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Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas

de Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o ...

Narrado por Benjamin A. Onyango ...

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5 hora 32 minutos

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was a towering figure in African literature, and his novels A Grain of Wheat; Weep Not, Child; and Petals of Blood are modern classics. Emerging from a literary scene that flourished in the 1950s and '60s during the last years of colonialism in Africa, he became known not just as a novelist—one who, in the late '70s, famously stopped writing novels in English and turned to the ... Leer más

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was a towering figure in African literature, and his novels A Grain of Wheat; Weep Not, Child; and Petals of Blood are modern classics. Emerging from a literary scene that flourished in the 1950s and '60s during the last years of colonialism in Africa, he became known not just as a novelist—one who, in the late '70s, famously stopped writing novels in English and turned to the
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Friends with Words

Adventures in Languageland

de Martha Barnette ...

Narrado por Martha Barnette ...

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9 hora 58 minutos

With warmth, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the airMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.” ... Leer más

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With warmth, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the airMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.”
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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

de Amanda Montell ...

Narrado por Ann Marie Gideon ...

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8 hora 21 minutos

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

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

de Olly Richards ...

Narrado por Javier Marzan ...

Series series Readers
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4 hora 30 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$13.99 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
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The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

de David Abram ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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12 hora 4 minutos

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity
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Short Stories in German for Beginners

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

de Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrado por Gido Schimanski ...

Series series Readers
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3 hora 12 minutos

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 German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Leer más

$13.99 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 German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

de Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrado por Daniel Everett ...

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10 hora 45 minutos

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

de Michael Withey ...

Narrado por Steven Crossley ...

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4 hora 22 minutos

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering
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Short Stories in Russian for Beginners

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

de Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrado por Alexander Mercury ...

Series series Readers
Completo

3 hora 26 minutos

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 Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Leer más

$13.99 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 Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Talking Back, Talking Black

Truths About America's Lingua Franca

de John McWhorter ...

Narrado por John McWhorter ...

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4 hora 19 minutos

Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its
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Says Who?

A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words

de Anne Curzan ...

Narrado por Anne Curzan ...

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10 hora 48 minutos

A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan“I was bowled over, page after page, by the author’s fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.”—Benjamin Dreyer, New York ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan“I was bowled over, page after page, by the author’s fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.”—Benjamin Dreyer, New York
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Thirty-Two Words for Field

Lost Words of the Irish Landscape

de Manchán Magan ...

Narrado por Ruán Magan ...

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7 hora 50 minutos

The Irish language has thirty-two words for field. Among them are: Geamhar – a field of corn-grass • Tuar – a field for cattle at night • Reidhlean – a field for games or dancing • Cathairin – a field with a fairy-dwelling in it.The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The Irish language has thirty-two words for field. Among them are: Geamhar – a field of corn-grass • Tuar – a field for cattle at night • Reidhlean – a field for games or dancing • Cathairin – a field with a fairy-dwelling in it.The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland
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The Promise That Changes Everything

I Won’t Interrupt You

de Nancy Kline ...

Narrado por Nancy Kline ...

Completo

9 hora 25 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, makes this radical proposal: 'I won't Interrupt you' is a promise that changes everything. It deepens relationships, spawns dignity, raises the ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, makes this radical proposal: 'I won't Interrupt you' is a promise that changes everything. It deepens relationships, spawns dignity, raises the
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Speaking in Tongues

de J. M. Coetzee, Mariana Dimópulos ...

Narrado por M.L. Sanchez ...

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2 hora 38 minutos

Language, historically speaking, has always been slippery. Two dictionaries provide two different maps of the universe: which one is true, or are both false? Speaking in Tongues—taking the form of a dialogue between Nobel laureate novelist J. M. Coetzee and eminent translator Mariana Dimópulos—examines some of the most pressing linguistic issues that plague writers and translators well into the ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Language, historically speaking, has always been slippery. Two dictionaries provide two different maps of the universe: which one is true, or are both false? Speaking in Tongues—taking the form of a dialogue between Nobel laureate novelist J. M. Coetzee and eminent translator Mariana Dimópulos—examines some of the most pressing linguistic issues that plague writers and translators well into the
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Viva il Latino

Storie e bellezza di una lingua inutile

de Nicola Gardini ...

