The all new Oxford First Thesaurus, with new contemporary 3D artwork and easy-to-use page design, is the best thesaurus for children in their early school years. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. The colourful, simple layout gives entries in alphabetical order along with hundreds of carefully-levelled synonyms for each entry and engaging full colour illustrations. To make navigation as easy as ABC, we have included the full alphabet on every page with coloured tabs, the letter of the page is highlighted. There is a full index of all the words that are included in the book at the back. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford First Dictionary. Go online for free downloadable word games, puzzles, and activities on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.
Chinese herbal medicine offers an ancient, radical approach todisease by eliminating the root cause. This book is designed toenable lay readers to diagnose and treat their own ailments, frominfluenza and general malaise to more serious problems such asrheumatism, infertility and even AIDS.
Pocket-size guide to more than 2,000 essential phrases inMandarin Chinese, divided into themed sections. Includes food,drink, and lodging; tips for train and automobile travel; andinstructions and phrases for emergencies. Includes a pronunciationtable that explains the phonetic pronunciation. Softcover.
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'Hasta la vista,baby!'is no way to address a Spanish police officer,'Arriba!Arriba!'won't make the taxi go faster and 'Ay,carramba!'won't grab a waiter's attention. Use this book to say what you reaaly mean.
ISBN:978-0300170825 出版社:Yale University Press; Reprint edition 出版日期:April 26 2011 页数:272 语种:英文 尺寸:13.7 x 2.5 x 21.3 cm 以上信息均为网络信息,仅供参考,具体以实物为准
Looking for the perfect tool for improving your oral chinese language skills?Mandarin from Scratch is it。This easy-to-use book introduces basic structures,Pressing the most essential and practical Chinese phrases and sentences used in daily life。Includes over 400 basic conversational sentences and useful expressions。enabling readers to effortlessly carry on simple conversations with native Chinese speakers after only a short period of study。CD included。Fully Touch &Talk enabled。making listening and repetition easy。
Word by Word Basic Picture Dictionary , Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program. Word by Word Basic is famous worldwide for its ease-of-use, lively spirit , and active conversational approach. The program's unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic, communicative experience! Outstanding features of the second edition: Vibrant illustrations and simp le accessible lesson pages with large type are designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at low-beginning and literacy levels. Word by Word Basic is the most learner-friendly picture dictionary. More than 2,500 essential words prepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work. A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates students? development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate
An expanding series of short, specialist English courses for different professions, work skills, and industries.
This is a revised third edition of Tuttle’s Reading Writing Chinese . This new edition focuses on the internationally recognized test ofproficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). All800 characters prescribed for Level A are covered here, and the1400+ Levels B and C characters are covered concisely. All of the prescribed vocabulary for Levels A-C of the HanyuShuiping Kaoshi is included among the example compounds. Knowledgeof the 2,200+ characters and 5,253+ vocabulary items covered willequip students to take the test at either the Basic or theElementary-Intermediate standard. Success in the top band of theBasic standard is sufficient to enter college in China.
The "Collins Latin Gem Dictionary" offers the learner of Latin extensive coverage of Latin and English in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the "Collins Education" stream, this dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Latin, and comes with an index of geographical names. Have confidence: the "Collins Latin Gem Dictionary" offers extensive coverage of Latin and English. Get it right: it is the perfect complement to the dictionary - a handy supplement of Latin verbs and nouns. Get there fast: the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Where does it fit in the range? There is also "Collins Latin Gem", 0-00-722414-1; and "Collins Latin Dictionary and Grammar", 0-00-722439-7. Words are tools for life and a Collins dictionary makes them work for you.
It's simple: follow the illustrated prompts and read the Englishwords out loud, and soon you'll be speaking Chinese. This handy,easy-to-read language guide is easy to carry and gives the basicphrases you need while traveling, asking directions, or orderingfood at a restaurant. It also includes phrases for medical or legalemergencies, as well as terminology for hotels, airports, and soon. But most of all, it's just plain fun!
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Need to brush up on your German? Intermediate German For Dummies is your key to success in becoming confident in both written and spoken German. It gives you the straight talk and nitty-gritty detail that will see you successfully through any major or minor roadblocks to communicating in German. This friendly, hands-on workbook is loaded with practical examples and useful exercises so you can practice how native speakers use the language. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of German style and usage that will have you writing and speaking in no time. Plus, you’ll find multiple charts that provide conjugations for all types of German verbs. You’ll get up to speed with German grammar, master essential differences between German and English language usage, and be able to communicate effectively when traveling or conducting business. Discover how to: Use fundamental German grammar, from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns, prep
Kaplan's Spanish Verb Flashcards includes more than 350 conjugated verbs that are essential for written and spoken Spanish. Conveniently designed in a handy flashcard format, it is guaranteed to make learning Spanish verbs quick, easy, and convenient. 作者简介: Johnnie Eng retired from teaching after 39 years of service in the Texas public school system, and currently serves as an educational consultant for several Texas school districts. He has taught all levels of Spanish from beginning to Advanced Placement. Recently, he was named Spanish Teacher of the Year for Texas by the Texas Foreign Language Association, and has received numerous other awards, including a University of Texas Ex-Students Award for Teaching Excellence.