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A Basic American Sign Language Dictionary
http://www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html

 

 

For each letter in the alphabet, there is a page that describes the signs for phrases that begin with that letter. There¹s also a page with a table that shows the signs for eachindividual letter, and another that shows the signs for the numbers 1-10.

 

 

 
Grammar Links for English Language Learners
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/grlinkst.htm

 

If your first language is not English, writing can be confusing. These links will help you learn some of the rules you need to write English like a pro!

 

Dave's ESL Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/
Are you learning English as a second language and finding it confusing? This site offers many links on lots of different aspects of language acquisition. You can also find links to forums and chat to help improve your speaking skills.
Free-Translator.com
http://www.free-translator.com/
Free-Translator.com offers language translation services for all file types and languages, as well as free translation for text and websites. They have several translation dictionaries: English to French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, and then back to English. Users can also compare results with three other top online translation dictionaries.
Everything ESL.net
http://www.everythingesl.net/
This searchable site for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers includes, "inservice ideas and strategies, content based lesson plans, downloadable activities, tips on classroom resources, interactive discussion boards, and more!"
 
 

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Ingles sin barreras [videorecording] : [el video-maestro de inglés conversacional]

v. 1. Conociéndonos -- v. 2. Conociéndonos más -- v. 3. Números, horas y citas -- v. 4. El calendario y el clima -- v. 5. La casa y el mobiliario -- v. 6. El vecindario -- v. 7. De compras -- v. 8. La salud -- v. 9. El trabajo -- v. 10. Conversación informal -- v. 11. Una aventura en dos mil palabras -- v. 12. La última aventura ; El curso de ciudadanía.

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Book Cover Talking with Your Hands, Listening with Your Eyes: A Complete Photographic Guide to American Sign Language
By Grayson, Gabriel
Gryson, Gabriel
2003/02 - Square One Publishers
075700007X
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Grayson makes sign language accessible, easy, and fun with this comprehensive primer to the techniques, words, and phrases of signing. 800 illustrative photos. ...More

Book Cover The Joy of Signing: The Illustrated Guide for Mastering Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet
By Riekehof, Lottie L.
1987/01 - Gospel Publishing House
0882435205
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This popular dictionary of approximately 1,500 known signs makes them easier to remember. Sentences present signs in proper context. Appendix gives information about the most effective way to add signs to spoken English. ...More

Book Cover Master the Basics: Spanish
By Kendris, Christopher
2007/10 - Barron's Educational Series
9780764137464
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For students of Spanish 1, 2, and 3 in high school and college, and for self-instruction
A comprehensive summary of . . .
Spanish Grammar Pronunciation Parts of Speech Idioms Vocabulary Synonyms and Antonyms Phrases for Telling Time, Days, and Months
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  • Practice exercises with answers in reading comprehension and writing proficiency
  • A diagnostic test with answers to open each chapter
  • A chapter-closing test to help you measure your learning progress
    New in this edition . . .
  • The revised system of Spanish alphabetizing
  • Frequently used words and phrases in technical and computer communication
  • More exercises, puzzles, and word games than ever
  • Book Cover Domine Lo Basico Ingles/Master The Basics Of English For Spanish Speakers
    By Yates, Jean
    2003/10 - Barron's Educational Series
    0764121928
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    Revisado y puesto al día, cubiertas de este libro de la autoinstrucción los fundamentales de la gramática inglesa para los estudiantes hispánicos que intermedio-a-han avanzado el conocimiento del inglés. El texto hábilmente se ocupa de partes del discurso, de las reglas para la capitalización y la puntuación, y del uso correcto para los locutores españoles que aprenden inglés como segunda lengua. Las características especiales incluyen una preprueba con las respuestas, los ejercicios separados que se centran en cada tiempo de la parte del discurso y del verbo, y una sección en diferencias importantes entre el inglés estándar y no estándar.

    Revised and updated, this self-teaching book covers the fundamentals of English grammar for Hispanic students who have intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of English. The text deftly deals with parts of speech, rules for capitalization and punctuation, and correct usage for Spanish speakers learning English as a second language. Special features include a pretest with answers, separate exercises that focus on every part of speech and verb tense, and a section on important differences between standard and non-standard English.

