Dictionaries & Thesauri
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365 Stupidest Things Ever Said Page-A-Day Calendar 2024: A Daily Dose of Ignorance, Political Doublespeak, Jaw-Dropping Stupidity, and More
This is the beloved, bestselling calendar that features a rich trove of gaffes, malapropisms, and cringey moments from athletes, entertainers, commentators, and, of course, politicians: “We need to look at the states, which are lavatories of innovation and democracy.”-former Texas governor Rick Perry.
Here are hopelessly mangled metaphors: “The cart’s out of the barn. You can’t put it back in the bottle.”-the Daily Beast editor Sam Stein.
Painfully dim sports commentary: “It’s not easy. That’s why it’s difficult.”-sportscaster Andy Gray. Plus “Anti-Disinfectant Wipes” and other product labels to give you pause, suspiciously softball game show questions (“With which sport is a professional golfer associated?”) and dumb questions asked of flight attendants: “Where are the lines between the states?”
Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.
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Australia Slang Phrase Book. A Pocket Guide To Aussie Words & Phrases: Fun mini illiustrated dictionary to learn yourself the Australian dialect – humorous funny gift idea
Need to quickly learn the Aussie lingo? Finally, the answer to this problem has arrived. Just refer to this life-saving A-Z list of the most common words and phrases and thank me later with a positive review.Are you a tourist who wants to know what sounds are coming out of the mouths of the people of Australia? Or perhaps you just love all there is to down under. No longer will you have to keep asking a local to repeat what they said to the extent they think you’re simple. This is the perfect book which contains all your essential English spoken Australian colloquial words and phrases.
Australians have developed a unique vocabulary with dialect that can be utterly mystifying to outsiders. This mini illustrated ‘dictionary’ of sayings and explanations contains the perfect light hearted selection of common words and expressions.
Features:
- An A-Z list of words and phrases commonly used in Oz.
- Simple straight to the point definitions.
- Drawings to keep you smiling whilst learning.
- Funny gift for men, women, teens or adults of all ages.
- Small sized pages so you can carry in a pocket or your handbag.
This a brilliant gift for everyone. Great gift idea as a stocking filler, secret santa, birthday gift for friends, colleagues or just a something to make someone smile.
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Dirty Sign Language: Everyday Slang from “What’s Up?” to “F*%# Off!” (Dirty Everyday Slang)
Learn all the sign language slang you’ve always wanted to know with this fun English-ASL phrasebook for the modern era.Next time you’re signing with your friends, drop the ASL textbook formality and start flashing the signs they don’t teach in any classroom, including:
• cool slang
• funny insults
• explicit terms
• raw swear wordsDirty Sign Language is the perfect pocket-sized guide to all the ASL terms you want to take with you and learn on the go. Let’s start signing!
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Easy Japanese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel in Japan
Learning to read and speak Japanese like a native has never been easier.
Unlocking your Japanese potential, especially the vocabulary needed during a trip to Japan, shouldn’t be a long, complex process. It should be simple, quick and straightforward.
This is why we have created the Easy Japanese Phrase Book.
With more and more entrepreneurs and tourists looking east and relocating to Japan, whether for business or pleasure, it is no surprise that Japanese is one of the most learned languages in the world. However, learning the three Japanese writing systems can be challenging and scare you off…
Worry not: We have created the ultimate resource – a phrasebook containing over 1,500 phrases based on daily situations, providing you with their translations to Japanese, and more importantly, the correct way of pronouncing them as an English speaker!
Furthermore, we’ve made sure to include an in-depth guide at the beginning of the book, so you can get accustomed to pronouncing the vowels, consonants, and words that will allow you to speak like a Japanese native!
In this Easy Japanese Phrase Book, we bring you:
- A powerful introduction that will act as your crash course on everything related to learning Japanese – each and every letter of the alphabet and how to pronounce it, basic grammar, vowels and consonants, stress and tone, and a list of tips to improve your learning!
- A variety of subjects that will help you in all types of real-life situations. Do you want to know how to ask for something specific at a restaurant? Are you in need of medical assistance? Do you want to ask for help from a stranger? All of this can be found inside!
- Over 1,500 phrases in English with their translation to Japanese, and an extremely efficient transliteration/pronunciation guide (Romaji) for each and every phrase, without having to worry about complicated rules – just start speaking as soon as you read the phrase!
We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!
Are you ready to unlock your Japanese potential? Grab a copy of Easy Japanese Phrase Book and level up your Japanese right now!
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Easy Learning Spanish Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1): Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning Spanish)
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.
