Publisher's Synopsis
The Mastery of Languages: Or The Art of Speaking Foreign Tongues, Idiomatically is a book written by Thomas Prendergast in 1869. As the title suggests, the book aims to provide readers with the knowledge and skills required to master foreign languages and speak them idiomatically. Prendergast begins the book by discussing the importance of language mastery and the benefits that come with being able to speak multiple languages. He then goes on to outline his approach to language learning, which involves focusing on the idiomatic usage of words and phrases rather than simply memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the principles of language learning, including the importance of pronunciation, intonation, and accent. Prendergast also discusses the role of memory in language learning, and provides tips for improving memory retention.The second part of the book is dedicated to specific languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. For each language, Prendergast provides a brief history and overview of the language, as well as tips for mastering its grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic usage.Overall, The Mastery of Languages is a comprehensive guide to language learning that emphasizes the importance of idiomatic usage and provides practical tips for mastering multiple languages.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.
