• The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading (Corwin Ltd)

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    The essential guide to the science behind reading and its practical implications for classroom teaching in primary schools.

    Teaching children to read is one of the most important tasks in primary education and classroom practice needs to be underpinned by a secure foundation of knowledge. Teachers need to know what reading entails, how children learn to read and how it can be taught effectively.

    This book is an essential guide for primary teachers that explores the key technical and practical aspects of how children read with strong links to theory and how to translate this into the classroom. Bite-size chapters offer accessible research-informed ideas across all major key topics including phonics, comprehension, teaching children with reading difficulties and strategies for the classroom. Key features include:

    ·        Discussions of implications for the classroom
    ·        Questions for further professional discussions
    ·        Retrieval quizzes
    ·        Further reading suggestions
    ·        Glossary of key terms

    Christopher Such is a primary school teacher and the author of the education blog Primary Colour. He can be found on Twitter via @Suchmo83.

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    £15.20£19.00
  • Easy Japanese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel in Japan

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    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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    £9.50
  • The Language Lover’s Puzzle Book: Lexical perplexities and cracking conundrums from across the globe

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    From the bestselling author of Alex’s Adventures in Numberland and Can You Solve My Problems? comes a fascinating, hugely entertaining collection of puzzles for crossword addicts and language-lovers of all stripes.

    ‘The only puzzle book I’ve seen that manages to befuddle both sides of the brain at the same time.’
    DARA Ó BRIAIN

    ‘Such fun, full of unexpected ideas and charmingly written.’
    TIM HARFORD

    The Language Lover’s Puzzle Book is a book of more than 100 surprising and entertaining puzzles that celebrate the amazing diversity of the world of words and language.

    Featuring a huge variety of ancient, modern and even invented languages, this collection of problems will introduce you to unusual alphabets and scripts, curious vocabularies and phonologies, and global variations in simple behaviours like counting, telling the time, and naming children.

    Whether you are a crossword solver, a code-breaker or a Scrabble addict, these puzzles are guaranteed to twist your tongue and sharpen your mind.

    ‘Alex Bellos is a dazzling polymath whose cleverness and ingenuity are on full display in this utterly brilliant and original collection of linguistic puzzles. This book is destined to be a classic for puzzle lovers.’
    JOSHUA FOER, co-founder of Atlas Obscura and author Moonwalking with Einstein

    ‘An irresistible linguistic workout ― challenging and deeply satisfying.’
    GASTON DORREN, author of Lingo and Babel

    ‘For all the language and puzzle fans in your life!’ GRETCHEN McCULLOCH
    ‘A cornucopia of ingenious and insightful challenges.’ DAVID CRYSTAL
    ‘This compendium of puzzles is a great idea.’ MICHAEL ROSEN
    ‘You’ll love what Alex Bellos has done here.’ GYLES BRANDRETH
    ‘Tantalisting.’ THE ECONOMIST
    ‘The perfect way to pass the time.’ BBC SCIENCE FOCUS

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    £8.70£9.50
  • Word Cards and Tricky Word Cards for Reception: Phase 2 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)

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    Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

    Dimensions: A4 297x210mm (Cards – to cut up)

    The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is £10.99.

    This complete set of word cards and tricky word cards for Phase 2 provides children with the opportunity to practise reading words at their level and develop fluency. Contains 118 words.

    Supplied as A4 sheets of card that need to be cut up before use.

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    £12.50
  • Dot-to-Dot Age 3-5 Wipe Clean Activity Book: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning Preschool)

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    Level: EYFS
    Subject: English

    Help young learners develop pen control with this fun and engaging wipe-clean dot-to-dot book.

    • Lots of dot-to-dots to help children practise pen control, number recognition and counting.
    • Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.
    • Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence.

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    £4.70
  • French Short Stories: Thirty French Short Stories for Beginners to Improve your French Vocabulary

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    Do you struggle to find French reading material for beginners and intermediates?
    Look no further! Introducing French Short Stories!
    ***French Short Stories are written in French from France????????***

    Improve your French with 30 easy French stories for beginners and intermediates.
    30 short stories easily readable, covering everyday topics. The stories cover a variety of themes, including travel, friendship, family, and more. They are written in clear and concise language, making them easy to understand for beginners. The book also includes questions and answers for each story, allowing readers to test their comprehension and reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary. Read 1 story a day for 30 days and improve your French in only a month!

