Complete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself
Published on 29. October 2010
Audio
CD-Audio
978-1-4441-0718-0 (ISBN)
Description
This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding book.
- You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107173)
- The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107166)
(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)
Are you looking for a complete course in Swedish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Swedish 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 and online.
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.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Sweden.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
- You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107173)
- The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107166)
(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)
Are you looking for a complete course in Swedish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Swedish 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 and online.
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.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Sweden.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
More details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
Audio CD
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Duration
Dauer: 140 min
Weight
92 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0718-0 (9781444107180)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Vera Croghan started teaching Swedish at Aberdeen University straight after her second degree from Lund University, Sweden. After her marriage, she moved to Edinburgh where she gave private lessons and translated and interpreted for the Swedish Consul and businesses. She began teaching at the University of East Anglia when it opened in 1963 and taught there for 30 years.
Professor Ivo Holmqvist has taught Scandinavian literature at the universities of Lund, Odense, Ghent and Auckland.
Professor Ivo Holmqvist has taught Scandinavian literature at the universities of Lund, Odense, Ghent and Auckland.
Content
Introduction Pronunciation Formal and informal introductions and greetings Stock expressions and numbers from 0-12 Telling the time and counting to 100 Discussing leisure activities and the weather Banks and money Shopping Directions and apologies Meals, restaurants, food and drink Road signs and advice Asking for and offering assistance Asking for information Hotels and tourist attractions Transport Illnesses and ailments Telephones and post Some useful verbs Swedish-English/English-Swedish glossaries