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Book Synopsis How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately by : Boris Shekhtman
Download or read book How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately written by Boris Shekhtman and published by M S I Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business.
Book Synopsis The Way of the Linguist by : Steve Kaufmann
Download or read book The Way of the Linguist written by Steve Kaufmann and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.
Download or read book Fluent Forever written by Gabriel Wyner and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.
Book Synopsis The First 20 Hours by : Josh Kaufman
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Book Synopsis Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio by : Lisa Mojsin
Download or read book Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio written by Lisa Mojsin and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Book Synopsis Why You Need a Foreign Language & how to Learn One by : Edward Trimnell
Download or read book Why You Need a Foreign Language & how to Learn One written by Edward Trimnell and published by Beechmont Crest Pub. This book was released on 2005 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first half of this book examines the commercial, social, and political implications of American monolingualism. The second half of the book explores the techniques and tools that a working professional can use to acqure functional skills in a new language."--Back cover.
Book Synopsis Objective Proficiency Self-study Student's Book by : Annette Capel
Download or read book Objective Proficiency Self-study Student's Book written by Annette Capel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective Proficiency contains twenty short units providing a wide range of challenging topics and offering lively yet systematic preparation for the Proficiency exam. Ten lessons focus on the Paper 3 summary task, building up appropriate skills gradually. Authentic language examples taken from the Cambridge International Corpus illustrate a wide range of real English usage. The course is written by experienced examiners who have an in-depth knowledge of the Proficiency exam, and contains material informed by the Cambridge Learner Corpus which shows typical mistakes and areas of difficulty for candidates at Proficiency level.
Book Synopsis Common Mistakes at Proficiency...and How to Avoid Them by : Julie Moore
Download or read book Common Mistakes at Proficiency...and How to Avoid Them written by Julie Moore and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the real mistakes students make in the Proficiency exam and shows how to avoid them.
Book Synopsis Objective Proficiency Workbook with Answers with Audio CD by : Peter Sunderland
Download or read book Objective Proficiency Workbook with Answers with Audio CD written by Peter Sunderland and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective Proficiency Second edition provides Official Exam Preparation for Cambridge C2 Proficiency. Everything you need to be confident for exam day. A variety of challenging, lively topics provide thorough training in exam skills and high-level language development. Each unit contains three double-page lessons ensuring flexibility, even pacing and progress. This motivating material is also suitable for high-level students keen to improve their general English. The Workbook with answers provides opportunities for further practice of new language and exam skills either at home or in the classroom. The CD contains the audio material for the Workbook listening tasks.
Book Synopsis Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies by : Gavin Dudeney
Download or read book Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies written by Gavin Dudeney and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know a bit of English, and want to improve without a teacher? Whether you're a student, a traveller, or you just want to learn basic English, this plain-speaking guide will help you pick up the essentials so you'll be understanding and speaking English in no time. Improve your grammar, speech, vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, and prepare yourself to get around in any English-speaking country comfortably - and without embarrassment! Learning English as a Foreign Language For Dummies includes: Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little English Chapter 2: Basic English Grammar Chapter 3: Greetings and Introductions Part II: English in Action Chapter 4: Shopping and Numbers Chapter 5: Eating Out Chapter 6: Out on the Town Chapter 7: Hobbies and Free Time Chapter 8: Talking on the Phone Chapter 9: At the Office and Around the House Chapter 10: Written English - Newspapers and Signs Part III: English on the Go Chapter 11: Money Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel Chapter 13: Asking Directions and Getting Around Chapter 14: Handling Emergencies Part IV: The Part of Tens Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Speak English Quickly Chapter 16: Ten Favourite English Expressions Chapter 17: Ten Holidays to Remember Chapter 18: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in English Part V: Appendices Appendix A: Phrasal verbs explained Appendix B: Common Verbs [Agree, Can / be able, Come, Do, Go, Have, Make , Need, Put, Think] English Irregular Verbs Appendix C: About the Downloadable Content
Book Synopsis English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners by : Mikyung Kim Wolf
Download or read book English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners written by Mikyung Kim Wolf and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners provides both theoretical and empirical information about assessing the English language proficiency of young learners. Using large-scale standardized English language proficiency assessments developed for international or U.S. contexts as concrete examples, this volume illustrates rigorous processes of developing and validating assessments with considerations of young learners’ unique characteristics. In this volume, young learners are defined as school-age children from approximately 5 to 13 years old, learning English as a foreign language (EFL) or a second language (ESL). This volume also discusses innovative ways to assess young learners’ English language abilities based on empirical studies, with each chapter offering stimulating ideas for future research and development work to improve English language assessment practices with young learners. English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners is a useful resource for students, test developers, educators, and researchers in the area of language testing and assessment.
Book Synopsis Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency by : Richard Side
Download or read book Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency written by Richard Side and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This preparation book for the Cambridge advanced and proficiency exams provides coverage of the structures and vocabulary essential for exam success. Grammar is presented clearly and concisely in each unit with integrated vocabulary content, and varied and challenging exercises.
