By the end of the course, the learner should be at Common European Framework level (CEFR) B2, and able to interact with fluency and spontaneity, produce clear, concise conversatorial speech, and have a solid vocabulary.
Graduate from the fundamentals to fluency! For language learners stuck at rudimentary greetings and memorized phrases, this new Teach Yourself Improve Your Language series is the ideal way to move beyond beginners' basics. By building on existing knowledge, readers improve the competency of their spoken and written communication. Lively, authentic dialogues cover a range of situations, such as making invitations and suggestions; writing job descriptions; talking about past events; conveying hotel requirements; making complaints; shopping; and describing ailments. The course also expands sophisticated linguistic skills, such as expressing obligation and needs; probability; contrasting ideas; and regret. Features include: Clear explanations of key structures Extensive vocabulary lists Easy-access verb tables Useful practice exercises
This course in Spanish is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Spanish with confidence. Aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it can also be used by anyone wanting to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip.
Whether you are using the Willkommen! course in class or working through it on your own, this brand new work book is for you. The activity book is divided into three sections covering the general topics of First Contacts, Shopping and Going Out, Life in Germany. Each section provides further practice on particular areas of difficulty and varied activities to help you progress further with vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing. Also included in this workbook are more demanding material for fast learners and extended practice tasks which can be done in class or outside the classroom. There is also a Key to the Exercises making the book suitable for self-checking.
Designed for the learner who already has a knowledge of German, this book covers a wide range of topics. It focuses on everyday situations encountered in German-speaking countries. Each unit contains several dialogues or transcripts of interviews and German broadcast material. These are followed by explanations of key structures, vocabulary and language practice activities.
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The best-selling German course for adult beginners in a class environment or for revision purposes.
