May 2005 #35 - Language Book Centre

LANGUAGE
Issue #35
May 2005
LINK
Foreign
language
resources
for
teachers
and
librarians
Welcome to the second Language Link of 2005, and thank you to all the schools and individuals who have placed
orders with us so far this year. An enormous increase in the demand for language resources had us swept off our
feet this year, so we apologise for any delays you may have experienced in receiving your orders. The backlog is
mostly cleared now, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need information about any backorders you may still
have outstanding.
We have a wealth of new resources to bring to you in this issue and it is especially encouraging to see the large
number of quality resources for Chinese currently coming onto the market. It is wonderful to see publishers getting behind the surge
in interest in this important language.
We have full catalogues available for Primary LOTE and Secondary LOTE, which are available in a hardcopy format or on our
website in PDF format. Our website is also fully searchable with secure online ordering facilities, and can be found at
www.languagebooks.com.au.
We offer a 10% discount off marked prices (except on ‘net’ items) to teachers, schools and institutions. Higher discounts may often
be negotiated with the manager for bulk purchases (class sets). Students are eligible for a 10% discount on set texts and
dictionaries, on production of a student card or course enrolment receipt.
Our friendly and knowledgeable multilingual staff are here seven days a week to help with all your enquiries about language
materials. So please feel free to drop in and browse our resources, or contact us by phone, email or fax for any assistance you may
need.
Megan Casey
Editor
CHINESE
Amazing Chinese Characters
These new books each introduce 100
intermediate level characters, all relating
to either animals, or plants and nature.
Each character is thoroughly presented,
and students learn the evolution of
characters from pictographs to modern
(traditional) form, correct stroke order,
and pronunciation in Hanyu pinyin and
zhuyin fu hao. The accompanying CDROMs contain a range of exercises and
games, and show the simplified as well as the traditional forms
of the characters.
Volume 1: Animals (Book & CD-ROM)
$44.95
Volume 2: Plants & Nature (Book & CD-ROM)
$44.95
Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary
$19.95
This compact Chinese-English dictionary is specifically designed
for learners of Chinese. It covers over 1,800 vocabulary items,
including all 1,000 words prescribed for level A of the HSK test.
Entries are arranged alphabetically by pinyin transliteration, and
the radical and stroke count are given for each character.
Sample sentences are provided in characters, pinyin and
English. Special features include sections on pronunciation,
writing characters, word formation and grammar.
10% discount
to all schools, libraries, colleges
& other institutions
(except on ‘net’ items)
China (Countries of the World) (Evans Brothers) hb $37.50
This highly informative text covers China’s
physical geography, resources, work,
leisure, development level, environment and
future outlook. It includes in-depth case
studies, current statistics and specially
commissioned up-to-date photographs.
Please note that this is not the same as the
Times Editions series of the same name.
Chinese Builder Cards:
The Lightning Path to Mastering Vocabulary
Much more than a set of flashcards,
this unique tool helps students to build
their vocabulary by understanding how
groups of words are related. The cards
contain 768 headwords and over 2,000
associated
words
that
share
characters and meanings with the
headwords. Each card features a headword on one side, and on
the other, the pinyin, English translation, radicals, stroke count,
and a number of related words. What makes these cards
particularly useful is that they have been designed to integrate
with a number of different courses, and each word is
accompanied by codes to indicate in which chapter it first
appears in several popular textbooks, including Integrated
Chinese, Practical Chinese Reader, New Practical Chinese
Reader and Hanyu for Beginning Students.
Simplified Character Edition
$85.00
Traditional Character Edition
$85.00
Chinese Character Fast Finder
$29.95
This book allows students to find
characters quickly and intuitively from
their appearance alone, without knowing
their pronunciation, radical or stroke
count. Features include a side index that
allows rapid access to characters on the
basis of shapes rather than radicals, clear
easy-to-read layout and characters to
facilitate
rapid
scanning,
and
comprehensive information for each
character, including traditional and
simplified forms, pronunciation, core
English meaning, radical, stroke count and HSK grade. Includes
3,200 characters, including all those prescribed for all four levels
of the HSK test.
