The Languages of the World

The Languages of the World

Author: Kenneth Katzner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-11

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1134532881

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This third edition of Kenneth Katzner's best-selling guide to languages is essential reading for language enthusiasts everywhere. Written with the non-specialist in mind, its user-friendly style and layout, delightful original passages, and exotic scripts, will continue to fascinate the reader. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include more languages, more countries, and up-to-date data on populations. Features include: *information on nearly 600 languages *individual descriptions of 200 languages, with sample passages and English translations *concise notes on where each language is spoken, its history, alphabet and pronunciation *coverage of every country in the world, its main language and speaker numbers *an introduction to language families


Learn Bulgarian - Quick / Easy / Efficient

Learn Bulgarian - Quick / Easy / Efficient

Author: Pinhok Languages

Publisher: Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13:

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A curated Bulgarian word frequency list Are you looking for unconventional ways to speed up the process of learning Bulgarian? Then this book is exactly what you are looking for. Following the Pareto principle (80/20 rule), this book is built to streamline the learning process by concentrating on the core words and sentence structures that make up everyday conversations. The result is a unique vocabulary book with 2000 of the most important Bulgarian words and phrases ordered by their frequency of use. Who this Bulgarian learning book is for: This book is for beginners and intermediate learners of Bulgarian who are self-motivated and willing to spend 15 to 20 minutes a day on learning vocabularies. The simple structure of this vocabulary book is the result of taking all unnecessary things out allowing the learning effort to solely be spent on the parts that help you make the biggest progress in the shortest amount of time. If you are willing to put in 20 minutes of learning every day, this book is very likely the single best investment you can make if you are at a beginner or intermediate level. You will be amazed at the speed of progress within a matter of just weeks of daily practice. Who this Bulgarian frequency list is not for: This book is not for you if you are an advanced learner of Bulgarian. In this case, please go to our website or search for our Bulgarian vocabulary book which comes with more vocabularies and is grouped by topic which is ideal for advanced learners who want to improve their language capabilities in certain fields. Furthermore, if you are looking for an all in one Bulgarian learning book that guides you through the various steps of learning Bulgarian, this book is most likely also not what you are looking for. This book contains vocabularies only and we expect buyers to learn things like grammar and pronunciation either from other sources or through language courses. The strength of this book is its focus on quick acquisition of core vocabularies which comes at the expense of information many people might expect in a conventional language learning book. Please be aware of this when making the purchase. How to use this Bulgarian workbook: This book is ideally used on a daily basis, reviewing a set number of pages in each session. The book is split into sections of 50 vocabularies which allows you to step by step progress through the book. Let’s for example say you are currently reviewing vocabularies 101 to 200. Once you know vocabularies 101 to 150 very well, you can start learning vocabularies 201 to 250 and on the next day skip 101-150 and continue reviewing vocabularies 151 to 250. This way, step by step, you will work your way through the book and your language skills will jump with each page you master. Some final thoughts: Like many language hacking methods, this book is quite unconventional in its approach, but for a driven person that uses it correctly it can significantly speed up the learning process. Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work quite well – and that is what counts in the end.


Intensive Bulgarian

Intensive Bulgarian

Author: Ronelle Alexander

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9780299167448

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A comprehensive textbook teaching English-speakers to read, write and speak contemporary Bulgarian. Volume one, introducing the basic elements of Bulgarian grammar, contains lessons 1-15, a Bulgarian-English glossary, and English-Bulgarian glossary for beginners, and an appendix of verbal forms.


Colloquial Bulgarian

Colloquial Bulgarian

Author: Kjetil Ra Hauge

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08-14

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1317306767

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Colloquial Bulgarian: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Bulgarian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Bulgarian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Bulgarian is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Bulgaria An overview of the sounds and alphabet of Bulgarian Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Bulgarian is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Bulgarian. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download freely in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.


Bulgarian-English, English-Bulgarian Dictionary

Bulgarian-English, English-Bulgarian Dictionary

Author: Ivan Tchomakov

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780870521454

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* Romanized for English speakers * 8,500 total entries * Includes Cyrillic and Roman scripts * Easy-to-use transliteration for both languages * Pronunciation guide * Perfect for travelers, businesspersons, and students


Learn to Read Bulgarian in 5 Days

Learn to Read Bulgarian in 5 Days

Author: Pavel Vitkov

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03-23

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780995930568

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Learn to Read Bulgarian in 5 Days teaches each letter of the Bulgarian alphabet in a systematic way while providing enough practice to ensure the student learns the entire alphabet in only 5 days or less.


A Dictionary of European Anglicisms

A Dictionary of European Anglicisms

Author: Manfred Gorlach

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2005-06-16

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 0191536172

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A Dictionary of European Anglicisms documents the spread of English in Europe. It provides the first exhaustive and up-to-date account of British and American English words that have been imported into the main languages of Europe. English, which imported thousands of words from French and Latin (mainly after 1066), is now by far the world's biggest lexical exporter, and the trade is growing as English continues to dominate various fields ranging from pop music to electronic communication. Several countries have monitored the inflow of anglicisms and some have tried to block it. But language, as lexicographers have always found and as this book demonstrates once more, respects neither boundary nor law. The dictionary not only shows which words have been exported where, but how the process of importation can change a word's form and function, sometimes subtly, at others remarkably as in the transformation of painkiller to Bulgarian 'jack of all trades'. The book provides a systematic description of the lexical input of English into Icelandic, Norwegian, Dutch, German, Russian, Polish, Croatian, Bulgarian, French, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Finnish, Hungarian, Albanian, and Greek. Each entry has a brief definition of the loan word, followed by information on its history and distribution; variations in its spelling, meaning, and pronunciation; its route of transmission if not direct from English; its degree of acceptance and usage restrictions; and its native equivalents and derivatives. Grids showing distribution patterns across Europe accompany many of the entries. The Dictionary of European Anglicisms is a scholarly tour de force [French: imported early nineteenth century] and the result of a prodigious research effort across Europe masterminded and directed by Manfred Gorlach. It is a unique resource for comparative analysis and the study of linguistic variation and change. It will fascinate linguists and word-watchers of all persuasions.


Portuguese-English, English-Portuguese

Portuguese-English, English-Portuguese

Author: Antônio Houaiss

Publisher:

Published: 1990-12-31

Total Pages: 748

ISBN-13:

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This dictionary includes a new appendix on Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine and menu terms. Both Latin American and European usage are noted, and pronunciation is indicated throughout. Features: 30,000 total dictionary entries; Phonetic guide to pronunciation in both languages; Bilingual instructions on how to use the dictionary; Bilingual list of abbreviations.