Start speaking English in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with English Box Set, a completely new way to learn English with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with English Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your American friends.

This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms. Each chapter begins with a story or dialogue using the idioms in context. Next, listen to examples using the idiom in sentences that illustrate the meaning and demonstrate usage. Finally, listen to a pronunciation model for each idiom in a short sentence. You will hear a chime, which is your cue to repeat the sentence before you hear the model again. For information on our interactive language programs, go to www.amenglish.com.

Before you take that trip to the UK, get a solid foundation of English! Start speaking English in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Introduction to British English. Our native English hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning of its own that is not clear from the meanings of the individual words. Idioms such as "think out of the box" and "a long shot" are used extensively in English in e-mail, newspapers, and conversations. When you don't understand idioms, you can feel left out of a conversation or miss the point of a story. This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms.

Idioms in English, Volume 4 is designed for non-native speakers of English and presents 100 new idioms in stories and dialogs by native speakers. After each story or dialog, the idioms are presented in sentences with an opportunity for the listener to say the sentence (when you hear the chime) out loud. Idioms are used very frequently by native spakers of English. If you don't understand the idiom, then you can miss parts of presentations, conversations, and television or newspaper stories.

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated trilogy, with a deadpan finale and a surprising new twist. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.

英語を使いこなせるようになるには、ただひたすら暗記するだけでは不十分です。話せるようになるためには話す練習、聞けるようになるには聞く練習、読めるようになるには読む練習が必要です。でも、どうやって練習すればいいの？　そんな学習者の悩みに応えるべく、NHKラジオ講座でおなじみの岩村圭南先生が立ち上がりました！　実際に声を出して話す練習方法を、岩村先生が、ナビゲーターのエリさんとともに、あなたを指導してくれます。練習内容は、スピーキング、リスニング、表現力アップの方法など、バラエティーに富んでいるので、楽しみながらトレーニングできます。あなたもエリさんと一緒に、楽しく英語の練習をしましょう！※このオーディオブックは、アルクPodcasting Stationで配信された『岩村圭南の「英語はトレーニングだ！」』のLesson 11～20をまとめたものです。なお、レッスン中の英文は一部「岩村圭南の１分間イングリッシュ」シリーズで使われている英文が含まれます。 「アルクPodcasting Station」http://podcast.alc.co.jp/index.html

Whether you're working in a hotel, in hospitality, or in tourism - you will meet native English speakers. So, if you are worried that customers and guests may not understand you; if you're worried you won't understand their fast English pronunciation; and if you want to start speaking perfect English; then Perfect English for Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism Staff is for you.

Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.

There is nothing a great bed time story can’t fix! Whether your little one is having a bad day, or is having trouble winding down from a day filled with high-energy activities, listening with them to their favorite story seems to magically calm them down. So, why not make bed time even more exciting with the Children Story Group’s new audiobook, The Most Beloved Bed Time Stories for Kids - a wonderful collection of the most notable den time stories in the world!

Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners.

This enticing ensemble of children’s classic stories with sound effects and original songs features a full cast of voice actors, including multi-award-winning voice talent Barbara Rosenblat and ATC Seneca Award-nominee Georgia Lee Schultz. Included in the collection are Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and International Radio Festival-winner Scourge of the Desert.

データベースシリーズではすぐに使える英語表現を頻度の高いものからピックアップしました。こちらのオーディオブックでは、come, get do ,have・・・など頻出の基本動詞34とそのコロケーションを1000を超える豊富な例文で紹介。「基本動詞の克服は英語上達の鍵!」基本動詞の理解は、リスニング&スピーキングの力が効率的な底上げにつながり、英語を運用する力も飛躍的に伸びていきます。クリアな発音だから、シャドウィングの練習にもうってつけ。英語のシャワーで耳ならしをしましょう!***本格派の語学学習はまず基礎の確認から!新しい語学学習法としてオーディオブックを活用してみませんか。紙面でのスクリプトをご希望の方は、桐原書店サポート課 (ict@kirihara.co.jp) までお問い合わせください。(C)桐原書店

