 basic Kanji characters. A step-by-step approach moves from tracing letters to reading and writing complete words quickly and effectively. This book gives you all the tools you need to learn to pronounce, read and write Japanese: A thorough overview of the hiragana and katakana alphabets.Audio recordings to improve your pronunciation and comprehension.A step-by-step approach to writing words and then sentences.Practice exercises featuring everyday activities and situations.An introduction to 50 key kanji characters.Free downloadable flash cards to aid memorization of the characters.Instead of dealing with separate Hiragana and Katakana workbooks, as is common, this comprehensive guide provides an efficient way to learn both with the help of one book.
