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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.
Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherWith Lonely Planet's Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. Order the right meal with our menu decoder Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&As Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners Coverage includes: Moroccan Arabic, Berber, French Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Dan Bacon, Bichr Andjar, and Abdennabi Benchehda. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia)
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.
Dari-English / English-Dari Practical Dictionary
The essential resource for Dari, a language of Afghanistan!Dari is spoken by over 20 million people and is one of the official languages of Afghanistan. Though closely related to the Persian (Farsi) of Iran and the Tajik of Tajikistan, Dari has been separated from both by historical developments and political boundaries. In this revised second edition, the author has added updated terminology to reflect recent linguistic developments in the language, and also carefully amended and cross-referenced each entry.The only two-way Dari-English dictionary available using the Dari writing system, this volume is an indispensable resource for government and NGO workers, resettlement agencies, teachers working with Dari speakers, and immigrants from Afghanistan learning English.This dictionary also uses Dari script with phonetic transcriptions to aid the English speaker. Areas of focus include cultural, military, medical, and political terminology.The dictionary includes: over 30,000 total entriesessential vocabulary for communicationa pronunciation keyappendices of geographical, musical, and biological terms
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.
Bengali (Bangla) Dictionary & Phrasebook
Bengali, an official language of Bangladesh and India, is the seventh most-spoken language in the world, with nearly 230 million total speakers. Travelers who like to venture off the beaten path are sure to find adventure and lush natural beauty in Bangladesh. The country is home to a World Heritage Site mangrove forest, Bengal tigers, tropical rain forests, and relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations. This bilingual dictionary and phrasebook contains all the essential language that a traveler to Bangladesh or West Bengal needs to communicate. The dictionary offers instant access to key words, while the phrasebook covers topics including introductions, travel, accommodations, and sight-seeing. A concise grammar section provides an overview of the language. This is the only Bengali phrasebook available. It features 4,000 dictionary entries. Simple phonetics included for all Bengali words. It is perfect for travelers, businesspeople, and foreign aid workers.
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.
Farsi
A trip to Iran is fascinating! Colorful bazaars, warm hospitality and a unique cultural heritage await you. Knowing a few simple words like "where" (koh-jah) and "when" (kay) can make a huge difference in your travels. Make the most of your experience by having the essential words and phrases right at your fingertips with FARSI a language map This clever language guide covers all your language needs. Asking for directions, ordering tea or purchasing souvenirs is simply a breeze. The snap-open and fold design is easy to use. Light-weight and durable, you can take it everywhere, from the ancient ruins in Persepolis to the exotic teahouses in Esfahan.Hundreds of words and phrases you'll need mostDivided into key categories such as Asking Questions, Dining Out, Meeting People, Shopping, Sightseeing, Transportation and much moreUnique snap-open and fold designPronunciation is easy with simple phoneticsUltra-thin (barely 1/8" thick) and light-weight (under two ounces)Laminated for durabilityFolds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bagFull color, original artwork
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.
Survival Arabic
A handy Arabic phrasebook and guide to the Arabic language, Survival Arabic contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around the Middle East. Whether you are traveling or interacting with native speakers abroad, experienced Arabic teacher Yamina Gharsa shows you which words and phrases to use in each situation. Completely revised and expanded with new mana illustrations this book contain sections on: Getting to and from the airport Ordering in restaurants Arranging transportation and sightseeing How to handle a medical emergency Social mediaAnd much more! Survival Arabic uses Modern Standard Arabic and includes information on how to pronounce Arabic sounds and words, a guide to Arabic grammar, information on place names and honorifics, and manga illustrations for fun and as visual cues.
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.
