Janis Ozols [Latvian Book Author]

Welcome to the official page of Janis Ozols, a distinguished author in the realm of language instruction for the Latvian language.

About

Janis Ozols is a Latvian author and language teacher who has written popular language-learning books for Latvian learners. He was inspired by his bilingual upbringing and his studies in Latvian language and literature. Ozols is now considered an expert on the Latvian language and his books are widely used in classrooms and homes worldwide.

Biography

Janis Ozols is a Latvian author who has dedicated his life to helping people learn the Latvian language. Born in Riga in 1965, Ozols grew up in a bilingual household where both Latvian and Russian were spoken. This early exposure to different languages sparked his interest in linguistics, and he went on to study Latvian language and literature at the University of Latvia.

After completing his studies, Ozols began working as a language teacher, but he soon realized that there was a lack of quality learning materials available for Latvian learners. Determined to fill this gap, he began writing his own language-learning books, which quickly gained popularity among students and teachers alike. Today, Ozols is considered one of the leading experts on the Latvian language, and his books are used in classrooms and homes around the world.


Books

Series: Learn Latvian Grammar With Flashcards

Explore Latvian with a unique series focusing on learning through context-rich example sentences. Enhance your understanding with intuitive grammar insights, supplemented by practical flashcards. Ideal for all levels, this approach promises a natural and effective mastery of Latvian.

  1. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 1: Understanding the Basic Structure
    • This comprehensive guide focuses on example sentences to help learners grasp the essential elements of English grammar, emphasizing the basic structure of the language.
  2. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 2: A Deep Dive into Naming Words - Nouns
    • Delving into nouns, this guide uses example sentences to explore these naming words, essential for identifying people, places, things, or ideas.
  3. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 3: Action, State, and Linking Words Unveiled - Verbs
    • This guide concentrates on verbs, the words for action, state, or relation, using example sentences to demonstrate their application in various contexts.
  4. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 4: The Art of Description - Adjectives
    • Focusing on adjectives, this guide employs example sentences to show how these words describe or modify nouns and pronouns, enriching language expression.
  5. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 5: Amplifying Meaning - Adverbs
    • Exploring adverbs through example sentences, this guide explains these modifiers of verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, detailing their role in specifying actions.
  6. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 6: Mastering the Stand-ins - Pronouns
    • Through example sentences, this guide examines pronouns, the stand-ins for nouns and noun phrases, essential for smooth language flow and reducing repetition.
  7. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 7: Navigating Space, Time, and More - Prepositions
    • This guide uses example sentences to simplify prepositions, the words expressing relations of place, time, direction, or manner, aiding in navigational language use.
  8. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 8: Connecting Thoughts - Conjunctions
    • Concentrating on conjunctions, this guide utilizes example sentences to explain these connectors of clauses or sentences, integral for complex language structures.
  9. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 9: Expressing Emotion and Interruption - Interjections
    • Focusing on interjections, this guide uses example sentences to illustrate these expressions of emotion or interruption, vital for dynamic communication.
  10. Learn Latvian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 10: Indicating Quantity and Possession - Determiners
    • This guide delves into determiners, words indicating quantity and possession, using example sentences for clear understanding of their role in introducing nouns.

Series: Most Frequently Used Words

Introducing a unique Latvian language book series, prioritizing the most frequently used words. Covering nouns, verbs and adjectives, it's perfect for enhancing spoken and written skills. Words are sorted by frequency, each with English translations and example sentences for comprehensive learning. Ideal for all levels, it's a great tool to master Latvian vocabulary effectively.

  1. The Most Frequently Used Latvian Nouns: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • This resource compiles essential nouns in the Latvian language, presented by usage frequency with English translations and example sentences to enhance your vocabulary.
  2. The Most Frequently Used Latvian Adjectives: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • Elevate your Latvian skills with this guide on adjectives, sorted by frequency, complete with English translations and example sentences for vivid expression.
  3. The Most Frequently Used Latvian Verbs: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • A comprehensive collection of Latvian verbs arranged by use frequency, this book provides example sentences, aiding in the expansion of communication skills.

Complementary Materials (Anki Decks)

Explore further resources connected to Janis Ozols's books with these guidelines:

  • Understanding ZIP Files: A ZIP file is a compressed folder containing one or more files. To unzip it, you'll need a file extraction program. Right-click on the ZIP file and select the 'extract' or 'unzip' option. Note that the files provided here are password-protected. You must enter the correct password to access the contents. Once you have successfully unzipped the file, open it in your Anki application to start studying the deck.
  • For the Grammar Book series, there is a unified Anki deck available for the study of words. To access it, locate the password in the 'Words' appendix of any book in the series. This password is needed to unzip the file.
  • Each book in the Grammar Book series comes with its own unique deck of sentences. You can find the password to unzip this file in the 'Sentences' appendix of the respective book.
  • After unzipping the file, open the deck using your Anki application to begin your studies.

Download the Anki decks in the following link: (click here)


Connect with Janis Ozols

Janis Ozols is always eager to engage with readers and peers. Feel free to get in touch:

  • Email: wrd_cb@protonmail.com

Thank you for your interest in Janis Ozols's work. Happy reading!

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