A Time Travel Dialogue

Author: John W. Carroll
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
ISBN: 178374037X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Is time travel just a confusing plot device deployed by science fiction authors and Hollywood filmmakers to amaze and amuse? Or might empirical data prompt a scientific hypothesis of time travel? Structured on a fascinating dialogue involving a distinguished physicist, Dr. Rufus, a physics graduate student and a computer scientist this book probes an experimentally supported hypothesis of backwards time travel – and in so doing addresses key metaphysical issues, such as causation, identity over time and free will. The setting is the Jefferson National Laboratory during a period of five days in 2010. Dr. Rufus’s experimental search for the psi-lepton and the resulting intractable data spurs the discussion on time travel. She and her two colleagues are pushed by their observations to address the grandfather paradox and other puzzles about backwards causation, with attention also given to causal loops, multi-dimensional time, and the prospect that only the present exists. Sensible solutions to the main puzzles emerge, ultimately advancing the case for time travel really being possible. A Time Travel Dialogue addresses the possibility of time travel, approaching familiar paradoxes in a rigorous, engaging, and fun manner. It follows in the long philosophical tradition of using dialogue to present philosophical ideas and arguments, but is ground breaking in its use of the dialogue format to introduce readers to the metaphysics of time travel, and is also distinctive in its use of lab results to drive philosophical analysis. The discussion of data that might decide whether time is one-dimensional (one timeline) or multi-dimensional (branching time) is especially novel.

Travel English for Busy Travelers: Level 1

Author: David Ellis
Publisher: David Ellis
ISBN: 1310624577
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
" The goal of this self-study e-textbook is to help you quickly learn a special type of English, travel English. The e-book is written for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students who are too busy to take a course in travel English but who still want to learn English they need for world travel. The book focuses on topics, not grammar. Grammar patterns that are useful for conversation are taught, but the focus is on topics that are important for travelers, such as going through immigration and customs, checking into a hotel, ordering at a restaurant, changing money, getting help, taking public transportation, renting cars, and shopping. Each chapter includes a short and a long conversation. Students can easily practice changing words in the long conversations by changing underlined words. The book is designed for self-study with lots of exercises on vocabulary (new words and phrases), reading comprehension, and grammar patterns; you can easily check your answers with an answer key at the bottom of each exercise. The book is written for beginners, but it can be used as a good review book for false beginners and intermediate students. The order of chapters follows the natural order of things tourists probably need to do when they travel—starting with immigration, customs, checking into a hotel, introducing yourself, and moving on to topics such as ordering at a restaurant and bar, changing money, getting around (by taxi, bus, subway, and train), and going shopping. The reading passages at the end of each chapter are written on topics that will help you avoid many problems foreign tourists have when traveling in America and other English-speaking countries. There are two chapters titled Can You Do It? (Chapters 5 and 10) that help students review important points from the e-book. Students can easily move around the book and find topics of interest by using the e-Book’s Table of Contents. Work at your own pace in order to get ready for your next trip to places all around the world where English is spoken. *Table of Contents* How Your Tablet Can Help You Learn English How to Use this Book Chapter 1: Arriving at an International Airport Immigration (Passport Control) Customs (Customs Control) Good and Bad Answers at Immigration & Customs Chapter 2: Introducing Yourself & Checking into a Hotel Introducing Yourself at a Hotel Bar Introducing Two People Checking into a Hotel Introducing Yourself in English Chapter 3: Going Out to Eat At a Fast-food Restaurant Choosing Dinner on an Airplane Ordering Dinner at a Restaurant Magic Words for Ordering Food and Drinks Chapter 4: Getting Help Talking with Hotel Staff Trying to Find a Lost Bag How to Get Help and Information at Your Hotel Chapter 5: Can You Do It? (Review Chapter for Chapters 1-4) Arriving at an International Airport in the USA Chapter 6: Getting Around by Taxi, Train, Bus or Rental Car Riding in a Taxi Calling a Taxi At a Train Station At a Subway Station On a Subway Platform 1 On a Subway Platform 2 Talking with Subway Staff At a Bus Station Renting a Car Trouble Buying Tickets Chapter 7: Changing Money & Changing Plans Changing Money at a Hotel Calling to Change Airline Reservations after Breaking an Arm Tipping in the USA Chapter 8: Making Plans for Sightseeing What Should I Do in San Francisco? Telling Time Chapter 9: Going Shopping At a Supermarket At a Shopping Mall At a Convenience Store Shopping in America Chapter 10: Can You Do It? (Review Chapter for Chapters 6-9) How to Improve Your English Speaking Skills Bonus Chapter: Welcome to Miami! Welcome to Miami! (Extra Reading) Appendix 1: Recommended Books for Self-Study Appendix 2: Slang Appendix 3: Textese (Texting Language or SMS Language) Appendix 4: For Classroom Teachers "

