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The Mastery Of Languages: Or The Art Of Speaking Foreign Tongues, Idiomatically (1869)

The Mastery Of Languages: Or The Art Of Speaking Foreign Tongues, Idiomatically (1869)

Prendergast, Thomas

Hardcover

English as a Second LanguageLinguisticsFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104693658
ISBN13: 9781104693657
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mastery of Languages: Or The Art of Speaking Foreign Tongues, Idiomatically is a book written by Thomas Prendergast and published in 1869. The book is aimed at individuals who wish to learn a foreign language and become fluent in it. Prendergast focuses on the importance of learning a language idiomatically, which means understanding the language's unique expressions and phrases that are not easily translated. The book covers a range of topics related to language learning, including the importance of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Prendergast also provides advice on how to practice speaking a foreign language, including the use of conversation partners and immersion techniques. One of the key themes of the book is the idea that language learning is not just about memorizing words and rules, but also about understanding the culture and context in which the language is spoken. Prendergast argues that this understanding is essential for achieving fluency and truly mastering a language. Overall, The Mastery of Languages is a comprehensive guide to language learning that emphasizes the importance of idiomatically speaking a foreign language. It provides practical advice and strategies for individuals who wish to become fluent in a foreign language and gain a deeper understanding of its culture and context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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