Sudanese Colloquial Arabic for Beginners
This book was designed to enable someone with no previous knowledge of Arabic to learn to speak Sudanese Colloquial Arabic, also known as Khartoum Arabic. The approach used is eclectic, using a combination of dialogues, drills, grammatical explanation, role plays and ideas for conversation, to help the various kinds of learner, since not everyone acquires a language in the same way. There are also vocabulary lists for each lesson, and a glossary of all words used. People who have previously used the course have either hired a private tutor to take them through the lessons and provide them with practice, or have attended a class where they could interact with other learners. However, fluency can only be attained by using what one learns, so the course aims to encourage friendship with Sudanese people and immersion in the culture, which are richly rewarding experiences. Despite the length of time since this book's first publication there is still nothing else like it available for the beginner in Arabic. Andrew M. Persson has an M.A. from Oxford University in Oriental Languages and an M.A. in Sudanese & African Languages from the University of Khartoum. Janet R. Persson has an M.A. in Linguistic Science from the University of Reading. She is joint author with Rianne Tamis of Sudanese Arabic--English, English--Sudanese Arabic: A Concise Dictionary. The Perssons were involved for many years in linguistic research and language development with SIL International in Sudan and what is now South Sudan, including working in Sudanese Colloquial Arabic.
Sanskrit Teacher, All-In-One
This unique book is Transliterated for the English readers, in addition to the Sanskrit Script. This giant 700 page All-in-One book (37 Chapters + 10 large Appendices) is for all levels of Sanskrit Self Learning. It is a fine Sanskrit Tutor as well as a Complete Reference Manual for a novice as well as an expert. The book begins with basic Sanskrit Alphabet and progresses step-by-step to encompass every aspect of Sanskrit grammar and its usage that one will not find in any other book. It even has some rare topics that one may not find elsewhere. It is a treasure of new ideas, techniques, information and reference material. It is rich with examples, exercises and an important chapter of "Answers to all the Exercises."
The Arab Writer in English
This book looks at the first generation of Arab British and Arab-American writers to produce English writings in the earlier twentieth-century: Ameen Rihani, Khalil Jibran, George Antonius and Edward Atiyah. It theorises their work within the context of Arab nationalism, postcolonialism and the criticism of Edward Said.
Tuttle Vietnamese-English Dictionary
This is the most up-to-date and complete Vietnamese to English dictionary available. It is designed primarily for the growing number of students of Vietnamese who need a good and reliable Vietnamese-English dictionary. Although it is targeted mainly at English speakers and other non-native users who need to learn Vietnamese, it can also be used by Vietnamese speakers who are learning or need to know English. Along with 19,000 enries--covering contemporary words and phrases used in educational, business and tourist settings--the attractive and user-friendly layout is organized effectively, making it easy to locate words and phrases quickly. It also includes many valuable pointers and information about the Vietnamese language. Completely revised and updated with over 19,000 entries. Clear, user-friendly text with idioms, expressions and sample sentences. The ideal dictionary for students and business people.The first edition, published as Essential English-Vietnamese Dictionary, was by Professor Nguyen Hinh Hoa and his daughter Patricia Nguyen Thi Huong. It became a classic in the teaching of Vietnamese. This edition, completely revised and updated, is the work of Professor Phan Van Giuong who was a distinguished professor in Vietnamese Studies at Victoria University, Melborne. Professor Phan, who has many years' experience teaching Vietnamese and English, is also the author of many Vietnamese teaching/learning materials and editor for several Vietnamese magazines and newspapers. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal and the International Educator of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to teaching language and culture. Professor Phan is now retired but continues to teach on a part-time basis.
Juba Arabic for Beginners
Juba Arabic is an Arabic creole closely related to Kinubi. It began developing in the Equatoria Region of what is now South Sudan over 100 years ago, and spread widely, now being the spoken lingua franca of the region. It has become so well established that expatriates working in Equatoria often find themselves in situations in which neither English nor Khartoum colloquial Arabic is adequate for communication. Juba Arabic for Beginners was originally prepared by SIL as a language course for the communication needs of its own personnel, but other people needing to communicate in Juba have found it invaluable. The present course was adapted from the excellent Sudanese Colloquial Arabic for Beginners (Andrew and Janet Persson, with Ahmad Hussein) in general format with its 30 dialogues. However, due to important linguistic and cultural differences, five additional lessons relevant to southern culture are included. This course is written in a Romanized orthography and represents a widespread dialect of Juba Arabic. Over the past 30 years, the course has served, and continues to serve, personnel of a number of expatriate organizations. Richard L. Watson (1980 Ph.D in linguistics, University of Texas-Arlington) worked with SIL in Vietnam for 15 years, largely focusing on the Pacoh language. He later moved to Sudan, where he was a linguistics consultant for 18 years. He recently published the Pacoh-Vietnamese-English dictionary, Noh Pacoh-Yoan-Anh (www.Pacoh.Webonary). Louis Biajo Ola is a native speaker of Juba Arabic and was crucial in helping prepare the lessons and teaching the first classes which used them.
