Learning How to Learn

Learning How to Learn

Author: Barbara Oakley, PhD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 052550446X

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A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.


Basic Spoken Chinese

Basic Spoken Chinese

Author: Cornelius C. Kubler

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2014-08-12

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1462914810

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This is a beginning-level course in spoken Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly speaking and comprehending Mandarin Chinese. Along with its sister book Basic Written Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Spoken Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese is not enough; you have to work smart to learn this very different language efficiently. Downloadable audio and video reinforce the material introduced in the book. No matter why you've chosen to learn Chinese--for business, travel, cultural studies or another goal--the Basic Chinese approach of two separate but integrated tracks in spoken and written Chinese will help you learn this language most efficiently and successfully. Detailed explanations in English of Chinese pronunciation, grammar, usage, culture, society, and recommended learning approaches. A digital Instructor's Guide is available electronically. A written Character Transcript (Simplified and Traditional) is available electronically. The downloadable materials feature: 40 videos with dozens of native speakers filmed on location in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. 6 hours of native-speaker audio, including all of the book's conversations. Build up sections, new words, and pronunciation exercises. Available separately, Basic Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials is the companion workbook for Basic Spoken Chinese. This practical guide includes a broad range of drills and exercises designed to enhance your proficiency in speaking and comprehending dramatically. While intended for use with the companion textbook, it can be used together with any Chinese textbook or teaching program to hone your Chinese language skills.


Teaching English Language Learners

Teaching English Language Learners

Author: Michaela Colombo

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1412959659

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This book prepares mainstream teachers to provide content instruction to English language learners.


Conversational Chinese Dialogues

Conversational Chinese Dialogues

Author: Touri Language Learning

Publisher: Touri Language Learning

Published: 2019-06-05

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1090222955

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When face-to-face with a real Chinese speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Chinese or communicate if there's an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. 'How do I get out of this situation?', You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Chinese Stories along with their translations, providing new Chinese speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Chinese dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There's no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Chinese quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Chinese Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Chinese version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Chinese book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in France or any Chinese speaking country without relying on Google Translate -Join Chinese conversations with your Chinese speaking coworkers, friends, or family members -Date Chinese-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Chinese; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Chinese Dialogues and start learning Chinese right now!


Spirit and Self in Medieval China

Spirit and Self in Medieval China

Author: Nanxiu Qian

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 0824864425

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The Shih-shuo hsin-yu, conventionally translated as A New Account of Tales of the World, is one of the most significant works in the entire Chinese literary tradition. It established a genre (the Shih-shuo t'i) and inspired dozens of imitations from the later part of the Tang dynasty (618-907) to the early Republican era of the twentieth century. The Shih-shuo hsin-yu consists of more than a thousand historical anecdotes about elite life in the late Han dynasty and the Wei-Chin period (about A.D. 150-420). Despite a general recognition of the place of the Shih-shuo hsin-yu in China's literary history (and to a lesser extent that of Japan), the genre itself has never been adequately defined or thoroughly studied. Spirit and Self in Medieval China offers the first thorough study in any language of the origins and evolution of the Shih-shuo t'i based on a comprehensive literary analysis of the Shih-shuo hsin-yu and a systematic documentation and examination of more than thirty imitations. The study also contributes to the growing interest in the Chinese idea of individual identity. By focusing on the Shin-shuo genre, which provides the starting point in China for a systematic literary construction of the self, it demonstrates that, contrary to Western assertions of a timeless Chinese "tradition," an authentic understanding of personhood in China changed continually and often significantly in response to changing historical and cultural circumstances.


Mandarin Conversation for English Speakers

Mandarin Conversation for English Speakers

Author: Mingde Shi

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1449013937

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This Chinese conversation book is compiled for English speaking people, especially for American learners. All the Chinese words, phrases, sentences in the book are marked with pinyin (phonetic symbols) and have their English translations. Its contents cover all the activities of daily life. The dialogues in the book are interesting and absorbing with Chinese culture as the background. The more you read them, the more you want to read them. The vocabulary contains not only the words used in the text, but supplementary words that relate to the topic, so that the learners can apply them to expand their vocabulary in their practice. In addition to the main lessons, the book contains a collection of slang and colloquial expressions frequently heard in Beijing dialect. This material is not to be found in other conversation books, but it is what every learner of Chinese must learn. The four main sections of the book are arranged side by side for the convenience of the learners to refer to each section easily. It takes less than a year to finish the book. After finishing the book, the learner will possess a very solid foundation of Mandarin, the standard spoken Chinese dialect, and be able to communicate with Chinese people on daily topics. Since China is rising rapidly in the world, and since no one can afford to ignore that country and its immense market, a person who is bilingual (English and Chinese) no doubt will have many advantages in dealing with the Chinese people in whatever field he is in. This book will prove to be a gateway to your successful future.


A Beginner's Guide to Rakes

A Beginner's Guide to Rakes

Author: Suzanne Enoch

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Published: 2011-10-04

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 142999570X

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All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? What will she do with her late husband's fortune? Sociey is shocked by her announcement—at the Grand Ball, of all places!—that she plans to open an exclusive gentleman's gaming club in the family mansion. But no one is more stunned than the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren. Years ago, Oliver and Diane shared a private indiscretion. Now Diane threatens to reveal Oliver's most ungentlemanly secrets...unless he agrees to help her. A notorious gambler—and rake—Oliver is overqualified to educate Diane in the ways and means of running her establishment. But striking a deal with Diane might just be the biggest risk Oliver has ever taken. This time, the only thing he has to lose is his heart...


Preston Lee's Conversation English for Chinese Speakers Lesson 1 - 40 (British Version)

Preston Lee's Conversation English for Chinese Speakers Lesson 1 - 40 (British Version)

Author: Matthew Preston

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781792039300

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This book is designed to help English learners begin speaking conversation English. It is also an excellent learning resource for reading and comprehension. Have fun and learn English the easy way. This book has been written for all ages, children and adults alike. - Written in British English - Written for all ages - 40 excellent lessons for everyday English conversation - 40 fun worksheets for review - Practice tests to reinforce learning - Activity pages for easy learning - Frequently used verbs in 4 grammatical forms - 40 practical and commonly used idioms - Vocabulary words include Chinese translations Written by ESL specialists, Kevin Lee and Matthew Preston have taught English as a Second Language for over 20 years around the world. The lessons in this book have been carefully chosen to help the learner really understand a range of topics for everyday talk. A great book to be used with Preston Lee's Beginner English 100 Lessons