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	Teach Yourself Arabic - Double CD and Book Teach Yourself Arabic begins with a guide to Arabic script and throughout the book there is an English transliteration to help you with reading and pronunciation. The 18 thematically written units are carefully graded and present new language via dialogues, which are also recorded. These are followed by questions and exercises to help you check your progress. The new vocabulary is given in both Arabic script and in transliteration. In addition to clear and full explanations of new grammar, you will find cultural tips which highlight some of the social and cultural aspects of life in the Arab world and which you will find invaluable on any trip. - Learn how to speak, understand and write Arabic - Progress quickly beyond the basics - Explore the language in depth Authors: Jack Smart and Frances Altorfer Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton ISBN: 0340869984 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £29.99


	Teach Yourself Chinese - CD and Book Pack This is a truly self-access course that will appeal to anyone who is learning alone or who needs extra material to supplement a course. The reader decides whether or not to learn the script - if it's not needed, the book makes it easy to follow the pinyin transcriptions (rendering Chinese in English spelling). There is comprehensive teaching of the Chinese script and the pinyin transcriptions will help you speak and understand. The spoken language taught in this course is Mandarin. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Elizabeth Scurfield ISBN: 0340804696 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £27.99


	Everyday Words in English Usborne's Everyday Words books help readers learn, revise and enrich their vocabulary. Excellent for young children learning to read, or speak another language, these enchanting picture word books feature thousands of Jo Litchfield's miniature hand-modelled characters and objects. Includes a dictionary, vocabulary-builder and spelling and pronunciation guides. Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746062818 Published: 2004 Paperback: 48 pages Price: £4.99


	Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary This is the world's bestselling advanced learner's dictionary, recommended by learners of English and their teachers, and used by 30 million people. - 183,500 British and American words, phrases and meanings, plus 85,000 examples showing how words are used - 20,000 word origins and 200,000 extra example sentences on the included Compass CD-ROM - 2,000 new words and meanings, such as offshoring, life coach, sex up, wi-fi - 5,000 study words used in the sciences, computing, literature, and business - 700 entries for words from Australia, Canada, East Africa, India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Africa - 7,000 synonyms and opposites shown - Illustrations and photographs explain more than 2000 words - Labelled illustrations show related vocabulary - 32 colour pages illustrate groups of words such as extreme sports, music etc. - Colour maps - much appreciated by teachers and students - 2,600 encyclopedic entries to explain references such as Walter Mitty, Fort Knox, Marie Celeste, Peter Pan, Beacon Hill - Over 10,000 entries on every aspect of British and American culture on the Compass CD-ROM Publisher: Oxford ISBN: 0194316491 Published: 2005, 7th edition Paperback with Compass CD-ROM Price: £21.50


	Advanced Grammar in Use Advanced Grammar in Use is a fully updated version of the highly successful grammar title. This new revised edition focuses specifically on the complexities of grammatical choices that advanced students need to appreciate. It also includes a comprehensive Basic Grammar Reference so students can easily review their understanding of language areas they have previously studied. This edition includes answers. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author: Martin Hewings ISBN: 0521532914 Published: 2005, 2nd edition Paperback: 304 pages, 245 x 196 mm Price: £13.50


	Essential French Parlez-vous francais? Mais, bien sur! Suitable for beginners and ideal for students on school trips and exchanges, Essential French contains a wealth of information that will appeal to those ready to expand their vocabulary and speaking skills. - Packed with everyday phrases, slang and pronunciation tips - User-friendly guide will encourage readers to improve - Designed to help readers cope with any situation - Updated with new words such as e-mail and mobile phone Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746041691 Published: 2000 Paperback: 128 pages, 210 x 150 mm Price: £7.99


	Teach Yourself German - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself German is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing German with confidence. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. - Learn how to speak, understand and write German - Progress beyond the basics - Explore the language in depth Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Paul Coggle and Heiner Schenke ISBN: 0340866721 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £22.99


