The Chinese language is one of the richest languages in the world; it includes many words that are similar in meaning but different in usage. This type of information is not often found in dictionaries or in most textbooks. For almost every existing idea, there is a special and exact Chinese word to express it. The Chinese language contains an enormous vocabulary, and the language student sometimes may not know which word is suitable to use in the different situations. This textbook, aimed at students who have progressed beyond the beginning level, offers a detailed level of understanding to...

Fantasy, folklore, and magic fill the air as a young girl's grandmother relates a legend of Where Hummingbirds Come From. Grandmother explains the magic waters and the beauty of this tiny bird. Where Hummingbirds Come From may well become an all-time children's classic and a perfect book for the young reader. As well as a wonderful study guide for English as a second language students. Hebrew is a language native to Israel. Hebrew had ceased to be an everyday spoken language somewhere between 200 and 400 CE. Then, in the 19th century, it was revived as a spoken and literary language, and, per...