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Kids' Songs: 100 Songs for Kids (4 CDs)

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Title: Mommy and Me: 100 Songs for Kids Incl. Lyrics Level: Kids Publisher: The Countdown Kids Date: 2001 Size: 157 Mb Format: MP3, 160 Kbps, 143 mins Language: English Recommened! This set of four CD's gives the best possible collection of kids' songs. It contains the most popular songs my Mom taught to me and I always wanted my daughter to sing. I grew up with these songs and am fascinated to see each one of them on the CD. The content of these CD's does not get obsolete or out of fashion over time and is a classic that can be stored and passed on to generations. The music is good and is an excellent gift for children under the age of 7 and play groups. List of the songs: [+/-] CD1 01. Old MaDISKonald Had A Farm (02:09) 02. This Old Man (Knick-Knack Paddy-Whack) (01:46) 03. The Grand Olde Duke Of York (01:36) 04. Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be? (01:30) 05. Yankee Doodle (01:09) 06. How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? (01:16) 07. Michael Finigan (01:02) 08. The Farmer...

Listening and Watching with English Time (VDOs)

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Title: English Time (VDOs) Level: Beginner to Intermediate Publisher: Oxford Date: 2008 Size: 1.99 GB Format: MPEG Language: American English Recommened! Best way for your child to learn English by watching and listening through the videos. English Time includes twelve, 35-minute videos, ach designed to get your child’s attention and teach English in a very entertaining way. Each video presents the language and vocabulary in an entertaining story based in a fantasy setting called Cyberspace. [+/-] The story and the clay animation cartoon characters will capture your child’s imagination. The video contains a blend of real life acting and clay animation, with frequent workshop segments to review the learning progress. Each video also includes six original songs. Contents: Level 1 Let' Start Level 2 Getting to know you Level 3 Let's move it Level 4 Fun with time Level 5 More fun with time Review 1-5 Level 6 Talking about the past Level 7 All about animals Level 8 Tomorrow Level ...

English for Kids, Listening, Multimedia

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Title: Kids' Songs: Wee Sing ... (6 Audio CDs) Level: All ages Publisher: Price Stern Sloan Date: 6 CDs Size: 483 Mb Format: MP3, 128kbps Language: American English Recommened! This charming collection of songs and activities is an absolute must for children and adults. 1. Wee Sing Sing-Along (61 tracks) 2. Wee Sing and Play (73 tracks) 3. Wee Sing for Baby (65 tracks) 4. Wee Sing America (53 tracks) 5. Wee Sing Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies (77 tracks) 6. Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays (73 tracks) Download links: http://www.fileserve.com/file/sBUNwm9 http://www.fileserve.com/file/BgmKre3 http://www.fileserve.com/file/HNHStHj

Kids' Songs: Wee Sing Together (Audio)

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Title: Kids' Songs: Wee Sing Together (Audio) Level: Ages 1-8 Publisher: Price Stern Sloan Quantity: 20 tracks Size: 61.5 Mb Format: MP3, 192kbps Language: English It's Sally's birthday, and she's in for a big surprise when her favorite toys, Hum Bear and Melody Mouse, magically come to life to throw her the best party ever! Sally and her brother Jonathan are whisked away to Wee Sing Park where they are met by a merry marching band and lots of friends with special presents. Children will love learning new dances while singing along with 21 familiar songs in this inviting story that's sure to provide hours of quality entertainment. Download link: http://www.fileserve.com/file/MmnpvDq

100 Words To Make You Sound Smart (AudioBook)

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Title: 100 Words To Make You Sound Smart Author(s): Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Date: 2006 Size: 69.70 Mb Format: MP3 Quality: High Language: English The newest title in the popular 100 Words series is an informative and entertaining resource that can help anyone be right on the money when looking for words that will make a point, seal the deal, or just keep folks listening. Chosen by the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, these words will appeal to anyone who wants to be a more compelling communicator--as a worker, consumer, advocate, friend, dinner companion, or even as a romantic prospect. [+/-] The book includes a colorful variety of words, including handy words of just one syllable (such as glib) and words derived from the names of famous people (such as Freudian slip and Machiavellian). There are expressions from popular culture (Catch-22) and words that date back to classical civilization (spartan and stoic). Each word is...

