
Complete Polish Beginner to Intermediate Course
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Published on 29. October 2010
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Mixed media product
320 pages
978-1-4441-0684-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Are you looking for a complete course in Polish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Polish 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 Poland. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444106084), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444106848) and as a double CD (9781444106947).
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 Poland. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444106084), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444106848) and as a double CD (9781444106947).
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 169 mm
Thickness: 55 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0684-8 (9781444106848)
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Nigel Gotteri taught Polish in the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies at the University of Sheffield for over three decades. Joanna Michalak-Gray has 20 years experience of teaching Polish to adult language learners.
Content
Introduction Pronunciation 1 I'm on holiday 2 Pleased to meet you 3 My number is... 4 Sally goes sightseeing 5 We buy some food 6 I prefer to swim 7 At the bank and the post office 8 I've a room reserved 9 We make a date 10 Family 11 A lot will depend on the weather 12 Have you been to the doctor's? 13 Do you come here often? 14 It suits you 15 All the best! 16 I've got a problem 17 I don't know if I'll have time 18 How did it happen? 19 I've got to go 20 Did you like it in Poland Key to the exercises Polish-English vocabulary English-Polish vocabulary Glossary of grammatical terms Grammar appendix Taking it further Index