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Bite Your Tongue
by Alex Shepard
Over 9 400 slang words and phrases from English varieties around the world!
Bite Your Tongue is a comprehensive collection of slang from around the world, with helpful regional differences and usage notes. From the latest lingo on social media and gaming platforms like Twitch, to indecipherable text messages and cell-phone speak, to old expressions from centuries past, this dictionary is a fascinating resource on how different people, from wildly different walks of life, communicate with each other in their daily lives.
It is a tribute to the weird and wonderful nature of language, which continues to evolve every day, and does so now at a faster pace than ever before. So don’t get left in the digital dust: dive right in with Bite Your Tongue and gain access to a side of English you won’t learn in a classroom!
Advisory: In an effort to capture real language the way it is used, please note that this dictionary contains vocabulary that is not suitable for young learners.
Formats: ebook and paperback
Price: $6.99
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Proverbs from Around the World!
by Alex Shepard
“A child without education is like a bird without wings.”
Proverbs from Around the World is a massive collection of over 5,500 beloved proverbs that originate from over 40 different countries. From England and Italy to Tibet and Japan, the wisdom and wit that each culture has passed down from one generation to the next has been carefully selected and translated for this brand-new compilation. So dive in and enrich yourself with thousands of funny, shrewd, and insightful observations on the journey of life!
Price: $3.99
Length: 330 pages
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Japanese Slang
by Maki Hayasaka
Japanese Slang is an urban dictionary for the digital generation!
Although Japanese culture is best known for its sense of formality and politeness, the Japanese are particularly fond of playing with language, in large part thanks to the versatility and nuance that their writing systems provide. This results in playful combinations of kanji, kana, and English, where conventional phrases are twisted wryly or turned entirely on their heads to cleverly capture the social attitudes of the time.
While most of the slang described here is a natural part of everyday speech, this dictionary doesn’t shy away from pejorative terms that unfortunately lurk around many online (and offline) spaces. After all, learning a language takes more than knowing how to politely ask about the weather: the real world is a whole lot messier than a classroom, and Japanese Slang will help you make sense of this raw language that lives in the wild.
Price: $4.99
Length: 211 pages
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Japanese Onomatopoeia
by Maki Hayasaka
Onomatopoeia is an important part of everyday Japanese, for both children and adults alike. For anyone aiming to master the language or to communicate like a native speaker, a good understanding of these lively and nuanced phrases is essential. To help you along, Japanese Onomatopoeia is a Japanese–English dictionary that provides a thorough listing of each expression in rōmaji and its conventional form in either hiragana or katakana.
Both giongo (“sound” words) and gitaigo (mimetic words) are covered in detail, with the full range of each word’s meanings listed for easy reference and study. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in reading, writing, or speaking Japanese, and it will boost your studies that extra mile towards natural fluency.
Price: $3.99
Length: 165 pages
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Japanese Proverbs
by Maki Hayasaka
“A flower doesn’t speak.”
Japan is famous for the beauty of its culture and the modest grace of its people. In this collection of nearly 700 traditional proverbs, the very best of Japanese wisdom is on display, offering poignant, shrewd, and timeless insights into the human condition. Each proverb is provided in its original language, with hiragana, rōmaji, and English translations to unpack the wording and interpretations as faithfully as possible.
From love and fate to gender and spirituality, these age-old sayings cover every topic we face in life, with a humble, stoical, and nature-centered wit. For anyone with an interest in Japanese culture, don’t miss out on this window into the cultural thoughts of its people, from ancient times to the present.
Price: $4.99
Length: 227 pages
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Total Japanese Grammar
by Maki Hayasaka
Total Japanese Grammar is a complete guide for anyone wanting to learn Japanese. Every topic is carefully explained in simple language to build on your knowledge as you progress, with detailed examples and guided activities. From verb forms and particles to making requests and using conditionals, this self-study course is all you need to master the rules for both casual and polite Japanese. The guide is designed for quick reference to every rule and offers more than 120 different activities to reinforce your learning as comprehensively as possible.
The ebook version also includes the Total Japanese Grammar vocabulary builder with over 1200 important words and kanji to help you express yourself fluently in everyday life.
Price: $8.99
Length: 343 pages
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Easy English! All the Rules, Plain and Simple
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Easy English! is your key to writing with style and confidence.
Whether you need a slight refresher on getting your commas and colons right, or a step-by-step guide to help you tackle tricky hyphens in compound adjectives, Easy English! has got you covered!
