The No-Nonsense Guide to Language Learning

The No-Nonsense Guide to Language Learning
Author: Benny Lewis
Publisher: Benny Lewis
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2018-09-22
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

“Benny Lewis rocks!” – Tim Ferriss, author, the Four Hour Working Week “Benny was enormously helpful in planning my year without English." - Scott Young, Rapid Learner Benny's destiny was to never speak Spanish, or any other language. At school he spent years studying Irish and German. Even after all this study, he still couldn't speak them. By the time he reached his 20's he could only speak English. Yet he ignored the call of destiny, and decided to learn Spanish anyway. These days, Benny speaks over 10 languages - all self-taught - and runs the world's most popular language learning blog, Fluent in 3 Months. How has he achieved this? He's devoted his adult life to discovering "language hacks" - faster and smarter ways to learn a new language. Inside The No-Nonsense Guide to Language Learning, you'll discover: Why Benny's destiny was to never speak Spanish - and how he did it anyway The smartest decision you can ever make for your language learning How to learn a new language fluently How beginners can outsmart "expert" language learners Why the CIA wrong and it doesn't take 1,000+ hours to learn a language The 7 most common mistakes language learners make - and how to fix them How to practise speaking a foreign language without travelling overseas If you want to learn how to speak a new language, pick up your copy of The No-Nonsense Guide to Language Learning today.

The No Nonsense French Guide

The No Nonsense French Guide
Author: Caroline Levesque-Bartlett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2019-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723512032

This French guide differs from the traditional formal reference books because it is sensible straight talk from a friendly perspective, clear and to the point and built on common sense not repetitive or boring grammar doctrine. In other words this is the book you wished you had learned French from.

Name Dropping

Name Dropping
Author: Philip Gooden
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008-02-19
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9780312377397

Guide to the better known or more intriguing of terms from figures in politics, sports, and the arts as well as history and the classics. Pretentiousness Index ranks items on the spectrum from familiarity to obscurity.

The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food

The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food
Author: Wayne Roberts
Publisher: New Internationalist
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2013-09-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1780261322

Wayne Roberts puts under the microscope a global food system that is under strain from climate change and from economic disaster. He shows how a world food system based on supermarkets and agribusiness corporations is unsustainable and looks at new models of producing healthy food from all over the world.

Faux Pas?

Faux Pas?
Author: Philip Gooden
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780713685237

Winner of the HRH Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award 2006. An award winning language book, this is a lively and engaging expose on the foreign words and phrases that populate our language.

The No-nonsense Guide to Green Politics

The No-nonsense Guide to Green Politics
Author: Derek Wall
Publisher: New Internationalist
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1906523398

Green issues and politics are no longer separate entities, and as environmental issues will only become more pertinent in the future, it will dominate the political spectrum. From climate chaos to consumerism, the crisis facing human civilisation is clear. Yet the response from polticians at present is still inadequate and environmental activists focus on single campaigns rather than electoral politics. The new addition to the No-Nonsense Guides measures the rising tide of eco-activism and awareness and explains why it heralds a new politcal era worldwide.

Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish
Author: Margarita Madrigal
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2012-09-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0307754871

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.

The No-nonsense Guide to Islam

The No-nonsense Guide to Islam
Author: Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher: New Internationalist
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2007
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1904456618

A balanced portrayal of |real Islam|, looking beyond the common perceptions and polemical debates. It shows what Islam has achieved and shows why a better understanding of Muslims is needed throughout the world. But it also explains why Islam needs to make itself more relevant by showing it can create a tolerant and peaceful society, and explores the steps for reform. A plain-speaking, independent view that informs current debates and puts modern developments into the context of the history of Islam and its people.

Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide

Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide
Author: Lani Simpson
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0897936620

Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide exposes the shocking difficulty involved in getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long term use of the most recent osteoporosis medications. Author Dr. Lani Simpson, both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis to explain her whole-body approach to bone health, which includes discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, and exercise. You may be surprised to learn which foods and medicines hurt bone health and which ones help in building strong bones. The book also sheds light on basic bone biology, how aging affects the bones, the risks and benefits of drugs and alternative treatments, a comprehensive breakdown of calcium supplementation – and some delicious recipes for bone-building meals. We all share concerns about bone health and osteoporosis. Whether you are one of the nearly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, or a younger person building a healthy body, Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide will answer your questions and help you live long, healthy, and fracture-free into your golden years.