Whats Inside: Six CDs with eight hours of personalised audio instruction; The 132-page book, SPANISH in 10 minutes a day(R); Bonus study tools including 150 Sticky Labels. "SPANISH in 10 minutes a day(R) AUDIO CD" is a complete programme that immerses the senses -- hear, say, see, touch, read and write! This easy-to-use language kit is designed to develop an immediate speaking ability. The focus in on success, practicality and fun. Features: A personal tutor guides listeners through each step -- introducing a new word, using it in a sentence and practising it with them; The wide range of voices acquaints listeners with a variety of accents, from Paris to Senegal to Quebec; The CDs may be used with the book to create an immersive environment, or on their own while commuting, exercising or travelling. The most important words used by travellers, professionals and students, conveniently arranged in 24 categories: Key Question Words; Building Blocks for Grammar; Your Home Numbers; Colours; Money; Days of the Week; Greetings; Months; Seasons; Family; Religion; Verbs; Time; Directions; Post Office, Mail; Paying Bills; Travelling; Dining Menu; Telephone; Transportation; Shopping and Packing.

Access is the major new language series designed with the needs of today's generation of students firmly in mind. Whether learning for leisure or business purposes or working towards a curriculum qualification, Access French is specially designed for adults of all ages and gives students a thorough grounding in all the skills required to understand, speak, read and write contemporary French from scratch. The coursebook consists of 10 units covering different topic areas, each of which includes Language Focus panels explaining the structures covered and a comprehensive glossary. Learning tips and assessment checklists help students to achieve a sense of autonomy while at the end of each unit, a DA (c)couverte de la Francophonie section presents short texts of cultural interest. Numerous references to web-based activities, which will be an invaluable support to students' learning, add significantly to the course. The accompanying free Website gives direct access to additional internet-based activities for students, plus teacher support and guidance.

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Gaelic with your furry best friend. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters. All beginning Chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters. The First 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to quickly master the basic characters that are fundamental to this language. This character book is intended for beginning Chinese students and features characters that have been carefully selected for rapid and effective learning. The English meanings, pronunciations in hanyu pinyin and alternate forms (if any) for each Chinese character are presented along with a stroke order guide and spaces for writing practice. The stroke order guides are printed with gray guidelines, designed to be traced over to teach students the standard sequence of strokes used to write the character. Related compounds and phrases are given to assist in vocabulary building. Three indexes at the back allow the characters to be looked up by their English meanings, hanyu pinyin pronunciations, or radicals. Extra practice sheets are also provided. This Chinese character book contains: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams show you how to write each character. Special boxes with grid lines help you practice writing them correctly. Compounds and sample sentences provide easy vocabulary building. Hanyu pinyin romanizations identify and help you pronounce every word.

With over 128 million speakers across the globe, Japanese is one of the world's most widely-spoken languages. Most major universities, and even many primary and secondary schools, offer courses in Japanese. International interest in learning Japanese has been strong for decades, as Japan is an important economic, political, and business partner to many countries. Equally suited to both new students and heritage speakers, Beginner's Japanese with Online Audio includes 25 carefully-paced and practical lessons updated with modern text and phrases in the revised Hepburn system of revised romaji. It also includes: An introduction to the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems Exercises for each lesson with answer key Japanese-English and English-Japanese glossaries Online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

Eyes on China is the ideal textbook for students entering the third year of a four-year course of Chinese language study and those who are ready to move from an intermediate to advanced level. Bridging the gap between informal spoken Chinese and more formal written Chinese, this textbook presents an on-the-ground perspective of what a visitor to China today might see and experience. Unlike other advanced-level textbooks, which typically feature essays, articles, and reviews from Chinese newspapers and magazines, the selections included here have all been written by the authors expressly for this book. They cover a range of timely China-related topics, including the problem of air pollution, corruption, infrastructure development, the development of high-speed rail, the prevalence of knock-off products in the marketplace, new tech trends, the contemporary art scene, and the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. Each chapter's featured text is accompanied by grammar structure explanations, a vocabulary list, and other useful tools. * An ideal textbook for students progressing to advanced-level Chinese language study * Brand-new materials present a comprehensive understanding of China today * Features original selections enhanced by grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, and other tools

Are you looking for a complete course in Thai which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Thai will guarantee success! 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. 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. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. 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 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.

This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. At last--there is a truly efficient and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made more accessible by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. Fundamental principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks. Although Learning Chinese Characters is a comprehensive book intended for students, it can be used by anyone with an interest in Chinese characters, without any prior knowledge of Chinese. It can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. All characters are simplified (as in mainland China) but traditional characters are also given, when available. Key features: Specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems. Characters are introduced in a logical sequence, which also gives priority to learning the most common characters first. Modern simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and guidance on writing the character. This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well-indexed with clear lookup methods. The 800 Chinese characters and 1,033 compounds specified for the original HSK Level A proficiency test are covered.

