Complementing the bestselling BBC Active Talk language courses, Talking the Talk German is your essential toolkit for learning how to hold a conversation in social situations.

Talking the TALK is new and different, designed for adults who are familiar with the basics of German and whose ambition is to be able to hold a friendly conversation, whether with someone they’ve met on their travels, a business contact, extended family, a fellow enthusiast, a neighbour or anyone else.

- Be confident that what you say sounds natural and up to date: the extensive word banks include colloquialisms as well as IT- and social media-related language.

- Develop your listening skills and perfect your accent with the how to sound German audio download.

- Keep conversation flowing comfortably: lots of strategies and hints.

- Personalise the language you’re learning: ideas, advice and plenty of practice activities.

ALSO INCLUDES a 75-minute audio download recorded by native speakers to help you hone your pronunciation skills and bring the language to life.

Talk German Grammar is your essential handbook for learning German either at home or in a class.

Using the tried-and-tested principles of the successful Talk method, it demystifies grammar and guides you through all the key structures of German in a way that’s very easy to follow, even if you have no experience at all of grammar and grammatical terminology.

With its straightforward approach and clear, attractive layout Talk German Grammar promotes a real understanding of how German works and how it relates to English. Its clear explanations, hundreds of useful examples and valuable learning tips and strategies help you really get to grips with the language - and interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns, helping you remember what you’ve learnt.

Talk German Grammar is the perfect companion to Talk German and Talk German 2 and can be used successfully alongside any German learning materials.

- Master the key structures of German with clear, jargon-free explanations and examples.

- Practise what you’ve learnt with engaging activities and quizzes.

- Boost your vocabulary with simple word conversion strategies.

Also available for French, Italian and Spanish

Talk French Grammar is your essential handbook for learning French either at home or in a class.

Using the tried-and-tested principles of the successful Talk method, it demystifies grammar and guides you through all the key structures of French in a way that’s very easy to follow, even if you have no experience at all of grammar and grammatical terminology.

With its straightforward approach and clear, attractive layout Talk French Grammar promotes a real understanding of how French works and how it relates to English. Its clear explanations, hundreds of useful examples and valuable learning tips and strategies help you really get to grips with the language - and interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns, helping you remember what you’ve learnt.

Talk French Grammar is the perfect companion to Talk French and Talk French 2 and can be used successfully alongside any French learning materials.

- Master the key structures of French with clear, jargon-free explanations and examples.

- Practise what you’ve learnt with engaging activities and quizzes.

- Boost your vocabulary with simple word conversion strategies.

Also available for German, Italian and Spanish

This book does not include any audio files. If you are learning independently (and not in the classroom, with teacher support) we recommend you purchase the book and CD bundle instead, ISBN 9781406679298. This book-only product is aimed at learners in a course setting, where the teacher uses audio files as part of the lesson. Talk French 2 (Book) has already inspired thousands of people to learn French from scratch - whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak French in a range of everyday situations. With specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. * Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method. * Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. * Practise and learn with interactive activities to support every topic. Also available: Talk French 2 Pack (includes this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) ISBN 9781406679298. Other languages in the series: Arabic, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. www.bbcactivelanguages.com

Talk German Completehas everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident German speaker – all in one pack!

Inside the pack you'll find 2 x full-colour course books, 1 x full-colour grammar guide and 4 x audio CDs.

Whether you’re learning for business, travel or just for fun, its clearly structured, step-by-step approach will ensure you’re soon able to communicate confidently in German in a range of everyday situations, from ordering food to renting property.

Combining the bestselling Talk German 1, Talk German 2 and Talk German Grammar, its enjoyable activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations will quickly develop your skills and encourage you to make genuine progress right from the start.

- Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method.

- Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn.

- Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real German conversations.

Also available for French, Italian and Spanish

Talk French 2 has already helped thousands of people to improve their French.

Whether you're returning to the language and don't want to start from scratch or you've completed an introductory course, Talk French 2 is the ideal way to take your French to the next level - fast.

With its clear and effective approach, you'll soon be able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations.

• Learn faster and smarter using the successful, proven Talk method.
• Develop your language skills with a wealth of activities to help you learn.
• Express yourself more confidently by taking part in real French conversations.

Talk French Complete has everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident French speaker – all in one pack!

Inside the pack you'll find 2 full-color course books, 1 full-color grammar guide and 4 audio CD's.

Whether you’re learning for business, travel or just for fun, its clearly structured, step-by-step approach will ensure you’re soon able to communicate confidently in French in a range of everyday situations, from ordering food to renting property.

Combining the bestselling Talk French 1, Talk French 2 and Talk French Grammar, its enjoyable activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations will quickly develop your skills and encourage you to make genuine progress right from the start.

- Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method.

- Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn.

- Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real French conversations.

Also available for German, Italian and Spanish

The Talk French Box Set has already inspired thousands of people to learn French from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. Inside the Box Set you'll find 2 full-colour course books and 4 audio CDs which will take you from absolute beginner to confident French speaker. Its straightforward, proven approach has already inspired thousands of people to learn French. And whether for business, travel or just for fun you'll soon able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations. With specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. Make real progress using the successful Talk method. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real French conversations. Also available for German, Italian and Spanish. www.bbactivelanguages.com