    French Short Stories has been written by a French teacher for French learners from beginner to intermediate level. Reading a story and answering the questions will take you less than 15 minutes a day.

    Each chapter includes:
    – A French short story easily readable with only 250 words and highlighted focused vocabulary to learn faster.
    – The English translation of each story.
    – Focused vocabulary including parts of speech, in French and in English.
    – Multiple choice questions for beginners.
    – Short answer questions for intermediate.
    But not only! At the end of the book, you will find a French-English glossary of all the highlighted vocabulary in the stories.

    Improve your listening skills
    Each story has been recorded in slow and clear French by a native French speaker (me).
    Download the audio of all the stories for free and start improving your French listening skills today.

    Grab your copy today and enjoy learning!

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    £10.20£11.40
  • AQA GCSE 9-1 English Language Writing (Papers 1 & 2) Revision Guide: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 SNAP Revision)

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    Exam Board: AQA
    Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
    Subject: English Language
    Suitable for the 2024 exams

    Everything you need to revise for GCSE 9-1 English language writing papers 1 and 2

    Let’s face it, exams can be tricky. Because everyone has different strengths when it comes to test taking, this new Snap Revision guide from Collins helps you focus on areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. This is no ordinary GCSE Grade 9-1 English Language revision guide – it’s focussed revision designed to help you with the writing component of papers 1 and 2 in the AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 exam. Spaced practice opportunities allow you to test, revisit and review understanding throughout your revision. Ideal to use at home for extra practice, revising tricky topics is a snap with this Collins Snap Revision guide for writing. Need to brush up on your reading skills too? Reading for papers 1 and 2 (9780008218089) is another excellent GCSE Grade 9-1 revision guide that will get you ready for your AQA English Language exam.

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    £3.80
  • Year 4 Reading Comprehension Targeted Practice Workbook: Ideal for use at home (Collins KS2 Practice)

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    Level: KS2
    Subject: English Reading Comprehension

    Targeted practice for every topic taught at school!

    When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 4 Reading Comprehension workbook is designed to improve comprehension skills. This book contains relevant, diverse and engaging texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry and covering a range of styles and eras from well-known classics to modern authors.
    Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 4. We’ve got a Year 4 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201708) available as well.

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    £4.70
  • English for Everyone English Grammar Guide: A comprehensive visual reference

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    Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Guide is packed with easy-to-follow English grammar rules and annotated sample sentences.

    Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Grammar Guide uses visual teaching methods to introduce English grammar for beginners, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Grammar Practice Book. Once you have built up your confidence in the written English language, the Grammar Guide can act as a reference point for more advanced sentence structures in practical English usage.

    About English For Everyone

    English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading and writing.

    Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured programme for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides:
    – Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and colour-coded explanations
    – Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).
    – Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching
    – Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar in use, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences
    – Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book
    – Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations

    The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:
    – CEFR
    – TOEFL
    – IELTS
    – TOEIC

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    £11.10£16.10
  • Year 3 Reading Comprehension Targeted Practice Workbook: Ideal for use at home (Collins KS2 Practice)

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    Level: KS2
    Subject: English Reading Comprehension

    Targeted practice for every topic taught at school!

    When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 3 Reading Comprehension workbook is designed to improve comprehension skills. This book contains relevant, diverse and engaging texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry and covering a range of styles and eras from well-known classics to modern authors.
    Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 3. We’ve got a Year 3 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201692) available as well.

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    £4.70
  • Upper Case Letters Age 3-5 Wipe Clean Activity Book: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning Preschool)

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    Level: EYFS
    Subject: English

    Introduce young learners to upper case letters with this fun and engaging wipe-clean activity book.

    – Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn how to write letters.
    – Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.
    – Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence.

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    £4.70
  • Spanish for Beginners: 1 (Language for Beginners Book)

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    An ideal dictionary for compete beginners with humorous illustrations demonstrating hundreds of everyday Spanish phrases and tips on pronunciation and grammar. Arranged by topic from introducing yourself to asking directions and eating out. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, activities and downloadable puzzles.

