Download or read book Spanish Short Stories for Beginners The Best Way to Learn a Language Improve Your Vocabulary Gradually and Quickly at Home On the Road In Travel or in the Car Like Crazy With Common Phrases written by Living Languages and published by Living Languages. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if I told you that there is an easy way to learn Spanish without spending hundreds of dollars on going to an institute? Or, Reading thousands of books about grammar, spelling & boring stuff that won’t take you anywhere? Then, keep reading, as this is for you. You are lucky enough; those times are over—we’ve got you covered on this. Today, we are introducing the brand-new-never-released Spanish Short Stories For Beginners. The only master class that will take your actual Spanish level from zero to native (in almost no time). But, why is it so effective? Learning through stories is a different approach as you are enjoying the practice (and your brain & learning-cells know that). So, the education process is more effective. This book contains multiple stories for you to read—while learning a brand new language. Yet, that’s not all. · You Will Study All the Fundamentals – That’s right; you will acquire all the necessary instructions about grammar, spelling & pronunciation through a deep read (stories speak out by themselves). · You Will Discover The Process & The Outputs – Reading gives you more knowledge, and that’s exactly what you get as soon as you get started. · You Will Learn While Experiencing a New Adventure – Every story is easy-to-read as well as entertaining for you to understand it better. Spanish is a MUST, and you should learn it asap. It’s a good & friendly language, and now, you got the opportunity to learn it faster. This book is everything you need to take yourself to the next level. · Over twenty different stories · Easy to read · Ready to put-on-practice Yet, it gets even better… it will help you to master your actual knowledge. Stories are your one-way-to-go. But now, the decision is only yours. Are you up for this challenge? Make sure you grab your copy today! Smash the “Buy Now” button, and let the experience begin.

Download or read book Selected Short Stories Dual Language written by Honoré de Balzac and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIV6 short-story masterpieces by great French novelist include "An Episode During the Terror," "A Passion in the Desert," "The Revolutionary Conscript," 3 more. Excellent new English translations on facing pages. /div

Download or read book Nineteenth Century French Short Stories Dual Language written by Stanley Appelbaum and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French text and English translations on facing pages of six stories: Merimée's Mateo Falcone, Nerval's Sylvie, Daudet's La mule du Pape, Flaubert's Hérodias, Zola's L’attaque du moulin,, de Maupassant's Mademoiselle Perle.

Download or read book History of the Language Sciences Geschichte der Sprachwissenschaften Histoire des sciences du langage 1 Teilband written by Sylvain Auroux and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-07-14 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing in English, German, or French, more than 300 authors provide a historical description of the beginnings and of the early and subsequent development of thinking about language and languages within the relevant historical context. The gradually emerging institutions concerned with the study, organisation, documentation, and distribution are considered as well as those dealing with the utilisation of language related knowledge. Special emphasis has been placed on related disciplines, such as rhetoric, the philosophy of language, cognitive psychology, logic and neurological science.

Download or read book History of the Language Sciences Geschichte der Sprachwissenschaften Histoire des sciences du langage 2 Teilband written by Sylvain Auroux and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-07-14 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 treats, in great detail and, at times quite innovatively, the individual stages of development of the study of language as an autonomous discipline, from the growing awareness in 17th and 18th century Europe of genetic relationships among a host of languages to the establishment of comparative-historical Indo-European linguistics in the 19th century, from the generation of the Schlegels, Bopp, Rask, and Grimm to the Neogrammarians and the application of the comparative method to non-Indo-European languages from all over the globe. Typological linguistic interests, first synthesized by Humboldt, as well as the development of various other non-historical endeavours in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, such as language and psychology, semantics, phonetics, and dialectology, receive ample attention.