English for Tourism Vocabulary Builder: Dialogues and Practice for Airports, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Transportation, & Sightseeing

Author: Jackie Bolen
Publisher: Jackie Bolen
ISBN: 9781393419099
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description

Speak Easy English For Traveling: Learn common English words and phrases when traveling to an English speaking country

Author: Christopher Hill
Publisher: Christopher Hill
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
Are you a traveler who wish to learn and speak the English language during your trip? Do you want to learn the right and basic English expressions or common English phrases for your travel journeys? Have you been searching for a fun and easy way of learning the English language for the purpose of speaking with native English speakers? Do you want to know what you need to be aware of when traveling to any English speaking country? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then “Speak Easy English for Traveling” is for you! This traveling guide is specifically developed for English learners at the beginning or the intermediate level. It is written in a simple and direct English. There are practical examples and a lot of common phrases to help you in different traveling situations. In this Guide, you will be: • Learning the common English expressions and phases for different situations • Learning the right way to ask questions and connect with people in English • Learning how to use the right body language to communicate with English speakers • Learning how to use the English language tools and apps • Learning important traveling safety tips This guide is created to make your traveling journey easy, fun and safe! Don’t let the fear stop you. With this book in your hands, you will find the best expressions for common usage in English. You will communicate with your English friends, colleagues, and client with no issue at all. Get Yourself a Copy of the “Speak Easy English for Traveling” Now For a Better Traveling Experience!

40 Advanced Everyday English Dialogues

Author: Lydia Winter
Publisher: Lydia Paish
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 109

Book Description
Do you want to improve your English conversation? This book is designed to help upper intermediate and advanced learners understand and speak informal, colloquial English – as spoken by native speakers. It includes comprehension questions and help with vocabulary. The 40 dialogues cover a huge variety of topics. They’re fun, as well as good for your English. Topics include: A very bad day, Transport options, International student, Driving offence, Complaining about a hotel room, Arriving at the airport, Tourists, A psychology experiment, World Cup, Party music, and 30 more! Written by an experienced teacher of English as a foreign language from the UK.

Conversational Italian for Travelers

Author: Kathryn Occhipinti
Publisher: Stella Lucente, LLC
ISBN: 9780990383451
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The textbook, Conversational Italian for Travelers, is a fun, friendly book, not formal like most language books, and teaches everything one needs to know to travel to Italy. If you want to really understand the Italian of today, you need this book! We learn language and culture as we follow the character Caterina in dialogues that detail her travels through Italy. As she boards planes, trains, and finally takes a ride in her cousin's car, we learn how to do these things in Italian. When she meets up with her Italian family, we learn the phrases of communicating with others, including what to say if you meet someone special, how to go shopping and how to use the telephone. Finally, Caterina goes on a trip to Lago Maggiore with her Italian family, and we learn phrases needed to stay at a hotel, go sight-seeing, and of course, go to the restaurant and order wonderful Italian food! Many Italian dishes commonly ordered in Italian restaurants are listed in the last three chapters of the boo

