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Product Identifiers

PublisherHodder & Stoughton

ISBN-101444195107

ISBN-139781444195101

eBay Product ID (ePID)168446464

Product Key Features

Number of Pages368 Pages

Publication NameComplete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Course : Learn to Read, Write, Speak and Understand a New Language with Teach Yourself

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

SubjectGrammar & Punctuation, General, Swedish

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorAnneli Haake

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

SeriesComplete Language Courses Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight29 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal439.782421

Table Of Content: Introduction : Pronunciation : Formal and informal introductions and greetings : Stock expressions and numbers from 0-12 : Telling the time and counting to 100 : Discussing leisure activities and the weather : Banks and money : Shopping : Directions and apologies : Meals, restaurants, food and drink : Road signs and advice : Asking for and offering assistance : Asking for information : Hotels and tourist attractions : Transport : Illnesses and ailments : Telephones and post : Some useful verbs : Swedish-English/English-Swedish glossaries

Synopsis''I''ve searched high and low for a Swedish language learning book and this is by FAR the best I''ve found. The learning is intuitive, the exercises are engaging, it''s got everything you need right there. If you''re going to learn Swedish and want a textbook to guide you, THIS is it.'' Reader review Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Swedish and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Swedish will equip you with the skills you need to use Swedish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. The book follows several characters through a storyline enabling learners to engage with Swedish culture and contextualise their learning. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Swedish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. You will be able to engage with relevant and up-to-date topics, including politics, education, gender equality and popular entertainment in Sweden. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can be used as a refresher course as well as to support study for the ''Swedex'' Swedish proficiency test. What do I get? -20 learning units plus verb reference and word glossary -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Sweden -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Swedish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress * Complete Swedish maps from A1 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines and from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. What else can I use to learn Swedish? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Swedish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444175202 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years. Reader reviews: ''I wholeheartedly recommend Anneli''s book to anyone learning Swedish... there is something here for everyone no matter their level of experience. The little tests, the exercises, the listening, reading, speaking - everything about it makes it works perfectly for any level student of Swedish!'' Reader review ''The book''s texts and reinforcement tasks are excellent and I can see clear progression in my Swedish since I started using it. The grammar rules are presented so clearly and new vocabulary given to you at a manageable pace. I totally love this book!'' Reader review ''This is a perfect book for beginners, especially people with existing language skills, or anyone wanting to take their basic language skills to an intermediate level, or simply as a refresher for people who need to polish up existing skills.'' Reader review, Complete Swedish is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -Maps from A1 to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -18 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Swedish tongue twisters - to fine-tune your pronunciation -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Sweden -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Swedish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progressIn this pack you'll get a 368-page book and two CDs of audio learning material (160 minutes). Coming soon: get our companion app. Swedish course: Teach Yourself is full of fun, interactive activities to support your learning with this course. Apple and Android versions available.Also available: GET STARTED IN SWEDISH (ISBN: 9781444175202).Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years., Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Swedish and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Swedish will equip you with the skills you need to use Swedish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Swedish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -18 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Sweden -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Swedish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress * Complete Swedish maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. What else can I use to learn Swedish? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Swedish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444175202 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.