    Also available with an audio CD of recordings of all the words and phrases.

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    £6.20£7.60
  • Pasos 1 Spanish Beginner’s Course (Fourth Edition): Coursebook

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    **The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been corrected**

    Pasos 1, fourth edition, is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. This new edition has been fully updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A brand new section at the end of the course provides a range of activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack and Coursepack ebook.

    What do I get?

    Coursebook: containing 14 thematic lessons, this full-colour coursebook is the primary text for the course and is ideal for classroom and home use.

    What’s in the course?
    Pasos 1 is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish:

    -Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examination
    -14 units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling
    -Authentic reading, listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America (CD and DVD Set must be bought separately 9781473610767)
    -Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb
    -The Rincón cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish
    -Free Interactive online quizzes and exercises are specially designed to reinforce learning in the classroom or at home

    What will I learn in Pasos 1?

    Key language structures and communication
    Pasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain and Latin America.

    Vocabulary and grammar
    From the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples and explanations make the grammar easy to absorb, and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage.

    Culture and skills for daily life
    Units begin with a Prepárate page of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincón Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each unit ends with an Autoevaluación self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified and online resources provide extra practice of essential language. The new video, filmed entirely in Spain, brings authentic culture and language in the classroom.

    GCSE level material
    Pasos 1 covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.

    How will I learn?

    Balance and variety
    Balance and variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded, accuracy-based tasks, and there is a balance between presentation and practice of new language items and between the study and use of grammar and vocabulary, the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book.

    Interactive quizzes and exercises
    Fun, interactive online quizzes and exercises enable learners to reinforce and improve their skills, either in class or at home.

    Speaking and Grammar guides
    With speaking becoming ever more important in today’s accreditations, the Pasos 1 range offers a 2-CD Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set. There is also a dedicated Practical Grammar reference and practice book. It contains clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English.

    Group or independent study
    Pasos 1 is ideal for group study and is also useful for independent study and revision.

    What is new in the fourth edition?

    Pasos 1 CD and DVD set*: Supplementary to the Coursebook.
    Filmed entirely in Spain using native speakers, this brand new resource contains 12 colourful episodes which tie in with the lessons in the coursebook. Perfect for training students’ listening skills, the Pasos 1 video is designed to reinforce vocabulary and language structures while adding an additional cultural element to the course. It also provides the ideal basis for group discussions. There are numerous linked activities for use in class or for self-study, which can be found in a new section at the end of the coursebook. Optional sub-titles will help students to find their way through each of the episodes and give them the confidence to approach spoken Spanish with real understanding.

    Improvements and additions
    The new edition has improvements and additions based on ideas and feedback from teachers and learners across the country. It has been fully updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A brand new section at the end of the book provides a range of activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack.

    Where does the Coursebook fit within the Pasos 1 Range?
    Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1 course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.

    Pasos 1 CD and DVD set*: Supplementary to the Coursebook.
    All 12 videos are included on 1 DVD with optional subtitles.
    The Audio and Support book provides the listening element of the course, along with transcripts and answers. It contains:
    – 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
    – 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.

    Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 CD and DVD set. The Course Pack contains:
    – 1 copy of the fourth edition of the Coursebook
    – 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
    – 1 DVD with 12 videos
    – 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.

    Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack.
    The Pasos 1 Activity Book has been revised to tie in with 4th edition of the course with updated prices and references. It contains extra activities to consolidate and expand the material in the coursebook and grammar sections practising specific language points. As with the coursebook, two main revision units summarise what has been learned, providing reading texts with comprehension and writing tasks. Ideal for faster learners or for practice of a specific area, the Activity Book can be used alongside the Pasos 1 Coursebook or as self-access material for learners of Spanish using any course. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises.

    Pasos 1 Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack.
    Designed to help learners concentrate on and really improve their speaking and listening skills. This book includes:
    – audio online
    – a 160 page book packed with short exercises and transcripts

    Spanish Practical Grammar Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. A reference and grammar practice book containing clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English.

