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Language Instinct, The

How the Mind Creates Language

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

18 hours 56 min

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our
... Read more
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The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven
... Read more
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Grammar for a Full Life

How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us

by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Narrated by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Unabridged

5 hours 7 min

Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be
... Read more
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Foundation Irish (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Learn Irish with the Michel Thomas Method

by Michel Thomas ...

Narrated by Eilís Ní Dhúill, Patricia Mac Eoin ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

11 hours 8 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Irish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything ... Read more

Was $100.99 USD Now $37.99 USD

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Irish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything
... Read more
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Foundation Danish (Michel Thomas Method) – Full course

Learn Danish with the Michel Thomas Method

by Anne Grydehoj ...

Narrated by Anne Grydehoj ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

10 hours 50 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Danish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything ... Read more

Was $100.99 USD Now $37.99 USD

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Danish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything
... Read more
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A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston ...

Narrated by Scott R. Pollak ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in
... Read more
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Foundation Modern Standard Arabic (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Learn Modern Standard Arabic with the Michel Thomas Method

by Michel Thomas ...

Narrated by Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Modern Standard Arabic in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides ... Read more

Was $100.99 USD Now $37.99 USD

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Modern Standard Arabic in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides
... Read more
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6 Minute English

British Life

by BBC, BBC Learning English ...

Narrated by Full Cast ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will
... Read more
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Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

by Mignon Fogarty ...

Narrated by Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of
... Read more
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Have You Eaten Grandma?

Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by Gyles Brandreth ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to
... Read more
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Woe Is I

The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Fourth Edition)

by Patricia T. O'Conner ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of
... Read more
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Master English Like a Native

Slang, Sayings & Expressions That Americans Use

by Casey O. Jordan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English
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Deutsche Grammatik - Basiswissen: Wortarten, Satzbau, Zeitformen und Zeichensetzung spielend leicht erlernen oder nachschlagen - inkl. effektiver Übungen & Vorlagen für Emails und Briefe

by Anna-Lena Pietz, Anna-Lena Pietz ...

Narrated by Jakob Seel ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Deutsche Grammatik: Bei dem Begriff verdrehen Sprachschüler genervt die Augen und auch Muttersprachler seufzen tief. Schwierig, komplex, mehr Ausnahmen als Regeln und sowieso ganz anders als die restlichen europäischen Sprachen – oder doch nicht? Für all die Verbform-Verzweifelten und Artikel-Verwirrten kommt hier eine gute Nachricht: Die deutsche Grammatik ist viel besser als ihr Ruf und zwar ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Deutsche Grammatik: Bei dem Begriff verdrehen Sprachschüler genervt die Augen und auch Muttersprachler seufzen tief. Schwierig, komplex, mehr Ausnahmen als Regeln und sowieso ganz anders als die restlichen europäischen Sprachen – oder doch nicht? Für all die Verbform-Verzweifelten und Artikel-Verwirrten kommt hier eine gute Nachricht: Die deutsche Grammatik ist viel besser als ihr Ruf und zwar
... Read more
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English Grammar and Writing Made Easy

Learn to Speak English with Fluency and Write Like an Expert by Building Your Vocabulary, Speaking Eloquently, and Increasing Pronounciation

by Philip Jacobs ...

Narrated by Lenard Liebe ...

Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

Learn the English language faster than you ever thought possible. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the English language faster than you ever thought possible.
... Read more
Audiobook

What's Your Pronoun?

Beyond He and She

by Dennis Baron ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 55 min

Contextualizing one of the most pressing cultural questions of our generation, Dennis Baron reveals the untold story of how we got from he and she to zie and hir and singular—they.Like trigger warnings and gender-neutral bathrooms, pronouns are sparking a national debate, prompting new policies in schools, workplaces, even prisons, about what pronouns to use. Colleges ask students to declare their ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Contextualizing one of the most pressing cultural questions of our generation, Dennis Baron reveals the untold story of how we got from he and she to zie and hir and singular—they.Like trigger warnings and gender-neutral bathrooms, pronouns are sparking a national debate, prompting new policies in schools, workplaces, even prisons, about what pronouns to use. Colleges ask students to declare their
... Read more
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15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar with this practical and engaging guide! In "15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day," Ranjot Singh Chahal presents an easy-to-follow approach that empowers learners of all levels to improve their writing and communication skills. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of grammar, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar with this practical and engaging guide! In "15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day," Ranjot Singh Chahal presents an easy-to-follow approach that empowers learners of all levels to improve their writing and communication skills. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of grammar,
... Read more
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A Way With Words III

Grammar

by Michael Drout ...

