Talk Italian is the ideal course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class, it covers all the basic language you'll need in everyday situations, so you can make the most of your visit from the moment you arrive! Talk Italian's rewarding step-by-step approach makes progress rapid and is effective in teaching even the least confident of language learners. Illustrated in full colour and featuring a wealth of enjoyable activities, it makes learning Italian fun. The native speakers on the audio will give you a real flavour of the Italian you're likely to hear - and you're encouraged to join in and put your new-found language skills to the test! This pack contains a 128-page course book and two 60-minute audio CDs. The book is also available separately (9780563520153).

One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. -Frank Smith, psycholinguist Live French brings together Teach Yourself's three international bestselling language courses in one package along with online and reference materials: 1. Complete French - a beginner to intermediate coursebook with audio that will form the basis of your studies 2. Get Talking and Keep Talking - bite size audio lessons to improve fluency and comprehension in your speaking and listening 3. Perfect Your French - take your language skills to an intermediate/upper intermediate level with this book and audio course 4. Reference CD-ROM - support your studies with this comprehensive reference resource for grammar, verbs and vocabulary With an expertly written learning guide, you can immerse yourself in the language and reach your goals with a clear plan of how to organize and blend your learning. Move along a standard or accelerated path depending on your learning needs. With the CDs, you can download the MP3 audio files to your computer and put them on your MP3 player or smartphone or play the discs in an MP3-compatible CD player. Live French includes a flexible, blended approach to solve the problems most learners struggle with: - One book is never enough. Live French provides all the material you need to properly learn French and make it stick. - I'm not a good language learner. Live French includes an expertly written learning guide and journal to structure your learning so you succeed. - I get bored with just a book. Live French includes books and audio courses to appeal to every type of learner. - There's never enough practice or consolidation, so I don't remember what I learn. Live French includes the equivalent amount of material and practice to qualify you for the Foreign Service Institute's French General Professional Proficiency. - I get discouraged when I don't see my progress. Live French's learning journal provides a study pathway for you to follow across all the courses so your progression is visible and logical. Live French...because it's the only way to really learn a language.

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language. Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this first updated new edition for some twenty years also features: -15 learning units plus glossary and reference section -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary -Covers Devangari script -A new Preface and updated further resources -Additional learning activities -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Are you looking for a complete course in Estonian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Estonian will guarantee success! Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Estonian and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Estonian will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Estonian in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Estonian you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. *Complete Estonian maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Learn effortlessly with a 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. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. 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. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course includes a book and online audio material.The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Complete Latin is a comprehensive book and audio course that takes you from beginner to advanced level. This new edition contains for the first time key Latin texts on audio to give you extra depth and context and to bring the Classical World to life. -Learn proverbs - including those taken from Erasmus's collection, the Adagia -Move on to graded readings drawn from Martial, Virgil, Caesar, Cicero and other classical authors -31 learning units -Based on real Latin, not made-up sentences and stories -Packed with grammar, vocabulary and practice -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress -Revision website for extra practice What else can I use to learn Latin? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Beginner's Latin: 9781444176340. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Biblical Hebrew offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and ultimately gain the skills needed to be able to translate passages from the Hebrew Bible. This new edition includes: - 20 short learning units plus glossary and grammar reference section - Authentic materials - draws on extracts from the Pentateuch, the Prophets and the Writings - Poetic texts and narrative texts for translation at the end of the book - Detailed coverage of both grammar and vocabulary - Numerous practice activities - Self-tests and self-check activities, enabling you to see and track your own progress - Answer key at the back of the book - Includes glossary, verb tables and lexicon This new edition features even more practice exercises, additional readings and the latest scholarship. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 80 years.

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Spanish: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Berlitz's trusted language experts * With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Spain * Includes 3000-word bilingual dictionary * Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast * The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood * Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Arabic and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Arabic will equip you with the skills you need to use Arabic in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Arabic you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -17 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of the Arabic speaking world -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Arabic -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Arabic maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. What else can I use to learn Arabic? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Arabic Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174966 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Do you want a solid foundation to your Modern Hebrew studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Modern Hebrew in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Modern Hebrew you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Modern Hebrew is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Modern Hebrew is for absolute and false beginners of Modern Hebrew. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Modern Hebrew. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Modern Hebrew, our Complete Modern Hebrew course (9781444105438) will take you to an intermediate level of Modern Hebrew. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Manual of Business Spanish is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using Spanish.

Designed for all users, no matter what level of language skill, it comprises five parts:

* A 6000-word, two-way Glossary of the most useful business terms

* A 100-page Written Communications section giving models of 50 letters, faxes and documents

* An 80-page Spoken Situations section covering face-to-face and telephone situations

* A short Reference Grammar outlining the major grammar features of Spanish

* A short Business Facts section covering essential information of the country or countries where Spanish is used

Written by an experienced native and non-native speaker team, this unique volume is an essential, one-stop reference for all students and professionals studying or working in business and management where Spanish is used.

Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by... -getting to grips with the building blocks of Russian? -learning the right language for the right context? -speaking and writing with ease and style? In this Russian course you'll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures. These are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You'll learn how to to construct Russian grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Russian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. French Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

Part of an Italian language course for beginners, this is a CD pack accompanying a course book and a teacher's book. The four cassettes are available individually or in a pack. The course accompanies a BBC series on radio and television.

Easy Indonesian is a practical resource that brings the Indonesian language to learners and travelers everywhere. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Indonesian language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes: Native-speaker audio recordings Focus on daily communication Structured, progressive lessons An extensive glossary of commonly used words & phrases Pronunciation & sentence structure guide Etiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts

This Workbook for Volume 1 (intended for both kana and romanised editions) includes exercise conversations from the textbook,short dialogues, target dialogues, and additional materials, many of which are accompanied by illustrations. The downloadable audio resources are designed for to enhance and augment the listening and speak ing exercises, and offer an ideal tool for private lessons, for the classroom, or for independent in dividual study. The workbook provides ample speaking and lis tening practice in the form of illustrated exercis es that call on learners to construct dialogues and role-play in Japanese. Illustrations combine with the conversation, which proceeds at a natural pace in audio recordings, to help learners feel as if they are actually experiencing each situation. Through repeated oral and listening practice, learners will come to acquire the rhythm of real life Japanese conversation. The illustrations greatly enhance the learning process and help students to memoris

* Interesting and varied range of topics that present students with the contemporary issues shaping the modern Hispanic world. * All texts included are authentic and drawn from a diverse pool of authors of different genders, ages, generations, geographic areas, and schools of thought * Exercises help students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they learn about the most contemporary issues shaping the Hispanic world.

Teach yourself Italian in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Italia fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Italian vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: - Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary. - 12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners. - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book. - Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Italian words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Italian conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Italian than with 15 Minute Italian Language. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more!

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Japanese and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Japanese will equip you with the skills you need to use Japanese in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Japanese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -15 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Japan -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Japanese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Japanese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. The audio for this course is available to stream for free on library.teachyourself.com or download to the Teach Yourself Library app. What else can I use to learn Japanese? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Japanese Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174748 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

With over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Swahili Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Swahili learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases. New features: AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Want to learn more? Why not check out Teach Yourself Languages Online? Over 65 languages all available online from Teach Yourself.