    *The audio and video for Pasos 1 is also available to purchase from the John Murray Languages app or from library.jmlanguages.com. You will be able to stream online or download to the app.

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    £17.10£21.80
  • Primary Thesaurus: Illustrated thesaurus for ages 7+ (Collins Primary Dictionaries)

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    Bag the perfect KS2 thesaurus this Back to School.

    This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today’s primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers.

    A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children’s creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word.

    A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word.

    Additional word power features on frequently used words encourage children to be more creative in their word choice.

    Thematic pages help build vocabulary through carefully selected visually-appealing illustrations.

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    £9.50£10.40
  • How to Speak KPOP: Mastering the Most Popular Korean Words from K-POP and Talking Like a Real Fan

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    ★How to Speak KPOP★ is the most straightforward guide book to learn Korean words from Korean dramas, movies, and pop culture. It uniquely combines the most popular Korean slang words and trendy phrases that cannot be found in the ordinary Korean language textbook. And it will give you a full explanation of the cultural background of the word and help you to understand why it is being used like that.

    Features of this book:

    ✓Visualized Interconnection Between English and Korean

    ✓The Most Popular Korean Words

    ✓Detailed Explanation

    ✓Pronunciation Guide

    ✓Real-life Example

    Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could understand what your favorite Kpop idol says to you or the jokes from your favorite Korean drama on Netflix? How to Speak KPOP is all about helping you to understand Korean words from pop culture without getting into too much Korean grammar or any boring language textbook type of study.

    This book will give you a fun and easy way to learn the most popular Korean words one by one.

    How to speak KPOP will also help you to know how the word is pronounced with the Romanized alphabets. Please don’t forget to read and say a word from the examples. The examples are thoughtfully picked to sound just like a native and a true KPOP fan who knows what KPOP language is all about.

    Learning a foreign language is very rewarding, and learning a cultural background even opens your eyes and heart to a whole new experience. You will get both from this book! Now go ahead and click “Buy Now”.

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    £8.50£14.20
  • Ukrainian Essential Dictionary – українсько-англійський, англо-український словник: All the words you need, every day (Collins Essential)

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    A handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for daily use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages.

    Зручний, доступний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник для повсякденного користування з путівником по поширених фразах щоденного вжитку обома мовами.

    This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of English and Ukrainian to all learners at home, school or at work. Designed for those who need maximum information in a handy format.

    Словник охоплює широкі шари сучасної англійської та української і стане у пригоді всім, хто вивчає мову вдома, у школі чи на роботі. Створений для тих, кому потрібен максимум інформації у зручному форматі.

    • An up-to-date, two-way Ukrainian-English English-Ukrainian dictionary
    • In-depth coverage of the key words in each language
    • Coverage of both British and American English
    • Phonetics shown in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for all English headwords
    • сучасний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник
    • поглиблене охоплення ключової лексики в обох мовах
    • британський і американський варіанти англійської
    • транскрипція англійських слів знаками Міжнародного фонетичного алфавіту (МФА)

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    £7.00£7.60
  • Phonics Workbooks: Book 1 Ages 4-6, exactly matches Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised – Phase 2 focus sounds – s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r h b f l. (Phonics Workbooks)

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    This bright and fun activity book is part of a brand new set of workbooks with engaging activities designed to practice and consolidate core phonics skills and learning from school, at home.

    • Type: Workbook
    • Letters & Sounds (2021): Phase 2.
    • Focus sounds: s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r h b f l

    Quick activities and games to help with:

    • letter recognition
    • blending for reading
    • reading one-syllable
    • reading captions and sentences
    • letter formation
    • segmenting for spelling
    • writing one-syllable words
    • writing captions and sentences

    This workbook is matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised used in schools across the UK, and focuses on the following Phase 2 sounds: s a t p i n m d g o c k ck e u r h b f l.

    See Book 2 for the remaining Phase 2 sounds: ff ll ss j v w x y z zz qu ch sh th ng nk.

