Our bestselling range of courses for adults makes language learning accessible, fun and engaging, whether you are teaching total beginners or students at a more advanced level.
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• This bestselling two-level Spanish course for adult beginners covers the skills and structures needed for UK GCSE or equivalent (Pasos 1) and Intermediate level (Pasos 2)
• Fourth edition fully updated with a wealth of new photos
• Authentic reading, listening and video materials plus free online exercises
• Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set available in a handy workbook format – ideal for homework
Pasos gives a thorough grounding in Spanish, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand this popular language. Based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America, the clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb. Excellent language learning plus the Rincón cultural feature make this a fully-rounded and immersive Spanish experience.
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• The bestselling German course, ideal for adult beginners
• Willkommen! 1 third edition substantially updated with new exercises and grammar following user feedback
• Wide choice of learning materials and different types of writing practice such as menus, letters and CVs
• Fully integrated book and audio approach, including interviews, and radio and TV clips
• Deutschland-Info gives practical and cultural insights into German life
• Free online resources
Willkommen! has been designed to get adult beginners speaking, reading, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence. With its wide choice of learning materials and activities based on real situations, Willkommen! will help students learn the language whether it’s for general interest, career progression, exams or a holiday – and have fun with it too! This hugely popular course is recommended by tutors across the spectrum of adult learning.
Willkommen! 2, the much-loved second level course is the perfect follow-on for Willkommen! 1.
Containing 10 units, it covers A2 to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.
Willkommen! 1: German Beginner’s Course
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Willkommen! 2: German Intermediate Course
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• Two-volume French course, specifically for adult beginners
• Designed to take students to UK GCSE level or equivalent
• Highly illustrated and in full colour, it features engaging dialogues and exercises
• Book 1 lays the foundations and basic skills of the language while book 2 consolidates knowledge and guides students through new language skills
With its comprehensive questions, structured pair and group work activities and regular revision sections, Façon de Parler is the perfect French course for adult beginners. This gently-paced, highly illustrative and communicative French course is designed to take learners to GCSE level or equivalent using thorough step-by-step exercises. The layouts have been streamlined and simplified to improve readability, while use of English is kept to a minimum in line with modern trends. In full colour, both levels are continuously updated to take into account developments in modern life.
Façon de Parler 1: French for Beginners
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Façon de Parler 2: Intermediate French
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• For adult beginners wanting to learn French for business purposes as well as for leisure and general interest
• Learners progress from absolute basics to the skills, structures and topics required for entry level qualifications
• Full-colour course in 12 topic-based units
• Revised and updated to reflect recent trends
Voilà! is a lively full-colour course for adult beginners learning French, whether for business, leisure or as part of a programme of study. With its modern, colourful and updated design, this edition of Voilà! retains its familiarity and the well-organised, functional approach which has made it one of the most popular courses of its kind.
• A follow-on from Voilà! or for adults returning to study at intermediate level
• Fulfils the requirements for level 2 qualifications, including preparation for UK GCSE or equivalent
• The 11 units draw on real situations and authentic material to show students everyday French in action Voici! aims to help students achieve a high grade pass at GCSE level or equivalent. Whether students are learning for business or for pleasure, the 11 units provide all the opportunities needed to foster speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. All the activities are based on real situations and the course is suitable for both group and individual study.
• Bestselling Italian beginner’s course for adults
• Lively two-part course specifically for learning in a classroom environment, whether at evening class, university or other teacher-led situations
• Part 1 is for total beginners; Part 2 helps students build on skills already learnt and introduces new language and grammar structures
• The use of English is kept to a minimum but full vocabulary and grammar support are provided
Contatti is the bestselling Italian course that provides students with a thorough grounding in the language so they can quickly speak, read, write and understand contemporary Italian whether for work or pleasure.
Part 1 is for those starting from scratch or with some basic knowledge while Part 2 covers all the skills and structures required to bridge the gap between intermediate and advanced level. In Contatti, the emphasis is on communication, with modern, authentic reading and listening materials providing the basis for a wide range of interesting activities.
Teachers and students will appreciate the free online resources and activities for use in the classroom and for self-study. For Contatti 2, a Support Book containing answers to the activities in the Coursebook and transcripts of all the audio content, is now available online to download for free.
• Favourite traditional German, Italian, Spanish and French language learning courses, now updated
• Bringing success for more than 60 years and based on solid grammatical foundations, translation skills and practical vocabulary
• Includes 32pp Test Yourself section plus revision units
• Culture and vocabulary sections encourage students to broaden their knowledge of contemporary language and customs
• Book and CD to help with listening and pronunciation
The Living Languages series has been successfully teaching languages to adults for over 50 years. The series covers German, Italian, Spanish and French and the books come with a CD to help students with listening and pronunciation. The CDs contain reading passages and dialogues from the coursebooks, followed by comprehension questions in the relevant language and model answers. Perfect for self-study or classroom learning.
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