     

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    Book Cover Succeeding with Spanish Grammar with CD (Audio)
    By Lasierra, Maria Suarez
    Bernal, Estefania Ferez
    2007/08 - Barron's Educational Series
    9780764193415
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  • Strengthen your basic Spanish conversational and reading skills as you learn to identify parts of speech, verb forms, and other points of grammar.
  • A 12-lesson format covers the parts of a sentence, using short conversational dialogues to dramatize typical social situations.
  • Practice exercises in all 12 lessons help you measure your learning progress.
  • A summary of Spanish grammar follows the 12-lesson study format.
  • The enclosed compact disc presents dialogues that coincide with the books contents.
  • Book Cover Practical Spanish Grammar: A Self-Teaching Guide
    By Prado, Marcial
    1997/03 - John Wiley & Sons
    0471134465
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    The fast, easy way to master the essentials of Spanish ...More

    Now, learning Spanish can be as easy as uno, dos, tres! Combining the quick- reference virtues of a phrase book with the learning tools of a full-fledged language course, this popular guide gives you a solid start. Completely revised and updated for today's usage, Practical Spanish Grammar gives you: A proven interactive format that has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure you can teach yourself at your own pace Exercises to reinforce what you've learned Clear explanations of approximately 80 percent of Spanish grammatical structures Over 1,000 of the most frequently used Spanish words Sample dialogues with cultural notes and lists of terms

    Spanish Now!, Level 1
    By Silverstein, Ruth J.
    Wald, Heywood
    Pomerantz, Allen
    1997/01 - Barron's Educational Series
    0812096533
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    The new, updated edition of this basic classroom textbook and workbook emphasizes oral proficiency, while also instructing in grammar, vocabulary, idioms, reading, and listening comprehension. ...More

    Book Cover Advanced Spanish Grammar: A Self-Teaching Guide
    By Prado, Marcial
    1997/01 - John Wiley & Sons
    0471134481
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    Contiene mA(c)todos para aprender los puntos claves del espaAol con rapidez y facilidad ...More

    (The fast, easy way to master the finer points of Spanish)

    Unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs? Using the subjunctive? Determining the appropriate definite article? This complete, accessible guide clarifies grammatical structure and explains vocabulary usage to help you master Spanish. Whether you need extra help for a course, want a quick review for a test, or simply want to brush up your language skills, this is the book to have. In this completely revised edition of More Practical Spanish Grammar, you'll find: An interactive format that lets you work at your own pace Exercises to reinforce what you've learned Over 1,000 practical Spanish words and terms Explanations of the more intricate grammatical rules of Spanish Special AAtenc

    Book Cover A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish
    By Butt, John
    Benjamin, Carmen
    2000/05 - McGraw-Hill Companies
    0658008730
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    "A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is the standard reference to World Spanish which features formal, colloquial, familiar, and popular usage and new authentic examples that contrast Peninsular with Latin American Spanish. ...More

    Book Cover The Everything Learning Spanish Book: Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Spanish in No Time with CD (Audio)
    By Gutin, Julie
    2007/02 - Adams Media Corporation
    9781598691733
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    Book Cover Spanish for Gringos with Compact Discs
    By Harvey, William C.
    2003/09 - Barron's Educational Series
    0764176781
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    Now this popular and highly informal Spanish-teaching book and audio package--formerly available only with cassette tapes--can now be purchased as a package containing the 200-page book and three compact discs. ...More

    Say It in Spanish!: Language and Activities for the Elementary Classroom
    By Mitchell, Marianne
    1997/01 - Teacher Ideas Press
    1563084341
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    Communicate easily and effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their parents in no time! This handy book will help you learn the basics of Spanish and can also be used for teaching students the essentials. It even includes tips for parent-teacher meetings and simple notes in Spanish and English to send home with Spanish-speaking students. To simplify learning, the lessons, vocabulary, and activities are limited to what is needed for the elementary classroom. Even if you have never taken a Spanish course before, this resource will make it easy to learn the basics you need to know. Ideal for Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) classes and FLES (Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools), bilingual, and homeschooling programs, this book is a great resource for schools with Spanish-speaking populations. Grades K-6. ...More