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Affiche du document Intermediate Arabic

Intermediate Arabic

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1h46min30

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142 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h46min.
Learn more about the different grammar rules and skills that will take your Arabic skills up a level – taking you further along your language learning journey and enabling you to engage in more than just basic conversation.Diving straight in, we’ll look at the two different types of nouns – rational and irrational – and the difference between them, and two types of verbs – transitive and intransitive – along with the sound and defective verbs.We’ll explore the adjective clause, how to express ownership, the different subordinating conjunctions that are used in Arabic to tie sentences and phrases together, and the different coordinating conjunctions and how to apply them in a sentence.You’ll learn about the use of active and passive language – delving deeper into the active participle and the proagent and its relationship to passive voice. The course also introduces two groups of annullers – the incomplete verb of “Kana” and its sisters, and the particle of “Inna” and its sisters – and their effects on nominal sentence deflection.Finally, we’ll explore vocative and exclamation styles, and discuss the diptotes and the basic cases of Arabic declension.By studying this audiobook, you will:Develop an intermediate level of Arabic language proficiencyImprove your comprehension and communication skillsAdvance your understanding of different grammatical rulesBe able to engage in more complex conversations
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Affiche du document Intermediate Welsh

Intermediate Welsh

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4h26min15

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355 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h26min.
Designed for those who understand the basics of Italian and its main grammar rules, this audiobook is your next step to enhance and improve your knowledge of Italian – raising you to an intermediate level and preparing you to move onto an advanced level, should you wish to.You’ll advance your understanding of the syntactic and grammatical rules of the Italian language, so that you may use them to express yourself more accurately, understand more complex concepts, and improve your comprehension and communication skills.Both enjoyable and practical, the audiobook uses thematic topics and references everyday situations to help facilitate comprehension of vocabulary and grammar structures.You’ll deepen your Italian grammar use through the study and incorporation of additional moods and tenses. Moreover, you’ll expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills, learn how to make phone calls and write text messages. Last, but not least, you’ll practice having conversations, learn how to express doubts, hypotheses and opinions, and also how to politely express disapproval.By studying this audiobook, you will:Develop an intermediate level of Italian language proficiencyAdvance your understanding of syntactic and grammatical rulesImprove your comprehension and communication skillsLearn more about moods and tensesBe more able to express yourself and hold deeper conversations
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Affiche du document Beauty Therapy

Beauty Therapy

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5h52min30

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470 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h52min.
Is working in beauty therapy your dream career? Offering feel-good services, beautifying someone before a big event – making them picture-perfect or helping clients unwind with an indulgent treat. You may want to create your own business, work as a mobile beauty therapist – working hours that suit you – or become a make-up artist to the stars!The Beauty Therapy audiobook provides practical guidance, knowledge and advice for those who are intent on taking their first steps in a rewarding career in the beauty industry.You’ll discover what it means to be a professional working within the industry – the responsibilities, career routes, and education opportunities.Although not glamorous, it’s important to have an up to date knowledge of health and safety. The audiobook covers this essential information in manageable blocks, covering everything from hazards and first aid to important legislations and essential insurances.Working within beauty therapy, you’ll be selling a service – an experience. First, and indeed last, impressions count. We’ll discuss the importance of professionalism, personal appearance, hospitality, customer service, and good communication skills. You’ll also learn how to sell your services and use promotional activities to increase revenue.Another key area for most roles within beauty therapy is an understanding of science and anatomy. We’ll cover vital information about the skin, hair, nails, muscles of the head and body, and lymphatic system.With the foundations set, the audiobook information on each of the following specialisms within beauty therapy: facial treatments, wax depilation, nail services, make-up artistry, eyebrows and eyelashes, and full body massage. Within each discipline, you’ll be guided through how the service is provided, any materials, tools or equipment used, how to prepare the client, and any contraindications to consider before commencing treatment.
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Affiche du document Tarot

