The second edition of this concise phrase book is an essential tool for all students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and evaluations clearly and precisely. Featuring over 2,000 words common to most academic disciplines, it will help students to expand their vocabulary, understand how these words are used and spot mistakes in their own academic writing. Units present the words in full sentences, enabling users to see exactly how they are used, and also include additional information on context, connotation and collocations. This is an ideal reference guide for students of all disciplines and levels who are required to complete written assignments as part of their course. It is also a valuable resource for students looking to fine tune their vocabulary for job searches, interviews and writing for professional purposes. New to this Edition: - Now contains practice exercises so readers can test their understanding as they goRefreshed, more reader-friendly text design
The second edition of this concise phrase book is an essential tool for all students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and evaluations clearly and precisely. Featuring over 2,000 words common to most academic disciplines, it will help students to expand their vocabulary, understand how these words are used and spot mistakes in their own academic writing. Units present the words in full sentences, enabling users to see exactly how they are used, and also include additional information on context, connotation and collocations. This is an ideal reference guide for students of all disciplines and levels who are required to complete written assignments as part of their course. It is also a valuable resource for students looking to fine tune their vocabulary for job searches, interviews and writing for professional purposes. New to this Edition: - Now contains practice exercises so readers can test their understanding as they goRefreshed, more reader-friendly text design
This compact phrase book of key business terminology is an invaluable resource for students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and analyses with greater clarity and precision. Divided into 30 bite-size sections, users can quickly and easily find the topic they need when preparing and writing essays, reports and case studies. Each section contains three parts: words in action, taken from real academic writing; information to help you readers use these words correctly; and 'nearly but not quite right' examples from real students' work. This is an essential companion for students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business and management, and is suitable for use at any stage of their studies. It is also ideal for those studying related disciplines, including business management, administration, HR, finance, systems analysis, project management, business law and corporate governance.
Four chapters provide many of the phrases needed by writers dealing with the topics of curriculum, behavior, instruction, and planning and assessment. Four additional chapters include phrases needed by classroom teachers, principals, and learning center personnel, and phrases professionals often use in writing about students. The phrases can be used and adapted for writing educational papers, articles, school grant proposals, and doctoral dissertations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
No more embarrassing moments when you try to explain yourself in German! Traveling to a new country can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know a single word in German. Even if you are only a 'regular' tourist, it makes a world of difference if you know just a few words or simple phrases when you start communicating with locals in their own language. Not only will you be treated with more respect and openness, but apart from that, knowing the right phrases opens up a whole new dimension of experiences. Most Germans though, speak some English, however they would definitely appreciate it if you knew some of the most important phrases, especially if you can pronounce words in German without any accent. We have collected the most helpful and realistic German phrases, terms and sentences for all possible scenarios and situations in which you may find yourself. We not only wanted our selection of phrases to be practical, but also helpful as an additional learning tool that you can use every day to point at if you struggle to make yourself understood when speaking. This phrasebook in German and English is not only geared towards travellers. If you are a student in Germany, an expat or if you are there for professional reasons, you will find helpful terms and phrases for those circumstances as well. At the end, we have even included a section that will be helpful for kids or for their parents to facilitate their travel experience and provide useful words and sentences that will be very easy to learn. Table of Contents Pronunciation: The Alphabet - Consonants and Vowels Pronouncing “Umlaute” and Vowels Pronouncing Diphthongs and Cognates PHRASEBOOK Chapter 2 - Greetings and Chapter 1 - Pronunciation Formal and Informal Introductions Polite Expressions Phrases for Greeting Friends & Family German Words - Spelling and Pronunciation Chapter 3 - Help and Health Issues Asking Directions Medical Issues and Emergencies Crime and Help Phrases General Repairs Chapter 4 - Accommodations, Restaurants and Shopping Accommodations Restaurants and Eating Out Foods and Restaurants Shopping and Renting Chapter 5 - Travel, Cars and Transportation Phrases for Travelers Airport and Flights Taxi and Hiring a Car Driving and Parking Renting a Car and Car Trouble Transportation Phrases Chapter 6 - In the House, Friends and Guests Guests and Invitations Cleaning Household Chores Chapter 7 - Business, Renting and Real Estate Business and Negotiations Banking Phrases and Terms Insurance -‐ Phrases and Terms Real Estate – Phrases and Terms Legal Terms and Situations Chapter 8 - Education, At Work and Sports Education and University At Work Sports Chapter 9 - Small Talk and Entertainment Talk About Yourself Trivial Conversation Phrases for Travelers Entertainment and Recreation Orders Chapter 10 - Holidays, Seaons, Christmas and Signs Seasons and Festivals Public Holidays and Terms for Vacations Christmas Phrases Church and Religion Signs and Notices Chapter 11 - Social Media, Computer and Hobbies Social Media, IT and Computer Arts & Hobbies Chapter 12 - Words and Phrases for Kids Made Easy
