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250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 Revised
by Kanji Text University of Tokyo"This is the best kanji book available today. Designed for beginners with a basic knowledge of Japanese to use in the classroom on for self-study."--Modern Language JournalEveryday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket can be an ordeal in Japan if you don't read kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters. A group of teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo have pooled their talents to create 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters in two volumes: a practical way to learn the kanji most frequently used in daily life in Japan. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, using an extremely effective approach that focuses on you, the learner, taking an active part.Introductory Quizzes introduce everyday situations where you encounter kanji.Vocabulary sections help you understand the readings and meanings of the kanji.New Character Charts teach you new kanji systematically—for each character you'll learn its meanings, its basic on-kun readings, its stroke order, common compounds, and derivations.Practice sections help you improve your skills in recognizing and using the kanji.Advanced Placement Exam Practice Questions for each lesson follow the format of the College Boards Japanese Language and Culture examination.
250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 Revised
by Kanji Text University of Tokyo"This is the best kanji book available today. Designed for beginners with a basic knowledge of Japanese to use in the classroom on for self-study."--Modern Language JournalEveryday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket can be an ordeal in Japan if you don't read kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters. A group of teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo have pooled their talents to create 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters in two volumes: a practical way to learn the kanji most frequently used in daily life in Japan. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, using an extremely effective approach that focuses on you, the learner, taking an active part.Introductory Quizzes introduce everyday situations where you encounter kanji.Vocabulary sections help you understand the readings and meanings of the kanji.New Character Charts teach you new kanji systematically—for each character you'll learn its meanings, its basic on-kun readings, its stroke order, common compounds, and derivations.Practice sections help you improve your skills in recognizing and using the kanji.Advanced Placement Exam Practice Questions for each lesson follow the format of the College Boards Japanese Language and Culture examination.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2
by Philip Yungkin Lee Darell TibblesMore than a simple update, 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2 offers 250 more characters in the extremely useful learning format that learners and teachers alike continue to praise.Following in the footsteps of the newly released Volume 1, it includes everything that today's learners and teachers want: tips for mastery throughout; special exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indexes.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1
by Darell Tibbles Philip Yungkin LeeThis is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters.250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese.Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaningGrow in proficiency by learning compound wordsExample sentences show how to use them in contextReview activities reinforce your leaning progressHelpful writing guides and practice grids for every characterAfter studying this book together with its companion, 250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to improve your Chinese skills.
201 Spanish Words You Need to Know Flashcards (Barron's Foreign Language Guides)
by Theodore KendrisLearn the 201 most common Spanish words anywhere, anytime with this digital format that enhances memorization!Barron&’s 201 Spanish Words You Need to Know Flashcardsoffer the most common words in color-coded categories, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and tricky words.Each flashcard presents:The Spanish word with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo A translated sample sentence to provide the word in contextPronunciation guidanceVerb conjugationsPronounsNumbersAnd moreDigital flashcard features:Access anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentially Studying each word through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak Spanish quickly!
201 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards (Barron's Foreign Language Guides)
by Theodore KendrisLearn the 201 most common Spanish phrases anywhere, anytime with this digital format that enhances memorization!Barron&’s 201 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common phrases in color-coded categories, including greetings, questions, feelings and emotions, well wishes, activities and hobbies, and weather.Each flashcard presents:The Spanish phrase with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo Highlights for different usage and alternate phrasingPronunciation guidanceVerb conjugationsPronounsNumbersAnd moreDigital flashcard features:Access anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentially Studying each phrase through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak Spanish quickly!
201 French Words You Need to Know Flashcards
by Theodore KendrisLearn the 201 most common French words anywhere, anytime with this digital format that enhances memorization!Barron&’s 201 French Words You Need to Know Flashcardsoffer the most common words in color-coded categories, including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and tricky words.Each flashcard presents:The French word with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo A translated sample sentence to provide the word in context.Pronunciation guidanceVerb conjugationsPronounsNumbersAnd moreDigital flashcard features:Access anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentially Studying each word through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak French quickly!
201 French Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards
by Theodore KendrisBarron&’s 201 French Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common phrases in color-coded categories, including greetings, questions, feelings and emotions, well wishes, activities and hobbies, and weather. The flashcards present:The French phrase with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo Highlights for different usage and alternate phrasingPronunciation guidanceVerb conjugationsPronounsNumbersAnd moreDigital flashcard features:Access anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentially Studying each phrase through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak French quickly!
