Words, Language & Grammar
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BSL British Sign Language Alphabet For Kids: ABC Fingerspelling – Learn To Sign
A book for children to learn the alphabet in lower and upper case as well as fingerspelling for sign language. Each page has a letter of the alphabet as well as an example… a is for apple along with a picture of an apple.- Square 8.25 x 8.25 inches
- Coloured Pages Inside
- Matt Soft Cover
- Basic Easy To Read
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The British Sign Language Book: The Ultimate guide to learning BSL yourself
Unlock a Vibrant World of Communication with “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself”
Are you ready to embark on an enriching journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Dive into “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself” and unlock the remarkable art of visual communication. Whether you’re a curious learner, an aspiring interpreter, or someone eager to connect with the Deaf community, this comprehensive guide is your gateway to mastering British Sign Language (BSL) on your own terms.
Why Choose This Book:
???? Empowerment Through Independence: With this book, you’re in control of your learning journey. Delve into BSL at your own pace, building a strong foundation of signs, grammar, and expression.
???? Comprehensive and Accessible: From the basics of the BSL alphabet to advanced conversational skills, this guide covers it all. Detailed explanations, vivid illustrations, and practical examples ensure you grasp each concept with ease.
???? Cultural Appreciation: Immerse yourself in Deaf culture and history, gaining insights that foster appreciation and respect for this vibrant community.
???? Real-Life Applications: Whether you’re engaging in social conversations, navigating healthcare settings, or pursuing professional opportunities, BSL opens doors and enhances your ability to communicate effectively.
What You’ll Discover:
???? Step-by-Step Learning: Seamlessly progress through chapters, starting with foundational skills and gradually advancing to complex expressions and sentence structures.
???? Interactive Exercises: Reinforce your understanding with engaging activities, quizzes, and practical scenarios that simulate real-life interactions.
???? Visual Demonstrations: Visual learners, rejoice! Clear illustrations and images vividly depict each sign and gesture, making learning BSL both enjoyable and effective.
???? Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf community’s language, history, and values, ensuring your interactions are not only accurate but also culturally sensitive.
Embrace the Power of BSL:
Unleash the potential of “THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself” and embark on a transformative journey. Whether you’re seeking personal enrichment, enhanced communication, or new career opportunities, BSL is the key to a more inclusive and connected world. Join countless individuals who have embraced the beauty of sign language and become part of a global community that values communication beyond words.
Discover the joy of signing, connect with others in meaningful ways, and open doors to a world of limitless possibilities. Your journey to mastering BSL starts here—empower yourself, inspire others, and enrich your life through the language of hands and hearts.
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KEEP CALM BECAUSE I AM A TRANSPORT MANAGER: Motivational Career quote blank lined Notebook Journal 6×9 matte finish
Writing journals with Motivational and Career Related quotes are for women men and adults. Get this amazing journal and take it to work with you. Write all your Goals, activities, and daily schedule in this journal and plan your day.
6×9 is the perfect size for handling. With matte finish and high quality white paper, You can gift this to your family friends or colleagues. Maintaining a journal is a healthy activity.
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I CAN’T KEEP CALM BECAUSE I AM A TRANSPORT MANAGER: Motivational Career quote blank lined Notebook Journal 6×9 matte finish
Writing journals with Motivational and Career Related quotes are for women men and adults. Get this amazing journal and take it to work with you. Write all your Goals, activities, and daily schedule in this journal and plan your day.
6×9 is the perfect size for handling. With matte finish and high quality white paper, You can gift this to your family friends or colleagues. Maintaining a journal is a healthy activity.
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Mandarin Chinese Grammar Language Study Card: Essential Grammar Points for HSK and AP tests (Includes Online Audio): Essential Grammar Points for AP and HSK Exams (Includes…
A handy cheat sheet of key Chinese grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!The Mandarin Chinese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points that are needed to take the basic-intermediate HSK Levels or the AP test. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Chinese sentence and verb forms. This study card includes:
- How sentences are formed
- How to use sentence particles correctly
- How to make questions
- Different types of sentences
The grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Chinese script and Pinyin with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Chinese words and sentences.
Designed for convenience, this study card is:
- Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills
- 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder
- 8.5×11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials
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Chinese Writing Practice Book: Chinese Character and Pinyin Writing Practice Book. Tian Zi Ge Notebook. Blank Exercise Book for Writing Chinese Characters and Pinyin
Chinese Character and Pinyin Writing Practice Workbook.
