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Based on the popular language "bibles," "The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs" and "The Red Pocket Book of Spanish Verbs" are the most comprehensive, clearest, and easiest-to-use sources for beginning and intermediate learners. Now these books are even more convenient for school or home use thanks to their smaller trim size. But these pocket-sized guides are still mightier than all of the competition in this format. These portable guides offer smooth sailing through the turbulent seas of a new grammar with: 333 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically; current idioms and expressions for each verb; full facing page of usage examples for the top 50 verbs; one-stop, at-a-glance verb-tense profiles; more than 2,200 verbs cross-referenced to models; a handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms; and an English index to the model verbs.

Based on the popular language "Bibles," "The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs" and "The Red Pocket Book of Spanish Verbs" are the most comprehensive, clearest, and easiest-to-use sources for beginning and intermediate learners. Now these books are even more convenient for school or home use thanks to their smaller trim size. But these pocket-sized guides are still mightier than all of the competition in this format. These portable guides offer smooth sailing through the turbulent seas of a new grammar with: 333 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically; current idioms and expressions for each verb; full facing page of usage examples for the top50 verbs; one-stop, at-a-glance verb-tense profiles; more than 2,200 verbs cross-referenced to models; a handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms; and English index to the model verbs.

Become a French verb virtuoso with this unbeatable reference!

The Big Blue Book of French Verbs is the most comprehensive resource available for learning and mastering French verbs. Designed for beginning through advanced learners, this indispensable guide will help you conjugate verbs with ease, enabling you to communicate in French confidently. Inside you will find:

555 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically More than 5,000 example sentences with mini-dialogs Numerous contextual examples for each verb The Top 50 verbs, with clearly distinguished range of usage More than 2,300 verbs cross-referenced to conjugation models A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms

Get a feeling for the many uses of dire, just one example of the comprehensive coverage you get in The Big Blue Book of French Verbs:dire = penserDans ce restaurant, on se dirait en France. In this restaurant you'd think you were in France. dire = plaire, intéresser--Ça vous dit d'assister au concert? Do you feel like going to the concert?--Non, merci, ça ne me dit rien. No, I don't feel like it. Expressions avec direJe ne me le fais pas dire deux fois. I don't have to be told twice.Ça en dit long. That tells you a lot about it. dire + ce qui, ce queDis-moi ce qui t'a plu. Tell me what you liked.

Become a Spanish verb virtuoso with this unbeatable reference!

The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs is the most comprehensive resource available for learning and mastering Spanish verbs. Designed for beginning through advanced learners, this indispensable guide will help you conjugate verbs with ease, enabling you to communicate in Spanish confidently.Inside you will find:

555 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically More than 5,000 example sentences with mini-dialogsNumerous contextual examples for each verb The Top 50 verbs, with clearly distinguished range of usage More than 2,300 verbs cross-referenced to conjugation models A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms

Get a feeling for the many senses of llevar, just one example of the comprehensive coverage you get in The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs:to take / to carry¿Me llevas de compras? Will you take me shopping?Si tú llevas todos los paquetes. If you carry all the packages.to leadLlevan una vida muy emocionante. They lead a very exciting life.to take timeEl proyecto llevará mucho tiempo. The project will take a lot of time.llevar + gerund to have been doing somethingLlevan un mes haciendo la encuesta. They've been doing the survey for a month.to wearMiguel llevaba una corbata roja. Miguel wore a red tie.to haveEsta torta lleva vainilla, ¿no? This cake has vanilla in it, doesn't it?to run, manage / to accomplishLa junta lleva la empresa con gran éxito. The board runs the company very successfully.Sí, han llevado a cabo todos sus objetivos. Yes, they've accomplished all their goals.llevarseto get along with¿Se llevan bien o mal? Do they get along well or badly?Se llevan como perro y gato. They fight like cats and dogs.

Add weight to your French verb choices without breaking your back(pack)!

In one compact package, The Concise Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs provides 333 of the most important verbs in French in full conjugated form. Each verb is illustrated by example sentences, showing the verb in action. The top 33 verbs are broken down into groups according to key meanings, use with prepositions, and key idiomatic expressions. In addition, the Verb Index links over 2,300 verbs to the verb conjugations.

Online you will find a companion website that provides you with extensive bonus content--more than 100 exercises that give you a dynamic way to build your mastery of the French verb system.

Features

A diagnostic testAudio exercises to improve your listening comprehensionAdditional exercises that focus on your idiomatic usage of verbsAudio recordings of example sentences to show the Top 30 verbs is useTraditional verb conjugations combined with online exercises + audio

Topics include: French Tense Profiles; 333 Fully Conjugated Verbs; English-French Verb Index; Irregular Verb Form Index; French Verb Index

Master the essential building blocks of French-language fluency with facilite

The Ultimate French Verb Review and Practice is your key to acquiring enhanced skills on the road to French fluency. More than just another French verb guide, it provides you with a concise review of verb forms and extensive practice in using verbs in context. With this knowledge in your tool kit, you will be able to construct authentic French sentences with increased confidence.

