Complete Catalan Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself Complete Courses)

Poch, Anna; Yates, Alan

ISBN 10: 1444105655 / ISBN 13: 9781444105650

Published by Teach Yourself, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Catalan Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself Complete Courses)
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444105655
• ISBN 13: 9781444105650
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Are you looking for a complete course in Catalan which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Catalan 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.

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:

Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Grammar tips
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

Useful vocabulary
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

Dialogues
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

Pronunciation
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

Test Yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Try This
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.


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About the Author

Anna Poch Gasau is a native speaker and an experienced teacher of Catalan to adults. She has been teaching at universities and schools in France and England since 1996. Alan Yates is former Professor of Catalan Studies at the University of Sheffield and has recently received a prize for his services to the teaching of Catalan.