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Adult education Chinese language Self-instruction Chinese language Sound recordings for English speakers Chinese language Study and teaching Audio-visual aids English language English language Self-instruction Mandarin dialects Self-instruction Mandarin dialects Sound recordings for English speakers Mobile apps Video gamesSummary: Designed to give users comprehensive conversational language and grammar skills. The basic course (10 lessons) focuses on polite greetings and small talk and is perfect for patrons who are planning a short trip to a foreign country, or for those who want to get a taste of a foreign language and culture. The complete course (100 lessons) is designed for patrons who already know the basics of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Languages 2009
Summary: Curso completo de inglés, con más de 300 ilustraciones, más de 100 ejercicios con autocorrección, más de 100 conceptos fundamentales, 30 artículos sobre costumbres y cultura de Estados Unidos, más de 700 palabras agrupadas en más de 50 temas de vocabulario, más de 500 frases verbales de uso común en Estados Unidos.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial 2019
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 248 SPANISH INGCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.3 INGHarding, Rachel
Summary: "Level 1 of a complete self-study English-language course that combines easy-to-use visual learning with crystal-clear grammar explanations, practice exercises, and free audio."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dk Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 HARCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 HARSummary: Learn Mandarin Chinese by listening to specially composed melodies, with their rhythmic repetitions of Chinese and English words and phrases. Volume 1 teaches over 200 essential words and phrases.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2007
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA 495.1 RAPContents: Disc 1. Lessons 15-16 -- Disc 2. Lessons 17-18 -- Disc 3. Lessons 19-20 -- Disc 4. Lessons 21-22 -- Disc 5. Lessons 23-24 -- Disc 6. Lessons 25-26 -- Disc 7. Lessons 27-28 -- Disc 8. Lessons 29-30 -- Disc 9. Readings.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: CD 495.18 CHISummary: This all-audio course aimed specifically at beginners enables you to learn quickly and effectively all the key basics you require to speak Mandarin Chinese with confidence.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: PA 495.18 CHISummary: Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Mandarin in progressive steps, without the use of reading materials.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon and Schuster Audio [producer] 2001
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: CD 495.18 CHISummary: Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Mandarin Chinese in progressive steps.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2006
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: PA 495.18 CHISummary: Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Mandarin in progressive steps, without the use of reading materials.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books [distributor] 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: CD 495.18 CHISummary: GoChinese makes it easier than ever to use the Pimsleur programs by including the spoken lessons in two audio formats, CD and MP3; the full three-level reading program; and a reading book (in print and PDF format). Also included is a digital Ultralingua Chinese-English dictionary with 200,000 items, including colloquial terms and common expressions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Audio 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: CD 495.18 GOLi, Jason
Summary: Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 495.11 LIHarding, Rachel
Summary: "Level 2 of complete self-study English-language course that combines easy-to-use visual learning with crstyal-clear grammar explanations, practice exercises, and free audio."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 HARCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 HARSummary: "Kids will build confidence all summer long as they master early literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. Summer Reading helps kids to: stay motivated to read; maintain reading skills and avoid summer slide; get excited about using the library; keep discovering and learning all summer long."--
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD FISSummary: Teaches French vocabulary to babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Features an animated panda bear named Little Pim, and is presented in the French language while showing children enjoying everyday activities. Follow Little Pim and pals as they wake up to a new day and go to sleep after a busy day, while teaching more than 60 words for morning and evening routines.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pim Corp. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: DVD JUV FRENCH LITSummary: "Kids will explore the Spanish language and culture with stories, challenges, and interactive lessons that take them into the kitchen, through storybooks, and even around new landscapes. Learn to count in Spanish; build a Spanish vocabulary; explore new landscapes; develop literacy and language learning skills"--
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Alternates animated sequences of a panda bear named Little Pim with live action sequences of children enjoying everyday activities to teach babies, toddlers, and preschoolers over 60 mealtime-related French vocabulary words. Includes vocabulary reviews and a repeat play option.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pim Corp. 2007
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: DVD JUV FRENCH LITSummary: Presents eight Cantonese language lessons for English speakers. Based on the method developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur and designed to teach you to understand and speak the essential elements of Chinese in a relatively short time.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Audio 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: CD 495.17 CHISummary: "Children will stay engaged with learning all summer long through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that develop musical interest, explore artistic abilities, expand creative thinking skills, and so much more!"
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD ENGGreenwood, Elinor.
Summary: A guide to basic Mandarin Chinese includes in introduction to pronunciation and tones, characters, and vocabulary dealing with parts of the body, family, numbers, weather, transportation, food, and hobbies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 495.1 GETSwick, Edward
Summary: The go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of English grammar. As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts can be confusing. To make progress with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. This book will help develop mastery. The more you practice, the more you become proficient in how you use English. It will help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw Hill Education 2018