So you want to learn to speak and write Japanese, but where do you start? You could take a College class, visit Japan or take some Japanese language lessons online.
A proven and trusted Japanese language course like Rocket Japanese will allow you to learn to speak and write Japanese fast.
Rocket Japanese is an interactive Japanese language course that you can use online and offline on your PC or Mac. The course uses audio and text lessons, interactive software games, quizzes, self tests, and much more to teach you how to speak and write in Japanese fast.
Their interactive learning approach will make sure that you learn enough spoken and written Japanese in the shortest amount of time so that you can communicate on Japanese with confidents.
Have a look at my Rocket Japanese review where I compared it to two other great Japanese language courses. You can also visit my Rocket Japanese Blog for more information.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Learn to Speak French
Let me guess. For some reason - business, school, or personal - you need to study a foreign language, and you've been dreading it like the plague. Honestly, it's not that bad! Of course, some languages are easier (and more useful) than others. I'm going to give you five good reasons why you should learn French. Read along with me, and see if you agree.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Why You Must Learn the Mandarin Language Now
Why You Must Learn the Mandarin Language Now
Some people faced with the problem of how to learn to speak Chinese go into a complete panic. The symbols look so strange to none Chinese speakers, and the words sound nothing like the languages we may be accustomed to. But there are quicker ways to learning Mandarin that will have even the most rookie student speaking this unique language in no time.
You can overcome the first problem - those funny but beautiful characters by separating the act of speaking Chinese from the act of reading it. Unfortunately Chinese doesn't use the Western alphabet, or technically, any alphabet at all. Those symbols are called characters, and there are a lot of them. But fortunately, many none Chinese speakers learn to speak beginner Mandarin without mastering Chinese symbols, because Mandarin can be written in a Roman alphabet called Pinyin. This greatly helps people like you not speaking Chinese with how to learn Chinese!
The second problem - the sound of Mandarin words themselves can be explained by realizing that Mandarin is very dependent on pitch and tone. The sound "ma" said in a high-pitched tone could mean "mother" in a different tone, it could mean "horse." Thus, it's very important that learners concerned with how to learn Chinese approach this mysterious language in a way that allows them to hear the words and phrases pronounced. Rocket Mandarin is a excellent language course for this reason; it will help you learn the Chinese language in the quickest and most effective way and you could learn to speak basic Mandarin within 8-weeks.
Concluding how to study Chinese, you must know what kind of Chinese you need to learn. There are quite a few variations of Chinese; whether these are dialects of a single language, or related but separate languages like Thai and Arabic, for instance, is difficult to say. Two of the most commonly used variants of Chinese are Mandarin (the standard language of both the People's Republic of China and Taiwan), and Cantonese (more commonly spoken in Hong Kong). But each language variant is totally unique from the others, and a Cantonese-speaking person cannot be understood by a person who speaks only Mandarin.
In addition to practicing with a good audio-based program such as Rocket Chinese, it helps a lot to befriend a native speaker to chat with. This is true when learning any foreign language, but it's a very important factor in how to learn Mandarin. Have you ever heard someone pronounce an unfamiliar name on the phone, and failed to understand what they were trying to say to you? This is because you can't see the movements of their mouth, lips, and tongue as they say the words. With so many Chinese words dependent upon tone and the slightest variation of pronunciation, it helps so much to have a Chinese friend to learn your new language with.
You say you don't have any Chinese friends? I'll bet you do! Is there a Chinese coffee shop nearby? If its proprietors speak the variant of Chinese you want to study, make them your Chinese speaking friends, because they'll definitely have input on how to learn Chinese! Is there a Chinese community in your area? In all likelihood, there will be Chinese people there. Look on the Internet for forums and meeting places featuring Chinese language and culture. And as a last plan, you can learn a great deal from viewing Chinese movies.
My last advice is, practice, practice, practice! You'll never sound like a native Chinese speaker, but before you know it, you'll be able to carry on a smooth, articulate conversation in your new language. And your friends will never believe that only a few weeks ago, you had no idea how to speak Chinese!
Gerrit du Plessis owns the popular language learning site www.learnalanguage.me.
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How to learn Chinese was originally publish on Synthasite.com
Monday, January 19, 2009
Force Recon 3 audio book download by James V. Smith
Force Recon 3 audio book download by James V. Smith:
"They are known as Team Midnight, an elite force trained to disappear behind enemy lines, to wreak havoc where an enemy least expects it.
Their job is simple-hide in the shadows, killl without hestitation, and complete the mission at all costs.
They are America's secret weapons."
Publisher : 2008 Listen & LiveAuthor : James V. Smith
Narrator : Thomas Penny
Audio Length : 3 hours
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff
Tweak audio book: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff:
"Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in
Publisher : 2008 Blackstone Audio Inc
Author : Nic Sheff
Narrator : Paul Michael Garcia
Length : 12 hours 18 minutes (Unabridged)
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding audiobook by Agatha Christie
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding audiobook by Agatha Christie:
"First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest, but what can link these baffling cases?