Chinese Language Stickers (New Designs)
With
colourful
new
designs, these reward
stickers will brighten up
the students’ work and
provide encouragement.
Each pack contains 100 stickers.
Chu Se (Great Wall)
Hao (Panda)
Hen Hao (Dragon)
net $5.55
net $5.55
net $6.70
Collins Chinese Dictionary
$29.95
This Chinese-English/English-Chinese dictionary is for Chinese
speakers or for English speakers who already have a good
grasp of the characters. The Chinese-English section contains
pinyin for all entries, but in the English-Chinese section, only the
Chinese characters are given for the Chinese words. It is,
nevertheless, a compact and comprehensive dictionary, with a
useful “Chinese in Action” section, giving helpful hints on topics
such as greetings, telephone calls and personal and business
letters.
Pop Chinese:
A Cheng & Tsui Handbook of Contemporary Colloquial
Expressions
$64.95
This handbook helps intermediate and
advanced learners to understand and
use the most popular colloquial
expressions spoken in China. It contains
a wide variety of spoken expressions
including idiomatic phrases, slang,
proverbs, words and sentence patterns
used only in colloquial speech, and
words used in ways that differ from their
standard definitions. English definitions
contain both idiomatic and literal
meanings, and each entry has at least
two examples, with background notes in English explaining the
context in which the sample phrase is used.
Real Chinese Videos
net $198.00
Each of the ten 15-minute programs on these videos introduces
students to a different aspect of Chinese culture. These
fascinating programs give particular insight into how Chinese
culture is changing, how Western values and trends are starting
to influence Chinese lifestyles, as well as the many aspects of
traditional Chinese culture that seem set to survive.
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FRENCH
Connexions
This is a rapidly paced course for older
adolescent or adult beginners. Learning
stages are realistic, clearly organised
and well punctuated by tables that
synthesise and enrich understanding.
Each point of language is worked in
depth, from its introduction to its mastery.
Reading and listening materials are
varied and very up-to-date, including
letters, postcards, cartoons, even emails
and SMS messages. With regular tests,
self-evaluation
reports
and
test
preparation tips, it is an ideal way to prepare for level A1 of the
DELF.
Livre Elève 1
$51.45
Cahier d’Exercices & CD 1
$36.25
CD Classe 1
net $170.00
Guide Pedagogique 1
$58.95
Livre Elève 2
$52.95
Cahier d’Exercices & CD 2
$36.25
CD Classe 2
net $170.00
Guide Pedagogique 2
$58.95
Exogram:
Eléments de Grammaire et Exercices d’Application $31.05
These books offer excellent explanations
of French grammar, and thorough
opportunities for the revision of these
points and their eventual mastery.
Exercises
are
strictly
organised
according to grammatical progression. In
addition
to
traditional
structural
exercises, there are also many activities
taken directly from real life, often based
on authentic documents, and adorned
with many illustrations.
Niveau Débutant
Niveau Intermédiaire
Flip Quiz French!
$29.35
$31.05
$19.95
This is an excellent resource for pairwork
activities. Students prop the quiz between
them, and take it in turns to ask and answer
questions in French, depending on what
they see on the page. With over 600
questions and answers covering 15
different subject areas, it is packed with
colour images and cartoons, as well as roleplays, quizzes and amazing facts on
France.
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131 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Francoscopie 2005
$139.65
Now in its 11th edition, Francoscopie
2005 is the reference for anyone
interested in knowing the social trends
in France. The book is divided into
themes such as health and the body;
the role of money; employment;
relationships;
media
and
communications; and leisure. Each
section provides statistical analyses
and comparisons, both within France,
and in comparison with other countries.
Author Mermet shows what makes the
French exceptional by his descriptive analyses of French life
and thought, and also offers a prospective view for the future.
