Foreign Languages in Reference & Language & Nonfiction eBooks

Fluent Forever (Revised Edition)

How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It

by Gabriel Wyner ...

The bestselling guide to learning a new language and remembering what you learned, now revised and updated“A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide . . . If you want a new language to stick, start here.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar ZeroGabriel Wyner speaks seven foreign languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

The bestselling guide to learning a new language and remembering what you learned, now revised and updated“A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide . . . If you want a new language to stick, start here.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar ZeroGabriel Wyner speaks seven foreign languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he
... Read more
Read and Think Spanish, 2nd Edition

by The Editors of Think Spanish ...

Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino cultureBuild a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read & Think Spanish. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's Andres Segovia to Peru's ancient fishing ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino cultureBuild a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read & Think Spanish. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's Andres Segovia to Peru's ancient fishing
... Read more
Finnish: An Essential Grammar

by Fred Karlsson ...

Series series Routledge Essential Grammars
This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish.It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior ... Read more

$94.99 USD

This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish.It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior
... Read more
Chinese Conversation in Everyday Life 2 -- Sentences Phrases Words

Chinese Conversation in Everyday Life -- Sentences Phrases Words, #2

by Hongyang（Canada）/ 红洋（加拿大） ...

Series Book 2 - Chinese Conversation in Everyday Life -- Sentences Phrases Words
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel frustrated because you are unable to express yourself in Chinese? This book can help you overcome the challenges of learning Chinese by providing you with necessary words, phrases, and sentences that can be applied to various real-life situations.This 102 pages book covers 6 daily conversation situations: Eating, Interview, Phone Call, Inviting, ... Read more

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Have you ever been in a situation where you feel frustrated because you are unable to express yourself in Chinese? This book can help you overcome the challenges of learning Chinese by providing you with necessary words, phrases, and sentences that can be applied to various real-life situations.This 102 pages book covers 6 daily conversation situations: Eating, Interview, Phone Call, Inviting,
... Read more
The Aeneid

by Vergil, Virgil ...

Translated by Shadi Bartsch ...

A fresh and faithful translation of Vergil’s Aeneid restores the epic’s spare language and fast pace and sheds new light on one of the cornerstone narratives of Western culture.“Vivid and haunting . . . a model of how to render Latin poetry in English.”—Tom Holland, New StatesmanFor two thousand years, the epic tale of Aeneas’s dramatic flight from Troy, his doomed love affair with Dido, his ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A fresh and faithful translation of Vergil’s Aeneid restores the epic’s spare language and fast pace and sheds new light on one of the cornerstone narratives of Western culture.“Vivid and haunting . . . a model of how to render Latin poetry in English.”—Tom Holland, New StatesmanFor two thousand years, the epic tale of Aeneas’s dramatic flight from Troy, his doomed love affair with Dido, his
... Read more
Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

Was $6.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... Read more
50 Spanish Coffee Breaks

Short activities to improve your Spanish one cup at a time

by Coffee Break Languages ...

Series series 50 Coffee Breaks Series
Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 Spanish Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your Spanish by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual -from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 Spanish Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your Spanish by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual -from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities -
... Read more
Spanish Grammar Drills

by Rogelio Vallecillos ...

Sharpen your SPANISH grammar with skill-building exercisesIf you want to be proficient in Spanish, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Spanish grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Spanish Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on ... Read more

$10.39 USD

Sharpen your SPANISH grammar with skill-building exercisesIf you want to be proficient in Spanish, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Spanish grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Spanish Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on
... Read more
Shadows on the Ice

And Other Bilingual Finnish-English Short Stories for Beginners

by Noora Laaksonen ...

A gentle introduction to Finnish through three original short stories set in Finland, designed for A1–A2 beginner learners, blending simple language with traditional Finnish storytelling traditions. From a frozen lake where mysterious footprints appear at dusk, to a lonely lighthouse on a stormy coast and a sleeping woodland awakened by an ancient song, each story opens a small window into nature, ... Read more

$1.99 USD

A gentle introduction to Finnish through three original short stories set in Finland, designed for A1–A2 beginner learners, blending simple language with traditional Finnish storytelling traditions. From a frozen lake where mysterious footprints appear at dusk, to a lonely lighthouse on a stormy coast and a sleeping woodland awakened by an ancient song, each story opens a small window into nature,
... Read more
China Online

Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Users

by Veronique Michel ...