The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot! Feast yourself on these intriguing crime mysteries from the distinctive hand of the queen of crime fiction.
Stories include: • The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding • The Mystery of the Spanish Chest • Four-And-Twenty Blackbirds • The Under Dog • The Dream"
Publisher : 2007 HarperCollins PublishersAuthor : Agatha Christie
Length : 7 hours
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
How To Use Your Mind MP3 audio book download
How To Use Your Mind MP3 audio book download:
"Discover How to Succeed at College & Still Have Time for Fun – Lots and Lots of Fun!
This new Audiobook Reveals the Tips, Tricks, Study Techniques & Secrets Beginning College Students Need to Know to Earn Terrific Grades While Still Leaving Themselves More Than Enough Free Time to Fully Enjoy “The College Life!”
When I went away to college last year, I was ready to have the time of my life!
And I did … right up until the point where I flunked out!
That’s right, I made the classic mistake of neglecting my studies and spending all my time partying and it almost cost me my shot at securing a rich, rewarding future!
Fortunately for me, I was able to pull myself out of the depression that swept over me after I flunked out and I realized that I had to make some changes – fast!"
Publisher : 2008 Core Media Productions
Author : Internet Business Ideas
Length : 2 hours 32 minutes (Unabridged)
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Strivers Row audio book download by Kevin Baker
Strivers Row audio book download by Kevin Baker:
"Summer 1943. Harlem is a never-ending carnival in the second year of the war. Yet underneath the glitter, its black residents remain second-class citizens, and the neighborhood is a tinderbox, waiting for a match.
Along these restless streets, two very different young men will cross paths. Their chance encounter will change both of their lives, and presage the battle for civil rights that is to come. Malcolm Little is a naive, cocky, troubled teenager and not yet the iconic civil rights leader Malcolm X. The Rev. Jonah Dove is the minister of one of Harlem's greatest churches, and lives in the blocks known as Strivers Row."
Author : Kevin Baker
Publisher : 2006 Harper Collins US
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Battletech - Wolves on the Border by Robert Charrette
Battletech - Wolves on the Border by Robert Charrette - Audio book
"As a MechWarrior of the Draconis Combine, Minobu Tetsuhara was bound by Bushido - a code that demands loyal service - to the decious Warlord Grieg Samsonov. But when the mercenaries refused to renew their contract with Samsonov, Minobu was instructed to destroy the Wolf's Dragons, one of the Combine's most elite mercenary units.
Now Bushido dictates that Minobu oppose his honorable foe, a man with whom he has served and who deserves far better than betrayal..."
Publisher: 2006 Defiance Audio
Author: Robert Charrette
Narrator: Christopher Graybill
Length: 3 hours
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Pimsleur Polish I Part 1 - Polish language lessons - Learn to Speak Polish
Pimsleur Polish I Part 1 - Polish language lessons - Learn to Speak Polish - Audio Lesson"Polish Level I: Part 1 - Lessons 1-10
An introduction to the complete program. Includes five hours of spoken language practice in ten 30-minute lessons. Contains lessons 1-10 from the Pimsleur Comprehensive Level I program and a User’s Guide to introduce you to the Pimsleur Method.
Devised by language educator Dr Paul Pimsleur, Simon and Schuster’s Pimsleur Language courses provide the listener with a comprehensive, self instructional, step-by-step guide on how to learn a new language."
Length: 5 hours (Unabridged)
Author: Dr. Paul Pimsleur
Publisher: 2006 Simon & Schuster
Friday, May 30, 2008
The Expected One (Unabridged) audiobook
A deadly political rivalry... an intricate love triangle... a religious revolution that changed the world
When journalist Maureen Paschal begins the research for a new book, she has no idea that she is stepping into an ancient mystery so secret, so revolutionary, that thousands of people have killed and died for it
Two thousand years ago, Mary Magdalene hid a set of scrolls in the French Pyrenees: the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, her version of the life of Jesus and the events of the New Testament. Protected by supernatural forces, these sacred scrolls could be uncovered only by a special seeker, one who Fulfills the ancient prophecy of L'Attendu—the Expected One.
As Maureen becomes immersed in the mystical lore of L'Attendu, the eerie prophecy of the Expected One casts a shadow over her life and work, and a long-buried family secret comes to light. Maureen's extraordinary journey takes her from the dusty streets of Jerusalem to the cathedrals of Paris to the rocky foothills of southwest France. To search for the scrolls, she must unravel clues that link history's great artistic masters, dynasties, and scientific minds. Ultimately, she comes face-to-face with Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and a love triangle that changed the course of history in a deeply moving and powerful new gospel... the greatest story never told.