Celebrated by the media and Francophiles alike, Francoscopie
2005 is the definitive work to place the reader in the currents of
social change and French history. Written in French.
French Vocab Plus Blackline Masters
net $27.95
The quizzes and pictorial discrimination activities contained in
this book may be used to introduce, enrich and review language
studies within thematic topics. It offers simple and enjoyable
activities in interesting formats to assist students with language
retention skills. A full answer key is provided. Suitable for Years
3 to adult.
Get into French Win CD-ROM
This complete course on CD-ROM with accompanying
coursebook focuses on real language in real situations. As a
character in a virtual French town, the student encounters
typical holiday scenarios and has opportunities to listen, speak,
read and write letters and emails. With authentic dialogues and
a great variety of activities, this is an excellent way for beginners
to develop a good grounding in the language.
Coursebook & 2 CD-ROMs
net $108.90
Lonely Planet Six Degrees Paris DVD
$10.95
This new series whisks the viewer into the
heart of the city by focusing on what makes
each city special – the people who live in it.
Join presenter Toby Amies on a radical
urban adventure, from the avant-garde of
an artists’ squat to the serious arts of Paris
chic, fine dining and a backstage look at the
Paris perfume industry.
Les Portes Tordues/The Twisted Doors:
The Scariest Way in the World to Learn French
This unique and exciting book teaches
French through a captivating bilingual
mystery story. Each of the 46 gripping
chapters contains a short installation of
the scary story in French and English,
with vocabulary, grammar, tests and
answers inventively integrated into the
mystery. The accompanying audio CD
contains a clear and riveting narration
of the entire story.
Book & CD
$70.00
Quid 2005
hb $98.00
Much more than just a book of facts, this
is a library in a single volume. It is truly
enormous, with over 2,100 pages
containing more than 120 chapters on
over 600 themes, and more than 2.5
million facts, of which almost 100,000 are
new this year. Quid 2005 covers a vast
intellectual area, including the arts,
astronomy, the stock markets, cinema,
national defence, the economy, teaching,
the environment, history, the internet,
sport, literature, politics and religion. As it
says on the front cover, it contains “everything about everything,
instantly”.
The Ultimate French Review and Practice CD Edition
$24.95
There is a big difference between being
able to complete grammatical exercises
correctly on paper, and being able to
come up with the correct grammatical
form whilst actually speaking. This new
audio package is specifically designed to
bridge that gap. The two 75-minute audio
CDs contain 45 interactive exercises
designed to help students build their
confidence in accurate communication by
building their skills in French grammar.
There are also 12 dictation exercises and
a 48-page booklet containing all the exercises and answers in
written form.
Nouvelle Grammaire du Français:
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne hb $62.95
This impressive yet simple outline of
French grammar claims to present the
entire French language in a single
volume. Presented as a formal course, it
contains outlines of essential rules with
very clear explanations, plenty of
examples taken from everyday language,
and a number of appendices, including a
table of verb conjugations, rules for verb
constructions, for the ordering of clauses
and for elision. Written entirely in French,
this is not a course designed for
beginners, but for students in their second year of study and
beyond.
If you’re not sure what to buy,
please ask us for assistance.
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GERMAN
Germany 1919-45
INDONESIAN
$40.70
This text for upper secondary students is
divided into two sections. The first section,
“Narrative and Explanation” gives a
chronological outline of Weimar Germany,
the rise of the Nazi Party and Nazi
Germany. This is followed by an “Analysis
and
Interpretation”
section,
which
encourages students to explore in depth the
main areas of debate around Nazi Germany.
Germany (Countries of the World) (Evans Brothers)
hb $37.50
This highly informative text covers Germany’s physical
geography, resources, work, leisure, development level,
environment and future outlook. It includes in-depth case
studies, current statistics and specially commissioned up-todate photographs. Please note that this is not the same as the
Times Editions series of the same name.