Tarot

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5h02min15

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  • Sciences humaines et sociales
403 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h02min.
This comprehensive and exciting Tarot audiobook will teach you everything you need to know to be able to interpret Tarot Cards and to be able to give detailed readings.The content of this audiobook is divided into two sections. This is to enable you to begin reading the cards immediately. While you are working through the first section, do the exercises that appear by referring to the second section for brief interpretations of each card when you need to.Once you have completed the first section, study the detailed interpretations of each card.The best way to learn tarot is to practice giving as many readings as you can to as many people as possible. You might want to do readings only for yourself initially. When you feel confident enough, find a friend who is willing to let you practice on them. Don’t worry if you need to look up the meanings of the cards for some time to come. With experience, you will find that you begin to remember their meanings. However, the real skill is in how you put the information together and describe it to the person you are reading for. The more you practice, the better you will become at this.Known as an ‘occult science’, those studying tarot should have an open mind and a willingness to delve deeper into the meaning of that which may have previously seemed mundane. Students of, or those with an interest in, Astrology, Palmistry, Tarot, and Psychic Development will gain enjoyment the Tarot audiobook.
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Affiche du document Greek for Beginners

Greek for Beginners

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2h45min00

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220 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h45min.
Greek heritage is so rich and complex. Spanning centuries, it has been the cornerstone of Western culture – from philosophy and history to theatre and politics.The Greek for Beginners audiobook is designed to help you learn Greek in a fun and efficient way so that you can communicate effectively in everyday circumstances. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, form questions and give answers, address people formally and informally, discuss your family, hobbies, and interests, share personal information, such as your address and phone number, and know how to book a hotel and follow directions.The Greek for Beginners audiobook guides you through introducing yourself, navigating basic conversations, asking icebreaker questions, and talking about your hobbies and how you spend your leisure time. You’ll learn the numbers 1-100 and how to use them to provide your age, phone number and the time. We’ll cover how to talk about your family, the rooms and contents of your home, and countries, continents, languages and nationalities of the world.You’ll be guided through language that will be useful when visiting Greece, such as using public services and asking for directions, ordering food and expressing your preferences, booking a room at a hotel and using transportation.The Greek for Beginners audiobook will help you reach a near A1 level of proficiency – a level of comprehension that will enable you to have basic conversations and travel around Greece using the native language. Completing the audiobook will give you a good grounding from which to build with further practice, education and exposure to the language.
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Affiche du document Welsh for Beginners

Welsh for Beginners

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4h32min15

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363 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h32min.
Welsh is one of the oldest continuously used languages in Europe and has been spoken in the British Isles for thousands of years, predating English by several centuries. It is a language famed for its poeticism and idiomatic expression, and the Welsh for Beginners audiobook has been specifically designed to allow you to access and appreciate all the nuances and mystery of this ancient Celtic tongue.Throughout 10 tracks, this audiobook provides a beginner’s overview of the fundamentals of the Welsh language, combining practical vocabulary with grammatical explanations to ensure you are able to start actively using the language from the very first track. By studying this audiobook, you will learn how to fulfil basic tasks in Welsh, such as telling the time, ordering food in a restaurant and counting. You’ll be able to describe yourself and others in terms of appearance and personality, as well as talk about what you enjoy doing for a hobby and where you work. You’ll learn how to talk about your holiday plans and past travel experiences, as well as describe the environment around you.You’ll also gain a firm understanding of some of the grammatical nuances of the Welsh language – most notably, the soft mutation.The Welsh for Beginners audiobook is for anyone who is starting their Welsh language journey or wishing to strengthen the foundations of their current knowledge.It gives you the tools you need to hold your first conversations with Welsh speakers and provides a firm understanding of the grammatical nuances of this ancient Celtic language, allowing you to express yourself freely and with confidence.Upon successful completion of the audiobook, you will be ready to continue to expand your knowledge by going on to intermediate-level study and finding examples of modern, real-life Welsh listen to.
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Affiche du document Beginners' French for Kids

Beginners' French for Kids

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3h06min45

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249 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h7min.
Introducing French to children aged 6 and up, this audiobook will help little learners to develop a broad range of vocabulary across a range of topics, understand essential grammar and instil confidence to try out their newfound French language skills.The Beginner’s French for Kids audiobook also has an inter-cultural element within each track, allowing children to learn things about France and the French-speaking world.The audiobook begins by explaining how to introduce yourself, address people, and count up to ten in French.You’ll learn the words to describe relationships within your family, the names of animals, how to describe what people and animals look like, express your opinions (including your likes and dislikes), talk about school subjects, and name colours. The audiobook explains how to talk about your home and the area in which you live, along with what you want to do in the future, including what job you may like to have.You’ll discover useful language when out and about in a French-speaking country. You’ll learn the names for mealtimes, how to talk about food and eating out in cafes and restaurants), the names for shops (e.g. bakery, butchers) and the items sold within them, names of different modes of transport and locations (e.g. train station, museum), and how to ask for directions.We’ll look at the language used to describe what you like to do in your free-time, where you might go and what you might see whilst on holiday, and the weather. Along with providing a solid foundation in the language, you’ll also explore the fascinating similarities and differences in the cultures of various French-speaking countries.
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Affiche du document Intermediate Spanish