Kathleen McGowan is an internationally published writer whose work has appeared on five continents and in at least fifteen languages. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three sons.
Linda Stephens is an award winning stage actress who's performed on Broadway television and film. Her work onstage has been praised by the New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, New York magazine and Time magazine. Narration awards include an Audie nomination and two Audiophine Golden earphone awards.
Written By : Kathleen McGowen
Narrated By : Linda Stephens
Published By : Simon & Schuster
Length : 17 hours 30 minutes
Category : Religious
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Eekie Eekhoring audiobook
Die Hartseer Eekhorinkie: Ontdek Eekie en die ander diere se ontberinge in die bos, wanneer skelms onwettig die bome begin afsaag en die diere verwilder. Die storie is oorspronklik in 1987 deur Gerrit geskryf toe hy slegs 10 jaar oud was. Die verhaal is baie van toepassing op vandag se natuurbewaring pogings. U kan hierdie kinder verhaal gratis aflaai. Deel dit met u vriende en help Afrikaans groei.
Eekie, the story about The Heart Broken Squirrel, is currently only available in Afrikaans. Afrikaans is one of South Africa's eleven official languages.
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Written By : Gerrit du Plessis
Narrated By : Clarize du Plessis
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Length : 7 minutes
Category : Action & Adventure
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Dumping Billy audiobook
There's something magical about Billy Nolan. It's not just that the Brooklyn bar owner is wickedly handsome; it is also that any woman he dates and dumps - and he dumps them all - immediately goes on to marry the next man she meets.
But Kate Jameson is immune to his charms. She left Brooklyn for upward-mobility in Manhattan at the first chance she got, and she's not about to fall for some cad from the old neighborhood. But when her best friend Bina's engagement is broken off, Kate hatches a plan: all she has to do is get Billy to date and dump Bina.
Then they'll wait for Bina's wayward fiance to return for the magic to happen. But the one thing Kate hasn't counted on is how Billy feels about the whole plot - and how she begins to feel about Billy. She may have changed her style, but her roots are showing.
Written By : Olivia Goldsmith
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Published By : Brilliance Audio Inc
Length : 10 hours 5 minutes
Category : General
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Double Homicide audiobook
Double Homicide: Boston
Basketball is an obsession in Beantown, producing emotions that run hot even in the coldest winter. This time, a flagrant foul during a college match leads to a fatal shooting. With the life of its star forward cut short, the entire city is putting pressure on Detectives Dorothy Breton and Michael McCain to find the perpetrator.
For Dorothy, who's raising two teenage boys on her own, the case hits close to home. She knows the victim's mother; their sons played on the same team. To Mickey, who's given up the fight against his bulging waistline, the investigation is poor consolation for being alone this holiday season. Together, they're looking to make an open-and-shut case-until startling evidence comes to light. Now two experienced cops can either keep it simple...or do what's right.
Double Homicide: Santa Fe
It's Christmastime, and police officers Darrel Two Moons and Steve Katz are expecting the usual gang assaults, feuding spouses, and alcohol-related misdemeanors. Then the call comes in from the Historic District: the reported death of an art gallery owner whose bludgeoned body stretches across a bleached pine floor like a big, nasty still life.
When he was in the NYPD, Katz saw more homicides weekly than he's seen in Santa Fe in three years. Two Moons, an Army brat and ex-Marine, is discovering his roots among local Indian potters. But everything personal goes by the wayside as they unearth the victim's enemies and follow a trail of motives that lies buried like layers of paint. As biting winds blow through town, Two Moons and Katz enter a dangerous world where murder has been perfected to an art form.
Written By : Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman
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Friday, May 16, 2008
Doctor Who - The Tomb of the Cybermen audiobook
Patrick Troughton faces the dreaded Cybermen in the digitally remastered soundtrack of a classic BBC TV story, with linking narration by Frazer Nines
'You will be like us... '
On the planet Telos, the Doctor and bis friends encounter a party of archaeologists intent on uncovering the mythical ' Tomb of the Cybermen '. Only the Doctor seems aware of the folly of this venture, but suddenly it's too late - the ice tombs are open, and the Cybermen are coming back to life...
Trapped underground with the Cyber Controller and his acolytes, including the vermin-like Cybermats, the Doctor and company learn that they are to be turned into a new generation of Cybermen. To make matters worse, there is treachery and double-crossing amongst the humans.
Can the Cyber menace be made dormant before it spreads out to the galaxy once again — and will the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria escape with their lives?
Frazer Hines , who played Jamie in these four BBC TV episodes from 1967, provides linking narration for the story. In a bonus interview, he also recalls the making of The Tomb of the Cybermen .
Written By : Various
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Length : 2 hours
Category : Sci-Fi
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