Germany Live: Country, Culture, People
Packed with relevant and interesting
cultural information on topics ranging
from school life to the German-speaking
world, this is an excellent cultural
resource that can be used alongside
any coursebook. It features a lively and
attractive format appealing to students
of all abilities, and 18 chapters
containing explanations and activities in
English appropriate for the classroom or
home study. The differentiated material
makes it ideal for students working at
different levels.
$19.95
Language Stickers Indonesian Mixed Pack (New Designs)
net $6.10
Each pack contains 80 stickers with appealing brightly-coloured
cartoon designs. Twenty each of the slogans “Ada Kemajuan”,
“Bagus”, “Hebat” and “Pandai”.
Welcome to Indonesian:
A Beginner’s Survey of the Language
$19.95
This is not a language-learning book, but a
concise
introduction
to
the
main
characteristics of the language. It provides a
demystifying overview, with chapters on
topics such as the historical development of
the language, the relationship between
Indonesian and Malay, the writing system,
what Indonesian is related to, loanwords,
and Indonesian words and sentences.
Language Stickers German Mixed Pack (New Designs)
net $6.10
Each pack contains 80 stickers with appealing brightly-coloured
cartoon designs. Twenty each of the slogans “Gut Gemacht”,
“Gute Arbeit”, “Sehr Gut” and “Wunderbar”.
Lonely Planet Six Degrees Berlin DVD
$10.95
This new series whisks the viewer into the heart of the city by
focusing on what makes each city special – the people who live
in it. Join presenter Toby Amies as he hooks up with some of
Berlin’s quirkiest residents – a puppeteer, a performance artist,
one of the city’s longest surviving squatters and an elite art
patron, among others.
Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Selections) /
Also Sprach Zarathustra (Auswahl)
$29.00
The most popular of Nietzsche’s works, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
ranks among the most remarkable feats of German literature.
This dual-language edition features one third of the original
work, keeping the most famous concepts intact and
encompassing a variety of moods and modes as well as the
author’s full linguistic scope. Contains an informative
introduction, notes throughout the text and brief summaries of
the omitted chapters.
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ITALIAN
CIDEB Classici Series
These classic stories have been simplified
for learners of Italian and beautifully
illustrated. Comprehension and grammar
exercises and games are included at the
end of each book.
L’Odissea
$25.85
I Promessi Sposi
$29.25
Diario della Studentessa Jean
$14.95
This reader for advanced beginners contains 23 easily readable,
brief stories ranging from memories of childhood and events of
daily life to dialogues about Italian class. An accompanying
workbook is forthcoming.
Il Grande Dizionario Garzanti Hazon Inglese 2005
hb $215.00
This massive dictionary contains 370,000 entries, 58,000
specialist terms, 2,200 phrasal verbs, 1,200 neologisms derived
from everyday language as well as from specialist lexicons, 950
false friends, and a comprehensive glossary of computing and
internet terminology.
L’Italiano con la Pubblicità
Learn Italian by studying the
advertisements on Italian TV! With this
straightforward and comprehensive
textbook, you can. It contains plenty of
varied and interesting activities, a guide
for the teacher and a video containing
the advertisements on which activities
in the book are based. These
advertisements, organised according to
themes, modes of communication, and
type of message, provide colourful
insights on the state of Italian
advertisements today. A refreshingly
different approach to language learning.
Book & Video
net $79.95
Italy (Countries of the World) (Evans Brothers) hb $37.50
This highly informative text covers Italy’s
physical geography, resources, work,
leisure, development level, environment
and future outlook. It includes in-depth case
studies, current statistics and specially
commissioned up-to-date photographs.
Please note that this is not the same as the
Times Editions series of the same name.
La Pagina Breve:
Racconti Italiani del Novecento
This is a wonderful study book of Italian
short stories in the 20th century, complete
with study notes and English vocabulary.
Includes stories from Alberto Moravia, Dino
Buzzati, Gianni Rodari and many others.
