Complete Latvian Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself
Published on 31. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4441-0604-6 (ISBN)
Description
Are you looking for a complete course in Latvian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Latvian 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 Latvia.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
The course is available as a book (9781444106046), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444106886) and as a double CD (9781444106985).
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 Latvia.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
The course is available as a book (9781444106046), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444106886) and as a double CD (9781444106985).
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
40
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0604-6 (9781444106046)
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Freelance language tutor, translator, interpreter and film sub-titler. Until recently taught Latvian at FCO Services: Language Training (formerly Diplomatic Service Language Centre), as well as Latvian Literature for the International Baccalaureate course at Southbank International School. Currently freelancing whilst completing Master's degree course (Translation and Terminology) at Ventspils University College, Latvia.
Content
: Introduction, general remarks about the language
Unit 1.: Greetings, identifying yourself,
: asking questions
Unit 2.: Getting to know you -
: introductions, personal information
Unit 3.: What is your name and address?
: Requesting information and clarification, spelling
Unit 4.: Permission, where are you from?,
: talking about proximity, addressing people (Mr and Mrs)
Unit 5.: How are you? - talking about
: family, age, marital status, descriptions of people
Unit 6.: Unit 6. Accepting/declining invitations,
: describing house and home
Unit 7.: At the restaurant, ordering and
: talking about food
Unit 8.: Shopping for food and for clothes
Unit 9.: Telling the time, using the
: telephone, making arrangements
: Unit 10. Travelling and transport, asking for
: directions, obtaining travel information, buying tickets, using the car (parking, road rules and signs)
: Unit 11. Health and welfare, a visit to the
: doctor, other services (hairdresser, bank, post office)
: Unit 12. Festivities (birthdays, name days,
: festivals), the weather and seasons of the year, emotional state
: Unit 13. Chatting away: conversation about
work,: educational background and free time
: Unit 14.Chatting away: TV and the media,
: talking about the news, a little geography and history
Unit 1.: Greetings, identifying yourself,
: asking questions
Unit 2.: Getting to know you -
: introductions, personal information
Unit 3.: What is your name and address?
: Requesting information and clarification, spelling
Unit 4.: Permission, where are you from?,
: talking about proximity, addressing people (Mr and Mrs)
Unit 5.: How are you? - talking about
: family, age, marital status, descriptions of people
Unit 6.: Unit 6. Accepting/declining invitations,
: describing house and home
Unit 7.: At the restaurant, ordering and
: talking about food
Unit 8.: Shopping for food and for clothes
Unit 9.: Telling the time, using the
: telephone, making arrangements
: Unit 10. Travelling and transport, asking for
: directions, obtaining travel information, buying tickets, using the car (parking, road rules and signs)
: Unit 11. Health and welfare, a visit to the
: doctor, other services (hairdresser, bank, post office)
: Unit 12. Festivities (birthdays, name days,
: festivals), the weather and seasons of the year, emotional state
: Unit 13. Chatting away: conversation about
work,: educational background and free time
: Unit 14.Chatting away: TV and the media,
: talking about the news, a little geography and history