	Teach Yourself Beginner's Hindi Teach Yourself Beginner's Hindi is a friendly introduction to the language that's easy to follow from start to finish. It will appeal to anyone who wants to learn Hindi but feels daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar, classes and coursebooks. Everything is explained in simple English and there are hints throughout to make learning easy. Readers may choose whether to learn the script or just to use the transliteration. The book covers everything you need for everyday situations including travel and tourism. Dr Rupert Snell, the author, is Reader in Hindi at SOAS, University of London and has been teaching Hindi since 1975. Publisher: Teach Yourself ISBN: 0340856521 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £8.99


	Teach Yourself Indonesian - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself Indonesian is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Indonesian with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 24 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications. The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Indonesia. The accompanying CDs give approximately 150 minutes of pronunciation guidance and listening material. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Christopher Byrnes and Eva Nyimas ISBN: 0340847530 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £29.99


	Teach Yourself Italian - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself Italian is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Italian with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 25 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself to dealing with everyday situations. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying double CD. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Lydia Vellacio and Maurice Elston ISBN: 0340866942 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £22.99


	Teach Yourself Japanese - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself Japanese is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding and speaking with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 22 thematic units which deal with everyday situations such as introducing yourself and finding your way around. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. The book uses a system of romanised script usually called the modified Hepburn system which is better suited to English speakers than the 'kunrei' system officially used in Japan, although the differences are not great. There is almost no Japanese script in the book. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Helen Ballhatchet and Stefan Kaiser ISBN: 034087080X Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £27.99


	Teach Yourself Korean Teach Yourself Korean is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Korean with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 13 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself to dealing with everyday situations. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. The dialogues focus on real-life situations which feature authentic Korean as it is spoken. The explanations draw comparisons with English to illustrate how Korean is both similar and different, rather than introducing a lot of grammatical terminology. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. The dialogues are given in the Korean script and a romanised version. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Jae-Hoon Yeon and Mark Vincent ISBN: 0340867000 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £14.99


	Teach Yourself Portuguese - CD and Book Pack If you are a learner with no previous knowledge of Portuguese and studying on your own, then Teach Yourself Portuguese is the course for you. Perhaps you are taking up Portuguese again after a break from it, or are you intending learning with a class? Again, you will find this course very suitable. The language introduced is centred around realistic, everyday situations and the course covers all four of the basic skills - listening and speaking, reading and writing. The course book contains 25 thematic and carefully graded units, and covers a variety of everyday topics, progressing from introducing yourself to replying to an advertisement or writing a CV. The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying two CDs. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Manuela Cook ISBN: 0340870931 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £26.99


	Quechua Phrasebook Legs aching and feeling ravenous from the trek, you wonder if you'll be pitching your karpa for one more night. Suddenly the truck stops and it's clear that lawa and juka mati are on the cards. 'Anay tayta' you say gratefully with a full belly, and that's when your dinner host offers you a bed for the night...You realize it's true - a few Quechua words can work wonders! - Your key to genuine encounters with Quechua speakers - Covers all your travel needs in the Andes - practical and cultural - Sections on trekking, homestays and Andean cuisine - Detailed grammar chapter helps you harness the language - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide throughout Author: Serafin M. Coronel-Molina Publisher: Lonely Planet ISBN: 1864503815 Published: 2002, 2nd edition Paperback: 224 pages Price: £4.50


	Teach Yourself Russian - CD and Book Pack The aim of Teach Yourself Russian is to equip the complete beginner with the skills needed to communicate in practical, everyday situations and to give some background information about Russia and Russian society. The 20 thematic units are designed to teach specific uses of the language related to situations you may encounter. For example, you will learn how to give and ask for information about people and places, how to make requests, and how to express opinions. The book starts with sections on the alphabet and pronunciation; the course does not use transliteration but gives lots of help with mastering the Cyrillic alphabet, so you will soon be able to read and write easily and with confidence. The course is accompanied by two 75-minute CDs. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Daphne West ISBN: 0340870982 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £28.99