$32.90
Il Piacere della Lettura
ea $20.95
We now have the full range of this wonderful new set of readers,
first mentioned in our January Language Link. They feature
modern short stories with attractive illustrations, vocabulary
notes and a range of activities with an answer key.
Elementare
Stelle, Perle e Mistero
XR45
Intermedio
Altri Racconti da “Navi in Bottiglia”
di G. Romagnoli
Giampi e l’Assassino a Teatro
Il Ritrovamento della Cupola
Avanzato
Due Fantastici Racconti
Il Proiettore del Tempo
Racconti da “Navi in Bottiglia” di
G. Romagnoli
VivItalia
This innovative method is based on a
communicative approach to spoken and
written language, allowing students to
immediately familiarise themselves with
the most frequent linguistic and cultural
settings in Italian. The text has a strong
visual impact in graphics and pictures,
with clear links between the images and
the text. All study materials (exercises,
grammar pages, texts and images)
have the same importance, allowing the
teacher to choose between different
approaches to structuring the lesson. A
workbook, glossary and reference grammar are forthcoming.
Text with Audio CD
$69.95
Teacher’s Book
$29.95
Volare 2 Coursebook Second Edition
$42.00
The new edition of this popular coursebook
has just been released. The second edition
Activity Book and CDs will be available in
May, with an interactive CD-ROM and
companion website to follow in July.
Language Stickers Italian Mixed Pack (New Designs)
net $6.10
Each pack contains 80 stickers with appealing brightly-coloured
cartoon designs. Twenty each of the slogans “Eccezionale”,
“Ben Fatto”, “Bene!” and “Ottimo”.
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Kumon Opposite Word Cards
$27.95
These large colourful cards feature a word
in hiragana, kanji and English with a bright,
charming cartoon illustration. On the
reverse is the word’s opposite in the same
format. 31 cards.
JAPANESE
Empires:
Japan Memoirs of a Secret Empire DVD
net $44.95
This three-part SBS series brings to life
the unknown story of a mysterious
empire, its relationship with the West and
the forging of a nation that would emerge
as one of the most important countries of
the world. It covers the period from the
16th to 19th centuries, when Japan went
from chaos and violence to a land of ritual
refinement and peace. It explores the 250
years during which Japan was closed to
the Western world, and follows on to the
opening up of the country and the
commencement of the modern era.
An Introduction to Modern Japanese
This is an intensive one-year
introductory course, but is also suitable
for those who wish to work at a slower
pace. Students who finish this course
will have a firm grasp of language
structures, and enough knowledge of
the writing system to tackle everyday
written material with the help of a
dictionary. Particular attention is paid
to grammar points that often cause
difficulty for foreigners, and both
spoken and written forms are used
from the outset. Book 1 contains 52 lessons, which are
supplemented in Book 2 by vocabulary lists and exercises that
ensure the student has understood the grammar, and give
further practice in reading and recognising characters.
Book 1: Grammar Lessons
$99.00
Book 2: Exercises and Word Lists
$79.95
Rosetta Stone Japanese Level 2 Mac/Win CD-ROM
net $299.00
This comprehensive immersion program contains thousands of
words and images, and students learn by matching words,
phrases or sentences with the images on the screen. Level 2
covers categories such as measurement, travel, transactions,
before and after in time and space, political geography, and a
complete reference section of commonly used terms.
Welcome to Japanese:
A Beginner’s Survey of the Language
$19.95
This is not a language-learning book, but a
concise introduction to the main
characteristics of the language. It provides
a demystifying overview, with chapters on
topics such as where the language came
from, the basic sounds of the language,
loan words, parts of speech and the writing
system. Written in a very accessible style,
this is an excellent introduction for anyone
thinking of, or just beginning studying
Japanese.
Japanese Language Stickers New Designs
With colourful new designs, these reward stickers will brighten
up the students’ work and provide encouragement. Each pack
contains 100 stickers.
