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"We developed this sign language DVD with parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers in mind. Learn to sign yourself and teach your child with our interactive DVD. Special needs and bilingual children also will benefit from the clearly demonstrated signs with easy to follow explanations"--Container.
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Twelve classic children's songs and ten rhymes are set to images of toys, playful children, and American Sign Language. The presentations are appropriate for children of all ages and will enrich literacy, and promote sign and spoken language development. The DVD contains a signed song library of the music presented on the audio CD. In addition, the DVD offers simple strategies to make signing easy.
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Presents approximately 35 ASL signs with each gloss being shown in several different formats using a variety of graphics. Each word is used and signed in a sentence. Signs are pulled from two stand-alone sign language books published by the same company, "Signing Smart Beginner Handbook" and "Signing Smart Intermediate Handbook". Includes a short section which presents suggestions for implementation of process.
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Language acquisition and development in hearing children is explored on this DVD. Through each stage of development, from infancy to the schoolage years, language becomes more complex and understanding broadens. While children are learning to speak, they are also learning skills which enable them to read and write. This DVD explores how the acquisition of language is influenced by the adults who interact with the child and by the society or culture...
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English is notorious for being an omnivorous language. Substantially more than half of English vocabulary is from languages other than its Anglo-Saxon ancestor, Old English. Why do words get borrowed, and how do these words eventually settle in and become just as familiar as English ones? Find out here.
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Revisit some of the verbs you've already encountered to help you dress with style, particularly faire (to do or make), savoir (to know), and voir (to see). Build on what you've learned about the subjunctive mood to help you make your sartorial decisions. What you learn here will help you to dress your best for your travels.
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Turn to dark words to discuss terrible deeds. The Latin word caedo, meaning, "to cut" or "to kill," is at the root of many of these words, such as genocide and homicide. Learn a unique word that refers to both the crime and its perpetrator, then focus on words that stem from the root seg/sect, meaning, "to cut."
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Continue your study of time by examining the days of the week, times of day, and typical French routines throughout the day. More verb forms will help you express what you want to do, what you can do, and what you have to do. And of course, you'll also gain plenty of practice speaking and listening.
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Begin with a fun psycholinguistic experiment that shows how your brain processes new words. Explore the work of some major scholars of learning and language - Skinner, Watson, Chomsky - and get an exegesis of erudition. Delve into the process of language acquisition, including why a child might say, "I winned the game, Daddy!"
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You've already encountered the subjunctive tense Now take it to the next level to help you "read" a culture. Refine your ability to observe and analyze the world around you thanks to cultural artifacts. How do people dress? What do they eat? How do they greet each other? This crucial skillset will help you navigate almost any new place.
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Continue your adventure by rounding out your skills to tell and follow a story. A new verb tense - the pluperfect - will help you tell personal stories, show the link between past and present events, and forge a connection with another person. Practice listening, reading and telling stories.
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When traveling in French-speaking countries, the verb aller - "to go" - is one of the most useful. Get to know this verb along with important question words such as "How much?" "Why?" and "When?" You will also get a chance to listen to a great deal of spoken French to help you practice your de-coding skills.
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How can you ensure that new words don't slip from your memory? Professor Flanigan shares effective and fun strategies to reinforce your vocabulary knowledge, including a clever graphic organizer that anchors your new word to words you already know, and a game designed by a leading expert in reading and vocabulary.
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Begin with a story about Odysseus and his hubris. Then, explore other words about people who think too much or too little about themselves, including a fascinating word that has a positive connotation when it refers to a voice, but a negative connotation when it refers to speech or writing.
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