Narrado por Nicola Gardini ...

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8 hora 39 minutos

«La lingua che non parliamo più, ma che ancora ci parla. Un libro da leggere per capire chi siamo.»Eva CantarellaA che serve il latino? È la domanda che continuamente sentiamo rivolgerci dai molti per i quali la lingua di Cicerone altro non è che un’ingombrante rovina, da eliminare dai programmi scolastici. In questo libro personale e appassionato, Nicola Gardini risponde che il latino è molto ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

«La lingua che non parliamo più, ma che ancora ci parla. Un libro da leggere per capire chi siamo.»Eva CantarellaA che serve il latino? È la domanda che continuamente sentiamo rivolgerci dai molti per i quali la lingua di Cicerone altro non è che un’ingombrante rovina, da eliminare dai programmi scolastici. In questo libro personale e appassionato, Nicola Gardini risponde che il latino è molto
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Kill The French

de Vincent Serrano Guerra ...

Narrado por Ségolène Birien ...

Completo

5 hora 15 minutos

A Revolution in Language LearningDid you know that 20,000 French words are nearly identical in English? This book utilizes 1,200 of those words to take you on a journey through the French language with 100 easy-to-follow short stories that build on what you already know!See how much French you already know« Le train arrive dans six minutes à la station Opéra »« J’invite mes parents et mes cousins ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A Revolution in Language LearningDid you know that 20,000 French words are nearly identical in English? This book utilizes 1,200 of those words to take you on a journey through the French language with 100 easy-to-follow short stories that build on what you already know!See how much French you already know« Le train arrive dans six minutes à la station Opéra »« J’invite mes parents et mes cousins
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Apprenez l’anglais pendant votre sommeil – 1000 noms essentiels

de 1000-words.com ...

Narrado por AI Voice Sarah, AI Voice George ...

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1 horas 51 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Apprenez l’anglais n’importe où et à tout moment — pendant que vous dormez, conduisez, marchez, étudiez ou faites de l’exercice.1000 Words est votre façon tranquille et immersive de maîtriser l’anglais grâce à l’audio.Chaque épisode vous aide à enrichir votre vocabulaire, améliorer votre prononciation et comprendre l’anglais réel — sans stress, sans écran ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Apprenez l’anglais n’importe où et à tout moment — pendant que vous dormez, conduisez, marchez, étudiez ou faites de l’exercice.1000 Words est votre façon tranquille et immersive de maîtriser l’anglais grâce à l’audio.Chaque épisode vous aide à enrichir votre vocabulaire, améliorer votre prononciation et comprendre l’anglais réel — sans stress, sans écran
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Rapid Brazilian Portuguese, Vol. 2

de Earworms Learning, Marlon Lodge, Ligia Goncalves ...

Narrado por Marlon Lodge, Ligia Goncalves ...

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1 horas 11 minutos

Earworms MBT is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning a new language. By repeatedly listening to melodies specially composed with rhythmic repetitions of Brazilian Portuguese and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not only be on the tip of your tongue but burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.If you like ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Earworms MBT is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning a new language. By repeatedly listening to melodies specially composed with rhythmic repetitions of Brazilian Portuguese and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not only be on the tip of your tongue but burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.If you like
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De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro

a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends

de Marcelo E. R. Okazaki ...

Narrado por Voz Artificial ...

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2 hora 48 minutos

Intitulado "De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro: a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends", este livro investiga como o jogo League of Legends influencia a criação de novas unidades léxicas no português brasileiro (PB). Com o crescimento dos jogos online e do contato entre falantes de diferentes línguas, surgem novas unidades léxicas e terminológicas que, em alguns casos, extrapolam o ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Intitulado "De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro: a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends", este livro investiga como o jogo League of Legends influencia a criação de novas unidades léxicas no português brasileiro (PB). Com o crescimento dos jogos online e do contato entre falantes de diferentes línguas, surgem novas unidades léxicas e terminológicas que, em alguns casos, extrapolam o
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L'alchimie des mots

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots

de Louise Côté ...