	Suenos World Spanish 1 (Beginner) - Book and CD Pack 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 in Spain, Latin America and the USA, this innovative and stimulating course will help users develop listening and speaking skills with confidence. This pack includes the full-colour coursebook and the four CDs with over 5 hours of listening and speaking practice. Publisher: BBC ISBN: 0563472510 Published: 2003 Paperback: 288 pages and 4 CDs Price: £39.99


	Teach Yourself Swahili - CD and Book Pack Do you need to speak, read and understand Swahili? Do you want to cover the basics then progress at a steady pace? Do you need to brush up your Swahili skills? Teach Yourself Swahili is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Swahili with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up exisiting knowledge. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications. The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. The two accompanying CDs contain pronunciation guidance and listening material. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Joan Russell ISBN: 0340868716 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £29.99


	Teach Yourself Thai - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself Thai is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Thai with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills. The book will give you a solid introduction to the Thai writing system, so you can go on to extend your knowledge beyond the book and the recorded material on two CDs will help you with the pronunciation of this tonal language. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: David Smyth ISBN: 0340860472 Published: 2003 Paperback and double CD Price: £29.99


	Teach Yourself Turkish - CD and Book Pack Teach Yourself Turkish is a complete course for beginners in written and spoken Turkish. It is also ideal for those wanting to brush up existing knowledge of the language and those who are studying with a teacher and are looking for supplementary material. There are 16 carefully graded and interlocking units. Each unit introduces new language structures firmly embedded in a functional context, which means you concentrate on the uses to which you can put the language in everyday situations. There is also comprehensive help with the pronunciation both in the Introduction and on the accompanying 60-minute CD. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Asuman Celen Pollard and David Pollard ISBN: 0340871059 Published: 2003 Paperback and CD Price: £25.99


	Teach Yourself Vietnamese - CD and Book Pack If you want to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Vietnamese with confidence, then Teach Yourself Vietnamese is the course for you. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up on existing knowledge. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to travelling in Vietnam. You will become familiar with many aspects of life in Vietnam as well as the language. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues in each unit. These build up to give you a command of the essential phrases that you will need on a trip to Vietnam. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with grammar. The CD provides approximately one hour of listening material and accompanies the book. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Author: Dana Healy ISBN: 0340860413 Published: 2003 Paperback and CD Price: £29.99


	Teach Yourself Xhosa Teach Yourself Xhosa is intended for all who are interested in learning one of the most widely spoken languages in South Africa. It is aimed at both South Africans and visitors to South Africa and those who are learning Xhosa from scratch, as well as those who want to brush up their existing skills. Wherever possible, the communicative aspect of the language has been emphasised to give you a course which is useful and practical. Cultural background and information forms an integral part of the course. The book is divided into 16 units which range from basic functions and language usage in the initial units to a more varied and complex usage in the later units. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Beverley Kirsch and Silvia Skorge ISBN: 0340871113 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £19.99


	Teach Yourself Zulu Teach Yourself Zulu will give you a comprehensive introduction to the language if you are a complete beginner, and will help you brush up your skills if you already have some knowledge of the language. The 20 thematic units are carefully graded so you will build your competence and confidence as you work through the book. The emphasis throughout is one of practicality - you learn the language that you will use in everyday situations. There are four revision units to help you check your understanding and consolidate your learning in addition to the exercises in every unit. The culture notes and background will help you get the most out of a visit or stay and will enhance your enjoyment of learning the language. Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Educational Authors: Arnett Wilkes and Nikolias Nkosi ISBN: 0340871148 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £14.99


	1000 Signs This book features an amusing collection of signs from around the world. Divided into chapters by type, the signs demonstrate how different cultures portray the icons with which we are all so familiar. The diverse selection of photographs is accompanied by texts describing the cultural and social significance of signs. Publisher: Taschen ISBN: 3822831352 Published: 2004 Flexicover: 140 x 195 mm, 512 pages Price: £14.99

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