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The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. Dictionary of Idioms examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one's source...

Pimsleur Language Programs' goPimsleur Series gives learners spoken and reading proficiency. Ity gives learners the experience of acquiring the essential grammar and vocabulary of their new language, while learning to...

Pimsleur Language Programs' goPimsleur Series gives learners spoken and reading proficiency. Ity gives learners the experience of acquiring the essential grammar and vocabulary of their new language, while learning to...

Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you ever thought about which words...

In 1887, Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof, a Polish Jew, had the idea of putting an end to tribalism by creating a universal language, one that would be equally accessible to everyone...

The Story of English is the extraordinary tale of the origins and development of the English language. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes...

It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations' - Winston ChurchillQuotations can offer us a glimpse into the past in a few brief words,...

The Chinese language is traditionally taught through a series of between roughly 180 and 215 radicals. These radicals are then used to form the characters of the Chinese language. Chineasy...

We all had teachers who scolded us over the use of um, uh-huh, oh, like, and mm-hmm. But as linguist N. J. Enfield reveals in How We Talk, these "bad...

Language is always changing. No one knows where it is going but the best way to future-cast is to look at the past. John Simpson animates for us a tradition...

If you already have the basics and want to learn more Greek, this advanced beginner audio course will boost your confidence to understand and speak Greek. Practise the most frequent...

The country folk say "howdy-do" but here in town, it's "yo"; they'll say it in the country too in twenty years or so. Rolling Stone magazine has called songwriter Stephin...

Language is always changing. No one knows where it is going but the best way to future-cast is to look at the past. John Simpson animates for us a tradition...

Learn another language the way you learnt your own You learnt your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Polish in the same way. You'll stick with it...

Do you dread making a phone call in French? Is your first question always: "Do you speak English?" Do you wish you knew what the person at the other end...

'Tammet's intriguing cases of linguistic idiosyncrasies expand our notions on what it means to be human . . . Would dazzle any storyteller in love with words and their deepest...

This description refers to the book-only version of the course, which is also available in a book and double CD pack (ISBN 978 034 094977 1), with the double CD...

The 'Teach Yourself German Starter Kit' is a new concept in language learning. It is a complete programme which has all the back up and additional support material you need...

"One-Day Spanish - the DVD" is the latest way to pick up all the Spanish you'll need to get the most out of your holiday or business trip. Join Andy...

Do you want to read Indian classics in the original Do you want to progress quickly beyond the basics Do you want to reach a high standard 'Teach Yourself Sanskrit'...

Learn another language the way you learnt your own You learnt your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Russian in the same way. You'll stick with it...

The 'Teach Yourself Italian Starter Kit' is a new concept in language learning. It is a complete programme which has all the back up and additional support material you need...

The 'Teach Yourself French Starter Kit' is a new concept in language learning. It is a complete programme which has all the back up and additional support material you need...

In one form or another, Chinese is the language most spoken in the world. Although it has many different spoken forms, they are all written in exactly the same way....

The 'Teach Yourself Spanish Starter Kit' is a new concept in language learning. It is a complete programme which has all the back up and additional support material you need...

Are standards of English alright - or should that be all right?To knowingly split an infinitive or not to?And what about ending a sentence with preposition, or for that matter...

If you can't tell a possessive pronoun from a correlative conjunction, confuse 'disinterested' and 'uninterested' and struggle with the subjunctive, then I Used to Know That: English has the answers....

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New...

The stoics lived a long time ago, but they had some startling insights into the human condition - insights which endure to this day. The philosophical tradition, founded in Athens...

Wordsmiths and Warriors explores the heritage of English through the places in Britain that shaped it. It unites the warriors, whose invasions transformed the language, with the poets, scholars, reformers,...

This book narrates the history of English spelling from the Anglo-Saxons to the present-day, charting the various changes that have taken place and the impact these have had on the...

A Sunday Times top-ten title in 2007 and a bestseller ever since, I Before E (Except after C) has continued to inform and entertain its many readers. Offering reminders of...

'Will do for grammar what Eats Shoots and Leaves did for punctuation' - The Times_______________________A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to...

"An idea is a feat of association, and the height of it is a good metaphor." - Robert Frost For 3,000 years, great thinkers and writers have relied on the...

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'For all those who believe in the politics of principle and hope this a wonderful reminder that they do not always lose. For all...

Offering learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Arabic and English in a compact, portable format. Designed for all levels of language learner, whether...

The perfect companion for family Scrabble games. This compact, easy-to-use, paperback contains valid words from 2-7 letters in length and gives short, succinct definitions to help players use the best...

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Collins Webster's Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for...

An innovative and effective online course that combines world-class content from Collins with the world's largest community of language learners on Livemocha.com. Collins has teamed up with Livemocha, the world's...

Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use visual guide to conversational English.Tired of textbook English? Keen to converse like a local? Need some help getting there?...

This reissue of the Collins English Thesaurus is the perfect reference for everyday use. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic supplement, this is the ideal thesaurus to take your...

The Collins English Dictionary is the perfect dictionary reference for everyday use, including all the words, phrases and definitions you need. Language notes help you choose the right word and...

The fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format.In its attractive two-colour layout, the fifth edition of...

Do you want a solid foundation to your English studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will...

'Full of charm and fascination' The Bookseller'Would dazzle any storyteller in love with words and their deepest meanings' Amy Tan, author of Joy Luck Club'A generous book and a beguiling...