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Buongiorno Italia is a beginners' course in Italian. Based on authentic conversations and interviews recorded in Italy, it offers a unique introduction to simple, everyday language. It is now fully revised in a new edition, including the euro and up-to-date cultural information about life in Italy. The course is designed to meet the needs of both independent learners and those studying in a class. Divided into 20 short units, the book contains dialogues, language notes, information about Italian society, vocabulary and practice activities. There is also a full reference section, including answers, grammar notes and a glossary. The audio offers the chance to develop listening and speaking skills, with real-life conversations, stage-by-stage pronunciation practice and further activities.

Buongiorno Italia is a beginners' course in Italian. Based on authentic conversations and interviews recorded in Italy, it offers a unique introduction to simple, everyday language. It is now fully revised in a new edition, including the euro and up-to-date cultural information about life in Italy. The course is designed to meet the needs of both independent learners and those studying in a class. Divided into 20 short units, the book contains dialogues, language notes, information about Italian society, vocabulary and practice activities. There is also a full reference section, including answers, grammar notes and a glossary. The audio offers the chance to develop listening and speaking skills, with real-life conversations, stage-by-stage pronunciation practice and further activities.BR>PLEASE NOTE: THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPRINTED BY THE SUPPLIER, ORDERS WILL BE PLACED ON BACK ORDER AND DESPATCHED AS SOON AS STOCK ARRIVES. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

The best-selling Deutsch Plus is a dynamic introduction to German language and culture for adult beginners, based on an exciting TV drama. It provides a complete multiple-media course, helping learners to develop essential language skills in a range of situations, with special emphasis on the workplace. Deutsch Plus is suitable for learning independently at home or in a class, and is also appropriate for students working towards GSCE or vocational accreditation in schools and colleges. Now fully updated to include the euro and other cultural changes relating to life in Germany. This pack includes four CDs. This course is also available as a complete learning pack including the course book and audio.

The best-selling Deutsch Plus is a dynamic introduction to German language and culture for adult beginners, based on an exciting TV drama. It provides a complete multiple-media course, helping learners to develop essential language skills in a range of situations, with special emphasis on the workplace. Deutsch Plus is suitable for learning independently at home or in a class, and is also appropriate for students working towards GCSE or vocational accreditation in schools and colleges. This course is available as a complete language pack including a course book and either cassettes or CDs. Aternatively, each component can be bought seperately.

These three audio CDs accompany the BBC book Espaa Viva. They contain authentic dialogues, pronunciation practice, interviews and exercise material.

This highly successful course has now been revised and updated to include the euro and other key changes in France and French life. The French Experience 1 is the ideal course for beginners in French. The course book and four audio CDs/cassettes constitute a complete, self-contained course, linked to the content of the BBC TV series The French Experience and with free online activities at www.bbc.co.uk/languages The French Experience 1 is designed both for independent learners and for those studying in classes. From the very beginning, it encourages you to develop your listening and speaking skills with confidence. This pack includes the full-colour coursebook and the 4 audio CDs with over 5 hours of listening and speaking practice. Please note that this product will not be available for despatch anytime before early November 2005 when stock arrives to our warehouse. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

The French Experience 1 is a hugely successful course for beginners. It is revised and updated to include the euro and other key changes in France and French life. The course is based on a simple step-by-step approach and each unit of the course is divided into self-contained learning blocks, enabling you to make rapid progress. Completely self-contained and linked to both TV programmes and linked to free online activities at www.bbc.co.uk/languages The French Experience Compact disc set includes 4 cds containing over 5 hours of audio. The CDs accompany the highly successful BBC book and TV series and contain conversations recorded on location in France, plus explanations and exercises. A complete learning pack is also available with the course book and either four CDs or cassettes.