Written as a concise guide and reference book, Easy English! breaks down all the important rules you need to know. With abundant examples along the way, it explains each aspect of punctuation in simple English, making it perfect for easy study. And at the end, a quiz with over 200 questions will help make sure you know how to craft a perfect sentence every time.
Price: $3.44
Save 25% over buying the two books in this series individually!
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Easy English! Adjectives & Adverbs
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Mixing up your adjectives and adverbs? Need a refresher on when to use comparative forms, how to avoid descriptions that twist your meaning, or what to do with compound adjectives? No problem! Easy English! Adjectives & Adverbs has got you covered!
Written as a concise guide and reference book, Adjectives & Adverbs breaks down all the important rues you need to know. With abundant examples along the way, it explains each rule in simple English, making it perfect for easy study. And at the end, a quiz that covers every chapter will help make sure you know how to craft a perfect sentence every time.
So use this guide to enrich your writing, and see how easy English can be!
Price: $2.29
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Easy English! Punctuation
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Easy English! Punctuation is your key to perfect writing.
Whether you need a slight refresher on getting your commas and colons right, or a step-by-step guide to help you tackle tricky hyphens in compound adjectives, Easy English! has got you covered!
Written as a concise guide and reference book, Easy English! Punctuation breaks down all the important rules you need to know. With abundant examples along the way, it explains each aspect of punctuation in simple English, making it perfect for easy study. And at the end, a quiz with over 100 questions will help make sure you know how to craft a perfect sentence every time.
So take control of your punctuation by seeing how easy English can be!
Price: $2.29
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The Chinese Idiom Dictionary: The Complete Collection
by Mei Li & Maki Hayasaka
The Chinese Idiom Dictionary is a massive collection of over 4,100 chengyu, carefully organized for easy reference. Each idiom is provided in its traditional form, with both Pinyin and English translations accompanying them. In addition, every expression has a detailed note of its traditional source to give readers a deeper understanding of the context that surrounds and informs each saying, faithfully preserved in Chinese.
For anyone with an interest in Chinese language, culture, or philosophy, don’t miss out on this authoritative three-volume collection!
The Chinese Idiom Dictionary features:
* Over 4,100 Chinese chengyu and idiomatic sayings!
* Pinyin and English translations!
* Detailed notes for the context of each phrase!
* Alphabetical organization for easy reference!
* Thousands of insights into classical Chinese literature!
* For the first time, all three volumes collected in one special edition!
Price: $9.99
Length: 1,049 pages
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The Chinese Idiom Dictionary: Volume 1
by Mei Li & Maki Hayasaka
The Chinese Idiom Dictionary is a massive collection of traditional chengyu, carefully organized for easy reference. Each idiom is provided in its traditional form, with both Pinyin and English translations accompanying them. In addition, every expression has a detailed note of its traditional source to give readers a deeper understanding of the context that surrounds and informs each saying, faithfully preserved in Chinese.
For anyone with an interest in Chinese language, culture, or philosophy, don’t miss out on this authoritative three-volume collection!
Price: $6.99
Length: 312 pages
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The Chinese Idiom Dictionary: Volume 2
by Mei Li & Maki Hayasaka
The Chinese Idiom Dictionary is back with the second volume in this wide-ranging collection of classic and modern chengyu. Each idiomatic phrase is given in its traditional form, with both Pinyin and English translations accompanying them. Every expression also has a detailed note of its traditional source to give readers a deeper understanding of the context that surrounds and informs each saying, faithfully preserved in Chinese. This makes The Chinese Idiom Dictionary an indispensable source of knowledge for anyone aiming to boost their understanding of this fascinating language and culture.
If you’re aiming to master Chinese, don’t miss out on this comprehensive three-volume collection!
Price: $6.99
Length: 328 pages
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The Chinese Idiom Dictionary: Volume 3
by Mei Li & Maki Hayasaka
The Chinese Idiom Dictionary returns with the third and final volume in this comprehensive collection of classic and modern chengyu. Each idiomatic phrase is provided in its original form, with accompanying translations in both Pinyin and English. Every expression also comes with a detailed note of its traditional source to give readers a better understanding of the context that surrounds and informs each saying, faithfully preserved in Chinese. This makes The Chinese Idiom Dictionary an indispensable source of knowledge for anyone aiming to boost their understanding of this fascinating language and culture.
Take your studies further and uncover the wit and wisdom of classic Chinese in this massive three-volume collection!
Price: $6.99
Length: 304 pages
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