As you work through a series of increasingly demanding exercises, you'll quickly build your mastery of the French sentence--from simple subject-plus-verb sentences to more sophisticated ones, including conditional and compound sentences. This second edition is enhanced with new review exercises, accompanied by online audio available free on McGraw-Hill's unique Audio Study Player. These bonus elements help build your confidence in using French verbs effectively in key sentence structures.

The ideal resource for advanced beginners through advanced learners of French, The Ultimate French Verb Review and Practice gives you:

Numerous examples of how French verbs and sentence structures work in everyday languageExercises in a variety of formats, including sentence completion, sentence building, dialogue writing, translation, verb-form replacement, and moreHundreds of verbs listed in both structural and semantic groupingsUp-to-the-minute coverage of contemporary French, including computer and technology verbsDozens of clear, concise, at-a-glance charts and tables

Master the essential building blocks of Spanish-language fluency with facilidad

The Ultimate Spanish Verb Review and Practice is your key to acquiring enhanced skills on the road to Spanish fluency. More than just another Spanish verb guide, it provides you with a concise review of verb forms and extensive practice in using verbs in context. With this knowledge in your tool kit, you will be able to construct authentic Spanish sentences with increased confidence.

As you work through a series of increasingly demanding exercises, you’ll quickly build your mastery of the Spanish sentence--from simple subject-plus-verb sentences to more sophisticated ones, including conditional and compound sentences. This second edition is enhanced with new review exercises, accompanied by online audio available free on McGraw-Hill's unique Audio Study Player. These bonus elements help build your confidence in using Spanish verbs effectively in key sentence structures.

The ideal resource for advanced beginners through advanced learners of Spanish, The Ultimate Spanish Verb Review and Practice gives you:

Numerous examples of how Spanish verbs and sentence structures work in everyday languageExercises in a variety of formats, including sentence completion, sentence building, dialogue writing, translation, verb-form replacement, and moreHundreds of verbs listed in both structural and semantic groupingsUp-to-the-minute coverage of contemporary Spanish, including computer and technology verbsDozens of clear, concise, at-a-glance charts and tables

Practice your way to a bigger vocabulary Learners!and better Spanish skills

If you want to expand your language skills, Spanish Vocabulary Drills is filled with the information and practice you need to reach optimum results. Written by bestselling language-teaching experts Ronni L. Gordon andDavid M. Stillman, this book features essential Spanish words grouped together into similar themes such as dailylife, food, house and home, travel, holidays, technology, arts, and the economy, helping you to grasp meaningsand remember terms more easily.

The unique presentation of vocabulary in context bridges the gap between words and conversation. Youcan practice your new vocabulary with more than 100 written exercises, including fill-in-the-blank, matching,translation, and composition. And Spanish Vocabulary Drills gives you access to an exclusive flashcard app foruse on your smartphone, giving you a convenient, on-the-go tool for further language-learning reinforcement.

Learn more than 2,500 essential termsPractice your vocabulary skills with more than 100 exercisesCheck your progress with a helpful answer keyStudy on-the-go with a free companion flashcard appBest of all, gain the confidence to communicate in Spanish!

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If you want to expand your language skills, Italian Vocabulary Drills is filled with the information and practice you need to reach optimum results. This book features essential Italian words grouped into similar themes such as daily life, food, house and home, travel, holidays, technology, arts, and the economy, helping yougrasp meanings and remember terms more easily.

The unique presentation of vocabulary in context bridges the gap between words and conversation. You can practice your new vocabulary with more than 100 written exercises, including fill-in-the-blank, matching,translation, and composition. And Italian Vocabulary Drills gives you access to an exclusive flashcard app for use on your smartphone, giving you a convenient, on-the-go tool for further language-learning reinforcement.

Learn more than 2,500 essential termsPractice your vocabulary skills with more than 100 exercisesCheck your progress with a helpful answer keyStudy on-the-go with a free companion flashcard appBest of all, gain the confidence to communicate in Italian!

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German Vocabulary Drills provides a thematic approach by presenting clusters of essential terms. These terms are reinforced by a variety of written exercises, from fill-in the blank to translations to matching games. In addition, unlike other vocabulary titles on the market, a companion flashcard app also incorporates the key vocabulary for study and practice on-the-go.