Intermediate Tagalog
At last, a way to improve your Tagalog! Written by Joi Barrios as the continuation of her best-selling Tagalog for Beginners book, Intermediate Tagalog is the first intermediate-level book designed specifically for people who already speak or understand some basic Tagalog and now wish to achieve greater fluency in speaking, reading and writing standard Filipino--the national language of the Philippines. The carefully-constructed lessons in this book point out common grammatical errors that English speakers make when speaking Tagalog, and present "real-life" conversations demonstrating how the language is spoken in Manila today. Extensive cultural notes are provided, along with exercises and activities that introduce the use of the Tagalog language in a wide range of everyday situations. Native speaker companion audio and printable flashcards are available for free download online. The 20 lessons give you all the basic skills needed to speak Tagalog fluently: paglalarawan (the ability to describe people, places and feelings); pagsasalaysay (the ability to tell a story--whether a news story, a folktale, or an anecdote); paglalahad (how to explain something--for example, a custom or tradition, or how to cook a dish); and pangangatuwiran (reasoning and abstract thinking). Each lesson is carefully structured in six key parts: A "real-life" dialogue providing valuable conversational skills. A vocabulary list to expand your familiarity with common, everyday Tagalog words and expressions. A grammar review section (for example, on the correct uses of affixes in various sentence constructions). Insightful cultural notes presenting aspects of the Philippines that may seem "odd" to outsiders, to explain how Filipino culture shapes the way people speak. A reading passage from a story or newspaper article, with comprehension questions. A writing exercise designed to teach a specific writing skill.Using Intermediate Tagalog, you'll be able to talk about yourself, your family and your daily experiences using grammatically correct sentences and a native-speaker level vocabulary. All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Malayalam Dictionary & Phrasebook
One of India's 22 state-recognized languages and the official language of the state of Kerala, Malayalam is spoken by 36 million people worldwide. The most up-to-date Malayalam guide available, this guide allows English speakers to communicate with helpful phonetics alongside the native script. The dictionary contains important terms related to transportation, everyday necessities, and local culture, while the phrasebook covers everything from food and lodging to bargaining and medical visits. This pocket-sized reference includes everything that a traveler needs to be understood when visiting south India. Includes: 4,000 dictionary entries; a concise guide to Malayalam grammar and pronunciation; and useful notes on history and culture throughout.
Elementary Hindi
This is a comprehensive and user-friendly elementary level Hindi textbook and language learning package. This comprehensive guide to learning the Hindi language teaches you basic proficiency in everyday, conversational beginner Hindi. From learning to write the Hindi alphabet and pronounce its sounds, to using vocabulary and grammar, to communicating in dialogues, your rapidly-developing skills in Hindi will surprise you. No prior experience is necessary to learn Hindi with this book. The chapters cover many situations you'll need to travel to India, read Hindi, write Hindi, and speak Hindi. Key features of Elementary Hindi: The audio recordings help build reading comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation. Reveals real life in India through the book's characters, Deepak and Kavitha. Covers elementary-level Hindi grammar including the rules of pronunciation, nasalizations, and the past tense. Teaches the written Hindi alphabet, allowing students to start reading and writing Hindi immediately.Makes the Hindi language accessible, understandable and enjoyable.Enriched by fascinating information about the Hindi-speaking cultures of the world, Elementary Hindi brings the language to life, whether you're studying on your own, or in a classroom. The expert guidance in Elementary Hindi is carefully sequenced to be the most efficient and most supportive approach for beginners. Delacy and Joshi are two seasoned teachers of Hindi, and their experience shines out from every page. Their knowledge will help you succeed in your goal of learning Hindi. Available separately is the companion Elementary Hindi Workbook, which will help you polish the lessons learned here. The ten activities per lesson offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities that will help you achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Hindi. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
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!