Talk About Travel, 2nd Edition (Book+Audio)

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Title: Talk About Travel Level: Intermediate to Upper-intermediate Author(s): Rob Jordens and Terry Jordens Publisher: Compass Date: 2009; 2nd Edition Pages: 50 Size: 51 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Excellent, 44kHz/128kbps Language: American English Talk About Travel Second Edition is a workbook designed for students who are interested in developing their English skills for the purpose of traveling or working in the field of tourism and hospitality. [+/-] Units throughout the book progressively build a foundation for the experiences travelers can expect during an international trip. By scaffolding information and language practice in a meaningful and task-oriented way, students will learn how to fill out important travel documents, how to book flights and hotels, how to navigate their way through customs, how to find services offered upon arrival at a destination, how to get around in an English-speaking environment, and what to do for entertainment in various cities. Features • Us...

English for Business: Student's Book and Teacher's Book (Books+Audio)

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Title: English for Business: Student's Book and Teacher's Book Level: Intermediate Author(s): Josephine O'Brien Publisher: Heinle Date: 2007 Pages: 115 + 130 Size: 112 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Very Good, well-scanned, readable, 44kHz/128kbps Language: American English Professional English is a five-volume integrated skills English for Specific Purposes series designed for intermediate-level pre-work and working students. English for Business provides students with the language and life skills necessary to pursue business-related career goals. Through language practice based in real-world situations, this integrated skills approach builds confidence and motivates students towards successful careers. Download links: http://www.fileserve.com/file/7JCqyyk http://www.fileserve.com/file/mKfx4CZ

English for Business Meetings (Book+Audio)

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Title: English for Business Meetings Author(s): Jeff McQuillan Publisher: ESLPod Pages: 80 Date: 2007 Size: 137 Mb Format: html text + MP3 Quality: Excellent Language: American English ESLPod.com presents "Business Meetings," a special 10-episode course to teach you business vocabulary in English. Dr. Jeff McQuillan, from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California, will be the host for this series. In this course, you will learn vocabulary for formal and informal business meetings. Each lesson has three parts: [+/-] First, we will read a story or a dialogue slowly. Second, we will give an explanation of what happened in the meeting and the vocabulary used; and third, we will repeat the dialogue or story at a normal speed for native speakers. Each lesson will have both a formal and an informal meeting, so you can hear the differences between, for example, a more formal meeting with your boss or the head of the company, and a more informal meet...

Phonics: Sing the Sounds (Video)

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Title: Phonics: Sing the Sounds (I Can Read series) Level: ages 2 to 6 Publisher: Ameen Time Duration: 39:31 min Size: 238 Mb Format: .dat Quality: Excellent video and audio Language: English "Reading is easy when we know all the sounds in the English language." Turn your child's TV time into reading time! Sing-Along Nora, Sara and friends teach your child to read through phonics as they travel on a musical journey. Each song presents short-vowel sounds, three-letter words (bus, dad, pin) in sing-along music to help your child learn to read. All the songs help children begin to sound out words on their own. Your child will learn the letter sounds, short vowel sounds, and how to sound out words. I Can Read series are used by over 100,000 families and schools worldwide. The programs work because they contain simple instructions in an enjoyable, musical format that children love. Download link: http://www.fileserve.com/file/CeSgkuE

TimeSaver Intermediate Listening (Printable Book+Audio)

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Title: TimeSaver Intermediate Listening Level: Intermediate to Advanced Editor(s): Judith Greet Publisher: Scholastic Date: N/A Pages: 98 Size: 126 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 (2CDs) Quality: Very good, readable, photocopiable, 44kHz/192kbps Language: English This book contains a motivating range of communicative activities based around authentic and semi-authentic listenings for Intermediate to Advanced level students. Topics range from mobile phones, moral dilemmas and addictions to finding the perfect partner and football hooliganism. All activities are supported by comprehensive teaching notes with pre- and post-listening suggestions. The listenings include lively interviews with British teenagers, radio style discussion programmes as well as songs and literary extracts. Full transcripts are provided. Download links: http://www.fileserve.com/file/BVcdkyX http://www.fileserve.com/file/5exWn5Z

