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"How you speak and write can say a lot about you. Grammar makes a lasting impression, but learning it can seem like a never-ending parade of complicated and contradictory rules! That's why we at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart;instead of boring you with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, this book takes a fun approach to showing the logic behind each correct sentence." -- Amazon.com.
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"Authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls 'the confusables,'...
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Programming can be fun and gives kids a great head start. Teach your kids to program using these learning techniques, apps, and hardware.
Kids are naturally excited about building, whether it's building blocks or building rockets. Programming can be just as much fun. And the skills kids gain programming can help them feel accomplished, while giving them a head start in our fast-paced digital world. This course is designed to help parents and educators...
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"Finally a go-to guide to creating and publishing the kind of content that will make your business thrive. Everybody Writes is a go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication, because in our content-driven world, every one of us is, in fact, a writer. If you have a web site, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing. And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our...
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Explore the basics of conversational Mandarin in this approachable, two-hour course with best-selling language coach Paul Noble.
No grammar tests, no memory drills, and no chance of failure. It sounds like the perfect way to learn a new language, doesn’t it? In this audio-only course, discover the essentials of Mandarin with best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Take a simple, relaxed approach to language acquisition with Paul’s unique, tried-and-tested...
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Explore the basics of conversational Spanish in this approachable, two-hour course with best-selling language coach Paul Noble.
No grammar tests, no memory drills, and no chance of failure. It sounds like the perfect way to learn a new language, doesn’t it? In this audio-only course, discover the essentials of Spanish with best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Take a simple, relaxed approach to language acquisition with Paul’s unique, tried-and-tested...
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Explore the basics of conversational French in this approachable, two-hour course with best-selling language coach Paul Noble.
No grammar tests, no memory drills, and no chance of failure. It sounds like the perfect way to learn a new language, doesn’t it? In this audio-only course, discover the essentials of French with best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Take a simple, relaxed approach to language acquisition with Paul’s unique, tried-and-tested...
11) Nouns
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Introduces learning students to nouns and their place in English grammar, with a few examples from other languages. Discusses how to use them in a sentence and includes a practice activity.
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"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. Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy...
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Grammar books can be dry and boring, but with TIME For Kids Grammar Rules, youngsters from ages 8 through 12 will learn the ins and outs of grammar from hilarious examples and fun visuals. Grammar Rules begins with basics like spelling, commonly misused words, and tips to aid memory, then moves on to punctuation, parts of speech, and common grammatical mistakes. Students will learn when to use semicolons, dashes, and ellipses. They'll gain greater...
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American Sign Language is an amazing visual language that uses our hands, facial expressions, and body language to express ourselves to those who have difficulty hearing or speaking. Packed with colorful illustrations and reader-friendly descriptions, as well as plenty of on- and off-page activities, the Sign Language for Kids Activity Book will help you feel comfortable and confident signing in no time! The Sign Language for Kids Activity Book shows...
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This newly designed, beginner-level Mandarin Chinese audio course is ideal for language learners looking for a fun and effective course with short, manageable daily lessons. Lessons are in a fun, diary-like format, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily schedule. The audio CD runs for 60 minutes and the contents can be easily downloaded to your iPod or MP3 player. Following through the lessons transports you to life in China where you will learn...
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"Independent packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Will explore ideas for discussion ; Engages in conversation ; Reads with understanding and purpose ; Reads and comprehends literature proficiently ; Constructs text in an organized manner ; Uses transitional and link words."--
Grammaropolis personifies parts of speech as animated characters whose personalities are based on the roles those parts play. From the shady...