Download or read book The Language of Stories written by Barbara Dancygier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we read stories? How do they engage our minds and create meaning? Are they a mental construct, a linguistic one or a cultural one? What is the difference between real stories and fictional ones? This book addresses such questions by describing the conceptual and linguistic underpinnings of narrative interpretation. Barbara Dancygier discusses literary texts as linguistic artifacts, describing the processes which drive the emergence of literary meaning. If a text means something to someone, she argues, there have to be linguistic phenomena that make it possible. Drawing on blending theory and construction grammar, the book focuses its linguistic lens on the concepts of the narrator and the story, and defines narrative viewpoint in a new way. The examples come from a wide spectrum of texts, primarily novels and drama, by authors such as William Shakespeare, Margaret Atwood, Philip Roth, Dave Eggers, Jan Potocki and Mikhail Bulgakov.

Download or read book Sunbeam stories a selection of the tales by the author of A trap to catch a sunbeam written by Matilda Anne Mackarness and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chinese Stories for Language Learners written by Vivian Ling and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Online audio recordings of the tales by native speakers give students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: "Painting the Eyes on the Dragon" Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument. "Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump" Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past. "Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends" Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague. Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.

Download or read book Learn Latin with Beginner Stories De Viris Illustribus written by HypLern and published by Bermuda Word. This book was released on with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best way to learn Latin by reading Do you want to learn Latin with original classic stories in Latin? Read in Latin without looking up words with our interlinear material! The HypLern project has been creating manually word-for-word translated language material since 2006. The aim of our project is to allow students to start reading the language of their choice immediately, and expand their vocabulary fast. This book contains the history of Rome told in the work De Viris Illustribus (On Famous Men), in Latin. We have added an interlinear translation to the Latin text. This means that the meaning of every Latin word is immediately accessible, which in turn will make it much easier for you to expand your Latin vocabulary fast. How to learn Latin using this method Use the following method to attain new Latin vocabulary fast and easy. Read the stories and re-read them until you know almost all the words. This is a fast process because there's no lookup time. Then focus on the remaining words that you still don't know by marking those in the text, for example. Because of the literal and idiomatic interlinear text this is the fastest method to learn to read Latin. Also, contact us on shop.hyplern.com for non-translated pdf versions of this book with which you can practice reading Latin without the interlinear translation. Check out our HypLern interlinear French, German, Russian, Spanish or other languages as well!

Download or read book Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners written by Tri C. Tran and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey--especially if it's in two languages! Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension. Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life. This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture. Learn Vietnamese the fun way--through the country's rich literary history! Audio recordings can be accessed at tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

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Download or read book Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories Bilingual Edition English French written by Guy de Maupassant and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories', Guy de Maupassant showcases his mastery of the short story format through a collection of captivating tales that explore themes of human nature, society, and morality. Maupassant's prose is elegant and precise, drawing readers into richly detailed settings and complex character dynamics. The stories in this bilingual edition offer a unique opportunity for English and French readers to appreciate the nuances of Maupassant's language and storytelling techniques. Each story is a gem of literary craftsmanship, revealing Maupassant's keen observation of the world around him and his ability to capture the essence of human experience in a few pages. This collection stands as a testament to Maupassant's enduring legacy as a master of the short story genre. Guy de Maupassant, a prominent figure in 19th-century French literature, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and observations of French society to create his iconic works. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human psychology, Maupassant crafted stories that continue to resonate with readers today. His exploration of social issues, relationships, and the human condition remains relevant and thought-provoking. Maupassant's skillful storytelling and insightful commentary make 'Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories' a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the complexities of human nature. I highly recommend 'Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories' to readers who appreciate finely crafted prose, nuanced storytelling, and thought-provoking themes. This bilingual edition offers a unique opportunity to delve into the works of Guy de Maupassant in both English and French, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of his language and the depth of his storytelling.