2,001 Palabras Inglesas Mas Utiles para Hispanoparlantes (Dover Language Guide)
by Pablo Garcia LoaezaA practical compilation of common English words, this volume features up-to-date vocabulary related to the Internet, cell phones, wireless networks, and other digital technologies. Dover's "all-in-one" format for each alphabetical entry includes the word in English and Spanish, its usage in a sentence in English, and its Spanish translation. Other supplements include a word study section of English/Spanish cognates and a quick reference section, organized by category, with terms for shopping and dining along with numbers, colors, and other common words.Esta recopilación de palabras comunes en inglés incluye vocabulario vigente relacionado con el internet, la telefonía celular, las redes inalámbricas y otras tecnologías digitales. Para cada entrada en orden alfabético, el formato “todo en uno” de Dover comprende una palabra en inglés, su traducción al español y su aplicación en una frase tanto en inglés como en español. La publicación incluye una sección didáctica sobre cognados inglés/español y otra de referencia temática, organizada por categorías, con términos para ir a comer o de compras, así como números, colores, y otras palabras comunes.
2,001 Most Useful Spanish Words (Dover Language Guides Spanish Ser.)
by Dr Pablo Garcia LoaezaThe ideal travel companion and at-home reference, this volume features over 2,000 common Spanish words, each accompanied by a brief definition, a sentence in Spanish demonstrating proper usage, and a translation. These up-to-date terms cover technology and consumer electronics, and a convenient section offers category words related to food, the family, days of the week, and the seasons. Also included are helpful tips on vocabulary and grammar.
2,001 Most Useful Italian Words (Dover Language Guides Italian)
by Giovanni DettoriThe ideal travel companion and at-home reference, this volume features over 2,000 common Italian words, each accompanied by a brief definition, a sentence in Italian demonstrating proper usage, and a translation. These up-to-date terms cover twenty-first-century digital technologies and consumer electronics, and a convenient category section offers greetings and words related to food, the family, days of the week, and the seasons, plus helpful tips on vocabulary and grammar.
2,001 Most Useful German Words (Dover Language Guides German Ser.)
by Dover Joseph W. MoserThis dictionary-format reference presents the German word, its definition, a sentence in German to show context, and the English translation. It features all of the latest terminology relating to computers, cell phones, and other digital forms of technology. Quick reference charts offer tips on vocabulary and grammar, plus common expressions.
2,001 Most Useful French Words
by Heather MccoyThe ideal travel companion and at-home reference, this volume features over 2,000 common French words, each accompanied by a brief definition, a sentence in French demonstrating proper usage, and a translation. These up-to-date terms cover twenty-first century digital technologies and consumer electronics, and a convenient reference section offers greetings and words related to directions, restaurant orders, and other everyday activities, plus helpful tips on vocabulary and grammar.
15-Minute Spanish: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKThe ideal Spanish language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Spanish fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Spanish speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two-language dictionary for quick reference when you&’re out and about.Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you&’ve already learned and &“words to remember&” lists that you can hide with the book&’s front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.
15-Minute Spanish: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKThe ideal Spanish language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Spanish fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Spanish speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two-language dictionary for quick reference when you&’re out and about.Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you&’ve already learned and &“words to remember&” lists that you can hide with the book&’s front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.
15-Minute Mandarin Chinese: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKLearn Mandarin Chinese in just 15 minutes a day with this revolutionary language learning system, now with an accompanying free app that is available in the App Store and Google Play.Practicing your language skills is quick, easy, and fun with 15-Minute Mandarin. There's no homework. Instead, use the visual guide and the free app to test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by listening to native speakers, and learn from real-life examples that cover every holiday and business situation. Each full-color course book has themed chapters and common everyday scenarios, a menu guide, and translation dictionaries.Whether you're just starting to learn Mandarin Chinese or you want to brush up, there's no easier way to learn.
15-Minute Japanese: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKTeach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK&’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-color images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapterThe course includes a free audio app that lets you hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book&’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practice Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you&’re a complete beginner or just need a refresher course, there&’s no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK&’s 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and more!