When were in a foreign country we all wish we could understand more of the language we see and hear. Imagine how much more satisfying your trip would be if you could confidently ask for directions or perhaps read a menu and place your order without resorting to wild hand gestures and pidgin language. Get By in French can help. Its more than just a phrasebook. This is a new all-in-one travel language pack perfect for holidaymakers, city-breakers, business travellers and anyone looking to get the more from their trip. Get By in French is written and devised specifically for travellers of all kinds, so you can be sure youll be introduced and exposed only to the language most relevant to the kinds of situations youre likely to find yourself in. The approach is simple, theres no complicated grammar and youll be picking up the basics in no time! The 60-minute CD will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken French and the accompanying 160-page book will introduce key phrases, words and language. Sample conversations, try it out sections and short tasks and quizzes will have you arriving in France feeling confident and keen to try out the language youve learned. You can even use Get By in French whilst youre away. The book is perfect as a handy language reference guide that you can pack in your bag. With its tourist and travel tips, thousands of essential phrases and words and two-way mini dictionary, youll never find yourself lost for the right word. Imitated pronunciation techniques make it easy for you to quickly say what you see and the comprehensive menu-reader will make sure you always get exactly what you expect to eat.

When were in a foreign country we all wish we could understand more of the language we see and hear. Imagine how much more satisfying your trip would be if you could confidently ask for directions or perhaps read a menu and place your order without resorting to wild hand gestures and pidgin language. Get By in German can help. Its more than just a phrasebook. This is a new all-in-one travel language pack perfect for holidaymakers, city-breakers, business travellers and anyone looking to get the more from their trip. Get By in German is written and devised specifically for travellers of all kinds, so you can be sure youll be introduced and exposed only to the language most relevant to the kinds of situations youre likely to find yourself in. The approach is simple, theres no complicated grammar and youll be picking up the basics in no time! The 60-minute CD will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken German and the accompanying 160-page book will introduce key phrases, words and language. Sample conversations, try it out sections and short tasks and quizzes will have you arriving in France feeling confident and keen to try out the language youve learned. You can even use Get By in German whilst youre away. The book is perfect as a handy language reference guide that you can pack in your bag. With its tourist and travel tips, thousands of essential phrases and words and two-way mini dictionary, youll never find yourself lost for the right word. Imitated pronunciation techniques make it easy for you to quickly say what you see and the comprehensive menu-reader will make sure you always get exactly what you expect to eat.

When were in a foreign country we all wish we could understand more of the language we see and hear. Imagine how much more satisfying your trip would be if you could confidently ask for directions or perhaps read a menu and place your order without resorting to wild hand gestures and pidgin language. Get By in Greek can help. Its more than just a phrasebook. This is a new all-in-one travel language pack perfect for holidaymakers, city-breakers, business travellers and anyone looking to get the more from their trip. Get By in Greek is written and devised specifically for travellers of all kinds, so you can be sure youll be introduced and exposed only to the language most relevant to the kinds of situations youre likely to find yourself in. The approach is simple, theres no complicated grammar and youll be picking up the basics in no time! The 60-minute CD will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Greek and the accompanying 160-page book will introduce key phrases, words and language. Sample conversations, try it out sections and short tasks and quizzes will have you arriving in Greece feeling confident and keen to try out the language youve learned. You can even use Get By in Greek whilst youre away. The book is perfect as a handy language reference guide that you can pack in your bag. With its tourist and travel tips, thousands of essential phrases and words and two-way mini dictionary, youll never find yourself lost for the right word. Imitated pronunciation techniques make it easy for you to quickly say what you see and the comprehensive menu-reader will make sure you always get exactly what you expect to eat.

When were in a foreign country we all wish we could understand more of the language we see and hear. Imagine how much more satisfying your trip would be if you could confidently ask for directions or perhaps read a menu and place your order without resorting to wild hand gestures and pidgin language. Get By in Italian can help. Its more than just a phrasebook. This is a new all-in-one travel language pack perfect for holidaymakers, city-breakers, business travellers and anyone looking to get the more from their trip. Get By in Italian is written and devised specifically for travellers of all kinds, so you can be sure youll be introduced and exposed only to the language most relevant to the kinds of situations youre likely to find yourself in. The approach is simple, theres no complicated grammar and youll be picking up the basics in no time! The 60-minute CD will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Italian and the accompanying 160-page book will introduce key phrases, words and language. Sample conversations, try it out sections and short tasks and quizzes will have you arriving in Italy feeling confident and keen to try out the language youve learned. You can even use Get By in Italian whilst youre away. The book is perfect as a handy language reference guide that you can pack in your bag. With its tourist and travel tips, thousands of essential phrases and words and two-way mini dictionary, youll never find yourself lost for the right word. Imitated pronunciation techniques make it easy for you to quickly say what you see and the comprehensive menu-reader will make sure you always get exactly what you expect to eat.

