Download or read book Using Russian Synonyms written by Terence Wade and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-28 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in Russian, this book expands and improves their vocabulary. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context because it provides detailed information on groups of Russian words with related meanings, including examples of usage and English glosses. Two indexes allow users to quickly locate words in Russian or English. The book is an essential reference for students as well as teachers of Russian and other professional linguists.
Download or read book Using Russian written by Derek Offord and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-14 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Russian is a guide to Russian usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers, and focuses on questions of style and register which are all too often ignored. Clear, readable and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Russian. This second edition has been substantially revised and expanded to incorporate fresh material and up-to-date information. Many of the original chapters have been rewritten and one brand new chapter has been added, providing a clear picture of Russian usage in the 21st century.
Download or read book Using Russian Vocabulary written by Terence Wade and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth, structured learning guide to the vocabulary of Russian.
Download or read book Dictionary of Russian Synonyms written by Z. Aleksandrova and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Using Japanese Synonyms written by A. E. Backhouse and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a successful speaker of a given language involves control of the meaning and use of vocabulary items, taking in their lexical content (what phenomena they refer to), combinatorial behaviour (what items they occur with) and situational characteristics (e.g. as colloquial or formal terms). This essential reference book provides clear information on these aspects for around three hundred groups of Japanese near-synonyms, supplemented by a wide range of authentic examples. The result is a clear profile of the meaning and use of each item, highlighting similarities and distinctions among neighbouring terms and expanding learners' lexical range. The book is designed primarily for English-speaking learners, and the selection of groups and items and the overall treatment adopted reflects the author's extensive experience in teaching Japanese to English speakers. Japanese forms and examples appear in both romanisation and Japanese orthography, and the bilingual indexes allow readers to locate synonyms quickly and easily.
Download or read book Using Chinese Synonyms written by Grace Qiao Zhang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-08 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Chinese Synonyms is an essential reference book, specifically designed for non-native speakers of Chinese, and for teachers and other language professionals who want a user-friendly guide to the finer nuances of Chinese synonyms. It contains approximately 1700 synonyms in 316 groups. With the particular needs of non-native speakers of Chinese in mind, this invaluable book selects and explains words and phrases in everyday use, allowing students to enhance their knowledge of one of the most important and widely-spoken languages in the world. This book assists in the development of fluent, spontaneous and skilful use of Chinese synonyms.
Download or read book A Dictionary of synonyms of the Russian language written by Zinaida Eugen'evna Aleksandrova and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Using Spanish Synonyms written by R. E. Batchelor and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for those with a basic competence in Spanish, this comprehensive synonyms guide is designed to help the learner find the right word for the right context - thus improving their vocabulary and enabling them to communicate more precisely and fluently. It contains around 900 lists of synonyms, each one classified according to its level of formality. Every synonym is illustrated with authentic examples, and the subtle shades of difference between them are clearly explained. The book contains four clear indexes: Spanish-Spanish, Argentinean-Spanish, Mexican-Spanish and English-Spanish, enabling the reader to instantly locate any word. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes new material on Argentinean and Mexican varieties, including a useful comparison of Mexican and Iberian Spanish. It will continue to be an essential reference for college and undergraduate students, their teachers, and other language professionals seeking a clear, user-friendly guide to Spanish synonyms and their usage.
Download or read book Quantitative Approaches to the Russian Language written by Mikhail Kopotev and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection presents a range of methods that can be used to analyse linguistic data quantitatively. A series of case studies of Russian data spanning different aspects of modern linguistics serve as the basis for a discussion of methodological and theoretical issues in linguistic data analysis. The book presents current trends in quantitative linguistics, evaluates methods and presents the advantages and disadvantages of each. The chapters contain introductions to the methods and relevant references for further reading. This will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in the area of quantitative and Slavic linguistics.
Download or read book Using Arabic Synonyms written by Dilworth Parkinson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to Arabic synonyms, designed to help students broaden and improve their vocabulary.