Perfect workbook for Chinese handwriting learners. This note book contains 120 pages of blank Tian Ze Ge writing paper with additional lines for pinyin and translation. Within each square the horizontal and vertical guide lines are designed to help the learner correctly position each part of the character.Perfect for both children or adults who are learning Chinese characters.
Features:
- Tian Zi Ge Squares: Horizontal and vertical guide lines
- 2 lines above each Tian Zi Ge Square for pinyin or translation.
- Per Page: 11 x 7 Tian Zi Ge squares with corresponding pinyin writing lines.
- 120 Writing Pages
- Durable Soft Matte Cover
- Large size: 8.5 x 11 inches (21 x 28cm)
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Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Language Study Card: Over 700 Key Mandarin Vocabulary At-A-Glance (Online Audio Files): Essential Words and Phrases for AP and HSK Exam Prep…
A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Mandarin vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format. This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Mandarin vocabulary. Each word or phrase includes Chinese characters (Traditional and Simplified), Pinyin romanization, and the English translation. Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder 8.5×11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials Notes on culture and language are provided when necessary for further clarification, and online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciations for every word. Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Greetings and polite expressions People & Names Places & Directions Numbers and Counters Time: Absolute and Relative Seasons and Weather Food & Festivities Clothes and Colors School and Office Supplies Transportation Activities: Study, Work, and Recreation Requests and Responses Attitude and Feelings Expectations and WishesRead more
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Chinese Writing Practice Book: Tian Zi Ge Paper, Chinese Character Writing Notebook, Chinese Handwriting Practice Book
Chinese Writing Practice Book
Improve your Chinese writing skills with this beautiful Tian Zi Ge Paper notebook. Pages contain 10 squares in each row, and 13 in each column, with each square divided into four parts (with faint lines) for correct positioning of letters.
Suitable for both adults and children
Features:
- 10 x 13 squares per page (row/column)
- Large 8.5” x 11” size
- 120 pages
- Premium quality paper & cover
Grab your copy today!
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Chinese Calligraphy Practice Book: Practice Writing Chinese Exercise Book for Mandarin Handwriting Characters For Kids and Adults
Chinese Calligraphy Practice BookThis notebook to practice writing Chinese characters are great for learners who are just getting started writing simplified and traditional Chinese characters.
If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the “Look Inside” feature.
- 100 Pages
- Printed On White Paper
- Glossy Cover To Protect Your Book
- Size 8.5 x11 / 21.59 x 27.94 cm.
Make sure to check out the other notebooks in this type by clicking on author’s page.
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Year of the Rooster: Chinese Zodiac, Year of the Rooster, school notebook
Year of the Rooster Composition Notebook – 120 pages lined, 8.5×11 inchesYou can organize and keep your thoughts and your day to day in this Rooster journal. It can be your diary or a journal for your thoughts. Perfect for planning or taking notes. Double sided lined pages with graphic on pages. The cover is a nice matte finish with a Rooster print. This notebook is perfect for a Christmas gift, back to school notebook and graduation present, not to mention for the aspiring writer. 120 pages and 8.5×11 inches
Features:
- Red Chinese Zodiac
- Journal for writing
- Diary or journal
- Notebook for students
- Organizer
- Aesthetic
- Nature
- Rooster
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Learn Mandarin Chinese Workbook for Beginners: 2 books in 1: A Step-by-Step Textbook to Practice the Chinese Characters Quickly and Easily While … for Learn Mandarin Chinese…
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① Learn Mandarin Chinese Workbook for Beginners:
✓ When you are learning Mandarin, you can learn all the rules, but you need to practice. But where do you go to find the best resources?
You do not need to look any further because we are here to help!
With this workbook, you can expect to make great strides in your journey toward becoming proficient in Mandarin. You will be learning how to read and write basic Mandarin words and phrases.
Upon completing this workbook, you will be able to converse with a native Mandarin-speaking individual. You will learn about the weather, how to tell time, how to count, how to order a meal, and even how to ask about another person’s occupation.
You cannot learn Mandarin without ensuring there is a degree of culture embedded into your work. This is why we have included some Chinese idioms for you to practice reading. According to history, the use of these specific idioms is to inspire you to continue on your journey to becoming fluent in Mandarin.
As you start to immerse yourself in this book’s content, you will begin to feel the joy of correctly translating your first pinyin word into Chinese characters. It is when you can shuffle your knowledge between English, pinyin, and Chinese characters that you will be ready to tackle the next hurdle of Mandarin.