Subarashii (Metallic Star)
net $6.70
Totemo Yoku Dekimashita (Japanese Fan)
net $5.55
Yoku Dekimashita (Bullet Train)
net $5.55
Kumon Colour Cards
$25.95
Each card features an illustration on one
side, and on the reverse, the name of the
colour in kana and kanji (with alternative
katakana
loanword
names
where
appropriate), and a short passage in
Japanese (kana and kanji with furigana)
about all the things that are that colour.
With 31 cards, this package will introduce
students to many of the less common
colours and shades, as well as revising
those with which they are already familiar.
CRIME
SCIENCE
GENERAL FICTION
HISTORY
TRAVEL
CLASSICS
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
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SPANISH
Aula Internacional 1
This stimulating course includes
textbook, workbook and audio CD all in a
single volume. It also features a section
with different types of texts, an extensive
grammar summary, a complete table of
regular and irregular verbs, and a section
with cultural information about Spanishspeaking countries. The topics covered
in the lessons are varied and up-to-date,
and will appeal to both upper secondary
and adult students.
$80.40
Book of Poems (Selection) / Libro de Poemas (Selección)
$25.00
This selection includes 55 of the 68 poems
that comprised Federico García Lorca’s 1921
Libro de Poemas, all in their entirety and in
their original sequence. Imbued with the spirit
and folklore of the poet’s native Andalusia,
these verses feature the most complex
spiritual content of any of Lorca’s works.
English translation is provided alongside the
original Spanish, and there is also an
informative introduction plus notes on the
individual poems.
Get into Spanish Win CD-ROM
This complete course on CD-ROM with accompanying
coursebook focuses on real language in real situations. As a
character in a virtual Spanish town, the student encounters
typical holiday scenarios and has opportunities to listen, speak,
read and write letters and emails. With authentic dialogues and
a great variety of activities, this is an excellent way for beginners
to develop a good grounding in the language.
Coursebook & 2 CD-ROMs
net $108.90
Lonely Planet Six Degrees Buenos Aires DVD
$10.95
This new series whisks the viewer into the
heart of the city by focusing on what makes
each city special – the people who live in it.
Join presenter Asha Gill as she is swept off
her feet by a tango artist, visits the final
resting place of Evita, witnesses a minor
miracle at a football match, and meets a
quirky synthetic artist.
Lonely Planet Six Degrees Havana DVD
$10.95
Join presenter Toby Amies as he attends a rehearsal for an AfroCuban santeria rite, takes a seat at a rollicking Havana rodeo,
takes a ride on the city’s cramped camel buses, helps celebrate
a girl’s coming-of-age, and meets a music producer who
introduces him to the new blends of traditional Latin rhythms
with American hip hop beats.
Las Puertas Retorcidas/The Twisted Doors:
The Scariest Way in the World to Learn Spanish
This unique and exciting book teaches Spanish through a
captivating bilingual mystery story. Each of the 46 gripping
chapters contains a short installation of the scary story in
Spanish and English, with vocabulary, grammar, tests and
answers inventively integrated into the mystery. The
accompanying audio CD contains a clear and riveting narration
of the entire story.
Book & CD
$70.00
Street Spanish Slang Dictionary & Thesaurus
$29.95
Slang, idioms and colloquialisms are an
essential part of learning to communicate
and understand Spanish effectively, and
this book leads the reader through many
of the most popular and colourful terms
rarely taught at school. It offers English
equivalents and usage tips for over 1,000
Spanish terms, including slang words,
idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms and
vulgarities. It also offers an extensive
thesaurus of naughty Spanish slang
synonyms for common English words
and phrases, all destined to make you
feel like an insider in no time. Warning: This book contains terms
that some readers may find offensive.