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Clear presentation of more than 2,250 essential vocabulary termsMore than 100 written exercisesAccess to a FREE companion flashcard app

Practice your way to a bigger vocabulary and better French skills

If you want to expand your language skills, French Vocabulary Drills is filled with the information and practice you need to reach optimum results. Written by bestselling language-teaching experts David M. Stillman andRonni L. Gordon, this book features essential French words grouped together into similar themes such as dailylife, food, house and home, travel, holidays, technology, arts, and the economy, helping you to grasp meaningsand remember terms more easily.

The unique presentation of vocabulary in context bridges the gap between words and conversation. You canpractice your new vocabulary with more than 100 written exercises, including fill-in-the-blank, matching, translation, and composition. And French Vocabulary Drills gives you access to an exclusive flashcard app for use on your smartphone, giving you a convenient, on-the-go tool for further language-learning reinforcement.

Learn more than 2,500 essential termsPractice your vocabulary skills with more than 100 exercisesCheck your progress with a helpful answer keyStudy on-the-go with a free companion flashcard appBest of all, gain the confidence to communicate in French!

Gain the essential grammar skills needed to communicate more confidently in Italian!Developing a good grasp of grammar is key to mastering a foreign language. This popular guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the elements of Italian grammar. Each grammatical concept is clarified and then illustrated with lively example sentences. More than 350 exercises provide you with plenty of practice to apply this knowledge in everyday conversation. The exercises are contextualized with scene-setting instructions in Italian to ensure relevance to practice conversational and writing requirements. With this edition, you’ll also have access to the unique McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app featuring extensive audio recordings and interactive quizzes. The app makes it easy to study on-the-go, test your comprehension, and hone your new language skills. The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice features: •Clear, concise explanations of all the grammar topics, illustrated with examples from everyday life•More than 350 engaging exercises with an answer key to help you master Italian grammar and vocabulary•Vocabulary boxes providing the terms and expressions that will increase your ability to express yourself•Cultural notes that enhance the effectiveness of the grammar exercises while acquainting you with contemporary Italy •Extensive audio exercises and quizzes available via the McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app

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If your goal is to achieve conversational fluency in Spanish using authentic grammatical structures and an authentic vocabulary, The Complete Ultimate Spanish is the program for you! This unique 2-in-1 book, containing the bestselling The Ultimate Spanish 101 plus a full second-year program, leads beginning learners step-by-step to conversational fluency.

This program consists of 21 lessons, equivalent to a first- and second-year college course, that can be adapted to fit your own schedule. You will develop language skills essential for communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Numerous dialogues, based on everyday situations and reinforced by extensive practice, ensure that you will be ready to put your growing command of the Spanish language into practice.

The Complete Ultimate Spanish features:

High-frequency vocabulary and clear explanations of sentence structuresInteresting dialogues based on everyday situations, using authentic languageMore than 400 oral and written exercises that take you from structured practice to free expressionClear and consistent format to ensure you can work efficientlyAppreciation of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture

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This edition provides a rigorous program supported by McGraw Hill's unique Language Lab app (iOS, Android, and web), including:

NEW TO THIS EDITION: An extensive Listening Comprehension program to develop your listening skills and comprehension from phonetic distinctions to short narratives and longer passages250 additional exercises covering all aspects of Spanish grammarFlashcards to aid memorization of vocabulary presented in the bookDiagnostic and review tests to assess your progress

Gain the grammar skills you need to communicate more confidently in French!

Developing a solid grasp of grammar is key to mastering any foreign language, and in the bestselling The Ultimate French Review and Practice, Fifth Edition, designed for advanced beginners through advanced learners, you'll find a comprehensive grammar review of all the elements of French grammar with clear, concise explanations. And more than 400 exercises (with answer key), contextualized with scene-setting instructions in French, will provide you with all the practice you need to master French grammar and vocabulary, thereby improving your conversational and written communication.

A section of review exercises will enable you to test your understanding of key concepts presented in the book and enhanced Notes Culturelles will deepen your appreciation of the French language and Francophone culture. A major feature of this fifth edition of The Ultimate French Review and Practice is its systematic presentation of the differences between spoken and written French.

This edition provides a rigorous program supported by McGraw Hill's unique Language Lab app (iOS, Android, and web), including:

NEW TO THIS EDITION: An extensive Listing Comprehension program to build your listening skills from key phonetic distinctions to short narratives and longer passagesMore than 200 additional exercises covering all aspects of French GrammarFlashcards to aid memorization of vocabulary presented in the bookDiagnostic and review tests to assess your progress

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170 Dialogues recorded by native speakers of Spanish with pauses provided for learner repetitionAudio exercises to put your speaking skills into practiceFlashcards to help you memorize vocabulary and verb forms, with audio to aid pronunciationSpanish-English English-Spanish Digital Glossary for convenient quick reference