Intermediate Spanish

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2h52min30

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230 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h52min.
Take the next step in your Spanish language learning journey.The Intermediate Spanish audiobook teaches vocabulary, grammatical structures and useful expressions that will enable you to hold a conversation in Spanish about a variety of topics in past, present, future, and hypothetical contexts.You will expand your vocabulary and knowledge of verbs to be able to describe your environment and compare objects and people in terms of superiority, inferiority and equality. You’ll also learn how to talk about illnesses, symptoms, and the parts of the body using specific verbs, expressions, and vocabulary.You’ll discover how to talk about activities and hobbies and express whether you enjoy them or not. We’ll explore vocabulary that relates to the seasons, weather, days of the week and months of the year, and learn how to talk about daily routines and their frequency. You’ll also learn how to talk about future predictions, plans and intentions, and past experiences that have ended or are ongoing.The audiobook explains the language used to express your agreement or disagreement with ideas and opinions, and how to ask for others’ opinions. We’ll also look at how to make a polite request, express a wish, give advice, and make present or future hypotheses based on real conditions.Ideal for those who have gained a beginner level of proficiency, this audiobook will help you to progress your Spanish language development upto an intermediate level and prepare you to move onto advanced study, should you wish to.You’ll learn the structures and tenses required for an intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish. You’ll be able to speak in Spanish with native speakers using present, past and future tenses. You’ll also be able to offer advice to others, express your opinion and refer to hypothetical situations.
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Affiche du document Personal Training

Personal Training

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3h33min00

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284 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h33min.
The Personal Training audiobook will provide you with an understanding of how to help clients achieve their fitness goals and supply a solid foundational knowledge on how to operate as a self-employed personal trainer.Learn how to conduct an initial client consultation, help set goals and test fitness, along with gaining an understanding of the legal aspects of the role and what you can and can't do.You’ll gain knowledge of the major bone and muscle groups of the body, and the ways in which they move – improving your understanding of the primal movements that you’ll aim to replicate as a personal trainer.With this knowledge in place, you’ll discover the common upper and lower body exercises that you’ll be teaching to clients, how they can do them in a simple, safe, and efficient manner, and the muscle groups that each target.You’ll learn how to design simple and advanced programs that provide the best exercises for your clients to help them progress safely towards their goals. The course shares the common mistakes trainers make when programming, how to avoid these pitfalls, and how to train people with specific requirements, such as the elderly, children and teenagers, pre- and post-natal women, and those with injuries. You’ll also be introduced to common training modalities so that you have a baseline knowledge of a wider range of training types and possibly find an area in which you may wish to specialise in.As a personal trainer, you will be asked for nutritional advice. In the course, you’ll learn the basics of the three macronutrients, pre- and post-workout meals, and how to provide valuable advice dependent on a client's goals.In most cases, personal trainers are sole traders – even when wearing the uniform of a large health club. The Personal Training audiobook will advise you on the tasks you will need to undertake in order to create a successful business and how to gain, convert, and keep more clients.
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Affiche du document Advanced Beauty Therapy

Advanced Beauty Therapy

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5h30min00

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440 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h30min.
Discover advanced beauty therapy techniques, improve your human anatomy and physiology knowledge, gain a deeper understanding of the role of a beauty therapist, and learn about the business and career side of this role.Take the Advanced Beauty Therapy audiobook and you’ll deepen your understanding of important legal, ethical, and health factors that Beauty Therapists need to be aware of. You’ll delve deeper into the business side of the role, as we explore the importance of client relationships, time management, and sales techniques. You’ll also further your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology – looking at the structure of the skin, cells and tissues, hair and nails, and the process of ageing.From there, we’ll take an in-depth look into various treatments that you can add to your service offering. You will learn about treatments using electrotherapy, epilation, manual massage, nail artistry, self-tanning, eyelash extensions, and eyebrow enhancing.In addition to exploring the skills you can acquire, the audiobook also looks at the different avenues you can take in your career - employment opportunities, self-employment, and further education.This audiobook is for anyone who is working or training within the beauty therapy industry and wishes to gain advanced professional knowledge regarding the role. With this information, you can go on to undertake further study and gain practical experience in order to work for yourself, set up your own salon or to add additional services to your current offering.
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