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  Whose Language Is English?

  Jieun Kiaer

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  Whose language is English? Although we often think of it as native to one place, today there are many Englishes. About seventy-five countries are now using English as their official or first language, and the number of people speaking it around the world continues to rise. But the makeup of the English-speaking population is changing. The proportion of speakers for whom English is a first language is decreasing, due to the explosion in popularity of English as a second language. 
   
   
    
  In this ambitious book, Jieun Kiaer explores the lives of English words in the twenty-first century, when the creation and use of language has become an increasingly dynamic, interactive, and diverse process in which ordinary people have taken leading roles—offering such coinages as "flexitarian," "MeToo," "glow up," and "shitizen" to "No sabo kids" and beyond. As English language grows ever more diverse, Kiaer believes, we need a paradigm shift. We must acknowledge that all varieties of English are languages in their own right when they are used by a community of speakers. English is a language that belongs to everyone. 
   
   
    
  Considering the effects of social media, the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual work, globalization, and artificial intelligence, Kiaer paints a compelling portrait of a rapidly evolving language characterized by creativity and democratization.

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  Advanced Spanish Conversation...

  Midealuck Publishing

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  Improve your everyday Spanish speaking and listening skills by following typical, fun conversations and practising what you hear in the dialogues. Listening to typical and humorous Spanish conversations are a deal preparation for travelling to Spain and Latin America.  
  This audiobook for learners will help you build your confidence in Spanish gradually allowing you to independently construct sentences and speak Spanish fluently in a variety of scenarios. The stories are suitable for students, travelers and those who think of living in a Spanish speaking country. 
  Language learning has finally become fun, quick, easy and effortless! 
  Here's what you'll get: 
  •   Conversational stories that are focused on dialogue so you can learn real Spanish spoken in Spanish speaking countries. Gradually as you are listening to the audio, you will be able to understand spoken words and dialogues with ease, and have Spanish roll off your tongue more fluently. 
  •  Most of the stories are humorous in nature, and they frequently carry a twist-like surprise, you learn and are being entertained at the same time. Every story is a listening experience unlike most other audiobooks. 
  •  The stories include real, daily spoken Spanish throughout, so you can learn the expressions that real people use in daily life. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. 
  • Conversations that are carefully narrated to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers. All the stories include dialogues with over 100 conversations in total.

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  French Short Stories for...

  LDFU Academy

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  Unlock the ability to comprehend and communicate swiftly in French without resorting to tedious methods with "French Short Stories for Beginners." 
  Contrary to popular belief, mastering a new language doesn't require exceptional talent; it demands the right materials and approach. Just Fluency, a group passionate about language learning, offers their expertise in this book to empower learners like you. 
  Designed to liberate learners from the monotonous trial-and-error of traditional language learning, this book promises tangible results in record time, sans the complexities of advanced grammar and irrelevant vocabulary. 
  Immerse yourself in the French language through thirty captivating stories set in France, each offering a glimpse into local culture. Each story is accompanied by a summary in both French and English, ensuring comprehension. Additionally, the book includes lists of frequently used words and short quizzes to reinforce understanding. 
  Don't let frustration hinder your language learning journey. Embrace this transformative method and embark on a delightful and efficient path to learning French. 
  Start your journey to fluency today with "French Short Stories for Beginners"!

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  Deep Reading - Practices to...

  Julie Ooms, Rachel B. Griffis,...

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  This book helps readers develop practices that will result in deep, formative, and faithful reading so they can contribute to the flourishing of their communities and cultivate their own spiritual and intellectual depth. 
   
   
   
  The authors present reading as a remedy for three prevalent cultural vices—distraction, hostility, and consumerism—that impact the possibility of formative reading. Informed by James K. A. Smith's work on "the spiritual power of habit," Deep Reading provides resources for engaging in formative and culturally subversive reading practices that teach readers how to resist vices, love virtue, and desire the good. 
   
   
   
  Rather than emphasizing the spiritual benefits of reading specific texts such as Dante's Divine Comedy or Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the authors focus on the practice of reading itself. They examine practices many teachers, students, and avid readers employ—such as reading lists, reading logs, and discussion—and demonstrate how such practices can be more effectively and intentionally harnessed to result in deepreading. The practices apply to any work that is meant to be read deeply.

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  Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 1 –...

  Letitia Wu

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  Unlock the power of Mandarin Chinese with Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 1! Designed for HSK 1 learners and Chinese language beginners, this audiobook simplifies essential grammar concepts to help you speak confidently and build a solid foundation. 
  In this volume, you’ll learn: 
  1. Essential Words for ‘I,’ ‘You,’ and ‘He or She’ 
  2. Essential Words for ‘We,’ ‘You All,’ and ‘They’ 
  3. Essential Words for Saying “Is” and “Is Not” 
  4. The Particle 的 (de) – Indicating Possession 
  5. The Question Particle 吗 (ma) – Turning Statements into Questions 
  6. The Question Word 什么 (shén me) – Asking “What” in Chinese 
  7. The Particle 了 (le) – Expressing Change and Completion 
  8. More Uses of the Particle 了 (le) 
  9. The Question Word 谁 (shéi) – “Who” and 谁的 (shéi de) – “Whose” 
  10. Using ‘This,’ ‘That,’ ‘This One,’ and ‘That One’ in Chinese 
  With step-by-step explanations, practical examples, and guided practice, this audiobook is perfect for anyone starting their journey into the Chinese language. Whether you’re preparing for the HSK 1 exam or exploring Mandarin for personal growth, this is your go-to resource for mastering beginner-level grammar. 
  Start speaking Mandarin with confidence today!

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  Learn Conversational German Vol...

  LinguaBoost

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  Learn Conversational German Vol. 3 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in German. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational German from the very first lesson. 
  In these twenty lessons, you'll be introduced to a lot of useful, everyday phrases and sentence structures. You'll also be able to expand your vocabulary and talk about daily activities, shopping, education, technology and much more. 
  Based on techniques and strategies that make language learners succeed:Learn in short bursts every day 
  Each lesson takes about 10–15 minutes to complete.Learn in context 
  Isolated words or random sentences won’t get you far. By learning phrases related to a specific topic or situation, you will see much better results.Focus on high-frequency words 
  Starting with the most frequently used words will boost your comprehension and communication in your target language.Review the material 
  Repeating the phrases at certain specified intervals is a powerful technique to help your memory absorb and recall what you have learned.Listen to native speakers 
  All the phrases are translated and spoken by native speakers.

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