Collection: Language Learning

"This bright and amusing book provides a wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for beginner Spanish learners of all ages. Stephen Cartwright's delightful pictures encourage direct association of the Spanish word with the object, which will ensure effective, long-term learning."--Cover.

You can use this dictionary to find out how to say things in Spanish. Every page has 12 main words in English, with the same words in Spanish -- Page 2.

A dictionary designed to make language learning easy and fun. Contains over 2,000 everyday words and phrases. Words and phrases are grouped thematically and illustrated with amusing pictures and busy scenes. All words and phrases can be listened to on the Usborne Quicklinks site.

"This book was first published in 2000 and is a thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using French, first published as A Guide to Contemporary French Usage in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their fluency and confidence....

This new guide to French synonyms is the first to be produced specifically for English-speaking students of French. Its aim is to enable them to develop, broaden and enhance their awareness of the complexity and richness of French vocabulary by presenting in an easily accessible form information ...

This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in German, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary and is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. It is an essential reference for intermediate and advanced students along with teachers of...

Unlike conventional grammars, this guide to Spanish usage, for students with basic knowledge, focuses on areas of vocabulary and grammar causing the most difficulty to English speakers. The new edition has been extensively revised and updated to emphasize Latin-American (particularly Mexican) usa...

A series of original fiction and adaptations of international stories for learners of French. All the stories look at topics relevant to teenagers and the accompanying audio-CD retells the story in a lively and attractive way. Vocabulary explanations are included in the footnotes and an answer ke...

Consisting of both original stories and classics that have been adapted, each book in this highly recommended series is filled with colourful pictures and activities to facilitate understanding and encourage students to revise fundamental grammar points and practise their oral and written skills.

Discover the magical atmosphere of Venice, in its bridges, narrow streets, historic buildings and gondolas. Explore the islands in the lagoon around the city and continue the journey visiting other cities in the region of Veneto: Treviso, Verona and Padua, rich in history and art. An informative ...