Language Learning Laughs

Language Learning Laughs
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Publisher : The Cultural Story-Weaver
Total Pages : 271
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781736725382
ISBN-13 : 1736725386
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Language Learning Laughs by : Marci Renée

What a surprise! Traveling to faraway lands to learn foreign languages and cultures can result in laughter, tears, and a good bellyache! Marci's global journey has taken her and her family to over thirty different countries. Along with the expected grammar mistakes in language learning, they have made bloopers galore—even some that were "unintentionally vulgar." Oops! Pardon their French! Join Marci, a foreign language teacher, and her family on a voyage through language and cultural bloopers and stories from around the world. You will leave these pages ready and eager to travel the world to discover its amazing foreign languages and cultures. You may even decide to start learning a new language yourself! "Language learning may be good for the mind, but Marci's stories—full of humor and laughter—are good for the heart and soul." —Suzanne Duke

Laughing Matters

Laughing Matters
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 249
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780521799607
ISBN-13 : 0521799600
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Laughing Matters by : Peter Medgyes

120 activities to inject some lighthearted fun into lessons whilst still being grounded in respected language learning theory.

Laughing Lessons

Laughing Lessons
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Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1575420759
ISBN-13 : 9781575420752
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Laughing Lessons by : Ron Burgess

Utilizing the theory that students learn better when ideas are presented with humor, this book presents "149 2/3" group-tested tips on lightening up presentations by using props, puppets, cartoons, games, costumes, music, and magic.

Laughing and Learning

Laughing and Learning
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Publisher : R&L Education
Total Pages : 154
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781607093169
ISBN-13 : 1607093162
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Laughing and Learning by : Peter M. Jonas

Peter M. Jonas explores the ways in which humor can enhance the learning environment. He presents a theoretical model of humor, along with practical examples for use in schools and classrooms. He demonstrates that humor is a natural and fundamental activity that teachers and administrators need to utilize properly to maximize their effectiveness.--[book cover].

Think, Talk, Laugh!

Think, Talk, Laugh!
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 352
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1511530685
ISBN-13 : 9781511530682
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Think, Talk, Laugh! by : Melissa Mullin

Think, Talk, Laugh helps children engage with friends and family. The exercises in this workbook increase verbal processing speed so children can easily communicate their ideas and join in conversations.Think, Talk, Laugh includes exercises to develop language, executive functioning and rapid retrieval skills so children can process verbal information faster. Activities in the workbook will:* Strengthen the phonological loop with rapid naming exercises to speed up word finding skills.* Teach the executive functioning skills of "Stop, Think, Plan, Do" to enable students to slow down and organize ideas.* Build a strong vocabulary base through learning antonyms and synonyms to build word choice.* Provide instruction on how to break down ideas into parts and organize them to help students start a task without feeling overwhelmed.* Build flexible thinking skills to help students find new ways of thinking and organizing ideas.

Susan Laughs

Susan Laughs
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0805065016
ISBN-13 : 9780805065015
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Susan Laughs by : Jeanne Willis

Told in rhyme, this story follows Susan through a series of activities, from swimming to riding a horse. It's not until the end of the story that readers learn Susan uses a wheelchair. Color illustrations.

The Laughing Baby

The Laughing Baby
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Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Total Pages : 318
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781783527984
ISBN-13 : 1783527986
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Laughing Baby by : Caspar Addyman

Few things in life are more delightful than sharing in the laughter of a baby. Until now, however, psychologists and parenting experts have largely focused on moments of stress and confusion. Developmental psychologist Caspar Addyman decided to change that. Since 2012 Caspar has run the Baby Laughter project, collecting data, videos and stories from parents all over the world. This has provided a fascinating window into what babies are learning and how they develop cognitively and emotionally. Deeper than that, he has observed laughter as the purest form of human connection. It creates a bond that parents and infants share as they navigate the challenges of childhood. Moving chronologically through the first two years of life, The Laughing Baby explores the origin story for our incredible abilities. In the playful daily lives of babies, we find the beginnings of art, science, music and happiness. Our infancy is central to what makes us human, and understanding why babies laugh is key to understanding ourselves.

Chester and Gus

Chester and Gus
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 156
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062330703
ISBN-13 : 0062330705
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Chester and Gus by : Cammie McGovern

Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern presents a heartwarming and humorous middle grade novel about the remarkable bond that forms between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend. “Joyful, inspiring, and completely winning, Chester and Gus is unforgettable,” proclaimed Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan. Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come true—until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn’t even want Chester in the room. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus since this isn’t exactly the job he trained for—but he’s determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person. In the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGovern’s heartfelt novel—told from Chester’s point of view—explores the extraordinary friendship between a child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.

Laughing Without an Accent

Laughing Without an Accent
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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Total Pages : 257
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780345499578
ISBN-13 : 0345499573
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Laughing Without an Accent by : Firoozeh Dumas

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “There’s such warmth to Dumas’ writing that it invites the reader to pull up a seat at her table and smile right along with her at the quirks of her family and Iranians and Americans in general.”—Booklist In the New York Times bestselling memoir Funny in Farsi, Firoozeh Dumas recounted her adventures growing up Iranian American in Southern California. Now she again mines her rich Persian heritage in Laughing Without an Accent, sharing stories both tender and humorous on being a citizen of the world, on her well-meaning family, and on amusing cultural conundrums, all told with insights into the universality of the human condition. (Hint: It may have to do with brushing and flossing daily.) With dry wit and a bold spirit, Dumas puts her own unique mark on the themes of family, community, and tradition. She braves the uncommon palate of her French-born husband and learns the nuances of having her book translated for Persian audiences (the censors edit out all references to ham). And along the way, she reconciles her beloved Iranian customs with her Western ideals. Explaining crossover cultural food fare, Dumas says, “The weirdest American culinary marriage is yams with melted marshmallows. I don’t know who thought of this Thanksgiving tradition, but I’m guessing a hyperactive, toothless three-year-old.” On Iranian wedding anniversaries: “It just initially seemed odd to celebrate the day that ‘our families decided we should marry even though I had never met you, and frankly, it’s not working out so well.’” On trying to fit in with her American peers: “At the time, my father drove a Buick LeSabre, a fancy French word meaning ‘OPEC thanks you.’” Dumas also documents her first year as a new mother, the familial chaos that ensues after she removes the television set from the house, the experience of taking fifty-one family members on a birthday cruise to Alaska, and a road trip to Iowa with an American once held hostage in Iran. Droll, moving, and relevant, Laughing Without an Accent shows how our differences can unite us—and provides indelible proof that Firoozeh Dumas is a humorist of the highest order. Praise for Laughing Without an Accent “Dumas is one of those rare people: a naturally gifted storyteller.”—Alexander McCall Smith “Laughing Without an Accent is written . . . as if Dumas were sharing a cup of coffee with her reader as she relates her comic tales. . . . Firoozeh Dumas exudes undeniable charm [as she] reveals a zeal for culture—both new and old—and the enduring bonds of a family filled with outsize personalities.”—San Francisco Chronicle “[Dumas is] like a blend of Anne Lamott and Erma Bombeck.”—Bust “Humorous without being sentimental, [Dumas] speaks to the American experience.”—The Plain Dealer

Laughing Matters

Laughing Matters
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 262
Release :
ISBN-10 : OCLC:630758922
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Laughing Matters by : Péter Medgyes