Learning a new language opens doors abroad and at home, for business and pleasure. Whether you're looking to expand your vocabulary or just communicate the basics, McGraw-Hill offers up-to-date, practical guides that meet your needs. Browse their resources by language, or learn more about the features of their self-teaching guide series that will shorten your learning curve.
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In any language, good grammar and proper word usage are the keys to getting your point across. The Teach Yourself Language Grammar series goes from basic to complex, gradually. Then dive into the Teach Yourself Verbs series. Developed to build your competence in this perplexing but important area, these guides give you the confidence to relax in any tense. And the Teach Yourself Vocabulary guides present hundreds of key words in manageable groups, along with memorizing techniques so your new words will stick around.
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