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For those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply looking to polish their speaking skills, The Art of Civilized Conversation is a powerful guide to communicating in an endearing way.
In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly...
In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly...
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Life Long
Pub. Date
2019.
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"In our current political climate, it seems impossible to have a reasonable conversation with anyone who has a different opinion. Whether you're online, in a classroom, an office, a town hall -- or just hoping to get through a family dinner with a stubborn relative -- dialogue shuts down when perspectives clash. Heated debates often lead to insults and shaming, blocking any possibility of productive discourse. Everyone seems to be on a hair trigger....
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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This edition includes : everyday words and phrases when shopping, eating out, or doing business -- conversational terms for chatting about the weather, sports, and your family -- updated sections on social media and inclusion -- pronunciations for nearly every phrase listed, helping you navigate the trickier grammar aspects of the Spanish language.
10) Stop, fox!
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Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
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A talkative fox wears out his welcome with the other animals until he meets sloth.
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Atria Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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"In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. That fear can sometimes prevent us from speaking up at all, depriving people from marginalized groups of support and stalling progress toward a more just...
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b small publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Starting speaking Spanish with these 50 simple phrases. Essential Spanish phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words plus a pronunciation guide. It's easy to learn Spanish conversation skills and new vocabulary at home with this fun and friendly, action-packed book for children!
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2002
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Learn to speak the colloquial language of the Philippines with the Essential Tagalog Phrase Book. This phrase book is an excellent guide to the modern Tagalog spoken in everyday interactions. the essential information needed by travelers-novices and old hands alike-is presented in a way thats concise, accessible and easy to understand.The Essential Tagalog Phrase Book is your indispensable pocket travel companion.
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Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2016]
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"The popular Slanguage series has helped hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic fans learn to easily communicate better in foreign languages either while travelling abroad or at home. Now it takes on the topic of travel itself, presenting more than two dozen travel-related words and phrases in ten different languages. So if you're in France looking for a nice hotel (Bell Oh Tell), or if you'd like to know how much (Kwan Toe?) a souvenir from Italy...
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