Book Synopsis Allocating Federal Funds for State Programs for English Language Learners by : National Research Council
Download or read book Allocating Federal Funds for State Programs for English Language Learners written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the United States continues to be a nation of immigrants and their children, the nation's school systems face increased enrollments of students whose primary language is not English. With the 2001 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the allocation of federal funds for programs to assist these students to be proficient in English became formula-based: 80 percent on the basis of the population of children with limited English proficiency1 and 20 percent on the basis of the population of recently immigrated children and youth. Title III of NCLB directs the U.S. Department of Education to allocate funds on the basis of the more accurate of two allowable data sources: the number of students reported to the federal government by each state education agency or data from the American Community Survey (ACS). The department determined that the ACS estimates are more accurate, and since 2005, those data have been basis for the federal distribution of Title III funds. Subsequently, analyses of the two data sources have raised concerns about that decision, especially because the two allowable data sources would allocate quite different amounts to the states. In addition, while shortcomings were noted in the data provided by the states, the ACS estimates were shown to fluctuate between years, causing concern among the states about the unpredictability and unevenness of program funding. In this context, the U.S. Department of Education commissioned the National Research Council to address the accuracy of the estimates from the two data sources and the factors that influence the estimates. The resulting book also considers means of increasing the accuracy of the data sources or alternative data sources that could be used for allocation purposes.
Download or read book No Excuses! written by Brian Tracy and published by Vanguard. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes sections on self-discipline and personal success; business, sales and finances; and the good life.
Book Synopsis English Proficiency by : Norzimah Ismail
Download or read book English Proficiency written by Norzimah Ismail and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have compiled these exercises as English Language Teachers in Malaysia. We have used them for our children, our friends children and our tuition students and they have scored A1 in all their examinations. Today they can converse comfortably with anyone from the US, Great Britain or Australia. We could not use these exercises fully with our classroom students because we were tied down by the constraints of the Government Syllabus and insufficient teaching time. As fluency in spoken English is the objective of these lessons, the answers must be in oral form. Too much emphasis is on written exercises when we know that 99.9% of the words we use come from our mouth and not from our hands and pen .
Book Synopsis Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension by : Hidayet Tuncay
Download or read book Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension written by Hidayet Tuncay and published by Tuncay (Yayıncılık) Publishing. This book was released on with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension Hidayet TUNCAY The book is intended to help pre-intermediate (CEFR-B1), intermediate (CEFR-B2), upper-intermediate (CEFR-C1) and advanced (CEFR-C2) learners of English who are preparing for proficiency examinations, such as TOEFL, KPDS (Language Proficiency test for Government Employees), FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), University Preparatory School Exemption Tests and mainly the Turkish Army Personnel who will take Genel Dil and ECL (English Comprehension Level). In chapter one, Advanced Reference Grammar Practice covering 10 major sections of the English Language grammar are presented with specific examples and supported with tests and exercises. In the end of this chapter a GATE (Grammar Achievement Test in English) test is given. Chapter two contains a listening part that covers three main sections: intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced. The passages contain nearly 30 different topics ranging from economy to military and are made up of 42 comprehension passages and 15 paragraphs. To ensure the learners' listening comprehension, almost 300 questions are given. All the passages in this chapter were professionally recorded by 2 native speakers of English. In chapter three, specifically chosen reading comprehension passages are given in four separate sections: intermediate (B1), upper-intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) and authentic (C2). The chapter has been reorganized and new passages are included within 67 passages in almost 30 different topics. Chapter four, Word practice covers academic, scientific, social and TOEFL, Genel Dil and ECL vocabulary. Various exercises and tests are given. Most confused and misused words are covered as well. Chapter five is the testing section which includes practice tests such as 3 English Proficiency Practice Tests with listening sections, 4 vocabulary and reading comprehension based English Screening Tests and 1 Proficiency Practice Test for general English Proficiency. All tests cover 800 questions based on listening, reading, structure and vocabulary related to both technical and social subjects. The book covers various exercises such as 403 comprehensive exercises in the grammar chapter with a complete test of GATE-Grammar Achievement Test in English. 254 open end and multiple choice exercises are in listening comprehension. Reading Comprehension chapter covers 746 comprehensive exercises to improve learners’ reading comprehension. In Word Practice chapter, 198 exercises are given to practice various academic vocabularies which learners may encounter while practicing language for various exams.
Book Synopsis ESL Guide to American Business English by : Andrea B. Geffner
Download or read book ESL Guide to American Business English written by Andrea B. Geffner and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused especially to fit the needs of ESL students, this handbook for communicating in business situations describes a wide variety of business writings, and recommends appropriate styles and formats for each. Samples and instruction cover sales and public relations letters, reports and proposals, resumes, job applications, and much more. A section on usage reviews basics of English grammar, emphasizing sentence construction and verb forms. Students of English as a second language who plan to do business in North America can become confused by jargon and formalisms that sometimes invade business correspondence. Author Andrea Geffner's advice to them is to relax and stop worrying about sounding "business-like" or "official." Correct but relaxed English is always preferable. This book will meet the needs of all ESL students--especially those in business schools--but can also serve as a general quick reference guide in any business office.