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    £4.70
  • The New GCSE Arabic Companion (9-1)

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    This book is designed to help students achieve their potential in GCSE Arabic. -It offers support for the student and teacher in the classroom environment. -It provides a motivating content and assessment for learning exercises. -It includes practice exam-style questions. -The course consolidates the topics studied for the Edexcel examination for Arabic as a Foreign Language or can be used as a stand-alone resource. -The course develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and include focus on grammar and translation. This book does NOT include a CD. The audio files are downloadable for free at InterLingo.co.uk. Log on to www.interlingo.co.uk for free downloads and to see the complete series.

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    £25.40£26.60
  • Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: The Trunk and The Skunk and Other Stories

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    With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills.

    Read about the Trunk and the Skunk, find out why Gran is so cross and discover how Ron Rabbit makes a rocket! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.

    Former Children’s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy.

    Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child’s reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let’s get them flying!

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    £8.00£10.40
  • Functional Skills English: City & Guilds Level 2 – Study & Test Practice (CGP Functional Skills)

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    This essential Functional Skills English book for City & Guilds has everything students need to succeed in the Level 2 English tests! It covers every topic and skill from the latest L2 Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications. Everything’s explained in CGP’s easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Every topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so you can learn then test yourself as you go. We’ve included exam-style practice papers for Reading and Writing with full answers ― so you’ll know what to expect on the big day. Smashing!

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    £4.70£8.50
  • The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition): 1 (Writers Helping Writers Series)

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    The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!

    One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up smiling, nodding, and frowning too much.

    If you need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion can help. It includes:

    • Body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for 130 emotions that cover a range of intensity from mild to severe, providing innumerable options for individualizing a character’s reactions
    • A breakdown of the biggest emotion-related writing problems and how to overcome them
    • Advice on what should be done beforedrafting to make sure your characters’ emotions will be realistic and consistent
    • Instruction for how to show hidden feelings and emotional subtext through dialogue and nonverbal cues
    • And much more!

    The Emotion Thesaurus, in its easy-to-navigate list format, will inspire you to create stronger, fresher character expressions and engage readers from your first page to your last.

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    £13.60£15.20
  • There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: Rejacketed

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    Meet Bradley Chalkers. He’s the oldest child in the class. He tells ENORMOUS lies. He picks fights with girls. The teachers say he has ‘serious behaviour problems’. And no one likes him … Except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is kind and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories.

    Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren’t afraid to try. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself.

    A heartwarming story of bravery and acceptance from Louis Sachar, the bestselling author of Holes and Fuzzy Mud.

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    £5.30£7.60
  • Oxford Essential French Dictionary: French- English – English-French

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    The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is a new compact French-English and English-French dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study.

    The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to French and English pronunciation, as well as help with both French and English verbs.

    The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of French.

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  • Official Blippi Merry Christmas!

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    Join YouTube sensation Blippi as he prepares for a very merry Christmas in this seasonal board book that’s just the right size for little hands.

    Blippi loves everything about Christmas – join him as he gets ready for the festive season in this exciting board book.

    Blippi buys and decorates a tree, posts and receives cards and presents, goes carolling and bakes cookies ready for Santa’s arrival.

    • Each page of Blippi: Merry Christmas includes a tab with a sweet holiday-themed illustration.
    • A bright and engaging learning-themed gift for little ones
    • This sweet, easy-to-read story is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

    When Blippi’s around, the holidays are sure to be filled with all sorts of fun.

    Join the high-energy educational YouTuber, Blippi, and his multi-million following in this official tie-in book!

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    £5.30£7.60
  • Reading and Rhyme Ages 3-5: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning Preschool)

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    Level: EYFS
    Subject: English

    Learn the easy way with this reading & rhyme activity book!

    Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home.

    Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Reading and Rhyme practice book helps to boost your child’s confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.

    Included in this book:

    • questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at school
    • colourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at home
    • helpful tips and answers so that you can support your child’s learning

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    £3.80
  • First Words Phonics Flashcards for Ages 3-5 (CGP Reception Activity Books and Cards)

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    Fun and engaging First Words flashcards to support your child’s learning at home. Brilliant extra Phonics practice for children aged 3-5, including those following the Little Wandle programme..