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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!

Master Irish grammar, quickly and easily In "Irish Grammar You Really Need to Know," you will find every integral grammar concept simply explained, each illustrated with lots of examples. Even if you do not know the grammatical term in question, the book is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say. With this comprehensive resource, you will gain the confidence to communicate comfortably in Irish. Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of progress Glossary of grammatical terms for easy reference

Do you want a solid foundation to your Indonesian 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 Indonesian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Indonesian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Indonesian 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 Indonesian is for absolute and false beginners of Indonesian. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Indonesian. 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 The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Indonesian, our Complete Indonesian course (9781444102338) will take you to an intermediate level of Indonesian. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

UK's bestselling language learning audio series. The accompanying booklet is also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources. The perfect companion for holidays and business trips in China. Easy to use - fast, flexible and portable Easy to follow - just listen, speak and learn Easy to learn - no complex grammar This course teaches you key words for the most important situations and lets you expand your language through a variety of activities. You choose whether to focus on learning the essentials or to progress to some more challenging activities - so whether you're a beginner, or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident in Mandarin without even having to pick up a pen. Contains 1 booklet and 3 CDs with 3.5 hours of audio

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Cantonese and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Cantonese will equip you with the skills you need to use Cantonese 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 Cantonese 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? -26 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 China -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Cantonese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Cantonese 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. What else can I use to learn Cantonese? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Cantonese Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174991 This pack includes a book and one mp3 CD of audio material. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

One of the best ways to learn a language is by studying the media that native speakers themselves listen to and read, and popular songs can also reveal much about the culture and traditions of an area where the language is spoken. Following on the success of his Kilma Hilwa: Egyptian Arabic through Popular Songs (AUC Press, 2015), Cairo-based Arabic teacher Bahaa Ed-Din Ossama now brings together twenty songs in Modern Standard Arabic performed by popular singers of the Arab world from Abd al-Halim Hafez to Fairouz and builds a variety of language lessons around them, with notes on vocabulary, grammar, and usage, and communicative exercises in listening, writing, and speaking. The songs are graded from easiest to most difficult, and each lesson includes a link to a performance of the song on YouTube, the lyrics of the song, and notes on the songwriter, the composer, and the singer. Students using this unique book will not only improve their Arabic skills but will also gain an insight into the cultural landscape of the Arab world. The book can be used in the classroom or for self-study.Includes songs by: Abd al-Halim Hafez, Fairouz, Fuad Abd al-Magid, Karem Mahmoud, Kazem al-Saher, Muhammad Abd al-Wahab, Nagat al-Saghira, Rima Khashish, and Umm Kulthum.

In an innovative concept in the teaching of Modern Standard Arabic, this new content-based book aims to bolster study for advanced students in both linguistic skills and literary appreciation through the reading of short stories in the original Arabic by four great but very different writers: Mahmoud Taher Lashin, Naguib Mahfouz, Yusuf Idris, and Tayeb Salih. Creative reading tasks and exercises focus on the writing and literary styles of the four writers, while grammar is reinforced through text analysis and writing assignments, with an emphasis on building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing a deeper understanding of cultural issues. With an integrated skills approach, al-Rubaa contains not only reading but also writing, listening, and speaking activities.
The stories included in the book are:
ullet by Mahmoud Taher Lashin: "From the Diaries of Noah," "That's Right"
ullet by Naguib Mahfouz: Stories 26 and 29 from Tales of Our Alley, Dream 6 from Dreams of Convalescence
ullet by Yusuf Idris: "House of Flesh," "In Passing"
ullet by Tayeb Salih: "A Song of Love," "A Step Forward," "Yours until Death"

Learning German Has Never Been Easier! Whether you are studying the language in school, planning a trip to Germany or Austria, or trying to learn the basics of the language closest to English, "German Made Simple" is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all nonessentials and refreshingly easy to understand, German Made Simple includes:
- Basics of German grammar
- Modern German vocabulary
- German pronunciation guide
- German reading exercises
- German economic information
- Common German expressions
- Review exercises
- Complete answer key
- German-English dictionary

UK's bestselling language learning audio series This edition of the Easy Learning Polish Audio Course is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. * Easy to use - fast, flexible and portable* Easy to follow - just listen, speak and learn* Easy to learn - no complex grammar Easy Learning Polish teaches you key words for the most important situations and lets you expand your language through a variety of activities. You choose whether to focus on learning the essentials or to progress to some more challenging activities - so whether you're a beginner, or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident in Polish without even having to pick up a pen. Contains 1 booklet and 3 CDs with 3.5 hours of audio