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Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Special relativity challenges one's physical intuition of space, time, matter, and energy in a way that few other topics in physics do. Yet the subject is often treated as an extra in undergraduate courses-something to be picked up in a few random lectures and presented as a combination of geometric and logical puzzles (seemingly with the premise of getting the novice student to concede that Einstein was a genius and that the universe is weird)....
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Series
Language
English
Description
Get the expert instruction and practice needed to take your English skills to the next level! Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you take your English grammar skills to a higher level and gives you the confidence to speak and write in your new language. This accessible workbook leads you through English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language designed to keep you focused on achieving your goal of...
6) Prepositions
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaplan Inc., d/b/a Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Barron's ESL Proficiency Series: Prepositions provides comprehensive coverage of this most difficult topic in English grammar. The idiosyncratic nature of prepositions often makes them a barrier to achieving English language proficiency. Jean Yates offers clear explanations with lots of examples and opportunities to practice. Content is organized into simple 15-minute units each of which has its own practice exercises. An answer key is included in...
9) Enjoy German
Author
Series
Publisher
John Murray Learning
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Using authentic conversations between native speakers as a basis, this course will help you to improve and build upon the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a level where you can enjoy talking and understand what is said. You will be introduced to more colloquial German so you will sound more natural when speaking and gain confidence.
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Description
"Gain the grammar skills you need to communicate more confidently in Spanish! Developing a solid grasp of grammar is key to mastering any foreign language, and in the bestselling The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, Fifth Edition, designed for advanced beginners through advanced learners, you'll find a comprehensive grammar review of all the elements of Spanish grammar with clear, concise explanations. And more than 400 exercises (with answer...
11) Basic Chinese
Author
Series
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
中文(繁體)
Description
"Whether you are learning on your own with a textbook or taking a beginning class, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Chinese will support your study and build your confidence in Chinese. In each bite-size lesson of this proven guide, the authors explain one or two grammar concepts and illustrates them with clear examples. These lessons are purposely short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes of less, and go at a pace that works for you."--Back...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Increase your confidence in talking with native English speakers with this book. Inside you will find more than 1,500 commonly used words you hear at work, at school, and on the street. This new edition also includes a unit on the latest vocabulary in such areas as technology, communications, and the media.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Pronouns and prepositions may be small, but they are crucial for effective communication with speakers of Spanish. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations that pinpoint when a certain word should be used in a given situation. Learners will also receive plenty of practice in using their new language skills. And this book is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings (available...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation gives helpful instruction on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage, keeping in mind the typical problems of non-native English speakers. Each section includes a series of exercises that gives extra practice in using new concepts and encourages constructing personalized conversations. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, English Conversation, Premium Fourth...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Language
English
Description
"The fun way to learn to speak Chinese With more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe -- and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone -- Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world's most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you'll want by your side. Chinese For Dummies teaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The first step is to become comfortable with the Arabic alphabet and the sounds of the language. Author Dr. Hezi Brosh has developed a highly successful, simplified teaching method that has helped thousands of English speakers to speak, read, and write Arabic within a short period. His method teaches many basic building blocks that are proven to work well in promoting fluency. The most crucial goal of learning a language is to communicate effectively-learning...
Author
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
Language
English
Description
Confident use of grammar is an essential foundation for learning Italian. Italian Grammar Drills will help you lay this foundation through clear explanations and rigorous practice. Your language skills will be strengthened as you become more fluent in your use of the correct tenses and verb forms.
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