    These bright and colourful First Words Flashcards are ideal for helping children aged 3-5 learn to read words using phonics. This pack covers Phase 2 and 3 of phonics, and the cards are colour-coded by difficulty. Each card has the word written normally and the word broken down into individual sounds to help children pronounce them. Every card has a fun image relating to the word, and we’ve included suggestions on how you might like to use the cards, whether you’re looking for independent practice or group games and activities.

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    £9.50
  • Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0 Revision Guide and Workbook: For 2024 and 2025 assessments and exams – incl. free online … learning, 2022 and 2023…

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    With both guidance for classroom and independent study, and exam-style questions to help develop skills and understanding of the assessment, our combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0.

    Designed for hassle-free classroom and independent study for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0 qualification, our combined Revision Guide and Workbook features:

    • Includes FREE online edition
    • One-topic-per-page format helps students revise more quickly, without the hassle
    • ‘Now try this’ practice questions let students test their understanding of a topic
    • Spelling and Grammar support in dedicated skills page and integrated throughout the book
    • Exam skills pages including worked examples with exemplar answers
    • Exam-style practice pages with practice questions in the style of the exams
    • Guided support and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls
    • Full set of practice papers written to match the specification exactly.

    Includes access to a FREE eBook version of your Revision Guide. Revise anytime, anywhere with an eBook Revision Guide on the new Pearson Revise online revision platform. Includes free knowledge checks, quick quizzes and worked solution videos to help you focus your revision. Simply use the code on the inside cover of the book to access your online version. Available for core subjects including AQA and Pearson Edexcel maths, science, english and Pearson Edexcel history and business studies.

    The revision series from Pearson

    • Revision resources that are priced to meet both your budget and your students’.
    • Pages dedicated to the exam questions and how to answer them so students can practise the skills needed and build their confidence.
    • The one topic-per-page format provides hassle-free revision for students with no lengthy set-up time and no complex revision concepts.
    • Exam Alerts deliver insight and guidance on the common exam pitfalls and misconceptions.
    • Written with students in mind – in an informal voice that talks directly without being patronising.

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    £9.50
  • Handwriting Practice Paper: 100 Blank Writing Pages – For Students Learning to Write Letters

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    100 pages of blank handwriting practice paper. Wide lines and a dotted center to help students practice the shapes and sizes of their letters and numbers. A little practice each day can go a long ways in helping children develop beautiful penmanship.

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    £4.30
  • Write Like a Ninja: An essential toolkit for every young writer: 1

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    ‘Super engaging and accessible’ PIERS TORDAY

    ‘Empowers children to be creative, perseverant and write independently’ TEACH PRIMARY

    ‘A must-have book for any young writer’ JANE CONSIDINE

    ‘An imaginative and affordable resource’ CLASS READS

    If you’re looking for emergency literacy help in a handy, pocket-sized book, then Write Like a Ninja is perfect for you. Crammed full of writing and grammar tips, prompts to get children thinking of rich alternatives and Alan Peat’s exciting sentences, this gem of a book is perfect for children aged 7 upwards either as an invaluable classroom aid or a brilliant dip-in thesaurus to use at home. It contains everything a budding writer needs to flourish as an author and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English.

    This engaging, easy-to-use book allows children to write with confidence. There are awesome alternatives for overused adjectives, as well as themed vocabulary lists for describing settings, characters, food and drink, and more. From examples of metaphors, similes and superlatives to verbs, conjunctions and adjectives, this is a user-friendly book that children will turn to again and again to build their own ideas and enrich their writing.

    This neat little book will save hours of time spent tracking down resources and finding examples for children, and empower them to write independently using rich vocabulary, varied language and exciting sentences – all leading to becoming top writing ninjas!

    For more must-have Ninja books by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), check out the Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja classroom and home learning resources.

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    £4.70
  • KS3 French Complete Revision & Practice (with Free Online Edition & Audio): ideal for Years 7, 8 and 9 (CGP KS3 Revision & Practice)

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    The ideal all-in-one book for supporting catch-up at home – including study notes, questions, examples and practice tests!