Narrated by Michael Drout ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

The answer to this all depends on-you guessed it-grammar. In the third part of his extraordinary Way with Words series, Professor Drout continues to explore humanity's intimate association with language, here delving into the finer points of English grammar. Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The answer to this all depends on-you guessed it-grammar. In the third part of his extraordinary Way with Words series, Professor Drout continues to explore humanity's intimate association with language, here delving into the finer points of English grammar. Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of
... Read more
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Life in Every Word

The TLS Guide to Great Writing

Unabridged

2 hours 59 min

A practical guide to great writing by some of the finest writers of our age, from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary BeardGreat writing is timeless. For anyone who wants to be a better writer, a more thoughtful reader, or a sharper thinker, the team at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain’s oldest-running literary magazines, are here to help. Practical, funny and smart, distilling decades of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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A practical guide to great writing by some of the finest writers of our age, from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary BeardGreat writing is timeless. For anyone who wants to be a better writer, a more thoughtful reader, or a sharper thinker, the team at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain’s oldest-running literary magazines, are here to help. Practical, funny and smart, distilling decades of
... Read more
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Perfecting the Pronouns in Spanish

Using the Spanish Pronouns with ease

by Gordon Smith Durán, Cynthia Smith Durán ...

Narrated by Gordon Smith Durán ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

We really appreciate that you have taken an interest in this book. We are confident that you won't be disappointed.Why?Because it was written specifically with you in mind as well as every other student of the Spanish language who really wants to get control of their pronouns.Our promise to you:We promise you that once you have worked through the straightforward systems, the easy explanations and ... Read more

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We really appreciate that you have taken an interest in this book. We are confident that you won't be disappointed.Why?Because it was written specifically with you in mind as well as every other student of the Spanish language who really wants to get control of their pronouns.Our promise to you:We promise you that once you have worked through the straightforward systems, the easy explanations and
... Read more
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Korean Folktales for Language Learners

Traditional Stories from Korea

by Sukyeon Cho, Yeon-Jeong Kim, Andrew Killick ...

Narrated by Da Eun Yoon ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

Learn about Korean culture through traditional folktales!Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.The stories—which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses—include:The Tiger with the Frozen Tail: A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about Korean culture through traditional folktales!Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.The stories—which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses—include:The Tiger with the Frozen Tail: A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his
... Read more
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Across the Universe

The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle

by Natan Last ...

Narrated by Natan Last ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of the crossword, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our cultureFrom Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords in particular gained renewed popularity during the Covid-19 lockdown, when games became another kind of refuge. Today, 36 million Americans solve ... Read more

$22.00 USD

An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of the crossword, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our cultureFrom Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords in particular gained renewed popularity during the Covid-19 lockdown, when games became another kind of refuge. Today, 36 million Americans solve
... Read more
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7 Days to Grammar Excellence

How to Master English from Beginner to Advanced

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parvati G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar in just one week with 7 Days to Grammar Excellence. This comprehensive guide by Ranjot Singh Chahal is designed for learners at all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced students. With clear explanations, practical exercises, and step-by-step strategies, you will build a solid foundation and ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar in just one week with 7 Days to Grammar Excellence. This comprehensive guide by Ranjot Singh Chahal is designed for learners at all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced students. With clear explanations, practical exercises, and step-by-step strategies, you will build a solid foundation and
... Read more
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Everyday English Excellence

Phrases, Idioms, and Vocabulary for Life

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Padma G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Everyday English Excellence: Phrases, Idioms, and Vocabulary for Life" is your essential companion on the journey to mastering the English language. This comprehensive guide offers a rich assortment of everyday expressions, idiomatic phrases, and practical vocabulary that seamlessly blend into your daily interactions. With a focus on both spoken and ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Everyday English Excellence: Phrases, Idioms, and Vocabulary for Life" is your essential companion on the journey to mastering the English language. This comprehensive guide offers a rich assortment of everyday expressions, idiomatic phrases, and practical vocabulary that seamlessly blend into your daily interactions. With a focus on both spoken and
... Read more
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Style Matters: Elevating Your Writing with Engaging Techniques

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parvati G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Style Matters: Elevating Your Writing with Engaging Techniques" is a comprehensive guide that navigates the art of effective communication through the lens of writing style. This book unveils a treasure trove of techniques designed to enhance your writing, making it not only clear and precise but also captivating and memorable. From understanding the ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Style Matters: Elevating Your Writing with Engaging Techniques" is a comprehensive guide that navigates the art of effective communication through the lens of writing style. This book unveils a treasure trove of techniques designed to enhance your writing, making it not only clear and precise but also captivating and memorable. From understanding the
... Read more

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