Get By in Latin American Spanish is the ideal travel companion a quick and easy introduction to Latin American Spanish and a phrasebook covering all the essential language youll need on your trip. With the help of a 60-minute CD, get to grips with the basics of a conversation before you leave, then take the book away with you as a handy reference guide. Get By in Latin American Spanish will help you: understand the basics of the language with clear and easy-to-follow explanations; try out what youve learned with mini role-plays and activities; communicate with confidence with thousands of essential words and phrases; get around easily with useful trips for the visitor

When were in a foreign country we all wish we could understand more of the language we see and hear. Imagine how much more satisfying your trip would be if you could confidently ask for directions or perhaps read a menu and place your order without resorting to wild hand gestures and pidgin language. Get By in Portuguese can help. Its more than just a phrasebook. This is a new all-in-one travel language pack perfect for holidaymakers, city-breakers, business travellers and anyone looking to get the more from their trip. Get By in Portuguese is written and devised specifically for travellers of all kinds, so you can be sure youll be introduced and exposed only to the language most relevant to the kinds of situations youre likely to find yourself in. The approach is simple, theres no complicated grammar and youll be picking up the basics in no time! The 60-minute CD will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Portuguese and the accompanying 160-page book will introduce key phrases, words and language. Sample conversations, try it out sections and short tasks and quizzes will have you arriving in France feeling confident and keen to try out the language youve learned. You can even use Get By in Portuguese whilst youre away. The book is perfect as a handy language reference guide that you can pack in your bag. With its tourist and travel tips, thousands of essential phrases and words and two-way mini dictionary, youll never find yourself lost for the right word. Imitated pronunciation techniques make it easy for you to quickly say what you see and the comprehensive menu-reader will make sure you always get exactly what you expect to eat

Greek Language and People is a beginners' course in modern Greek. As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in and understand basic Greek, it provides an accessible introduction to the written language, and enables you to read Greek with ease. Language practice is mixed with fascinating insights into contemporary Greece and traditional Greek customs. It is now fully revised in a new edition, including the euro and up-to-date cultural information about life in Greece. Closely integrated with the course book, the audio offers the chance to develop listening and speaking skills, with conversations and stage-by-stage pronunciation practice.

Italianissimo 1 is a fully integrated course that will give the adult beginner a comprehensive and lively introduction to the language and people of Italy. Covering areas such as introductions, basic socialising and making requests, Italianissimo 1 is based on authentic location recordings - and also features grammar explanations that follow a unique twin-track approach to meet different learner needs. The Italianissimo 1 CD pack consists of four audio CDs, which ideally would be used in conjunction with the course book but can be used on their own to reinforce listening and speaking skills.

Italianissimo 1 is a fully integrated language course that will give the adult beginner a comprehensive and lively introduction to the language and people of Italy. Covering areas such as introductions, basic socialising and making requests, Italianissimo 1 is based on authentic location recordings - and also features grammar explanations that follow a unique twin-track approach to meet different learner needs. The Italianissimo 1 language pack consists of the course book and four audio cds/cassettes in a presentation case.

Japanese Language and People is a beginners' course in Japanese. As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in and understand basic Japanese, this course provides an accessible introduction to the written language, along with fascinating insights into modern Japanese society. The audio, closely integrated with the book, offers the chance to develop listening and speaking skills, with dialogues and stage-by-stage pronunciation practice.

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Arabic and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Mandarin Chinese and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

New audio series offering complete beginners a fast and effective way of getting started in a new language. Quickstart is a fun, accessible introduction to the essential language for everyday holiday and travel situations, through the story of three friends on a trip to 'do' Nice (Barcelona, Turin or Hamburg). Join them as they meet up, take a plane, find a cab and a hotel, visit the town, eat lunch, go shopping, send postcards, go for cocktails, visit a club and more - all within the space of twenty-four hours...