Get Started in Gujarati with Two Audio CDs
Do you want a solid foundation to your Gujarati studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Gujarati in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Gujarati you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn?Basic Gujarati is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me?Get Started in Gujarati is for absolute and false beginners of Gujarati. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Gujarati. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly- Test yourself - see and track your own progress- Native speaker audio - available as a digital download- Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years
Nepali Practical Dictionary
Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is also spoken in Bhutan and parts of India and Myanmar (Burma). There are an estimated 17 million speakers of Nepali worldwide, including 11 million speakers within Nepal. Home to Mount Everest and the birthplace of the Buddha, Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekkers and travelers seeking incredible natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Tourism is one of the country's main industries. This dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date two-way Nepali dictionary on the market and provides an indispensable tool for travelers, students, and businesspersons visiting Nepal. More than 15,000 entriesSection on basic Nepali grammar, a pronunciation guide, and a guide to the Devanagari alphabetEach entry includes part of speech, alternate words, Devanagari script as well as phonetic (Romanized) pronunciation
Khmer Cambodian Dictionary & Phrasebook
Khmer is the language of Cambodia, often referred to colloquially as Cambodian. It is the second most spoken Austroasiatic language after Vietnamese, with 16 million native speakers and an estimated additional million second language speakers. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business, and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.
Arabic Stories for Language Learners
Arabic Stories for Language Learners—a language learning experience for beginner to intermediate students of the Arabic language. The traditional stories of a country are invaluable at providing insight into understanding the culture, history and language of a people. A great way to learn Arabic, the sixty-six stories found in Arabic Stories for Language Learners present the vocabulary and grammar used every day in Arabic-speaking countries Pulled from a wide variety of sources that have been edited and simplified for learning purposes, these stories are presented in parallel Arabic and English, facilitating language learning in the classroom and via self-study. Each story is followed by a series of questions in Arabic and English to test comprehension and encourage discussion. Online companion audio helps students of Arabic improve their pronunciation and inflection, and immerses non-students into the uniquely Arabic storytelling style. All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website
Punjabi-English/English-Punjabi Dictionary & Phrasebook
There are about 88 million native Punjabi speakers worldwide, making it the 10th most spoken language in the world. Punjabi is also the official language for Sikh religious ceremonies. This dictionary and phrasebook features the Punjabi language as spoken in India, using the Gurmukhi script. This concise, portable reference has carefully-selected vocabulary and phrases to meet the traveler's essential language needs. Simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words and phrases is provided so readers do not have to know the Punjabi Gurmukhi script to use the dictionary. The phrasebook allows instant communication on everyday topics like dining, accommodations, transportation, and sightseeing. The dictionary contains 4,000 entries with simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words and an introduction with concise guides to the alphabet, grammar and pronunciation.
Namoy Misagmera Purig =
Karen Daley leads the reader into what is perhaps the first discourse study of Vietnamese classifiers to date. After presenting a summary of classifiers and their funciton in languages of the world, she challenges the validity of regarding Vietnamese classifiers as simply fitting the prototypical pattern of phrase-level numeral classifiers. In Vietnamese several of the functions attributed to classifiers imply discourse relations, despite the prevailing assumption that their use is associated with the syntactic relations of phrases. A coherent pattern of classifier use becomes evident when they are observed in the larger syntactic environment of discourse. Daley uses discourse measurements of overall frequency, referential distance, and referential persistence and compares them with four criteria from a study of classifiers in White Hmong. The results in the present study indicate that the basic function of classifiers in Vietnamese discourse is referential-to mark salience.
Intelligence and Security Arabic
What is the Arabic term for 'sleeper cell'? How would you say 'hijacker'? Can you recognise the phrase 'operational planning'? Or 'money-laundering investigations'? This short, accessible vocabulary gives you ready-made lists of key terms in security Arabic for translating both from and into Arabic. It is divided into 13 key areas: General - Global Security - Organisations - Energy Security - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - Defence & Military - Law Enforcement - Counter Terrorism - Human Intelligence - Communications Technology - Information Technology - Information Security - Intelligence Analysis.
Thai-English/English-Thai Dictionary & Phrasebook
This convenient dictionary and phrasebook contains 2,500 dictionary entries, a pronunciation guide, concise grammar section, and all the essential language a traveler needs.
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.
