<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[bl results for ca:4* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></title><description><![CDATA[bl results for ca:4* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/dbrl/rss/search?query=ca%3A4%2A%20AND%20nw%3A%5B0%20TO%20180%5D&amp;searchType=bl&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;sort=NEWLY_ACQUIRED&amp;suppress=true&amp;title=Language&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:45:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Everything Learning Spanish Book]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language. Now, with online audio, The Everything Learning Spanish Book, 3rd Edition makes learning Spanish more accessible than ever! Whether you're planning a vacation to Mexico or adding a valuable second language to your resume, this valuable book helps you order the right dish in a restaurant, answer customers' questions, or converse with locals when traveling. With an overview of Spanish culture, step-by-step instructions, and practical exercises, you'll find learning Spanish can be easy and fun!"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926327</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926327</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gutin, Julie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/926327018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Spanish in No Time</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781507225226/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversational Japanese]]></title><description><![CDATA["The perfect language guide for visitors to Japan! Conversational Japanese is designed to prepare you for every situation you are likely to encounter when visiting Japan for travel or work. Author Anne Kaneko has five decades of experience as a translator, writer and business woman and her book is unique in presenting real-life communication advice-now completely revised and expanded for the digital age! Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and dialogue providing words and phrases you actually need to manage a range of daily tasks-from meeting people to shopping, getting around, sightseeing, visiting clients or booking a restaurant. Other situations covered in this book include: Reserving a hotel room and renting a car Picking up a SIM card and making phone calls Planning a trip and riding the train Taking friends out to dinner and ordering in a restaurant Writing emails, business letters, cards and thank-you notes And many more! The Japanese phrases are simple and clear, presented in Romanized form for easy pronunciation as well as Japanese script. Hundreds of example sentences, as well as over fifty detailed cultural notes on Japanese customs and etiquette, make this the most complete and authentic Japanese language guide available!"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927689</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927689</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kaneko, Anne]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/927689018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>A Practical Communication Guide for Visitors to Japan</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9784805319772/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn Black American Sign Language]]></title><description><![CDATA["Learn Black American Sign Language shares details of its history and teaches everyday words alongside proper positions and motions of the language with photos and descriptions"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C928075</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C928075</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jones, Franklin R.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/928075018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A History and Complete Beginner&apos;s Guide With Over 200 Words and Phrases</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781577154525/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Greek]]></title><description><![CDATA["Everything you need to speak Greek quickly and confidently. Modern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, toward conversational fluency. Online audio files help you master your pronunciation. Along the way, you'll find fun and entertaining facts about Greek culture and history. Proceed at your own pace and learn to speak Greek with friends, family, and colleagues. Get hands-on practice learning the Greek alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary; Learn everyday phrases that you can use as you travel and work in Greece and Cyprus; Bring the language to life as you explore the culture of modern Greece; Access audio files to help as you practice your inflection and intonation. Modern Greek For Dummies is a great choice for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their existing Greek skills"--Publisher's description.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927724</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927724</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Argyrouli, Eirini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/927724018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781394342747/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Everything Learning French Book]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Everything Learning French Book, 3rd Edition makes learning French egaging and effortless! Now, with online audio, this comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. This essential resource includes online audio pronunciation guides, extensive vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. With dialogue examples, The Everything Learning French Book, 3rd Edition will have you speaking -- and understanding -- French with confidence in no time."--Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926325</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926325</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sallee, Bruce]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/926325018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>Speak, Write, and Understand Basic French in No Time</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781507225240/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Useless Etymology]]></title><description><![CDATA["Did you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"? Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of our words are Latin-derived? Did Shakespeare really invent 1,700 words, and if not, why the heck do we say that he did? Why is the English language stuffed with so many synonyms? Let's be real: English can seem pretty bonkers. And, well, sometimes it is. But through thorough thought and a pinch of curiosity, method can be found within the madness of our modern tongue-even within the disparate pronunciation of the words "through," "thorough," and "thought." Derived from Germanic, Romance, Hellenic, Semitic, African and Native American languages, English contains multitudes. It has been (and continues to be) transformed by war and conquest, art and literature, science and technology, love and hate, wit and whim. Useless Etymology takes readers on a time-traveling adventure to unlock the beauty, wonder, and absurdity within our everyday words, how they came to be, and the unexpected ways their origins weave a global, cross-cultural labyrinth of meaning. Filled with fun facts and delightful discoveries, this is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to know more about why the English language works the way that it does"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927753</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927753</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zafarris, Jess]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/927753018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781399809184/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Everything Learning Italian Book]]></title><description><![CDATA["Discover just how easy it is to learn Italian with this updated edition of The Everything Learning Italian Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you're reading. Learning Italian has never been more fun or more accessible! Now with online audio, this all-in-one guide provides step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Learn how to: -Master the essentials of Italian grammar ; -Perfect your Italian pronunciation ; -Ask questions and hold conversations ; -Navigate basic dialogues for travel, dining, business, and shopping. This must-have resource features online audio pronunciation guides, extensive vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. Complete with dialogue examples, self-tests, and English-to-Italian and Italian-to-English dictionaries, The Everything Learning Italian Book, 3rd Edition will have you speaking--and understanding--Italian with confidence before you know it."--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926326</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C926326</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wrigley, Ronald Glenn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/926326018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Italian in No Time</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781507225202/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Language-lover's Lexipedia]]></title><description><![CDATA["A delightful rollick through language unlike any you've ever experienced. As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, League of the Lexicon, Joshua Blackburn has created an A-Z that's part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written, and beautifully designed, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia dives into the quirky, the curious, and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed. Discover the biting humor of Scottish insults (you're talking mince), the curious history of the Chinese typewriter, and the strange yet vivid color names of Elizabethan England--like "dead Spaniard" and "lusty gallant." Whether it's the dark history of the Index of Banned Books or the bewildering grammar of Yoda, each pithy entry is brimming with knowledge and wit. Illustrated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. It's stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts, and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you covered--and then some. Blackburn's infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humor, and sheer weirdness of language."--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C925968</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C925968</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blackburn, Joshua]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/925968018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668098844/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Korean reading for beginners]]></title><description><![CDATA["Easy Korean reading for beginers provides you with bite-sized stories that are not overwhelming but are still effective in improving both your reading comprehension and vocabulary. Every story is presented with a comic strip to help you visualize the story in your head. We give you pronunciation tips, translations, vocabulary information, and cultural tips"--Page 3 of cover]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927805</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C927805</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[kor]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[TalkToMeInKorean (Online community)]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/927805018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle/><language>kor</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9791186701935/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schott's Significa]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the author of the international bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany comes a visually rich book that breaks down the colorful language and systems of signs that make up the vocabulary of our world. Here is an obsessive and fascinating look at the systems of language and knowledge that surrounds us. Ben Schott breaks down the lingo, slang, and jargon found in dozens of fascinating professions, events, and subcultures--from the insider language used in casino gambling, to the NYC diamond district, and professional sommeliers, to London cabbies. For those who love language and wish to gain access to rarified worlds, this book is an elegant and smart look at so much hiding in plain sight around us. With its gorgeously erudite and detailed design, full-color photos throughout, and thoroughly researched survey of lingo and culture, Schott's Significa will change how you see the world.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C924202</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C924202</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Schott, Ben]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/924202018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Miscellany of Secret Languages</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781523532261/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>