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If you're off on holiday
or a business trip abroad in the next few months, then make
sure that you make an effort to learn the language this year.
There are plenty of fun new language courses to help you to
begin. All you need is a bit of time (yes, we're afraid you
still need that!) and tonnes of enthusiasm. There are many great
ways to learn a language from scratch these days and we've selected
the best and most innovative,
so that you can start to get the language
advantage!
language advantage
brings our top 10
ways to learn a new
language from beginner level! |
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Take
a look at:
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phrase
travel pack
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There
are a whole host of phrase books and travel books for those
of you who just want to learn a little bit of the language
of the country you are visiting. You can choose from audio-only
to phrase books giving you a whole host of local and cultural
information too.
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BBC
Get By In
Pigeon
Cards
Holiday language
more phrase books>>
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dvds
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You
can sit back and learn your language from your sofa with these
language learning dvds. The best come from BBC Talk Spanish
and French DVD and the brand new Teach Yourself One-Day Spanish
and French DVD.
Please check that
the DVD format and region is suitable for your machine and your
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audio-only
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Audio-only
courses are one of the world's leading approaches to learning
a new language. You can choose from the revolutionary methods
from Michel Thomas or Dr Paul Pimsleur - and get learning your
language quite effortlessly. These courses are so addictive,
you'll find yourself tied to the stereo or finding every opportunity
to go out in the car. |
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traditional
courses
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The
original way to learn a language! You get a textbook and cd
or cassette and you can work your way through each unit, making
sure that you're really understanding all the vocabulary, verbs
and grammar as you go. Perfect for the serious academic learner.
The best courses are available in over 50 languages from Teach
Yourself, BBC Languages and Linguaphone. |
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cd-rom
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Have
fun on your computer and make the technology work for you! Learn
a new language with a CD-ROM and you'll soon be absorbing new
words and phrases though playing games and taking quizzes. Many
have voice recognition too, so you can practice your new language
- with over 100 languages to choose from. |
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on-line
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Worth
a try is the Rosetta Stone language method which helps you learn
as you did as a child with picture and word association. This
can often help where other methods have failed. It is available
both on-line and on CD-ROM. You can also try your language for
free from the BBC with their French Steps, German Steps, Italian
Steps and Spanish Steps. |
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new
technology |
Language
learning is moving into the world of gadgets - whatever we can
do to get you the language advantage! You can now learn a language
and get by abroad with a talking translator, electronic organiser
and translator, language software for your palm or other pda
- and now for your mobile. There are some mp3 language courses
being developed now too! |
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take
a course abroad |
Once you've
got the basics, take a language course abroad and immerse
yourself in the local language and culture. You'll soon be
practicing the language all day and any mental block will
disappear and push you up to the next level! You can even
take a language holiday and spend the morning in the classroom
perfecting your language skills and then spend the rest of
the time scuba diving, dancing or wine tasting!
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get
a tutor |
If you've tried all the above methods and you think you need
a little extra help, then enrol on a language course. You can
do this in the evenings at your local college, university or
language centre or even subscribe to a distance learning course
and study seriously for a language exam. If you have the cash,
you can even get yourself a personal language tutor - to come
to your home or your workplace to help you to get the language
advantage. |
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other
ways to learn a language |
Dictionary
Grammar, Verbs, Vocabulary coming
soon!
Language Advantage for Kids
Language Advantage at Work
World Books
World Films
World Music
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and
don't forget the culture!
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If
you've only got a few words of the language of the country you
are visiting, get to know the culture and customs of the country.
You can get an intriguing culture guide or choose an account
of the journeys of others that have gone before you with a book
on travel writing! |
Culture
Smart Guides
Teach Yourself World Culture
more
culture information>>
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still
can't find what you're looking for?
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for more beginner language courses
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