Tune Up Your Spanish
This book is for the many people who
studied Spanish in high school or beyond
but still get stuck when it comes to actually
speaking the language. This fun,
informative and highly effective guide is
structured around 10 “tune ups”, covering
areas such as nonverbal communication,
the reductions and linking that occur in
Spanish when spoken at natural speed,
essential
phrases
for
emotion,
enthusiasm and irony, cultural guidance
for rules of courtesy, and an overview of
regional variations. The CD presents the key phrases, tips on
pronunciation and intonation, and engaging audio exercises.
Book & CD
$29.95
The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice CD Edition
$24.95
There is a big difference between being able to complete
grammatical exercises correctly on paper, and being able to
come up with the correct grammatical form whilst actually
speaking. This new audio package is specifically designed to
bridge that gap. The two 75-minute audio CDs contain 45
interactive exercises designed to help students build their
confidence in accurate communication by building their skills in
Spanish grammar. There are also 12 dictation exercises, and a
48-page booklet containing all the exercises and answers in
written form.
Mexico (Countries of the World)
(Evans Brothers)
hb $37.50
This highly informative text covers Mexico’s physical geography,
resources, work, leisure, development level, environment and
future outlook. It includes in-depth case studies, current
statistics and specially commissioned up-to-date photographs.
Please note that this is not the same as the Times Editions
series of the same name.
ph (02) 9267 1397 or 1800 802 432 fax (02) 9264 8993
www.languagebooks.com.au
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OTHER LANGUAGES
ARABIC
Arabic in 10 Minutes a Day
$39.95
This accessible workbook is suitable for both adults and older
children. Its simple, step-by-step activities will have the student
speaking the basics of the language right from the start. Also
features tear-out flashcards, sticky labels to label over 150 items
in the home, classroom or office, and games and quizzes to
make learning fun.
FIJIAN
Fijian Dictionary
$19.95
An English-Fijian/Fijian-English dictionary, including definitions of Fijian cultural
terms.
Fijian Grammar
$19.95
This comprehensive course in grammar for all learners of Fijian contains 21
lessons, including translation exercises, vocabulary and idiom lists, and in-depth
grammar and verb explanations.
Readers
This selection of basic readers for beginners was produced by the
Institute of Education in Fiji.
O Sobo Pusi
$4.95
O Moa E Lua
$4.95
O Cei E Qaqa
$5.95
GREEK
Greek Monolingual Dictionaries
The following comprehensive monolingual Greek dictionaries
are now available:
Antilexikon I Onomastikon tis Neoellinikis Glossis
(Greek Thesaurus)
hb $160.00
Ellinikon Lexikon (Fyrtakis)
hb $135.00
Lexiko tis Neas Ellinikis Glossas
hb $266.20
Meizon Elliniko Lexikon with CD-ROM
hb $145.00
Rosetta Stone Greek Mac/Win CD-ROM
This comprehensive immersion program contains thousands of words and
images. There is no English in the program, and students learn by matching
words, phrases or sentences with the images on the screen. Also included are
scored exercises and tests to monitor progress. Covers all four skill areas:
reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Level 1
net $299.00
Level 2
net $299.00
PORTUGUESE
Using Portuguese: A Guide to Contemporary Usage $59.95
This guide is for students who have already acquired the basics
of Portuguese and wish to extend their knowledge and gain
access to the finer nuances of the language. It gives detailed
explanations of grammatical structures and semantic fields,
highlights problems of register and style, and contains a special
section for readers who are already familiar with the Spanish
language. Clear, readable, and easy to consult via its index, this
is an invaluable reference for intermediate to advanced learners.
RUSSIAN
Using Russian Synonyms
$89.95
This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic
competence in Russian, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary by
providing detailed information on groups of Russian words with related meanings.
In order to enhance understanding of the structure of the Russian vocabulary,
groups of synonyms are organised under Russian (rather than English)
headwords. All entries are accompanied by examples of usage and English
glosses, and there are two indexes allowing users to quickly locate words in
Russian or English. The book takes full account of register variation, indicating the
degree of formal or informal use.
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