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The holiday season is here and
you'll get more of your time away if you learn a bit of the
local language. We've selected the best
and most innovative quick holiday courses for beginners,
so that you can pick up the essentials before you head away
- even if you've never studied the language before. Or just
pack the course into your hand luggage ... and absorb it on
the plane ... on the beach ... or at the bar! And these courses
really do work. Don't just speak English!
language advantage brings
you our top 10 ways
to quickly learn a new language from absolute
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
Rough Guides
more phrase books>>
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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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video
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You
can sit back and learn your language from your sofa with these
language learning videos before you head off abroad. There aren't
many around - but the best come from the BBC.
Please check that
the video or DVD is suitable for your machine and your country. |
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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 |
You could
just go for the golden option and take a language course abroad
and immerse yourself in the local language and culture. You'll
soon be practicing the language all day making amazing progress
in your new language! 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! Now that is a real holiday ...
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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. 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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10
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other
ways to learn a language |
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
Shock Guides
Teach Yourself Language,
Life and Culture
more
culture information>>
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can't find what you're looking for?
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