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Many of you have have
done Michel Thomas or a beginner's Teach Yourself language course
... and are asking - what next? And with the holiday season
approaching fast, we hope to tempt you back to language learning.
Take that big step and develop your language skills into intermediate
level and hold real conversations with everyone you meet ...
so you can get even more out of your holidays - or your business
trips abroad. There are not as many courses around for intermediate
learners ... but we've selected the best
and most innovative, so that you can carry on getting
the language advantage!
language advantage
brings you our top 10
ways to improve your language
skills to intermediate level! |
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Take
a look at:
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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 at intermediate level
- and continue learning you 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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audiomagazines |
Sign
up for a monthly audiomagazine that will be sent to your door
so that you can keep up-to-date with the latest events in the
country your are learning about, whilst improving your language
skills. Many courses also have an accompanying study guide to
help you work on your grammar, verbs and vocabulary. |
Audiomagazines
more
audio-only>>
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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
who already has a strong base in the language. The best courses
are available 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! Improve
your language skills with a CD-ROM and you'll soon be absorbing
new vocabulary and grammar through playing games and taking
quizzes. |
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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. |
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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 leave your
heavy dictionary at home and find the right word at the right
time. Step out 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 |
If you've
hit the 'self-study' ceiling and can't seem to get any better
at your language, then it is probably time to take a language
course abroad and immerse yourself in the local language and
culture. You'll soon be practicing the language all day and
consolidate all you've ever learnt as well as moving 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 to push you up to the next level, 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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dictionaries
& grammar |
By
the time you get to intermediate level, you need to get to grips
with the grammar and verbs as well as expanding your vocabulary.
You may also be interested in learning some idioms and slang!
You will then be able to start sounding like a native and really
start using your language advantage on holiday or at work. |
Dictionaries
coming soon!
Grammar
Verbs
Vocabulary
Idioms
Slang |
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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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