Full 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 INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Latvia.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.The course is available as a book (9781444106046), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444106886) and as a double CD (9781444106985).
Contents
Unit 1.: Greetings, identifying yourself,: asking questionsUnit 2.: Getting to know you -: introductions, personal informationUnit 3.: What is your name and address?: Requesting information and clarification, spellingUnit 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 peopleUnit 6.: Unit 6. Accepting/declining invitations,: describing house and homeUnit 7.: At the restaurant, ordering and: talking about foodUnit 8.: Shopping for food and for clothesUnit 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 aboutwork,: educational background and free time: Unit 14.Chatting away: TV and the media,: talking about the news, a little geography and history