Download or read book The Reader s Handbook of Allusions References Plots and Stories written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Worker s Writebook How Language Makes Stories written by Jack Matthews and published by Personville Press. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quirky writing guide by Jack Matthews (author of 20 literary works) offers insight about how successful writers mold raw experiences into a story and how language helps you to do that. Erudite, witty, idiosyncratic, serendipitous, mischievous, sesquipedalian, entertaining, introspective and colorful: these are adjectives which come to mind when reading this book. Less For several decades Jack Matthews distributed a photocopied version of this guide to students in his fiction writing classes at Ohio University. A Worker's Writebook offers insight about how successful writers mold raw experiences into a story and how language helps you to do that. It offers good examples and practical advice for getting a story idea off the ground; it analyzes several stories (including one of Matthews’ own) and offers paradigms for understanding how stories work. Erudite, witty, idiosyncratic, serendipitous, mischievous, sesquipedalian, entertaining, introspective and colorful: these are adjectives which come to mind when reading this book. The book consists of essays and dialogue (called interludes). These interludes punch holes in the rules and pronouncements made in the essays; they also help the book avoid seeming too dogmatic. The two voices in the interludes are not exactly "characters" but the author and a contrarian voice within the author. The comparison to Platonic dialogues is apt; Matthews received his undergraduate degree in classical Greek literature and has always found echoes of the classical age in contemporary art and life. Still, the "poetics" of Writebook is grounded less in Aristotle than Aristophanes. Although Writebook touches upon practical aspects of writing fiction (such as naming characters and writing speech cues), it focuses on helping the writer to write more boldly and with more attention to the linguistic vehicles of thought. For Matthews, most stories fail through under-invention, not because the rules of narrative have been disregarded. Chapter 2 (Taxonomies) and 3 (Structural Matters) cover paradigms for plot and character development. These are worthy subjects and Matthews has interesting things to say (especially when he tries to analyze his story Funeral Plots with these same paradigms). At the same time Matthews recognizes that there is no magic paradigm or archetype capable of explaining what makes all stories successful – these are just guides. At some point you just have to trust writerly intuition. Writebook helps the potential storyteller to cultivate this intuition and be flexible enough to bend rules when necessary. Matthews writes, "Anything can be done if it's done in the right way: with style, panache and cunning." At another time, he wrote, "Literature is the least pure of all the arts, and that is its richness and power. It's a temporal art like a symphony; it has periodicities, it has rhythms - prose itself has sound, it evokes visual imagery like painting...." Many writing books include a chapter or two listing literary cliches to avoid. For the most part, Writebook doesn't do that. Instead it goes deeper and analyzes why some metaphors succeed and others do not. The funny "Parable of the Indifferent Ear" provides a good case study about how linguistic inventiveness doesn't always translate into effective writing. Literary insights from Writebook can be applied to drama, novels and poetry; but they are especially applicable to smaller forms like the short story (though Matthews' claim that a short story of more than 10,000 words rarely succeeds is sure to be controversial). Writebook introduces lots of new ideas and terminology: the non-sequential time opening, the Swamps of Antecedence, pointedness (which is how stories gain enough momentum to escape the gravitational pull of the author), linguistic vehicles (the actual words which transport the thought) and why flat characters aren't always bad. "Mr. Matthews is a master of prose conversation and deadpan charm. He is ironic, cool, and shrewd, and he writes a lucid prose." (Tom O'Brien, NEW YORK TIMES) "Matthews' always graceful prose finds that precise telling detail. It's easy to fall in love with such writing." (Perry Glasser, NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW)

Download or read book A Treasure of Short Stories for English Language Learners written by Suhair Eyad Jamal Al-Alami and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes thirteen short stories, chosen to illustrate various modes of narration and to provoke reflection on a range of issues. The texts illustrate how great writers can, with their insight and gift for words, help us to see the world in which we live in new probing and exciting ways. Upon the completion of this book, learners will be able to read to find and handle information for a range of purposes, as well as read to enjoy and respond to a variety of texts. The book will also equip the reader to write for a range of purposes, conveying meaning in language appropriate to purpose and audience, and communicate effectively with native and non-native speakers of English, manipulating language as appropriate. What characterises this book is its integration of literary competence, communicative competence, and critical thinking skills. This combined input incorporates the receptive skills of listening and reading, and the productive skills of speaking and writing.