Practice Makes Perfect - Arabic Vocabulary
Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabularyTo communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic togain the confidence you need to communicate with ease.Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you: Thousands of new words and expressionsMore than 250 fun exercisesHandy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab lifeAn answer key to gauge your comprehensionWith help from this book, you can easilycommunicate in Arabic about: Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more
Arabic Pronouns and Prepositions
Master Arabic pronouns and prepositions quickly and easilyThe only way to build your skills in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. Following the successful Practice Makes Perfect approach, this book gives you clear explanations and all the tools you need to learn Arabic pronouns and prepositions. A valuable resource for advanced beginning- to intermediate-level Arabic learners, Practice Makes Perfect: ArabicPronouns and Prepositions enables you to: Successfully grasp Arabic pronoun and preposition usageReview and compare different types of pronouns and prepositionsBuild your language skills with hundreds of exercisesWith the help of many everyday examples, this book takes the mystery out of pronouns and prepositions and gets you on your way to communicating in Arabic with confidence!Master these key topics and boost your Arabic language skills: Possessive pronouns * Subject pronouns * Demonstrative pronouns * Separate and inseparable pronouns * Prepositional phrases
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.
Practice Makes Perfect Basic Hindi
Bite-sized instruction and hundreds of engaging exercises to help you develop your Hindi script, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skillsGet a solid foundation in Hindi with Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Hindi. You will learn everything from reading and writing the Devanagari script, to mastering of core vocabulary, basic grammar, and conversational structures.You will get clear guidance on writing the Hindi script; transliteration for all Hindi text in the first four chapters; and online recordings of key vocabulary and expressions to aid correct pronunciation.
Indonesian Slang
Cekidot, gan!--"Check it out, Boss!" Kamu Dodol--"You're a coconut fudge!" (You're slow on the uptake) This book is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms. The unique aspects of the Indonesian language offer one of the best windows into Indonesian culture. Slang, titles, proverbs, nicknames, acronyms, quotations and other expressions reveal its character, in the words of its people and are a great way to learn Indonesian culture. This book of expressions looks at Indonesia with the help of its national language, bahasa Indonesia. It describes Indonesians and their fears, beliefs, history and politics, as well as how they live, fight, grieve and laugh. Indonesian is a variant of Malay, the national language of Malaysia, and many of its expressions come from the Malay heartland of Sumatra island. Indonesian has also incorporated terms from Javanese, the language of the dominant ethnic group in a huge nation of more than 17,000 islands. Although Indonesian is officially a young language, it contains words from Sanskrit, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese and English, a legacy of the merchants, warriors, laborers and holy men who traveled to the archipelago over the centuries. The Indonesian language was a nationalist symbol during the campaign against Dutch rule in the 20th century. Indonesians who fought against colonialism made it the national language in their constitution when they declared independence in 1945. Two generations later, modern Indonesians loveword play. The tongue slips and skids, chopping words, piling on syllables and flipping them. Indonesians turn phrases into acronyms and construct double meanings. Their inventions reflect social trends, mock authority, or get the point across in a hurry. This book divides Indonesian expressions into categories such as food and wisdom, politics and personalities. The format is the same in each chapter. An expression in Indonesian, or sometimes a regional language in Indonesia, is followed by a translation, an interpretation of the meaning, and usually a summary of the idiom's origin or background. Some translations are more literal than others, reflecting an effort to balance clarity of meaning with the flavor of the original words.
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.
Easy Arabic Reader
The bestselling Easy Reader series, with its distinctive three-part structure that leads beginners to intermediate-level comprehension, now offers Arabic - and aids learners with audio recordings of selected readings from the book freely accessible online.About the BookThe highly successful Easy Reader series is based on the distinctive approach that the best way to build language skills is to start reading it. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level learners, this book features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow readers to rapidly build comprehension. Review sections and comprehension questions are integrated throughout the text to reinforce what is learned through the readings.This book, divided into three parts, begins with a series of stories about an Arab-American as he takes a tour of the Middle East as a graduation present. In the second part, readers are introduced to key figures of Arab History, from Saladin, who fought the Crusades, to Said Ouita, the Moroccan Olympic runner. Finally, learners encounter adapted stories from tradition sources like the 1001 Arabian Nights, with a humorous modern slant.Complementing this bestselling series is an online component that provides a tremendous new dimension for beginning learners. A free-access website provides recordings of many of the readings contained in the book - providing learners with a perfect way to recognize unknown words and improve their pronunciation.FeaturesEasy Reader series has excellent track record: 140,000+ copies sold of all editions.No other book on the market offers beginner-level Arabic readings.Convenient audio format allows listening online.Growing audience: study of Arabic has grown since 2000, but there are limited materials to progress beyond beginner.Progression of readings builds language skills graduallyIntroduces overview of rich history of Arab worldAudio recordings promote stronger listening and pronunciation skills
Complete Thai Beginner to Intermediate Course
Are you looking for a complete course in Thai which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Thai will guarantee success! 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. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
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.