    For KS3 French Complete Revision & Practice, look no further than this unbeatable CGP guide! It’s packed with crystal-clear notes on all the vocabulary and grammar students need to know. There are plenty of reading, writing and speaking tasks throughout the book, as well as vocab testers, practice questions (with answers) and listening practice – with online audio. What’s more, we’ve also thrown in a free Online Edition of the whole book to read on your PC, Mac or tablet – just use the unique code printed inside the book to access it. Don’t miss CGP’s other superb KS3 Complete Revision & Practice guides for German (978184143926) and Spanish (9781847628886).

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    £13.90£14.20
  • Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course

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    “I want to teach you how to cook good food at home. By stripping away all the hard graft and complexity, anyone can produce mouth-watering recipes. Put simply, I’m going to show you how to cook yourself into a better cook.”
    GORDON RAMSAY

    Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course is about giving home cooks the desire, confidence and inspiration to hit the stoves and get cooking, with over 120 modern, simple and accessible recipes. The ultimate reference bible, it’s a lifetime’s worth of expertise from one of the world’s finest chefs distilled into a beautiful book.

    Learn how to cook incredible, flavoursome dishes in just ten minutes with Ramsay in 10, the new book out 14/10/21.

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    £12.50£28.50
  • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature Text Guide: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 SNAP Revision)

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    Exam Board: AQA
    Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
    Subject: English Literature
    Suitable for the 2023 exams

    Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide

    Our Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Snap Revision Text Guide has everything you need to score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam right at your fingertips! Revise Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson in a snap with this handy guide.

    • Refresh your knowledge of the plot, context, characters and themes
    • Pick up top tips to ace your AQA exam
    • Plenty of practice questions included in every section
    • Packed with every quote and extract you need
    • Examples of how to plan and write your essay responses
    • QR codes link directly to online videos providing further analysis of the text

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    £5.30£5.70
  • The KPOP Dictionary: 500 Essential Korean Slang Words and Phrases Every K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Movie Fan Should Know: 500 Essential Korean Slang Words and Phrases Every KPOP Fan Must…

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    – THIS IS A RENWED VERSION WITH UPDATED COVER / CONTENT / ILLUSTRATIONS –

    “Take a Peek into the Psychology of Modern Korean People Through Slang”-李宇龙, SM Entertainment-

    “The Kpop Dictionary is a fun mix of common slang and adages frequently found in Kpop and Korean Dramas which will help provide a base for understanding that goes far beyond subtitles. As a YouTube personality who focuses on the ever-changing world of Korean entertainment, I see this book being an extremely useful resource to anyone interested in improving their comprehension of Korean Dramas and Kpop.”- Stephanie Ishler, Hallyu Back –

    “This will be the Bible of Korean Culture”-Seunghyun Shin, Funtastic Korea

    Learn to understand what your favorite K-Pop idols are saying on MV, TV Shows, and Dramas!

    – 500 Essential K-Pop Words and Phrases

    – Pronunciation Guide for Accuracy

    – Definitions and Their Cultural Background- Real Life Conversation Examples

    Have you just started following K-Pop and K-Drama but can’t understand the lingo? Do you want to be a part of K-Pop and K-Drama fandom but can’t blend in because you don’t know the jargon everyone is using? Or are you an experienced K-Pop / K-Drama fan wanting to expand your vocabulary? Then this book is for you!

    The K-Pop Dictionary is designed to help you learn the most up-to-date vocabulary used in K-Pop, TV shows, and K-Dramas. As the title of this book suggests, this is not an ordinary dictionary: It is specifically designed to teach you what the words mean in a K-Pop and K-Drama context, because without knowing the cultural background of the words, they are just a bunch of enigmas.

    So we have included essential information such as where the words originated, plus where, when, and how they are used. Without this, you are missing out on all the news and updates other fans are talking about!We have also included real life examples of their use. You will gain a thorough understanding of the vocabulary, its nuances, and its origins. You can use this as a quick reference book any time you run into K-Pop and K-Drama lingo, or as a study reference by utilizing the conversation examples included on every page. Oh wait! We included intuitive illustrations to help your understanding!

    Whatever your goal, this is a great way to expand your K-Pop and K-Drama knowledge; your window into the fascinating world of Korean culture!A dictionary of honest human interaction, Korean pop culture, and everyday K-POP life. A resource for language learners confused by real-world Korean, and a tool to help you understand the world of a K-POP fan. But more importantly, great entertainment for everyone.