A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guide.
This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Spanish. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure.
- Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.
- Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real Spanish to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.
- Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in Spanish.
With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important Spanish verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in Spanish.
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Oxford Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary
The Oxford Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary is an innovative guide to learning Chinese. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Chinese-speaking world.The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context.
The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Chinese language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on life in the Chinese-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and a phrasefinder for use when travelling.
The Oxford Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Chinese.
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£9.60£10.40Oxford Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary
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Oxford Chinese Dictionary
By far the largest and most up-to-date single-volume English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary available and endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Chinese Dictionary has been designed both for English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Chinese speakers learning English. It has been produced using the latest lexicographic methods and the unique dictionary resources of Oxford University Press in Oxford and Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press in Beijing, together with an international body of expert advisors.The Oxford Chinese Dictionary contains over 300,000 words and phrases and 370,000 translations, including the latest vocabulary from computing, business, the media, and the arts, and tens of thousands of example phrases illustrating key points of construction and usage. There are over 300 cultural notes giving essential information about many aspects of life and culture in the Chinese- and English-speaking worlds. The dictionary is based throughout on corpus research for both English and Chinese, providing up-to-date evidence on real language. The English is based on the Oxford English Corpus, and the Chinese draws on the LIVAC corpus from the City University of Hong Kong.
Extensive supplementary material includes sample letters and emails, guides to telephoning and text messaging in both Chinese and English, chronologies of Chinese history and culture, and features on particularly difficult aspects of the Chinese language, such as kinship terms and measure words. There are also over 50 pages of lexical and usage notes which contain helpful extra information about Chinese and English.
The organization and layout have been designed for maximum clarity and accessibility. All Chinese headwords and compounds are shown with Pinyin transcriptions, so that the learner of Chinese can pronounce each one correctly. Chinese headwords are given in Simplified Chinese characters, but Traditional Chinese character versions are also given in brackets after the headwords when they differ from the Simplified form. All the English headwords are also shown with phonetics, so that the learner of English can pronounce each one correctly. The Chinese-English section of the dictionary is organised alphabetically by Pinyin and there is also a radical index which allows you to look up a character without knowing its Pinyin form.
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£34.10£47.50Oxford Chinese Dictionary
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Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary: English-chinese / Chinese-english
The Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictiionary 5e has Extensive revision to definitions, examples, grammar labels and appendices New entries and senses covering the latest technological, economic and sociocultural changes Written in simplified chinese characters, with orthodox characters and Pinyin romanization for referenceRead more
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Scottish Slang Words & Phrases: A Pocket Guide To Scotland Slang: Your Essential Illustrated Dictionary for Fun Learning of the Most Commonly Used … Scottish Dialect – Funny…
Unlock the secrets of Scottish lingo with this comprehensive A-Z guide! Perfect for travelers and language enthusiasts, this mini illustrated “dictionary” is packed with the most common Scottish words and phrases. From greetings to quirky expressions, immerse yourself in the vibrant language of Scotland. Get ready for a fun and enlightening journey through Scottish slang!
Features:
- An A-Z list of words and phrases commonly used in Scotland.
- Simple, straight-to-the-point definitions.
- Real-life usage examples to see how these words and phrases come to life.
- Delightful drawings to keep you smiling while you learn.
- A funny and practical gift for men, women, teens, and adults of all ages.
- Compact size for easy portability – slip it into your pocket or handbag and take it anywhere!
Get your copy today and make someone’s day with this delightful and educational gift!
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The Little Book of England Rugby: Over 170 red rose-tinted quotes
The Little Book of England Rugby is the latest volume in this highly successful series of sports-themed quotes books. Focusing on the mots justes from former players such as Steve Smith – who noted that Colin Smart who had been rushed to hospital after quaffing aftershave in Paris, ‘He may have been unwell, but Colin had the nicest breath I’ve smelt’ – and Will Carling – who, as England captain, called his bosses ’57 old f**ts’ – to the key men today such as coach Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell.
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Watch & Learn: Sign Language for Beginners
Although there are so many books out there to support people with deafness, I’ve decided present something unique which I hope will be useful…
This is my book about British Sign Language (BSL) with the alphabet shown in both upper case and lower case letters – ideal for teaching young people and easy to understand. In fact, a healthy curb for anyone experiencing deafness for the first time.
There is so much stigma in our society against people with special needs, whatever they may be. I strongly believe that everyone should be included and treated equally and that those who need will benefit from this guide.
My book is a fully-illustrated, inspiring, impressively large and powerful book about British Sign Language (BSL).
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