4-in-oneとは4 skills in one book（４つの技能を１冊の本で）という意味。英語の「読む・聞く・書く・話す」をバランスよく身に付け、本物の英語力と論理的思考力を手にする

Have you ever wondered what a fraction or percentage means and how they are related? Basic principles of fractions, decimals, and percentages and how to apply them to other forms of mathematics are explained through informative and engaging content in this new addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

英語を使いこなせるようになるには、ただひたすら暗記するだけでは不十分です。話せるようになるためには話す練習、聞けるようになるには聞く練習、読めるようになるには読む練習が必要です。でも、どうやって練習すればいいの？　そんな学習者の悩みに応えるべく、NHKラジオ講座でおなじみの岩村圭南先生が立ち上がりました！　実際に声を出して話す練習方法を、岩村先生が、ナビゲーターのエリさんとともに、あなたを指導してくれます。練習内容は、スピーキング、リスニング、表現力アップの方法など、バラエティーに富んでいるので、楽しみながらトレーニングできます。あなたもエリさんと一緒に、楽しく英語の練習をしましょう！　　※このオーディオブックは、アルクPodcasting Stationで配信された『岩村圭南の「英語はトレーニングだ！」』のLesson 21～30をまとめたものです。なお、レッスン中の英文は一部「岩村圭南の１分間イングリッシュ」シリーズで使われている英文が含まれます。　「アルクPodcasting Station」http://podcast.alc.co.jp/index.html

使用語彙1500語、通常の3分の2のスピードなので、はじめてのリスニング素材に最適です！ VOAスペシャルイングリッシュとは、Voice of America（アメリカ唯一の国営ラジオ放送）が非英語圏の人々のために、使用語彙を1500語に限定し、話すスピードを通常の3分の2（1分間に100語程度）におさえた英語のプログラムです。英語学習の初心者や、長い情報を聞き取りたい方に適した素材です。収録された音声は、ヘレン・ケラーやキング牧師、ヘミングウェイなど、アメリカが世界に誇る偉人たちの半生を、ときには本人の肉声も交えながら語ったものです。 ◆CONTENTS◆ヘレン・ケラー：闇に訪れた光と希望／ヘンリー・フォード：伝説になった自動車メーカー／アーネスト・ヘミングウェイ：一文の真実を求めた男／ルー・ゲーリック：球史に残る不滅のヒーロー／ジェシー・オーエンス：オリンピック選手を生涯支えた信念／マーティン・ルーサー・キング：公民権運動に命を捧げた指導者／アラン・シェパード：宇宙を体験した初めてのアメリカ人／アーサー・アッシュ：人種差別と闘ったテニス選手／ジェシカ・ダンディ：女優を貫いた生涯 ※本商品の音声は、書籍『VOAスペシャルイングリッシュ　ヒーローズinアメリカ』に付属のCDと同内容です。

あなたの英語、バランス取れてますか？本物の英語力と論理的思考力を手にしましょう。

1日1フレーズのポイントを押さえ、「どう使うのか」「そのフレーズで何ができるのか」といった実践的な英語力を養いながら、コミュニケーション力を伸ばしていきます。

This 2006 revision - edited by a longtime consultant to Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., and the editor in charge of updating How to Win Friends and Influence People - is the definitive one for our era. While up to date in its language and points of reference, Public Speaking for Success preserves the full range of ideas and methods that appeared in the original, including Carnegie's complete speech and diction exercises, which follow each chapter, as the author originally designated them.

Get more of the management ideas you want, from the authors you trust. With insights from leading experts, this book will inspire you to identify areas for personal growth; assess your strengths, work preferences, values, and contributions; build your skill set and stay relevant; develop learning agility; map out a plan for where you'd like your career to go - both short and long term; find fulfillment in your work; and prepare for your next opportunity.

What if somebody told that your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this audiobook, you’ll discover one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) ways to sharpen your communication skills. Whatever kind of relationship you want to improve, this guide provides you with simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any kind of relationship in your life.

When Geppetto makes a wooden puppet of a little boy, he is astonished when the puppet comes to life! But Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs' passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.

Leo is a ghost and he wants to be a good friend. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. This charming tale of friendship is destined to become a modern classic that will delight children for years to come.