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your French and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

New audio series offering complete beginners a fast and effective way of getting started in a new language. Quickstart is a fun, accessible introduction to the essential language for everyday holiday and travel situations, through the story of three friends on a trip to 'do' Hamburg (Nice, Turin or Barcelona). Join them as they meet up, take a plane, find a cab and a hotel, visit the town, eat lunch, go shopping, send postcards, go for cocktails, visit a club and more - all within the space of twenty-four hours...

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your German and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Greek and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

New audio series offering complete beginners a fast and effective way of getting started in a new language. Quickstart is a fun, accessible introduction to the essential language for everyday holiday and travel situations, through the story of three friends on a trip to 'do' Turin (Nice, Barcelona or Hamburg). Join them as they meet up, take a plane, find a cab and a hotel, visit the town, eat lunch, go shopping, send postcards, go for cocktails, visit a club and more - all within the space of twenty-four hours...

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Italian and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Portuguese and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

New audio series offering complete beginners a fast and effective way of getting started in a new language. Quickstart is a fun, accessible introduction to the essential language for everyday holiday and travel situations, through the story of three friends on a trip to 'do' Barcelona (Nice, Turin or Hamburg). Join them as they meet up, take a plane, find a cab and a hotel, visit the town, eat lunch, go shopping, send postcards, go for cocktails, visit a club and more - all within the space of twenty-four hours...

No reading, no writing, just the quickest and simplest way to pick up the basics, build your Spanish and speak with confidence. Now fully compatible with your iPod so you can learn wherever and whenever you want.

Russian Language and People is a highly regarded beginners' course in Russian. As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in and understand Russian, this course provides an accessible introduction to the written language, along with fascinating insights into modern Russia and traditional customs. The audio, closely integrated with the book, offers the chance to develop listening and speaking skills, with dialogues and stage-by-stage pronunciation practice.

Suenos World Spanish offers a superb start in learning a language that is spoken by more than 300 million people in over 20 countries. Recorded and filmed in Spain, Latin America and the USA, this innovative and stimulating course will help users develop listening and speaking skills with confidence, taking them to the rough equivalent of GCSE or NVQ Level 1. Now revised to include the euro and other key updates around the Spanish-speaking world This pack includes the full-colour coursebook and the 4 CDs with over 5 hours of listening and speaking practice.

The Suenos World Spanish Compact disc set includes 4 cds containing over 5 hours of audio. The CDs accompany the highly successful BBC book and TV series and contain conversations recorded on location in Spain and Latin America, plus explanations and exercises.

This highly successful course has now been revised and updated in a new edition, to include the euro and other key changes around the Spanish-speaking world. Recorded in Spain, Latin America and the USA, this innovative and stimulating course will help users develop listening and speaking skills with confidence, taking them to the rough equivalent of A Level or NVQ Level 2. Divided into ten units with a full reference section, including grammar summary, answer key, transcripts and Spanish-English glossary, the Sueos World Spanish 2 course book presents new language and revises first-level language in a carefully structured, step-by-step approach. Each unit contains lots of authentic reading extracts, activities and cultural information. This course is also available as a complete language pack withe the course book and either cassettes or CDs.

This highly successful course has now been revised and updated for this new edition to include the euro and other key changes around the Spanish-speaking world. Recorded in Spain, Latin America and the USA, this innovative and stimulating course will help users develop listening and speaking skills with confidence, taking them to the rough equivalent of A Level or NVQ Level 2. Divided into ten units with a full reference section, including grammar summary, answer key, transcripts and Spanish-English glossary, Sueos World Spanish 2 course book presents new language and revises first-level language in a carefully structured, step-by-step approach. Each unit contains lots of authentic reading extracts, activities and cultural information. This language pack is available with cassettes or CDs and includes the course book.

