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Master Russian script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Russian script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Talk To Me In Korean Level 1 is a paperback book based on the podcast lessons available on TalkToMeInKorean.com. This book is specifically designed for absolute beginners who are self-studying and includes the fundamentals of Korean, such as 'hello', 'thank you', and essential grammar points. Additionally, because this book caters to those who are learning Korean without a teacher or formal lessons, review questions and exercises can be found in this book along with sample dialogues and reading material about Korean culture. Level 1 focuses more on conversation and the spoken style of the language rather than the literary or academic style; therefore, you will be making sentences and having conversations in no time. This book has a set of MP3 files available for FREE download at TalkToMeInKorean.com which include all major vocabulary words, expressions, sample sentences, and dialogues used throughout the book.

This newly designed, beginner-level Italian audio course is ideal for language learners looking for a fun and effective course with short, manageable daily lessons. Lessons are in a fun, diary-like format, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily schedule. The audio CD runs for 60 minutes and the contents can be easily downloaded to your iPod or MP3 player. Following through the lessons transports you to life in Italy where you will learn how to meet and greet people, carry out everyday tasks, and find and start work. Exercises and examples progressively build a solid foundation of essential grammar and vocabulary alongside knowledge of the country and its culture.

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This completely practical, portable learning system lets you set your own pace and skip around to explore topics that interest. Three one-hour CDs introduce the basics of Japanese, get you familiar with the languages structure, and prepare you to use the language in real-world situations. You can play them on any car or home stereo, copy them to your computer, and load the pre-converted files onto your mp3 to play them wherever and whenever you want. A 96-page compact guide helps you find your way around the CDs and handy Japanese/English dictionary for quick reference on the go. You'll discover how to: Begin communicating in Japanese on a basic levelHandle greetings and introductionsAsk questions and understand the answersBuild your vocabularyTalk about numbers, time, and the calendarAsk for directionsOrder a meal at a restaurantUnderstand Japanese parts of speechForm complete sentences and converse in Japanese

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The perfect language pack for learning Italian fast - talk with confidence in just 12 weeks Parla italiano? In just 15 minutes a day you can speak and understand Italian with confidence with 15-Minute Italian, an easy-to-follow, practical course teaching you all the essentials. The unique visual approach makes learning quick, easy and fun. No writing or homework - just use the specially designed "cover and test" flaps to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. This updated edition includes the best-selling guide full of real-life examples designed to cover every holiday and business situation and two accompanying 60-minute CDs to help you perfect your pronunciation. Whether starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher, there's no easier way to learn Italian than with 15-Minute Italian.

Six engaging short stories by six different authors provide enriching literature for Chinese language students.

Read Chinese literature with detailed footnotes, pinyin, author and story summaries all while listening to professionally created audio files. Capturing Chinese provides the ultimate learning tool for breaking away from textbook stories and breaking into engaging Chinese literature.

Put down your dictionary, pick up your copy of Capturing Chinese and enjoy yourself some Chinese literature. Footnotes highlight the more difficult vocabulary and pinyin is provided for the entire text. Historical events, people, and places are explained throughout and illustrations recreate the scenes.

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Explore these six different authors and their stories: Ling Shuhuaprovides a woman's perspective during the May Fourth movement inThe Night of Mid-Autumn Festival. Lai He provides his perspective of Taiwan during the Japanese occupation inThe Steelyard. Mao Dundepicts some of the problems facing rural China in his most famous story, Spring Silkworms. Shen Congwenuses a basic story to show how rural customs inhibit modernization in his story, Xiaoxiao. Yu Dafutakes his readers to Japan, where he himself spent time as a student.Yu Dafu's frank depiction of sexual urges inSinkingshocked the readers of his day. Lao Sheillustrates the changing times in Beijing in his short story, An Old and Established Name.

The idea behind this book was targeting young researchers, having just completed, or nearly completed their Ph.D., with a research focus on language learning by means of Internet technology and web-based computer applications. The themes approached represent topical areas of language learning and teaching, and technology within collaborative, personal and virtual learning environments.

The Text Audio CDs contain each chapter's conversations, listening activities, and end-of-chapter vocabulary.

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding book. - You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107043) - The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107036) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a course in Polish written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Polish will give you the confidence to communicate in Polish. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Polish. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Poland. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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iKnow Italian will turn your iPod into a pocket translator, allowing you to hear and see more than 1500 essential words, phrases and conversations. You simply upload the iKnow files to a video iPod, and you can listen to and see foreign language expressions and English translations. A convenient navigation menu allows you to quickly find the phrases you need, and there's plenty of repetition to perfect your pronunciation. Whether you want to order dinner in a restaurant or ask for directions, iKnow Italian enables you to learn the basics and communicate easily without looking like a tourist with a dictionary in hand Key features: - You can see and hear all the essential words and phrases you need, including conversations - Topics include greetings and polite expressions, asking directions, meeting people, ordering in a restaurant, and more - Pocket-sized insert and installation instructions included Works on any video-compatible iPod Nano, Classic, Touch, and iPhone.

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Business Japanese is a three-hour all-audio straightforward course that will help you to acquire essential up-to-date business language. You can use the course at any time - to dip into in the office or as a refresher before travelling to a meeting. Through realistic conversations and authentic material, the Business Zones will give you all the specialist terms you need for your role or your project. The CDs come with a booklet containing the transcript of the recorded material as well as a glossary listing all the vocabulary from the course. The accompanying culture book will give you tips on etiquette and business culture so you will never be stuck for something to talk about or worry about committing blunders.

Berlitz Italian in 30 Days is designed to provide a sound basic knowledge of everyday language in a very short time. The package includes a 288 page illustrated course book and one 60 minute audio CD of the dialogs. Topics include: meeting and greeting people, shopping, eating out and getting around, taking care of your health and handling emergencies. The coursebook includes: thirty lessons consisting of a dialog or reading piece, grammar charts, writing exercises, vocabulary list, tips and trivia box, pronunciation guide, four tests and dictionary.

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