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
Mixed media product
384 pages
978-1-4441-0688-6 (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.
This pack includes a book and two CDs of audio material.
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
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.
This pack includes a book and two CDs of audio material.
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Illustrations
40
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 56 mm
Weight
518 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0688-6 (9781444106886)
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05/2012
1st Edition
Hodder & Stoughton
€37.99
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05/2012
1st Edition
Hodder & Stoughton
€3.99
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Person
Tereza Svilane is a freelance language tutor, translator, interpreter and film sub-titler. Until recently she 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 she is freelancing whilst completing a 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