15-Minute Italian: Learn In Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKWhether you are planning to travel to Italy or just curious to learn a new language, this 15-minute language pack is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn Italian fast. 15 Minute Italian has 12 themed chapters, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. By practicing 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week you can introduce yourself, fix an appointment, order your favorite dish, ask about the nearest shopping center, and much more. This handy volume is an ideal Italian language course for beginners and also contains a menu guide and an Italian-to-English and English-to-Italian dictionary. It also comes with a free downloadable audio app for phones that will enable you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Italian speakers.The colorful illustrations and unique visual approach of 15 Minute Italian makes learning quick, easy, and fun.
15-Minute Italian: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKWhether you are planning to travel to Italy or just curious to learn a new language, this 15-minute language pack is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn Italian fast. 15 Minute Italian has 12 themed chapters, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. By practicing 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week you can introduce yourself, fix an appointment, order your favorite dish, ask about the nearest shopping center, and much more. This handy volume is an ideal Italian language course for beginners and also contains a menu guide and an Italian-to-English and English-to-Italian dictionary. It also comes with a free downloadable audio app for phones that will enable you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Italian speakers.The colorful illustrations and unique visual approach of 15 Minute Italian makes learning quick, easy, and fun.
15-Minute German (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKLearn German fast and on-the-go with this 15-minute language pack that comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native German speakers.12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes. Topics covered include introductions; eating and drinking; making arrangements; travel; getting about; accommodation; shopping; work and study; health; at home; services; and leisure and socializing. Each lesson combines German vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. Real-life examples cover every holiday and business situation, along with cultural and conversational tips. Features such as a 2,000-word dictionary and a menu guide with more than 300 food terms make learning fun and easy. You can even use the extended cover to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. DK&’s 15 Minute German has the structure of a distance learning course, perfect for all language learning travelers. Practice 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 12 weeks, and you'll be speaking German in no time at all.
15-Minute German: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKLearn German fast and on-the-go with this 15-minute language pack that comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native German speakers.12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes. Topics covered include introductions; eating and drinking; making arrangements; travel; getting about; accommodation; shopping; work and study; health; at home; services; and leisure and socializing. Each lesson combines German vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. Real-life examples cover every holiday and business situation, along with cultural and conversational tips. Features such as a 2,000-word dictionary and a menu guide with more than 300 food terms make learning fun and easy. You can even use the extended cover to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. DK&’s 15 Minute German has the structure of a distance learning course, perfect for all language learning travelers. Practice 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 12 weeks, and you'll be speaking German in no time at all.
15-Minute French: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKThe ideal French language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn French fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines French vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native French speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two-language dictionary for quick reference when you&’re out and about.Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you&’ve already learned and &“words to remember&” lists that you can hide with the book&’s front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.
15-Minute French (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKThe ideal French language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn French fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines French vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native French speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two-language dictionary for quick reference when you&’re out and about.Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you&’ve already learned and &“words to remember&” lists that you can hide with the book&’s front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.
15-Minute Arabic: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning)
by DKLearn how to speak fluent Arabic in an easy and fun way in just 12 weeks. This indispensable guide also comes with a free audio app for Apple and Android phones, featuring native speech that enables you to hone your pronunciation.Whether you&’re beginning from the scratch or looking to polish your existing knowledge, 15-Minute Arabic is a quick and convenient option for learning the language. This book features 12 themed chapters broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of everyday situations to help you conduct your business or travel smoothly. Jargon-free, straightforward instructions equip you to converse with ease, whether you&’re shopping for groceries, trying to find accommodation, ordering tea at a café, or sightseeing around town.Each lesson combines Arabic vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for comprehensive learning. The guide also includes an English-Arabic dictionary, an extensive menu of popular Arabic dishes, and excellent "review and repeat" exercises at the end of each chapter to test yourself and track your progress.Packed with cultural tips, neatly labelled images of everyday life objects, conversational advice, and grammar explanations, 15-Minute Arabic is the go-to book for mastering the Arabic language.
123 Si!
by San Antonio Museum of ArtWhat better way to learn how to count than with eye-catching works of art? From fanciful folk Mexican puppets, Egyptian eyes, and lively masks to golden antiquities, Olmec era sculpture, and European paintings, children will become armchair world travelers while being introduced to the world of art and learning how to count from one to ten. This bilingual edition also introduces children at a young age to both English and Spanish.Art for this book was selected from the collection of the San Antonio Museum of Art, one of the leading art museums in the United States with a collection spanning a broad range of history and world cultures.