TimeSaver Elementary Listening (Printable Book+Audio)

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Title: TimeSaver Elementary Listening Level: Elementary Editor(s): Judith Greet Publisher: Scholastic Date: N/A Pages: 82 Size: 128 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 (2CDs) Quality: Very good, readable, photocopiable, 44kHz/192kbps Language: English This book contains a motivating range of communicative activities based around listenings for Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level students. Topics range from festivals and holidays to discussions on the environment and moral dilemmas. The listenings include lively interviews with British teenagers, stories and adapted literary excerpts. Full transcripts are provided. Download links: http://www.fileserve.com/file/xJ3HDkW http://www.fileserve.com/file/dJjtBJp

Timesaver Raps! For Learning English (Printable Book+Audio)

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Title: Timesaver Raps! For Learning English Level: Elementary/Pre-Intermediate Author(s): Sarah Johnson and Katherine Stannett Publisher: Scholastic Date: 2005 Pages: 68 Size: 60 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Very good, readable, photocopiable Language: English ELT songs and jazz chants are now brought right up-to-date with 25 cool raps to support lexical and grammatical development. Fun activities with funny illustrations extend the language points, with a full index to help the teacher find the right rap. Topics range from "American Cousins", focusing on the differences between the UK and the US, to Football, Christmas, Haloween and many more. Professionally produced studio recorded audio on CD. Download link: http://www.fileserve.com/file/tx5QsSY

TimeSaver Storyboard: 24 Stories Through Pictures (Printable Book+Audio)

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Title: TimeSaver Storyboard: 24 Stories Through Pictures Level: Pre-Intermediate – Intermediate Author(s): Mark Fletcher & Richard Munns Publisher: Scholastic Date: N/A Pages: 82 Size: 51 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Very good, readable, OCRed, photocopiable Language: English This essential resource contains 24 picture stories each accompanied by a variety of mixed-skills tasks, culminating in the students writing their own version of the story. The stories cover various genres including reportage, human interest stories and comedy. Download link: http://www.fileserve.com/file/c8keweG

Living Language: English for the Real World (Book+Audio)

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Title: English for the Real World Level: Intermediate Author(s): n/a Publisher: Random House Date: April 20, 2004 Pages: 77 Size: 126 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 (2CDs) Quality: Excellent, 44kHz/192kbps Language: American English English for the Real World teaches English as it's really spoken in practical situations and day-to-day life. This language course includes a book and three 60-minute CDs that work together to boost conversational speech and listening comprehension skills. The book features realistic dialogues, thorough explanations of grammar that go beyond the basics, and vocabulary sections that include the most commonly used idiomatic expressions. [+/-] Plenty of exercises, both in the book and on the recordings, will help you improve your English, become more fluent, and get ahead on the job and everywhere else. Accomplish your real-life goals with English for the Real World. Download links: http://www.fileserve.com/file/dp2nQQN http://www.fileserve.com/file/559dECc

Living Language: Easy American Idioms (Book+Audio)

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Title: Easy American Idioms Level: Intermediate ESL Author(s): Living Language Editors Publisher: Random House Date: October 2006 Pages: 60 Size: 280 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Not bad, readable, 44kHz/128kbps Language: American English "It slipped my mind," "Don't fly off the handle," and "I'm counting on you" are just a few of the idiomatic expressions that native English speakers use on any given day, but that can completely confuse non-native speakers. Easy American Idioms cuts through the confusion and teaches natural-sounding conversational English. [+/-] The lessons in Easy American Idioms focus on everyday situations: meeting people, expressing likes/satisfaction, expressing dislikes/displeasure, working, shopping, socializing, sports, television, going out, and more. Each section features useful and appropriate idiomatic expressions with dialogues interspersed between lessons. KEY FEATURES: • Package includes a booklet and 4 CDs. • Eas...

