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Author: Learningonlinexyz Inc
Publisher: Learningonlinexyz Inc
Published: 2019-04-08
Total Pages: 30
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn Pidgin_Nigerian with our simple to use phrasebook. It is a handy passport to cultural immersion while exploring new geographies. Impress the locals with confidence. Categories include Food, Useful Phrases, Numbers, Time, etc.
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-03-29
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 1107611806
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
Author: Adedamola Olofa
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2004-10-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781973551690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Yoruba grammar book is for the use of beginners who want to learn Yoruba and those who want to speak it as a second language (L2). Target Users are: ■ Those who marry to Yoruba spouses ■ Yoruba children born abroad ■ Yorubas in diaspora ■ Secondary school children (Nigeria, West Africa and Brazil) learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Non-Yoruba university students learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Those who have interest in speaking the language.It is written in a Teach-Yourself format. It is highly interractive. A reader studies a lesson and tests himself through series of "Brainwork" provided in this book. Because it is a book meant for beginners, some basic grammatical rules and orthography are adjusted to make learning easier for users. This book is to be viewed as an introductory to learning Yoruba.
Author: Nicholas Awde
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780781806619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers five thousand vocabulary entries arranged in thirty-four sections dealing with aspects of daily life.
Author: Terry Crowley
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2004-05-31
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780824828806
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBislama is the national language of Vanuatu, the world's most linguistically diverse nation with at least 80 actively spoken Oceanic languages used by about 200,000 people. Bislama began as a plantation pidgin based on English in the nineteenth century, but it has since developed into a unique language with a grammar and vocabulary very different from English. It is one of very few national languages for which there is no readily available reference grammar. This book aims to fill this gap by providing an extensive account of the grammar of Bislama as it is used by ordinary Ni-Vanuatu. It does not, therefore, aim to describe any kind of artificial written norm but sets out to capture a range of different kinds of ways that Ni-Vanuatu will say things in various contexts, both written and spoken, formal and informal. The thrust of this volume is to show that Bislama has a grammar—an unfamiliar concept for those educated in Vanuatu. It also shows that Bislama is a language of considerable complexity, which will come as a surprise to many of its users, who have been taught to view their language as somehow "simple" and even "deficient."
Author: Paul Pimsleur
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-10
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1442369027
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this entertaining and groundbreaking book, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, creator of the renowned Pimsleur Method, the world leader in audio-based language learning, shows how anyone can learn to speak a foreign language. If learning a language in high school left you bruised, with a sense that there was no way you can learn another language, How to Learn a Foreign Language will restore your sense of hope. In simple, straightforward terms, Dr. Pimsleur will help you learn grammar (seamlessly), vocabulary, and how to practice pronunciation (and come out sounding like a native). The key is the simplicity and directness of Pimsleur’s approach to a daunting subject, breaking it down piece by piece, demystifying the process along the way. Dr. Pimsleur draws on his own language learning trials and tribulations offering practical advice for overcoming the obstacles so many of us face. Originally published in 1980, How to Learn a Foreign Language is now available on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Pimsleur’s publication of the first of his first audio courses that embodied the concepts and methods found here. It's a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of this amazing pioneer of language learning.
Author: Julie Coleman
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2012-03-08
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 0191630721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book traces the development of English slang from the earliest records to the latest tweet. It explores why and how slang is used, and traces the development of slang in English-speaking nations around the world. The records of the Old Bailey and machine-searchable newspaper collections provide a wealth of new information about historical slang, while blogs and tweets provide us with a completely new perspective on contemporary slang. Based on inside information from real live slang users as well as the best scholarly sources, this book is guaranteed to teach you some new words that you shouldn't use in polite company. Teachers, politicians, broadcasters, and parents characterize the language of teenagers as sloppy, repetitive, and unintelligent, but these complaints are nothing new. In 1906, an Australian journalist overheard some youths on a street-corner: Things will be bally slow till next pay-day. I've done in nearly all my spond. Here, now; cheese it, or I'll lob one in your lug. Lend us a cigarette. Lend it; oh, no, I don't part. Look out, here's a bobby going to tell us to shove along. What, he wondered, was the world coming to. For the 411, read on ...
Author: Olivia O Kelvin
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2024-08-06
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the vibrant world of Nigerian Pidgin English with "How to Speak Nigerian Pidgin English: Learn From Basic Phrases to Fluent Conversations." This comprehensive guide is your gateway to mastering one of Nigeria's most widely spoken and culturally rich languages. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or someone looking to refine your conversational skills, this book has something for everyone. Inside, you will find: Introduction to Nigerian Pidgin English: Explore the origins, cultural significance, and unique characteristics of this dynamic language. Basic Vocabulary and Phrases: Start with essential words and phrases to navigate everyday situations, from greetings and introductions to shopping and dining. Grammar and Sentence Structure: Learn the key grammar rules and sentence structures that make Nigerian Pidgin English distinct and easy to use. Idioms, Slang, and Expressions: Dive into the rich world of Pidgin idioms and slang, gaining insights into how locals express humor, emotions, and cultural nuances. Practical Conversations: Engage with practical dialogues and role-playing scenarios to build your confidence in real-life situations, including asking for directions, making reservations, and social interactions. Cultural Etiquette and Norms: Understand the do's and don'ts of using Pidgin English in different social contexts, ensuring respectful and authentic communication. Practice and Exercises: Reinforce your learning with a variety of exercises, including translation challenges, vocabulary matching, and interactive practice sessions. How to Speak Nigerian Pidgin English is more than just a language guide-it's a cultural experience. With easy-to-follow lessons, practical tips, and cultural insights, this book will help you connect with the heart and soul of Nigeria.
Author: Shuang Liu
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2010-11-09
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 1446259544
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBooks on intercultural communication are rarely written with an intercultural readership in mind. In contrast, this multinational team of authors has put together an introduction to communicating across cultures that uses examples and case studies from around the world. The book further covers essential new topics, including international conflict, social networking, migration, and the effects technology and mass media play in the globalization of communication. Written to be accessible for international students too, this text situates communication theory in a truly global perspective. Each chapter brings to life the links between theory and practice and between the global and the local, introducing key theories and their practical applications. Along the way, you will be supported with first-rate learning resources, including: • theory corners with concise, boxed-out digests of key theoretical concepts • case illustrations putting the main points of each chapter into context • learning objectives, discussion questions, key terms and further reading framing each chapter and stimulating further discussion • a companion website containing resources for instructors, including multiple choice questions, presentation slides, exercises and activities, and teaching notes. This book will not merely guide you to success in your studies, but will teach you to become a more critical consumer of information and understand the influence of your own culture on how you view yourself and others.
Author: Daniel Schreier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-01-02
Total Pages: 857
ISBN-13: 1108581382
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe plural form 'Englishes' conveys the diversity of English as a global language, pinpointing the growth and existence of a large number of national, regional and social forms. The global spread of English and the new varieties that have emerged around the world has grown to be a vast area of study and research, which intersects multiple disciplines. This Handbook provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of World Englishes from 1600 to the present day. Covering topics such as variationist sociolinguistics, pragmatics, contact linguistics, linguistic anthropology, corpus- and applied linguistics and language history, it combines discussion of traditional topics with a variety of innovative approaches. The chapters, all written by internationally acclaimed authorities, provide up-to-date discussions of the evolution of different Englishes around the globe, a comprehensive coverage of different models and approaches, and some original perspectives on current challenges.
