Cover is intact, but toned, dog eared, and stained. Title pages stained and toned. Some writing in pencil on numbered page 3. This is not the prettiest copy you'll find, but it's a perfectly serviceable reading copy. View More...
This third edition of the Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Spanish and English, with brand-new words in each language. The grammar supplement provides full information on all the key points of Spanish and English grammar, including verb tables for quick reference, and a correspondence section gives example letters, emails, resumes, and new help with text messaging. Because language is now studied in the context of its culture, the existing culture section has been revised and expanded to offer lively and useful info... View More...
Using extensive examples from modern spoken and written Spanish, this outstanding reference is the most accurate and up-to-date basic grammar dictionary of its kind. This handy guide is based on international Spanish, avoiding the problem of standardization which uniquely affects the Spanish language--a language spoken in twenty different countries. Attractive and easy-to-use, this dictionary contains explanations of current usage (including coverage of Latin American Spanish) with hundreds of helpful examples taken from everyday speech, newspapers, and magazines. Short, simple, and easy to fo... View More...
The Marshallese-English Dictionary contains almost 12,000 entries giving information on an estimated 30,000 Marshallese words. Built upon the information collected in earlier dictionaries, its entries are enriched with grammatical information and illustrative sentences. Many words not previously recorded have been added, both older words dealing with the lore of the islands and newer words that reflect the changing circumstances of life today. Following the recommendations made by a committee of Marshallese leaders in 1971, the words in this dictionary are spelled along traditional lines, but ... View More...
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks." The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice. Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking a... View More...
From wazzocks to tossers, streaky bacon to bubble and squeak, nooky, snogging, effing and blinding - all are made clear in this fun phrasebook. It includes chapters on Cockney slang, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh, and an extensive vocabulary list from Scouse to Geordie, and Brummie to Estuary English. View More...
Learning sign language can lead to greater communication skills. This guide is an excellent follow-up to The Art of Sign Language and focuses on building up common and useful phrases and sentences in sign. In 17 separate sections, exercises range from conversations at home, at work, at school, and in leisure activities. View More...
The most accessible Spanish language guide for police officers and law enforcement officials
Quick Spanish for Law Enforcement makes it easier than ever for you to acquire basic Spanish language skills. The book features more than 2,000 key words and phrases in the most easy-to-use format, along with bilingual scenarios based on situations commonly encountered during the course of your duties.
With over 300 million Spanish speakers worldwide, it really is the essential language of the 21st century. Suitable for the student or businessman needing exact word for word translation. The New International Webster's Standard English-Spanish dictionary is TOEFL (test of English as a Foreign Language) approved. This dictionary opens with a Spanish Pronunciation and Spanish Grammar section covering the following: Stress, Punctuation, Capitalization, Gender of Nouns; Plural of Nouns; Definite Articles; Gender of Adjectives, Plural of Adjectives, Position of Adjectives, Shortening of Adjectives... View More...
For anyone speaking, reading, or studying, the Larousse Pocket Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for everyday use. With its handy, portable, paperback format, great price and clear, easy-to-use layout it s filled with up-to-date vocabulary in all subject areas. These reliable and user-friendly tools are great for all language needs, whether it is studying a language or traveling. They allow users to translate the foreign language quickly and accurately into English. For translations from English there are helpful sense-markers to guide the user to the most appropriate translation. Books inclu... View More...