Alphabets & Writing Systems

Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognise letters and common words in Hebrew script. Whether you're travelling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Hebrew and...

This highly-visual book introduces an effective new method to learn over 1,000 Japanese kanji characters using visual stimuli and pictographs.Learning the fundamental kanji characters used to write Japanese can be challenging, but this book is designed...

This is a clear simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese grammar.Basic Japanese Grammar teaches all the grammar you need to speak Japanese and understand simple spoken Japanese. Covering what is essential, it provides an efficient way...

Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you can quickly begin speaking conversational Korean!With a lighthearted and effective approach, Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471230328Author Anu GargFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing Company

Don't let yourself become overwhelmed by the Japanese language! Now there is a way to get the most out of your time spent learning Japanese. This companion workbook to Beginning Japanese is the perfect guide for practicing basic conversational Japanese...

It is tempting to take the tremendous rate of contemporary linguistic change for granted. What is required, in fact, is a radical reinterpretation of what language is. Steven Roger Fischer charts the history of language from the times of Homo erectus,...

Master Chinese script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Chinese script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show...

This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters.All beginning Chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters. The First 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to...

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the...

The elegant pen-strokes and visual harmony of Chinese writing, known as hanzi, have long been admired in the west. Classical Chinese calligraphy is a popular and valuable art form, and with the increasing economic and cultural power of China, its writing...

Japanese Made Easy is a complete self-study guide that allows readers to begin using simple, everyday Japanese vocabulary and sentences from the first day!This handy resource features:Practical exercises to teach you the 30 most common Japanese sentence...

"This new compilation offers many advantages...As an example of a book design, little more could be asked of this volume."-Harvard Journal of Asiatic StudiesThe Compact Nelson is an abridged edition of the revised New Nelson Dictionary, Dr. Andrew N...

Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes the simple sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and...

This is an elementary level Hindi practice workbook.Intended as a companion to Elementary Hindi or as an independent study tool, this beginner Hindi workbook is the perfect guide for practicing and polishing your basic proficiency in the Hindi language...

This handy Japanese dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily and be understood while speaking. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Japan, the Pocket Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for...

Dive into language learning with this comprehensive introduction to Vietnamese!This book teaches you to speak, read and write Vietnamese quickly through practical everyday conversations and concise notes on everything from pronunciation and tones to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783946611127Author Lu XunFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Rudi Publishing HousePublisher Rudi Publishing HouseWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578201016Author Allan KiiskFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Bob SteigerwaldPublisher Bob SteigerwaldWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140170962Author James LiptonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Penguin Random House AustraliaPublisher Penguin Random House AustraliaWeight(grams)...

Learn to speak Japanese in 10 easy lessons-with manga illustrations, engaging exercises, and practical conversations!This bestselling Japanese textbook is a user-friendly guide for beginners designed for use either in a classroom or self-study. With an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789391679484Author Cristie PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Cristina DovanPublisher Cristina DovanWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997099904Author Khaled AliaFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Alif Baa WorldPublisher Alif Baa World

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904312208Author Andrew BendefyFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint MX PublishingPublisher MX PublishingWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Following Elementary Korean, Continuing Korean is the second volume in Ross King and Jaehoon Yeon's popular series of college-level Korean textbooks.This volume is aimed at the student with one year of Korean language study under their belt, and...

The first comprehensive intellectual history of alphabet studies. Inventing the Alphabet provides the first account of two-and-a-half millennia of scholarship on the alphabet. Drawing on decades of research, Johanna Drucker dives into sometimes...

Learn to speak, read, and write Korean-with manga illustrations!A complete language guide for beginners, Learning Korean is your gateway to learning the basics of the Korean language, allowing you to engage in practical daily conversations and build your...

This is the complete beginning-level course for spoken Mandarin Chinese designed to have you speaking quickly and accurately!The Basic Mandarin Chinese series offers a complete introductory Chinese language course specifically designed for native English...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399532603Author Karyn WarburtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Penguin Putnam IncPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm) 234mm...

Today, Chinese characters are described as a national treasure, the core of the nation's civilizational identity. Yet for nearly half of the twentieth century, reformers waged war on the Chinese script. They declared it an archaic hindrance to...

This step-by-step Japanese calligraphy book explains the systems of Japanese language and delves into details of written Japanese characters and techniques of kanji calligraphy.The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing." It is an art form...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780884024071Author Brigitte Miriam Bedos-RezakFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & CollectionPublisher Dumbarton Oaks...

This is a comprehensive Korean to English dictionary for language learners.Finally, here is the dictionary that learners have been waiting for: one that specifically answers the needs of English speakers who are studying Korean. Designed for learners...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645586234Author Publications International Ltd.Page Count 192Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International, Ltd...

"Unexcelled as a dictionary of basic Sino-Japanese characters. Extremely easy to use."-Japan Society This is the utmost classic and well regarded standard Japanese Kanji Dictionary available today.The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary is...

In Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher's Manual, Robert J. Marzano and Debra J. Pickering give teachers a practical way to help students master academic vocabulary. Research has shown that when teachers, schools, and districts take a systematic...

Keywords for Today takes us deep into the history of the language in order to better understand our contemporary world. From nature to cultural appropriation and from black to terror, the most important words in political and cultural debate have...

Get ready to explore the beach, the town, a garden and a house, finding all sorts of exciting items along the way! With 8 awesome sounds and lots of fun first words, this book is perfect for little learners.Book InformationISBN 9781789051612Author Igloo...

This book provides a complete course for beginning students who want to learn the Katakana alphabet!With plentiful writing and reading practice, this workbook starts with the basic letters and works up to writing words and complete sentences. Divided...

The Ancient Egyptians used a hieroglyphic writing system that still resonates today for its graphic representation of things, people, pharaohs and concepts. These hieroglyphics were discovered by adventurers and archeologists in temples, tombs and on...