77 Real Life English Dialogues with 500 Most Common English Words

Author: Camille Hanson
Publisher: Learn English with Camille
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
How many words does it take to become basic conversational? 500 words. That’s it! In this book, you’ll read, listen and practice using the 500 most common American English words in the context of 77 real life dialogues. You’ll be exposed to the 500 words at least 4 times throughout the book. This book includes: - 77 “Bite-sized” English Dialogues using the 500 words in context - Made for English as a second language learners and teachers (ESL) - 77 FREE Audio Dialogues in Normal and Slow Speed - 500 Word Dictionary with Example Sentences - 6 Dialogues sections to help you stay organized in your learning. - List of 500 Of The Most Commonly Used Words In USA English After reading, listening, studying and speaking these Real Life English dialogues, you'll be on your way to sounding more native and speaking with confidence in a variety of situations. Buy this key English learning (ESL) resource today!

110 Real Life English Conversations

Author: Camille Hanson
Publisher: Learn English with Camille
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
110 Real Life English Conversations is a collection of 110 English dialogues inspired by real life situations from my life. These conversations will help you speak naturally using American English phrases and vocabulary. —ENGLISH AUDIO READ BY A CAST OF 27 NATIVE SPEAKERS —WRITTEN FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS & TEACHERS (ESL) —A HUGE VARIETY OF CONVERSATIONS & SITUATIONAL DIALOGUES —223 EVERYDAY ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS AND IDIOMS — GAIN CONFIDENCE TO SPEAK ENGLISH IN REAL LIFE In this book you will see how natives speak in day to day conversations such as at the doctors, in a job interview, with a new neighbor, or even during a driving lesson. This book is filled with fun and creative dialogues based on real life situations between real people. With the audio, we tried to create a diverse cast with different American English accents to give you a good representation of how people talk on a daily basis. Plus there are hundreds of expressions and idioms used. This isn't the kind of English that you will find in textbooks but this is what you would hear if you were living here in the United States. Buy now and start learning how to communicate in real life English.

Daily English Dialogs and Confident Conversations: Your Guide to Fluent Communication in Every Situation

Author: Ranjot Singh Chahal
Publisher: Rana Books
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Daily English Dialogs and Confident Conversations," your ultimate guide to mastering fluent communication in every situation. This comprehensive book seamlessly blends everyday English dialogs with the art of confident conversation, offering a rich tapestry of scenarios to enhance your language skills. Key Features: Real-Life Dialogs: Immerse yourself in daily English dialogs that mirror the situations you encounter every day, providing practical insights for effective communication. Confident Communication: Navigate diverse scenarios with confidence, from casual greetings to navigating complex social events, using this guide as your trusted companion. Cultural Sensitivity: Develop a deep understanding of language nuances within different cultural settings, ensuring your conversations are not just fluent but culturally aware. Problem-Solving Skills: Hone your diplomacy and negotiation skills through guided dialogs, empowering you to resolve conflicts and express disagreements respectfully. Public Speaking Mastery: Unlock the secrets of captivating public speaking, engaging audiences, and handling Q&A sessions effortlessly in both formal and informal settings. Why This Guide? "Daily English Dialogs and Confident Conversations" offers a holistic approach to language learning, suitable for beginners and those seeking to refine their skills. Say goodbye to language barriers and embrace the art of articulate, culturally sensitive conversations. Your journey to fluent communication begins here.

Conversational Dutch Dialogues

Author: Lingo Mastery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951949242
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
Is conversational Dutch turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this - we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly. 'How do I get out of this situation?' many students ask themselves, to no avail, but no answer is forthcoming. Until now. We have compiled MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED conversational Dutch stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new Dutch speakers to have the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car or tell a doctor that they don't feel well. We're not wasting time here with conversations that don't go anywhere: if you want to know how to solve problems (while learning a ton of Dutch along the way, obviously), this book is for you! How Conversational Dutch Dialogues works: - Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day issue that you will surely encounter in real life. - An Dutch version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying. - Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. - That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Dutch book once you have begun reading and studying this one! We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Conversational Dutch Dialogues and start learning Dutch right now!