Great Resource for Learners
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I have a bottom-of-the-line Kindle--It has Amazon ads and no backlight or anything--and this works *perfectly* on it and on the phone app.  Here's how to install it:  Plug your Kindle into your computer--it will show up as another drive or device with removable storage. Click on that drive/device and open it. You should see a folder called Documents, and in that, a folder called Dictionaries. Move the Collins Dictionary into that folder. That's all.  I also made a new folder called Extra Dictionaries or something like that and moved all the dictionaries I am not currently using there. When you look up a word, the Kindle may first try to show you a Wikipedia entry or an entry from another dictionary, so you may have to click through a few screens to get to the Irish dictionary the first time you use it.

 I'm encouraging beginning students of Irish to try reading books on their Kindles or Kindle apps because it makes looking up words so much easier and students can look up a word in any of its forms and usually find the meaning.

I notice that this review is appearing on the listings for several different Collins dictionaries.  I wrote it for this dictionary ONLY:
Collins Gem Irish to English (One Way) Dictionary (Collins Gem) (Irish Edition) Kindle Edition, Fourth Edition
Publication Date June 30, 2015
ASIN: B00MLR11FS
3025098
The book makes learning such a challenging language fun.  The way the lessons are laid out on the page makes it easy to understand, and the CD is really helpful to practise the pronunciation of words and to get familiar with the new sounds of Arabic.  I was very pleased with the price as well.  I am enjoying this book.
4907680
This Spanish ebook by Alejandro Jimenez is a great guide for beginners wanting to learn Spanish. It is also good for those that need a refresher. It is a nice learning tools that gives me tips and strategies to make learning much easier. The guide presents the information in a way that simple to follow and doesn't make it complicated. It gives ton of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar lessons. It goes into detail how Spanish is structured differently than English. There are concepts, rules, and tips in the book. It is a nice addition for those who are already taking a class. I would highly recommend this to those who aren't familiar with Spanish and wanting to learn.

I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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This book is exceptionally well-organized and comprehensive.

I am a volunteer tutor for GED students.  Their needs and backgrounds vary greatly.  Many students do not read well.  They typically have gaps in their knowledge of phonics decoding. Many have not learned to pronounce words correctly.

There are a few resources for adult learners.  They cover phonics but are targeted for those who have never read.  This book has a much better set of words lists for each sound.  I have also used the word lists for ESL students who are working on phonemic awareness.

The syllabication rules are helpful.  These rules are usually not discussed in other books.  The ESL students benefit from these, too.

The author's list of other resources (ex. The Wilson Reading System) has also been very helpful for me.
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I bought this book for a class I was taking.  It is loaded with great teaching strategies for teaching revision in the classroom.  Lane outlines great lessons for focusing revision and then has a section of seven or eight spin-off lesson ideas that will work with multiple age levels and different genres of writing.  You will not have time to use all of the resources this book has to offer in one year of teaching.  I would recommend this book as a teaching resource.
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I really like this book as a companion resource for undergraduate and graduate students learning about second language acquisition (SLA) for the first time.  The field of SLA is a daunting, lingo-heavy field but the authors zero in on some critical questions and observations about SLA, all the while explaining things in an accessible manner. The first half of the book is like a cliffs notes approach to some big issues for researchers and teachers-in-training. The second half of the book takes a glossary approach and defines key terms in a concise manner. I think anyone who has been assigned one of the more complicated or expansive texts, or is being introduced to SLA one journal article at a time in their SLA course will find this book to be a helpful add on. I would be interested to see a sequel: Key Terms II in second language acquisition.
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Starting an Online Business for Dummies was a great resource for me. The first thing I did  was flip through and tab all the chapters to easily find materials. Then I went through with my highlighter and noted all the important points in each chapter. For me just starting out it was a great resource and every once in a while pull it back off the shelf to find or review material. The CD was not what I expected, but the material was still useful.
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I will be a new homeschooler in the fall. In researching different curriculum to use, I came across this book. It has been a great beginners resource as they basically tell you the supplies you need and how to apply this method. Now, I can't speak to whether it will work for my family but I will definitely give it a try. I'm a little less stressed about books to use and what and for how long to teach each subject.
4485064
Informative and most helpful, a great resource.
3028119
This book has been a great resource. I'm prepping to teach my first barre class and the advise given as well as glossaries and resources has been so helpful. I like that it is a quick read and I will be recommending this to others.
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This is a really helpful resource. I provide the Exercises to the student to complete and then we check the answers together. This facilitates learning because the student can read back and explain their answers using English which builds reading, writing and speaking skills in English. The 'technical' aspects of English such as grammatical rules followed by the exercises which helps students make the link between the rules and using English in three different modes (Read, Write, Speak)
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This book should be part of a student's essential reference material collection. Idioms are difficult to grasp in any language and Spanish is no exception. This resource has many of the most commonly heard idioms in day to day speech and those learning Spanish must eventually learn the meaning and use them when speaking Spanish. Understanding and learning fixed expressions authenticates one's usage of the language and brings an individual one step closer to native competency. I seriously recommend this resource for Beginners and Intermediate level students. For advance speakers I think a more challenging resource would be more beneficial to their development in the language. I recommend the McGraw-hill Diccionario del Argot: El Sohez for advance level students.
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Jo Linsdell's How to Be Twittertastic is a good resource for learning many things about Twitter.  It can be especially helpful to new Twitter users.  It's easy to read and understand, and its pages are chocked full of screenshot examples to help one navigate Twitter.  I look forward to applying many of the things I have learned from this book.
2768229
Informative and comprehensive. A great resource.
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I found this to be a great resource! The questions are helping me to identify areas that I need to strengthen for the TEAS.
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I am slowly working my way through this book.  So far, the content has been easy to follow and for someone like me, who is just starting out, that is critical.  I think it is a great resource for beginners.
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This teacher resource book combines various resources for teaching single syllable word decoding and spelling under one cover.  It includes the Common Core State Standards for Reading Foundational Skills, six common word "expectancies" (spelling generalizations) with error correction guidance, single syllable decodable word lists to teach those expectancies, the first 200 high frequency words, sentences with both decodable and high frequency words, teaching strategies, and a plethora of book and electronic resources. In this volume, Ms. Spencer draws heavily from the Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars decoding methodology.  The disclaimers note that she is not associated with this company. The word lists, organized by vowel and consonant "expectancies," include variations within each list. These variations will appropriately engage normally-progressing beginning readers, but may be too wide-ranging for students who struggle with decoding.  For example, the "C-train" list includes vowel y as in cyst; and suffix -s pronounced /z/ as in crabs, but /s/ as in clicks.  I appreciated the separate list for difficult consonants qu, x, and y, which few resources include. (Note: the "two vowels go walking" expectancy is correct only for a limited number of long vowel sounds; it is not reliable for most vowel teams.) In the Common Word Expectancies, the suggested introductions,  error correction dialogues, and attractive illustrations provide a valuable addition to one's tool box. The short sentences will prove very important for both reading and dictating to students to write.  Finally,  Ms. Spencer makes the materials available in pdf form for purchasers of this volume. In sum, elementary teachers will find this a useful compilation of resources to support instruction in beginning reading and spelling skills. I was delighted to receive this book to review; it is a welcome addition to my professional library.