Say It Right in Thai
Say farewell to language faux pas forever!Based on the revolutionary Easily Pronounced Language Systems approach, Say It Right in Thai makes mastering correct Thai pronunciation simple. With Say It Right you'll learn how to use hundreds of Thai words and phrases in everyday conversation.This amazing guide gives you easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation easy. With Say It Right in Thai you will: Learn more than 500 essential Thai words and phrases Easily create sentences using "Phrasemakers" Get a quick reference to more than 500 word pronunciations in the Say It Right travel dictionaryTopics include: Essential Words & Phrases; Arrival/Departure; Transportation; Hotel Survival; Restaurant Survival; Shopping; and Health
Vietnamese Practical Dictionary
A comprehensive 2-way Vietnamese-English dictionary with over 15,000 entries. Entries cover both northern and southern dialects and the dictionary includes a brief introduction to Vietnamese tones, grammar, and the writing system.
Hindi-English/English-Hindi Concise Dictionary
This pocket-size 2-way Hindi-English dictionary includes over 11,000 entries. It employs both native Devangari script and Romanization. Perfect for businesspeople, travelers and students.
Arabic Phrases for Dummies
A portable guide to help you quickly learn common phrases in Modern Standard Arabic Today, Arabic is spoken throughout the Middle East, from Morocco to Iraq. The language of the Koran and Islam, Arabic is also studied by more than one billion people for religious reasons. This practical guide offers help on basic Arabic words and phrases and eases communication with Arabic speakers. Written as a companion to Arabic For Dummies, Arabic Phrases For Dummies provides readers with the tools to converse with others in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) on a basic level. The most widely used and understood form of Arabic in the world, MSA is used in schools, news broadcasts, and other formal settings. If you want to brush up on your Arabic language skills or have little to no experience with the language, this book can help you quickly learn everyday expressions so you can communicate basic information in Arabic. Although Arabic Phrases For Dummies focuses on MSA, this concise book includes examples from regional dialects, the most informal type of Arabic. You'll have many opportunities to practice Arabic language skills in various scenarios: Counting days and money Telling the time Introducing yourself and making small talk Ordering meals and shopping Engaging in leisure or work activities Finding transportation and lodging Taking care of emergencies Additionally, the book has plenty of real-world phrases to illustrate grammatical concepts, and a chapter on proverbs to emphasize the poetic nature of Arabic. To start speaking conversational Arabic, get your copy today.
Learn Hindi in 30 Days Through English
Learn Hindi in 30 Days Through English is a book by Krishna Gopal Vikal that serves as a reference manual and comprehensive guide in teaching its readers English by means of Hindi . The book promises to teach English in just 30 days using the medium of Hindi . With its engaging chapters and informative content the book is a promising compilation to teach English in a quick period of time.In a country like India where the regions are diversified with different languages and cultures Hindi 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 Hindi . Learn English in 30 Days Through Hindi does the exact same job. The book is divided into five parts which deal with various aspects of the English 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.
Learn Gujarati in 30 Days Through English
Learn Gujarati In 30 Days Through English (Learn The National Language) is a book that shows you how you can make use of the English language to learn an Indian language, namely Gujarati. Not only can you learn this language in an easy way but you can also learn it within a short span of thirty days. The book has been split up into five sections, each of which include a number of chapters. The first unit, entitled Alphabet, includes introductory chapters such as Alphabet, Consonants, How to Write Alphabet, Conjuncts, Vowels and their Abbreviated Forms, The Parts of Speech, Gender, Number and Case and Declension of Nouns. The second unit is entitled Word and is all about grammatical concepts that include Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Tense, Voice, The Kinds of secondary Verbs, Cardinal Numerals and Errors in spellings. The third section, is titled classified sentences and includes concepts such as Useful Expressions, Imperative Sentences, Future Tense, Present Tense, Past Tense, Interrogative Sentences and Negative Sentences. The fourth section is all about situational sentences and shows you how you can test your language skills in different settings. The chapters in this section are at Home, Foods and Drinks, Shopping, Hotel and Restaurant, Craftsmen, Post office/Telephone/Bank, Health and Hygiene, While Travelling, Weather and Time. The final section of this book is called Conversations. Its chapters show you how you can make use of the Gujarati you have learnt, to strike up a conversation in different places and among different groups of people. Helping you learn a new language within a span of 30 days, the bilingual edition of Learn Gujarati In 30 Days Through English (Learn The National Language) was published by Diamond Books in 2005 and is available in paperback. Key Features: The book includes situational questions and conversation topics.
