English Language

Amanda Montell, feminist linguist and features editor at online magazine Byrdie, explains why words matter and why it’s imperative that women embrace their unique relationship with language. Drawing on fascinating research, and moving effortlessly between history and pop culture, Montell deconstructs language - from insults and cursing to grammar and pronunciation - to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to gaslight women and keep them from gaining equality.

Improve your French while solving intriguing short mysteries. These detective stories have been specially designed for language learners using the parallel text method. First you will hear the narrative in fluid, authentic French, then the complete English translation, and after that you will hear the French a second time with greater comprehension. This structure allows for continuous study without needing to constantly pause and consult a dictionary.

This collection of simple stories helps you learn Mandarin Chinese in context. Each short story focuses on everyday vocabulary and situations, and is paired with its full English translation so you can follow along with ease. The audiobook is structured so that each story is read first in Mandarin Chinese, allowing you to listen and absorb the natural rhythm and pronunciation of the language. The English translation is then read immediately after, giving you a clear understanding of the meaning and vocabulary.

In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Horobin investigates how we have arrived at the English we know today and celebrates the way new speakers and new uses mean that it continues to adapt. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements or evidence of slipping standards.  

Transform your daily routines into dynamic Japanese learning sessions without additional time investment. This innovative guide is designed for those eager to integrate Japanese mastery seamlessly into their lives, utilizing moments often underutilized. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or settling into night's silence, this book equips you with the tools to absorb and retain Japanese effectively.

Apprenez l'anglais tout en enrichissant votre quotidien. Cette collection de nouvelles éducatives est conçue pour les francophones qui souhaitent progresser en anglais tout en découvrant des idées concrètes sur le développement personnel le tout dans un format audio simple, agréable et accessible.

"Simple French Stories for Complete Beginners" is an engaging collection of authentic, everyday French stories designed to help language learners master practical vocabulary and natural expressions. Written by Jules Martinelli for students at the A1-A2 level, these tales take listeners on a journey through modern French life, from Parisian cafés to Provençal markets.

Learn Spanish naturally through context with this collection of romantically themed short stories designed for learners at an early to intermediate level. Each story presents a complete narrative centered on everyday emotional experiences—chance encounters, quiet moments, misunderstandings, and growing connections—allowing you to absorb vocabulary and sentence structure in a meaningful way rather than through isolated memorization.

Your social skills are something you can focus upon and train, making yourself a more and more sociable and engaging person with each day that passes. With the right tools and techniques, paired with a bit of enhanced personal awareness, you could be rocking every conversation and social gathering that life throws your way in no time flat.

The Richest Man in Babylon is the most important and valuable personal finance book ever written. This book profoundly influenced successful entrepreneurs like Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, and thousands of others.

Have you ever wished you could peer into someone's mind to find out what he or she is really thinking? Now you can...really. You Can Read Anyone explains, step-by-step, exactly how to tell what someone is thinking and feeling in real-life situations. It contains specific, proven psychological techniques that can be applied instantly to any person in just about any situation.

Tombez amoureux de l’anglais tout en profitant d’histoires courtes et captivantes ! Cet audiobook est spécialement conçu pour les francophones qui souhaitent apprendre l’anglais de manière naturelle et agréable. Plutôt que de s’ennuyer avec des leçons théoriques, vous découvrirez une série d’histoires romantiques courtes et accessibles, mettant en scène des situations de la vie quotidienne telles qu’un cours de cuisine, des rencontres inattendues, des mariages ou des textos accidentels.

Kanchan Keshari is known for educating millions of learners that aspired to learn fluent English, through interactive methods. An initiative to further the English learning with simplicity and ease – this audiobook provides a panoramic learning of English that people intend to use everyday. The author has provided interpretation of more than five thousand Hindi sentences in English as well as a compact dictionary to ease the learning process. The audiobook is planned out in sections of 125 lessons with interactive 25 exercises, with the goal of effortless gradual learning.

Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids to the more than 7,000 languages that exist today.

Educational Stories in French is built for you as an intermediate learner who wants to move beyond basic phrases and start understanding French as it’s actually used. Instead of relying on isolated vocabulary lists or abstract exercises, you learn through short, engaging stories, giving you continuous exposure to the language in context. You’ll work through fifteen bilingual stories, each following a clear and effective structure: first in French, then in English, and finally back in French.

At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

This audiobook brings together a collection of romantic short stories designed to help English speakers learn Italian naturally, through genuine human situations rather than grammar drills. A disastrous first date gets a second chance five years later. Two friends who've been "just friends" for seven years finally have to face the question. A wrong text message sent to the wrong person accidentally starts something unexpected. A long-distance relationship forces a couple to decide what they're really willing to sacrifice.

Ce livre audio propose une approche structurée et progressive pour apprendre l’anglais professionnel à travers des histoires courtes ancrées dans des situations de bureau réalistes. Chaque récit met en scène des contextes familiers tels que les réunions d’équipe, les échanges d’e-mails, les présentations, la gestion de projets ou encore la communication avec des collègues et des clients. L’objectif est de développer une compréhension naturelle de l’anglais utilisé dans un environnement de travail moderne. La méthode repose sur une exposition répétée et contextualisée.

No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a tried and tested language learning method that has been used by over 1 million people to speak fluently and confidently. With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that...

Dr. Gary Chapman identifies five basic languages of love and then guides couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love. Learn to speak and understand your mate's love language, and in no time you will be able to effectively love and truly feel loved in return. Skillful communication is within your grasp!