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We all learn at least one language as children. But what does it take to learn six languages...or seventy? In Babel No More, Michael Erard, "a monolingual with benefits," sets out on a quest to meet language superlearners and make sense of their mental powers. On the way he uncovers the secrets of historical figures like Italian cardinal Giuseppe Mezzofanti, who was said to speak seventy-two languages; Emil Krebs, a pugnacious German diplomat, who spoke sixty-eight languages; and Lomb Kat, a Hungarian who taught herself Russian by reading Russian romance novels.

Listening to short stories is an effective and fun way to learn Portuguese! By adopting a storytelling approach, this book presents the listener with a semi-communicative language method, wherein they are encouraged to engage with the story thus reducing the chances of losing motivation, interest, or confidence. With 15 simple yet challenging short stories, this book takes the listener on an adventurous journey throughout the world, in the company of a group of Portuguese conquerors who are thirsty to teach the language to whomever is eager to learn it.

In this audiobook, you will find 15 short stories showcasing the modern and exciting life of people in contemporary Germany. These stories are funny, emotional, and riddled with facts about German history and culture. These stories only take a few minutes to listen to, and you can do so anywhere you want and at any time that suits you. They will fill your day with interesting new thoughts and perspectives from an entirely new world.

Reading short stories is an effective and fun way to learn Italian! It’s as simple as it sounds. Read a story, learn new vocabulary, discover a country from within … and enjoy! This short novel is created and imagined for beginners and learners taking their first steps into Italian. It is much more than a study book … because it isn’t one! It is a story based on a real experience, the true story of an Italian young woman named Sara. She lives an average life, fights her battles, dreams, works, and shapes her future with her own hands.

Babel: Vida, Historia y Lenguas es un espacio para el alumnado de Secundaria y Bachiller del Colegio San Bartolomé de Godella.Las diversas lenguas estudiadas en la Comunidad Valenciana conviviendo e implementando conocimiento. Historia, Castellano, Valenciano, Inglés y Fancés siempre al servicio de la Historia y otras materias, de la vida... Nuestro objetivo es que en diversos episodios se publiquen y difundan trabajos de los alumnos. El alumnado ayuda a sus iguales a ser competentes a través de la motivación y el auto aprendizaje.Esta es nuestra invitación a aprender haciendo, y a ...

This audiobook is ideal for beginners, new learners, and anyone who wants to brush up on their French skills. Our short stories are perfect to be listened to anywhere and anytime, perfect to fit in a busy lifestyle. They can be listened to in one sitting, allowing you to focus on the story and the new vocabulary without getting discouraged. In these stories, you will meet an array of engaging characters navigating real life situations: the purchase of a new dog, a movie night, an anniversary, a birthday surprise, a holiday between friends, or simple everyday family situations.

Reading short stories is an effective and fun way to learn Spanish! Improve your reading skills, learn new vocabulary, brush up your Spanish, and have fun with these 15 engaging original stories in Spanish, ideal for beginners and new learners of Spanish. Follow the adventures of the Garcías, an Argentinian family of four moving from a small town to the big city of Buenos Aires. You will navigate new situations with them: from going to a new school, to celebrating a surprise birthday party, to meeting new friends, to going to the hairdresser’s.

John Taylor Gatto wurde mehrfach zum 'Lehrer des Jahres' New York gekrönt und mit Preisen für seinen außergewöhnlich guten Unterricht ausgezeichnet - doch er selbst zieht ein anderes Fazit. Die deutsche Erstausgabe des US-Titels 'Dumbing Us Down - the Hidden Curriculum od Compulsory Schooling', der sich in den USA hunderttausendfach verkauft und die US-Bildungsdiskussion der letzten Jahre entscheidend geprägt hat.