Living Language: Easy English (Book+Audio)

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Title: Living Language: Easy English Level: Basic ESL Author(s): Living Language Editors Publisher: Random House Date: February 2004 Pages: 146 Size: 117 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Very good, well-scanned, readable, 44kHz/192kbps Language: American English Living Language experts introduce Easy English , a course that teaches basic English for speakers of all languages, and combines a book and audio for a comprehensive introduction to English. It provides everything you need to get started learning English today. Key features of the language course include: • 400 Illustrations — learn English easily by association • 1 Book and 3 Compact Discs — learn English at home or anywhere you can play a CD! Download link: http://www.fileserve.com/file/RbdAeW6

Living Language: Fluent English (Book+Audio)

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Title: Fluent English Level: Intermediate/Advanced ESL Author: Barbara Raifsnider Editor: Christopher A. Warnasch Publisher: Living Language Date: 2005 Pages: 233 Size: 18.19 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: EHigh Language: American English "Perfect Natural Speech, Sharpen Your Grammar, Master Idioms, Speak Fluently." ESL (English as a Second Language) students who reach an intermediate level of English don’t need endless drills in grammar or tedious vocabulary lists; they need to learn how to make their English sound natural. Fluent English is the ideal course for developing native-like fluency in English. [+/-] It focuses on the essentials—idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, practical vocabulary expansion, and grammar usage in context—and builds listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and intonation skills. Students will find numerous opportunities to practice speaking, listening, writing, and reading English. They’ll also learn essential information about living ...

Living Language: Easy Pronunciation (Book+Audio)

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Title: Easy Pronunciation Level: Intermediate ESL Author(s): Barbara Raifsnider Publisher: Random House Date: March 2004 Pages: 64 Size: 289 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: Good, readable, 44kHz/128kbps Language: American English New Links Added! Improve your American English Pronunciation quickly, easily, and effectively with the simplest and most practical program available. No matter what your level of English is—or if you're trying to lessen a strong regional accent—this program will help you sound more natural and communicate with greater ease and confidence. [+/-] Better pronunciation means clearer communication—at school, on the job, or in any social setting. Easy Pronunciation from Living Language® is practical, convenient, and simple to use. The explanations are clear enough for anyone to understand, and there's plenty of practice to get every sound just right. All you have to do is listen and repeat. In this program you'll find: • Six hours of recordings on six CD...

American Accent Training (Book+Audio)

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Title: American Accent Training Author(s): Ann Cook Publisher: Barron's Date: 2000, 2nd Edition Pages: 208 Size: 335 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: High, 44kHz/128kbps Language: American English The second edition of the highly acclaimed American Accent Training , now on 5 audio CDs, is for foreign-born students and business people working, traveling or studying in the United States and Canada. Through extensive intonation and pronunciation exercises, students learn how to speak with a standard American Accent. [+/-] At the same time, listening comprehension improves dramatically. Supplementary materials included detailed nationality guides for eight languages (Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Korean), access to a comprehensive website, and referral to a qualified telephone analyst for an individual diagnostic speech analysis. Also included are colored markers for written exercises, and a mirror to practice accurate pronunciation. Download links: Book ...

Improve Your American English Accent (eBook+Audio)

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Title: Improve Your American English Accent Author(s): Charlsie Childs Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition Date: December 10, 2003 Pages: 51 Size: 311 Mb Format: PDF + MP3 Quality: High, 44kHz/192kbps Language: American English Improve Your American English Accent offers language learners an easy and enjoyable way to master the most challenging American English speech characteristics. The program focuses exclusively on the core features that have the greatest impact on understanding American English speakers and being understood by them. [+/-] it comprises six 35-minute lessons on three CDs, and a booklet containing written pronunciation guidelines and transcriptions of the sounds, words, and sentences introduced on the recording. Each lesson is short enough to be completed at one sitting and is presented in a friendly and lively manner that the learner will find engaging. About the Author Charlsie Childs is a specialist in foreign accent reduction with many years of teaching experience....