Dive into China's new internet subculture of tech-savvy, creative digital citizens with China Online! Using Baidu, China's version of Google, young Chinese internet users have invented their own form of digital language. With this book, you can get an insider's view of how the new generation of Chinese youth communicates in code. Author and translator Veronique Michel acts as your guide on a tour ... Read more

Was $10.99 USD Now $6.29 USD

Dive into China's new internet subculture of tech-savvy, creative digital citizens with China Online! Using Baidu, China's version of Google, young Chinese internet users have invented their own form of digital language. With this book, you can get an insider's view of how the new generation of Chinese youth communicates in code. Author and translator Veronique Michel acts as your guide on a tour
... Read more
Reading Sanskrit

A Complete Step-by-Step Introduction with Texts from the Buddhist Tradition

by Luke Gibson ...

This textbook offers a fresh approach to learning Sanskrit, the ancient language at the heart of South Asia’s vast religious, philosophical, and literary heritage. Designed for independent learners and classrooms alike, it provides a uniquely in-depth and immersive introduction to the language, exploring a rich selection of Sanskrit texts from the Buddhist tradition.Unlike most textbooks, Reading ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This textbook offers a fresh approach to learning Sanskrit, the ancient language at the heart of South Asia’s vast religious, philosophical, and literary heritage. Designed for independent learners and classrooms alike, it provides a uniquely in-depth and immersive introduction to the language, exploring a rich selection of Sanskrit texts from the Buddhist tradition.Unlike most textbooks, Reading
... Read more
Japanese Slang

by Maki Hayasaka ...

Japanese Slang is an urban dictionary for the digital generation!Although Japanese culture is best known for its sense of formality and politeness, the Japanese are particularly fond of playing with language, in large part thanks to the versatility and nuance that their writing systems provide. This results in playful combinations of kanji, kana, and English, where conventional phrases are twisted ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Japanese Slang is an urban dictionary for the digital generation!Although Japanese culture is best known for its sense of formality and politeness, the Japanese are particularly fond of playing with language, in large part thanks to the versatility and nuance that their writing systems provide. This results in playful combinations of kanji, kana, and English, where conventional phrases are twisted
... Read more
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

Mastering Conversational Chinese (Fully Romanized and Free Online Audio)

by Yi Ren, Xiayuan Liang ...

This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know—English!Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem quite difficult to learn at first, but can be picked up easily if you focus on practical, daily conversations. This revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT and social media vocabulary, and ... Read more

$13.69 USD

This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know—English!Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem quite difficult to learn at first, but can be picked up easily if you focus on practical, daily conversations. This revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT and social media vocabulary, and
... Read more
Esperanto for Absolute Beginners

Basic Words and Phrases Across 50 Themes with Online Audio Pronunciation Support

by lingoXpress ...

Unlock the beauty and utility of a new language with this book designed for those starting from scratch, this comprehensive guide offers an easy and engaging way to learn essential words and phrases. Whether you're planning a trip, expanding your linguistic skills, or simply exploring a new language, this book is your perfect companion.What You'll Find Inside:50 Themed Chapters: Each chapter is ... Read more

$2.42 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the beauty and utility of a new language with this book designed for those starting from scratch, this comprehensive guide offers an easy and engaging way to learn essential words and phrases. Whether you're planning a trip, expanding your linguistic skills, or simply exploring a new language, this book is your perfect companion.What You'll Find Inside:50 Themed Chapters: Each chapter is
... Read more
Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook, 3rd Integrated edition

by Yuri I. Shevchuk ...

The most comprehensive, up-to-date resource for learning Ukrainian (for classroom or self-study) with a free accompanying website with videos, audio, exercises and moreDemand for Ukrainian language resources are at an all-time high right nowThe popular Duolingo app reports a 577% increase in Ukrainian language learning from Feb-March 2022Ukrainian is the language of Europe’s second largest country ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The most comprehensive, up-to-date resource for learning Ukrainian (for classroom or self-study) with a free accompanying website with videos, audio, exercises and moreDemand for Ukrainian language resources are at an all-time high right nowThe popular Duolingo app reports a 577% increase in Ukrainian language learning from Feb-March 2022Ukrainian is the language of Europe’s second largest country
... Read more
Crime and Punishment: The Original Unabridged And Complete Edition (A Fyodor Dostoevsky Classics)

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky ...

Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of ... Read more

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Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of
... Read more
Amplified Bible: Classic Edition

by Zondervan ...

The Amplified Bible translation delivers enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original Greek and Hebrew words in Scripture. Using a unique system of brackets, parentheses, and italics, the Amplified Bible defines and expands key words and phrases within the text of Scripture. In this way, the fuller meaning of God’s Word unfolds, verse by verse, as you read ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The Amplified Bible translation delivers enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original Greek and Hebrew words in Scripture. Using a unique system of brackets, parentheses, and italics, the Amplified Bible defines and expands key words and phrases within the text of Scripture. In this way, the fuller meaning of God’s Word unfolds, verse by verse, as you read
... Read more
Tuttle Concise Japanese Dictionary

Japanese-English English-Japaneses

by Samuel E. Martin, Sayaka Khan, Fred Perry ...

Every serious student of Japanese needs a reliable and user-friendly dictionary in their collection.Tuttle Concise Japanese Dictionary, now with 30% more content, is a completely updated dictionary designed for students and business people who are living in Japan and using the Japanese language on a daily basis. Its greatest advantage is that it contains recent idiomatic expressions which have ... Read more

$11.59 USD

Every serious student of Japanese needs a reliable and user-friendly dictionary in their collection.Tuttle Concise Japanese Dictionary, now with 30% more content, is a completely updated dictionary designed for students and business people who are living in Japan and using the Japanese language on a daily basis. Its greatest advantage is that it contains recent idiomatic expressions which have
... Read more
Easy Italian Reader, Premium Third Edition

by Riccarda Saggese ...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive
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Midnight in Montmartre: Short Stories in French for Beginners

by Artici Bilingual Books ...

Introducing Midnight in Montmartre – a delightful collection of ten bilingual short stories perfect for beginner French language learners!Embark on an enchanting journey through the picturesque landscapes of France and beyond, where each story is carefully crafted to captivate readers of all ages. From the mysterious secrets hidden within the Breton lighthouse to the charming adventures set in the ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Introducing Midnight in Montmartre – a delightful collection of ten bilingual short stories perfect for beginner French language learners!Embark on an enchanting journey through the picturesque landscapes of France and beyond, where each story is carefully crafted to captivate readers of all ages. From the mysterious secrets hidden within the Breton lighthouse to the charming adventures set in the
... Read more
Spanish Short Stories For Beginners (Easy Spanish)

50 short stories with bilingual reading and Pugs images dialogues to learn Spanish the fun way

by Mobile Library ...

Series Book 1 - Easy Spanish
Hola.HelloDid you understand this first word in Spanish?Yes, you did! This is Easy Spanish!How?Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (in this case... ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hola.HelloDid you understand this first word in Spanish?Yes, you did! This is Easy Spanish!How?Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (in this case...
... Read more
Chinese Character Cognates

808 Common Mandarin Hanzi, Japanese Kanji, and Korean Hanja

by Joon Geem ...

They often look alike, though that's not always the case.They certainly don’t sound alike, but they certainly mean the same.If you know one, you should already know them all.If one doesn’t know any, one should start with all three.What are they? Why, they're Chinese character cognates, of course!For the first time in English, Chinese Character Cognates elucidates on the unprecedented list of 808 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

They often look alike, though that's not always the case.They certainly don’t sound alike, but they certainly mean the same.If you know one, you should already know them all.If one doesn’t know any, one should start with all three.What are they? Why, they're Chinese character cognates, of course!For the first time in English, Chinese Character Cognates elucidates on the unprecedented list of 808
... Read more
A Dictionary of English and Romance Languages Equivalent Proverbs

by Teodor Flonta ...

This dictionary assembles 3,246 English proverbs and thousands of equivalents in five national Romance languages: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. The Dictionary is a very useful reference tool for scholars of these languages, for researchers working in various associated fields such as linguistics, literature, folklore, anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, and for ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This dictionary assembles 3,246 English proverbs and thousands of equivalents in five national Romance languages: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. The Dictionary is a very useful reference tool for scholars of these languages, for researchers working in various associated fields such as linguistics, literature, folklore, anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, and for
... Read more
Short Stories in French for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

by Olly Richards, Richard Simcott ...

Series series Readers
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will ... Read more

Was $6.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will
... Read more

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