Pocket Guide to Arabic Script
This handy booklet offers a complete, easy-to-use reference for the Arabic writing system. Ideal for students, it presents the basics for reading and writing Arabic script with a summary of word structure and grammar.
Vietnamese-English English-Vietnamese Dictionary & Phrasebook
Vietnam has become a popular destination for tourists, who enjoy its vibrant cities, spectacular coastline, and diverse ethnic cultures. This guide is an essential aid to all who wish to communicate in Vietnamese at home and abroad. This book includes 3,000 dictionary entries; a pronunciation guide that introduces Vietnamese tones; a basic guide to Vietnamese grammar; and helpful phrases for the student, traveler or business person.
Arabic Compact Dictionary
Concise, convenient and teeming with useful vocabulary words in the target language, this handy dictionary makes effective communication a snap.
An 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.
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.
Urdu-English/English-Urdu Dictionary and Phrasebook
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, one of the official languages of India, and it is spoken in the neighboring regions of Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Urdu uses a modified version of the Arabic script, but it is presented here in the Roman alphabet. The two-way dictionary and the practical, travel-oriented phrasebook pertain to everything from technology to Islamic culture. You will find an introduction to the language, useful tips for travel in Pakistan, and regional cultural information to help make your stay in the Urdu-speaking world a pleasant one.
Arabic-English/English-Arabic Dictionary & Phrasebook
This combination Arabic phrasebook and two-way Arabic-English dictionary is an essential reference for visitors to the Middle East and North Africa. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. As the national language of nearly 20 countries in Africa and Asia, Arabic is the lingua franca of the Middle East. It is the fifth most spoken language worldwide, with approximately 250 million native speakers. This title uses modern standard Arabic helpful to those travelling all over the region. The emphasis is on commonly heard terms and phrases that are recognizable throughout the Arabic speaking world. Both the dictionary and phrasebook incorporate the Arabic script and its Romanized transliteration. The two-way dictionary contains important travel, geographical, and cultural terminology, while the phrasebook focuses on the needs of travelers and covers almost every situation from arrival to departure. For 45 years, Hippocrene Books has specialized in bringing the world to our readers. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. Currently available in 86 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Thai, Punjabi, Swahili, and Oromo.
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
Pashto Dictionary & Phrasebook
The essential Pashto language resource!Pashto, also known as Pakhto, Pakhtu, or Pushto, is one of two official languages of Afghanistan and is also spoken in the neighboring Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan. It is an Indo-Iranian language spoken by over 40 million people worldwide. Pashto is written in the Arabic Naskh script, but entries in this dictionary are Romanized with phonetic pronunciation for English speakers.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Afghanistan and neighboring regions with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 5,000 (Romanized) dictionary entries Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much morePractical cultural information Concise grammar and pronunciation sections A guide to the Pashto alphabetMaps
Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary
A comprehensive guide to Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines-- now revised and updated!Tagalog, also called Pilipino, is a national language of thePhilippines. It is spoken by over 35 million people worldwide. Expanded andcompletely updated, this best-selling reference is designed for students ofTagalog and native Tagalog speakers in need of a bilingual dictionary. 20,000 entries Entries include idiomatic expressions, slang, loan words and derivations Detailed outline of Tagalog grammar Appendices include useful vocabulary, menu terms and cultural references
Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary
This is a compact and travel-friendly Cambodian-English, and English-Cambodian dictionary The Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary answers the need for a dictionary of Cambodian that is handy, current, and useful to those with little or no experience with the Cambodian language. With other Cambodian dictionaries are designed for those who can read Cambodian script, this dictionary provides entries in both script and romanized form. Entries provide clear, precise definitions and sample phrases to illustrate the natural use of the language. Foreigners learning Cambodian and Cambodians learning English will find this dictionary a reliable and effective reference tool for their studies. Useful features include: both English-Cambodian and Combodian-English sections. Approximately 5,500 entries. All entries in both romanized and Cambodian script. Helpful appendixes and sample usages. Handy, compact size.