Download or read book Using Italian written by J. J. Kinder and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2002 book is a guide to Italian usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. It surveys the contemporary linguistic scene in Italy and gives ample space to the new varieties of Italian that are emerging in modern Italy. The influence of the dialects in shaping the development of Italian is also acknowledged. Clear, readable and easy to consult via its two indexes, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Italian language.
Download or read book Dictionary of Russian Synonyms written by Ж. Е. Александрова and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 93 Untranslatable Russian Words written by Natalia Gogolitsyna and published by Russian Information Service. This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no better terrain in which to examine the differences between two cultures than language. Every language has concepts, ideas, words and idioms that are nearly impossible to translate into another language. This new book looks at nearly 100 such Russian words and offers paths to their understanding and translation by way of examples from literature and everyday life. A key to understanding another language, another culture, is figuring out what cannot be "known," but only "felt." In this compact and useful volume, difficult to translate words and concepts are introduced with dictionary definitions, then elucidated with citations from literature, speech and prose, helping the student of Russian comprehend the word/concept in context. Added bonus: Includes an extensive chart of Old Russian Measurements you may meet in literature -- from the common arshin, to the less known charka -- with modern conversions. An invaluable reference tool. - Publisher.
Download or read book Using Arabic written by Mahdi Alosh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Arabic is a guide to Arabic usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Focusing mainly on Modern Standard Arabic, it is divided into three clear sections on varieties of Arabic, grammar, and vocabulary. 'Varieties of Arabic' describes the linguistic situation in the Arab world, showing students variations in register through the use of authentic texts. The vocabulary section is designed not only to expand students' knowledge of Arabic words, but also to show them which words are most current, and which are appropriate to different registers. The final chapter provides an overview of Arabic grammar, giving many modern-day examples, and highlighting common errors. Clear, readable and easy to consult, Using Arabic will prove an invaluable reference for students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Arabic.
Download or read book Using German Vocabulary written by Sarah M. B. Fagan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-05-27 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a comprehensive and thematically structured vocabulary for students of German. Designed for all but the very beginning levels of undergraduate study, it offers a broad range of vocabulary, and is divided into 20 manageable units dealing with the physical, social, cultural, economic, and political world. The word lists are graded into three levels that reflect difficulty and likely usefulness, and are accompanied by extensive exercises and activities, designed to reinforce work done with the lists, and to increase students' competence in using the vocabulary. Suitable for both classroom teaching and private study, the exercises also make use of authentic German texts, enabling students to work with the vocabulary in context. Clearly organized and accessible, Using German Vocabulary is designed to meet the needs of a variety of courses at multiple stages of any undergraduate programme.
Download or read book Using Spanish written by R. E. Batchelor and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-09-29 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2005 book is a guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it focuses on those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers. It fully illustrates the differences between the Spanish of Spain and Latin America, and looks in detail at register variation. Complete with a full word index, this clear and easy-to-consult text guides students through the richness and diversity of this major world language. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take a fuller account of Latin-American (particularly Mexican) usage. The vocabulary sections have been significantly expanded, and now include examples which contextualize each word or expression. The presentation of many sections has been improved to make reference even easier than before, and some completely new material has been added on semi-technical vocabulary and Anglicisms.
Download or read book Russian Phrases For Dummies written by Andrew D. Kaufman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier. This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation key helps other people understand what you're trying to say. You'll learn how to: Get directions, shop, and eat out Talk numbers, dates, and time Chat about family and work Discuss sports and the weather Deal with problems and emergencies Pronounce familiar English words and phrases in Russian and English Beware of words that sound to English but don't mean the same thing Read signs that use the Russian alphabet Follow the conventions of Russian pronunciation Use basic Russian grammar correctly Keep ten commonly used Russian phrases on the tip of your tongue Use basic telephone vocabulary and send letters, emails, and faxes Don't have time to study the language before you get to Russia? No worries. Just flip through Russian Phrases For Dummies, find the section that fits your needs, and start talking!
