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If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school work or travel this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking writing reading & understanding French in no time. Through an engaging story line clear language presentations & extensive practice & review you will pick up the French you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations
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Is this the right book for me? An indispensible guide to unlocking your creativity & finding your voice Get Started in Creative Writing will help you choose a genre of writing that suits you best whether fiction or non-fiction short stories or novels children's books or travel writing. It features guidelines for do's & don'ts along with suggestions for crafting a distinctive style. With tips from some of the best-known writers of fiction & non-fiction you will receive loads of helpful advice to enable you get your own work published. Get Started in Creative Writing
Includes:: Chapter 1: Why write? Chapter 2: Ideas & inspirations Chapter 3: The feature article Chapter 4: The short story Chapter 5: Poetry Chapter 6: Creative non-fiction Chapter 7: Travel writing Chapter 8: Blogging Chapter 9: Writing for children Chapter 10: Starting to write a novel Chapter 11: Setting Chapter 12: Characterization Chapter 13: Plotting Chapter 14: Dialogue Chapter 15: The difficult business of second drafts Chapter 16: Writing stage plays Chapter 17: Writing radio plays Chapter 18: Screenwriting Chapter 19: Agents & publishers Chapter 20: Moving on Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right course for me? Are you looking for a course in Hindi written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Hindi will give you the confidence to communicate in Hindi. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience but now with added learning features within the course & online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication rather than grammar & all the teaching is in English so that you will quickly & effortlessly get started in Hindi. By the end of this course you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Get Started in Hindi
Includes:: Chapter 1: Greetings Saying hello Who & how people are This & that; he she & it More questions Chapter 2: Our family Gender matters Number Getting familiar Getting formal Chapter 3: In the room Some more questions Where? On the table Case Chapter 4: Have some tea Giving orders & making requests Telling saying speaking asking Routine events Chapter 5: What do you want? Obliques again What do you like what do you want? Availability
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Do memories of your grammar lessons haunt you & other textbooks overwhelm you? Then Get Started in Latin is for you. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters Vikings threaten to attack & young lovers set out to unmask the villains. Sample some classical Latin too & learn more about the authors who wrote in it. Get Started in Latin is ideal for complete beginners because it introduces the language step by step through an interesting & humorous story. Each unit contains grammatical explanations & vocabulary support. There are plenty of exercises to practise each point as it is introduced & help you remember what you have learnt. There are two revision units so that you can check your progress & review areas of difficulty. About Latin sections give lots of information about the history of the language & its influence upon English. Living Latin sections contain pieces of authentic Latin most of which is classical. They are included to give you an idea of what there is to enjoy once you have mastered the language & the translations are given. The accompanying CDs are available separately or in a pack with the book. The recording contains the story & the Living Latin sections of the book & will enhance your enjoyment of the poetry & give you an idea of what Latin sounded like. Learn effortlessly with new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One- & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on the authors many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn to build a solid foundation for understanding. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of Latin culture & Roman history. The course is available as a book (9781444101638) as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444101645) & as a double CD (9781444101652).

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Are you looking for a course in Mandarin Chinese written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Mandarin Chinese will give you the confidence to communicate in Mandarin Chinese. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience but now with added learning features within the course & online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication rather than grammar & all the teaching is in English so that you will quickly & effortlessly get started in Mandarin Chinese. By the end of this course you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on the authors many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read & listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak & understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Dont sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & 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 & history of China. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt & how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444103458) as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444103465) & as a double CD (9781444103441).

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