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    £10.80£11.20
  • AQA Unseen Poetry Anthology Revision Guide: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 SNAP Revision)

    Exam Board: AQA
    Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
    Subject: English Literature
    Suitable for the 2023 exams

    Everything you need to revise for GCSE 9-1 unseen poetry

    Need extra help with the Unseen Poetry AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 Anthology ahead of the exam? Revise tricky topics in a snap with this handy Snap Revision Guide.

    · Includes 15 unseen poems along with a detailed analysis
    · Learn how to approach a poem and its themes, context, poetic voice and structure with easy-to-read sections on annotations, sample analysis and quick tests.
    · Advice on how to come up with ideas and structure a comparison of two poems
    · Loads of top tips throughout
    · Score top marks on your AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam with assessment objectives, Grade 5 and Grade 7 annotated answers and exam-style practice questions
    · QR codes link directly to online videos providing further analysis of the poems

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    £5.30£5.70
  • Easy Learning Italian Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1): Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning Italian)

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    The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.

    A handy 3-in-1 Italian study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Italian reference and revision guide.

    This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Italian. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian.

    With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important Italian verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in Italian.

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    £11.70£14.20
  • Grapheme Cards for Year 1: Phase 5 (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised)

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    Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

    Dimensions: 130x87mm (Cards)

    The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is £19.99.

    Use these cards to teach all the Phase 5 graphemes. Each card has the grapheme on the front and example words on the back for each alternative pronunciation of the grapheme.

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    £22.80
  • Year 1 Maths Workbook: Addition and Subtraction Practice Book for 5 – 6 Year Olds (KS1 Maths)

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    Year 1 Maths

    100 pages packed full of mental arithmetic for age 5-6 (Y1 / KS1)

    • Addition and Subtraction activity book for digits 0-5 and 0-10.
    • Money Problems, Measurement Questions, Time Questions, Word Problems, Number Bonds to 20.
    • Easy to follow/daily practice book with answers.
    • Perfect supplement to other learning books (phonics, comprehension etc.)
    • Great homeschooling resource.

    Aligned to the national curriculum.

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    £5.70
  • First Words Age 3-5 Wipe Clean Activity Book: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning Preschool)

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    Level: EYFS
    Subject: English

    Learn first words at home with this motivating wipe-clean book!

    • Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn how to write first words.
    • Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.
    • Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence.

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    £4.70
  • Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System

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    Do you want to become a Japanese speaker?

    Your journey begins here – it’s time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.

    One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learned language across the globe. Allowing you to unlock an immense amount of media (series, anime and manga, music and video games), as well as opening plenty of doors to professional opportunities in billion-dollar companies. Japanese is a skill you’ll want to acquire if you wish to enhance your resume and travel to one of the most fascinating nations in the world.

    However, as everyone knows, the Japanese alphabet – actually made up of three unique writing systems – is not that straightforward to learn, and you may need help in mastering them. That is where Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy comes in to save the day and guide you along the way.

    How Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy works:

    • Utilizing the latest in teaching methods and both common and not-so-common vocabulary to help you get used to speaking like a native, we help you learn the concepts behind each Japanese character and its origins.
    • Making use of special writing practice blocks, we facilitate the practice of writing characters over and over until you can master their stroke order, both for Hiragana and Katakana.
    • With an enormous amount of beautiful high-quality images, we keep the book fun and entertaining, especially in the exercises!
    • Finally, since we’re talking about exercises – we have also included audio listening exercises for you to make the most of and dominate not only your reading and writing but also your listening and speaking capabilities!

    Following the laid-out steps in this book, you’ll soon master both Hiragana and Katakana and you’ll be one step closer to becoming a Japanese speaker.

    Pick up your copy of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System and level up your skills right now!

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    £10.80£13.30
  • Spanish Dictionary and Grammar: Two books in one

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    The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.

    An up-to-date easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners.

    Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level.

    • This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today’s English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation.
    • A comprehensive grammar guide which presents detailed examples and translations to help users understand Spanish grammar – the perfect complement to the dictionary.
    • The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

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    £9.00£14.20

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