Humorous illustrations demonstrate hundreds of everyday phrases with tips on pronunciation and grammar. Arranged by topic from introducing yourself to asking directions and eating out. Ideal for complete beginners and includes internet links to websites with video clips, activities and downloadable puzzles. Also available with an audio CD of recordings of all the words and phrases.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Languages For Beginners, Passports Language Guides .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1990 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Angela Wilkes, an award-winning writer and editor, is renowned for lively, engaging books that children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way - a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world.

This book has the following chapters: About this book; saying "hello"; what is your name?; naming things; where do you come from?; more about you; your family; your home; looking for things; what do you like?; table talk; your hobbies; telling the time; arranging things; asking where places are; finding your way around; going shopping; shopping and going to a cafe; the months and seasons; colours and numbers; pronunciation guide; grammar; answers to puzzles.