Foreign Language Study

A invaluable tool for learners of Portuguese, this Frequency Dictionary provides a list of the 5000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a 20 million word collection of Portuguese (taken from both Portuguese and Brazilian sources), which includes both written and spoken material, this dictionary provides detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including the English equivalent, a sample sentence, and an indication of register and dialect variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are also 30 thematically-organized ‘boxed’ lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing and relations. An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of Portuguese will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of Portuguese vocabulary. more...

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Looking to enhance your Arabic writing skills? Intermediate Arabic For Dummies gives you practical examples and useful exercises so you can practice writing the language like a native. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of Arabic style and usage that will have you writing in no time!. This friendly, hands-on workbook starts with a helpful grammar review from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions. It presents words and examples in both Arabic script and English transliteration. You’ll find tips for selecting the correct verbs and charts that provide conjugations of regular and irregular Arabic verbs, and end-of-chapter answer keys help you focus your studies. And, you can practice your Arabic writing right in the book. Discover how to:.:.; Improve your written Arabic skills.; Understand Arabic style and usage.; Use numbers times and dates.; Read and write the Arabic alphabet.; Use fundamental Arabic grammar.; Communicate more effectively in Arabic.; Grasp essential differences in Arabic and English usage.; Join clauses and form conditional sentences.; Use the verbal noun and participles.; Write emails, personal letters, and other correspondence.; Conduct business effectively in Arabic.; Avoid common mistakes in Arabic. Complete with helpful English/Arabic and Arabic/English dictionaries and great hints for fine-tuning your Arabic, Intermediate Arabic For Dummies is the tool you need to start improving your Arabic writing now!. more...

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With practical and informative lessons and reviews, this title helps readers develop their Spanish language skills. more...

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An illustrated phrasebook in the slimline format that has proved so successful for the Eyewitness Travel Pocket guides and maps. The perfect survival guide for everyday situations, with all the essential phrases interspersed with illustrated word lists, making it easy to learn and remember key words. more...

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A comprehensive overview of key issues within the field of distance learning. more...

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