For now, remember how you felt when you started learning Mandarin. Keep that passion burning, as it is going to make the process of learning Mandarin that much easier! ★★★
② Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners:
✓ Have you ever had an urge to learn Mandarin but have been put off by other people saying it looks too difficult?
Trust me, it is not as difficult as other people say it is.
We agree that learning Mandarin can be seen as quite a daunting experience, but that is why books like this one exist.
As soon as you know what to expect, as well as some rules regarding how to read and write Mandarin as a beginner, you will be well on your way to mastering the language. What’s great about “Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners” is that it comes with a composite workbook that you can use to really hone your Mandarin skills.
With this book, we will be explaining everything about Mandarin to you.
This will include some history and help you understand your personal learning style. This will ensure that you will perfect Mandarin in the quickest amount of time possible! You will find yourself understanding the four different Mandarin tones, the different ways to master pinyin, as well as even learning some personal life lessons along the way.
We have tailored this book to be unique for each student and not by using a one-size-fits-all approach.
It does not matter why you are learning Mandarin. As long as you have the passion and dedication to put time aside every single day and commit to learning the language, we will have you conversing with native Mandarin speakers in no time at all.
This book is your best guide!
By picking it up, you have taken the very first step in learning Mandarin, and we are so excited to be on this unique, fun, and exciting journey with you. ★★★
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Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book: Chinese Writing Practice Notebook with 120 Pages of Blank Tian Zi Ge Paper | Chinese Writing Practice Book … Beautiful Cherry…
Master Chinese characters with this beautiful tian zi ge notebook!
This classic Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book is designed for all dedicated students of Chinese language who want to improve their skills in writing Chinese characters. This character exercise book contains 120 pages of Chinese character practice paper, with the popular grid style known as tian zi ge. Each square is designed for one character, and the area inside each square is divided further into four quadrants to guide proper forms, placements, and strokes for each character.
With all the pages nicely bound into a workbook, now you have a handy way to track your progress and keep all your character sheets together!
Features:
✓ 120 pages of tian zi ge paper, with clearly outlined squares and quadrants to guide proper forms and positioning of each character
✓ Minimal, beautifully designed cover
✓ Large size (8.5 x 11 in) with lots of space for writing
✓ Perfect for daily handwriting practices by kids and adults
✓ Ideal for use in classrooms and in preparing for standardized exams (e.g. all levels of HSK exams)
✓ High-quality, white paper pages
✓ Premium matte soft cover
✓ Made in USAWe take a great care in calibrating the spacing and the size of our grids for the best writing experience. (Please click on the cover image and take a “look inside” to see the difference!)
✓ Line width is just perfect – not too thick, which often adds clutter to the pages
✓ Quadrants are marked with dotted, grey lines to improve readability
✓ Extra inside margins so that you can move your hands more freely!Grab a copy and start mastering your Chinese characters today!
Created with love by Orientali Writing Paper & Design.
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Lonely Planet Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Lonely Planet’s Vietnamese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Vietnamese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order your iced coffee with ease, bargain like a pro at markets, and order smoothly from street food stalls; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings
Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder
Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips
Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary
Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology
Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides
Inside Lonely Planet’s Vietnamese Phrasebook and Dictionary:
Full-colour throughout
User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories
Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues
Convenient features
5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go
10 Ways to Start a Sentence
10 Phrases to Sound like a Local
Listen For – phrases you may hear
Look For – phrases you may see on signs
Shortcuts – easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases
QandA – suggested answers to questions asked
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Basics – time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules
Practical – travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport
Social – meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather
Safe Travel – emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions
Food – ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Vietnamese Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ New York Times
‘Lonely Planet. It’s on everyone’s bookshelves; it’s in every traveller’s hands. It’s on mobile phones. It’s on the Internet. It’s everywhere, and it’s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ Fairfax Media (Australia)
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365 New Words-A-Year Page-A-Day Calendar 2024: From the Editors of Merriam-Webster
It’s the essential desktop accessory for students, writers, readers, and anyone agog over learning new words, all from the language experts at Merriam-Webster.
Learn literary words: Bildungsroman (a novel about the moral and psychological growth of the main). Science words: Hibernaculum (a shelter occupied during the winter by a dormant animal). Words with ancient origins: Sere (being dried and withered). And distinctly contemporary words: Deepfake (an image or recording that has been altered and manipulated to misrepresent someone as doing or saying something that was not actually done or said).
Entries include definition, pronunciation guide, sample sentence, and detailed word history.
Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.
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