Talk 2 French is a new post-beginners course from BBC Active offering direct progression from the popular Talk French, or any other beginners course in French. Designed along the same clear, straightforward and structured lines as Talk, this course is suitable for any learner who has already studied at a beginner level and wants to take their studies further. Maybe you already have a basic grounding in French, perhaps from school or evening class, but dont want to start again at a beginners level, then this course is perfect for you. Youll find Talk French 2 easy to access and simple to follow. The course features fifteen structured units and extended grammar sections. Consolidation units will help you to recap and reinforce what youve learned and the two-way glossary will help with explanations of key terms. Talk French 2 will provide you with an improved understanding of French, beyond the usual simple holiday-type conversation and basic grammar you are likely to have learned at beginners level. By the end of the course you should find yourself in a position to take part in simple yet increasingly mature conversations, understand longer and more complex passages of both spoken and written French and also be able to express opinions, making reference to past, present and future events. With your confidence growing as you progress, youll finish the course motivated and keen to demonstrate your new found linguistic abilities.

Talk Italian 2 is a new post-beginners course from BBC Active offering direct progression from the popular Talk Italian, or any other beginners course in Italian. Designed along the same clear, straightforward and structured lines as Talk, this course is suitable for any learner who has already studied at a beginner level and wants to take their studies further. Maybe you already have a basic grounding in Italian, perhaps from school or evening class, but dont want to start again at a beginners level, then this course is perfect for you. Youll find Talk Italian 2 easy to access and simple to follow. The course features fifteen structured units and extended grammar sections. Additional consolidation units will help you to recap and reinforce what youve learned and the two-way glossary will help with explanations of key terms. Talk Italian 2 will provide you with an improved understanding of Italian, beyond the usual simple holiday-type conversation and basic grammar you are likely to have learned at beginners level. By the end of the course you should find yourself in a position to take part in simple yet increasingly mature conversations, understand longer and more complex passages of both spoken and written Italian and also be able to express opinions, making reference to past, present and future events. With your confidence growing as you progress, youll finish the course motivated and keen to demonstrate your new found linguistic abilities.

The ideal Italian course for absolute beginners - designed for adults learning at home or in a class. Talk Italian provides you with a clear, simple and successful way of learning Italian. Featuring introductions, ordering and talking about food and drink, finding your way around, buying things, finding somewhere to stay and getting around, it gives you the best possible grounding in the basics of Italian. Whether you're learning for work, for a first qualification or just for fun, Talk Italian is the simplest way to start speaking the language in no time! Talk Italian comes either as a course book or a complete pack with the course book and either CDs or cassettes.

Talk Spanish 2 is a new post-beginners course from BBC Active offering direct progression from the popular Talk Spanish, or any other beginners course in Spanish. Designed along the same clear, straightforward and structured lines as Talk, this course is suitable for any learner who has already studied at a beginner level and wants to take their studies further. Maybe you already have a basic grounding in Spanish, perhaps from school or evening class, but dont want to start again at a beginners level, then this course is perfect for you. Youll find Talk Spanish 2 easy to access and simple to follow. The course features fifteen structured units and extended grammar sections. Additional consolidation units will help you to recap and reinforce what youve learned and the two-way glossary will help with explanations of key terms. Talk Spanish 2 will provide you with an improved understanding of Spanish, beyond the usual simple holiday-type conversation and basic grammar you are likely to have learned at beginners level. By the end of the course you should find yourself in a position to take part in simple yet increasingly mature conversations, understand longer and more complex passages of both spoken and written Spanish and also be able to express opinions, making reference to past, present and future events. With your confidence growing as you progress, youll finish the course motivated and keen to demonstrate your new found linguistic abilities.

This highly successful intermediate course has now been revised and updated in a new edition, to include the euro and other changes around the French-speaking world. The course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of French and is ideal for anyone who followed the successful 'French Experience 1' or any other beginners' course. These CDs work with the fully illustrated course book. The course is divided into ten units. Each unit contains dialogues, authentic texts, explanations of key language and a wide variety of activities including extended reading and listening passages. The course focuses on the standard French but also introduces intermediate learners to the richness and diversity of the French-speaking world in New Caledonia, Vietnam, Senegal, Tunisia, Quebec, Belgium, Switzerland and Guadeloupe. A complete language pack is also available with the course book and eithe CDs or cassettes.