English Made Easy: Volume Two (British Edition) by Jonathan Crichton

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

Innovative, imaginative and visually engaging, the English Made Easy series has transformed the way beginning students approach the English language. The authors combine easily recognizable graphic images with text to establish situational links between the pictures and the words. These introductory textbooks provide ESL students and other beginning English learners with immediate access to the vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns used by native English speakers in a variety of real-life situations. By sequencing the learning in a logical way, the books are ideal for both self-learners and classroom use. Readers progress easily from one unit to the next as they gain a real understanding of how English works. ...Show more

Literally: Amazing English Words and Where They Came From by Patrick Skipworth

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language.   ...Show more

English Made Easy: Volume One (British Edition) by Jonathan Crichton

$30.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

This is a fun and user–friendly way to learn EnglishEnglish Made Easy is a breakthrough in English language learning—imaginatively exploiting how pictures and text can work together to create understanding and help learners learn more productively. It gives beginner English learners easy acc ess to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of social situations. Self–guided students and classroom learners alike will be delighted by the way they are helped to progress easily from one unit to the next, using a combination of pictures and text to discover for themselves how English works. The pictorial method used in this book is based on a thorough understanding of language structure and how language is successfully learned. The authors are experienced English language teachers with strong backgrounds in language analysis and language learning. English Made Easy, Volume 1 consists of a total of 20 units arranged in groups of five. The first four units presents language and provide learners the opportunities to practice as they learn. The first page of each unit has a list of all the words and phrases to be learned in that unit, together with pronunciation guide. At the end of each unit, an interesting story which uses the language that has just been learned is presented. The fifth unit in each group contains exercises designed to reinforce the language learned in the first four units. ...Show more

Hello in 20 Languages (Magnetic Learning Resources)

$9.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

Usborne Grammar and Punctuation Cards by Sam Taplin

$15.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

50 wipe-clean cards with exercises to test your grammar and punctuation. Includes pen, rules and helpful hints.

Grammar (Basher Basics) by Simon Basher

$20.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Basher Basics

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using language clearly, expressively and correctly. Each grammar basic from parts of speech to sentence components to groupings and agreements is represented by its own character, who explains in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. Plenty of practical advice will help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language. ...Show more

Grammar and Writing L3 Ages 8-9 (Scholastic Learning Express)

$8.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Scholastic Learning Express

Great for parents! Fun and colorful workbooks filled with teacher-approved activities that are perfect for independent practice at home or enrichment programs.brActivity books come with: br- Fun and colorful pages to make learning excitingbr- Quick assessment tests to ensure the child's mastery of each topicbr- Motivational stickers to encourage and reward the childbr- Completion certificate to provide the child with a sense of accomplishmentbrSkills Include: br- Spelling words with long and short vowel soundsbr- Writing plurals and commonly misspelled wordsbr- Writing different types of sentencesbr- Understanding parts of speechbr- Expanding and combining sentencesbr- Building different kinds of paragraphsbr- Proofreading For use with Grade 3. ...Show more

Wipe Clean Three Letter Words to Copy by Jane Bingham

$13.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Wipe-Clean Books

This lively book is the ideal way for children to practise early reading and writing skills whilst having fun. With the help of friendly monsters, children can trace and write a range of simple CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words, and the durable, wipe-clean pages allow children to copy the words ag ain and again, learning as they go. Offers practice in important skills in a humorous, playful way. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series featuring a collection of endearing but slightly goofy monsters. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages. ...Show more

How to Get a Grip on Grammar by Simon Cheshire

$16.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools

How to Get a Grip on Grammar is packed full of amazing activities to get your grammar skills up to speed! Have fun with terrific tenses, awesome adverbs and super sentence structure! For useful tips and inspiring ideas, How to Get a Grip on Grammar is jam packed full of outrageous activities that will h ave you mastering the world of grammar in no time! ...Show more

ABC Spanish: Take a Fun Journey Through the Alphabet and Learn Some Spanish! by Aless Baylis

$23.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Series: Little Concepts

Kids learn the alphabet and Spanish words for animals in this charming book. Pairing each letter of the Spanish alphabet with the Spanish word for a popular animal and its English translation, ABC Spanish is a gorgeously illustrated, engaging read that makes learning the alphabet and Spanish words fun f or the entire family. The included pronunciation guide helps teach the proper pronunciation of each animal, making this book a perfect introduction to the Spanish language. ...Show more

A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies by Kate Hursthouse

$30.00 NZD

Category: NZ Picture Books

The vibrant, full colour illustrations by New Zealand artist Kate Hursthouse takes us on a journey to meet some of our world's fabulous, colourful creatures.

The Usborne Guide to Better English: Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation by R. Gee

$28.00 NZD

Category: Language Tools | Reading Level: From 9 To 99

This bright and amusing book contains advice, tricks and techniques to help children and adults remember the often-confusing rules of English grammar. With cheerful illustrations throughout, this book should encourage children to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out common mistakes and misspelt words in written English, showing how they can be avoided. Packed with quizzes, tests, games and tips, as well as Internet links, this book should be helpful for the classroom, for homework and for the office. ...Show more