Narrado por Danièle Panneton ...

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5 hora 33 minutos

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots Une perspective révélatrice qui s'inspire de la langue des oiseaux Ce livre s'adresse à toute personne fascinée par la découverte des maux dissimulés derrière les mots. Que vous soyez un bénévole en quête de perfectionnement, un proche aidant désireux d'affiner son écoute, un professionnel en relation d'aide qui cherche à ajouter une compétence clé à son coffre à ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots Une perspective révélatrice qui s'inspire de la langue des oiseaux Ce livre s'adresse à toute personne fascinée par la découverte des maux dissimulés derrière les mots. Que vous soyez un bénévole en quête de perfectionnement, un proche aidant désireux d'affiner son écoute, un professionnel en relation d'aide qui cherche à ajouter une compétence clé à son coffre à
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Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive

1000 wichtige Substantive

de 1000-words.com ...

Narrado por AI Voice Daniel, AI Voice George ...

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1 horas 54 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Französisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive" kannst du Französisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Französisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 essentielle französische ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Französisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive" kannst du Französisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Französisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 essentielle französische
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The Macat Analysis of Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations

de Michael O’Sullivan ...

Narrado por John Chancer ...

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1 horas 43 minutos

In Philosophical Investigations, Ludwig Wittgenstein presents a radical approach to the philosophy of language and the mind, setting out a startlingly fresh conception of philosophy itself. Wittgenstein begins from the insight that most philosophical problems trace back to incorrect assumptions about the nature of language. While previous works typically described a problem and debated solutions, ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

In Philosophical Investigations, Ludwig Wittgenstein presents a radical approach to the philosophy of language and the mind, setting out a startlingly fresh conception of philosophy itself. Wittgenstein begins from the insight that most philosophical problems trace back to incorrect assumptions about the nature of language. While previous works typically described a problem and debated solutions,
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Somos lengua

Porque nosotros transformamos la lengua y la lengua transforma la realidad

de Álex Herrero ...

Narrado por José (Voz de IA), Mario (Voz de IA), Sara B (Voz de IA) ...

Series series Imago Mundi
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5 hora 1 minutos

La lengua habla de nosotros, de quiénes somos y hacia dónde queremos ir.Casi seiscientos millones de personas compartimos uno de los mayores tesoros del mundo: el español, un patrimonio inmaterial valiosísimo que gran parte de nuestra vida pasa desapercibido. Pero ¿por qué? ¿Cómo es posible que no prestemos atención a lo que nos hace humanos? La lengua es lo primero que nos enseñan cuando llegamos ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

La lengua habla de nosotros, de quiénes somos y hacia dónde queremos ir.Casi seiscientos millones de personas compartimos uno de los mayores tesoros del mundo: el español, un patrimonio inmaterial valiosísimo que gran parte de nuestra vida pasa desapercibido. Pero ¿por qué? ¿Cómo es posible que no prestemos atención a lo que nos hace humanos? La lengua es lo primero que nos enseñan cuando llegamos
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Elevate Your English

de Sophia Mitchell ...

Narrado por Andrew Heisler, Mary Shilston ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

A resource for learners of the English language to expand their vocabulary through 5 20-minute sessions of increasingly complex by commonly used English words. To help learning and retention of words are approached in multiple ways using definitions, sentence usage, questions, stories, opposites, similar words and other techniques. Session 1 starts with more basic words such as opponent, cable, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A resource for learners of the English language to expand their vocabulary through 5 20-minute sessions of increasingly complex by commonly used English words. To help learning and retention of words are approached in multiple ways using definitions, sentence usage, questions, stories, opposites, similar words and other techniques. Session 1 starts with more basic words such as opponent, cable,
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