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The Access Language courses are a unique combination of authentic print, audio and internet material, aimed at adults of all ages and designed to give students a grounding in the skills required to understand, speak, read and write contemporary languages. Whether learning for leisure or business purposes, or working towards a curriculum qualification, these texts are sure to give you the basics you need.

  • The course books consist of 10 units covering different topic areas, each of which includes Language Focus panels explaining the structures covered and a comprehensive glossary
  • Learning tips and assessment checklists help students to achieve a sense of autonomy
  • Full colour, modern and innovative course books
  • Clear, uncluttered progression
  • Audio with clear tracking points and minimum narration for easy classroom use


A free website provides additional internet-based material to expand, diversify and support learning, containing:

  • Unit-by-unit extension activities
  • Advice on study and exam guidance, with links to language organisations and exam boards
  • Centre for teachers with course overview, lesson ideas and printable classroom resources

Contatti
Contatti is the course for anyone wishing to learn Italian from scratch. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Contatti gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand contemporary Italian

Facon de Parler
This lively, highly illustrative and communicative French course is designed to take adult beginners to GCSE level or equivalent. Whether you are learning for holiday, business or exam purposes, Façon de Parler will guide you step by step through all the basic language skills and there is plenty of opportunity to practise what you have learnt.

Living Languages
This edition of this French course is intended for people new to the language or those wishing to "brush up" on existing skills. It presents a step-by-step guide to the core vocabulary and grammar of French.

Pasos
Pasos is the course for anyone wishing to learn Spanish from scratch. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people.

Voila
Voilà! is an exciting full-colour course for adults starting French, whether for leisure, business or as part of a programme of study. In 12 lively topic-based units, learners progress from absolute basics to the skills, structures and topics required for NVQ level 1 or equivalent.

In this second edition, the course has been revised and updated to reflect recent trends. With a modern colourful new design and the inclusion of numerous new photographs, Voilà! nonetheless retains its familiarity and the well-organised, functional approach which has made it one of the most popular courses of its kind.

Voici
Designed for adults returning to the study of French after a short or longer break, Voici! fulfils the requirements for NVQ level 2. It also aims to help students achieve a high grade pass at GCSE level or equivalent. Whether students are learning for business or for pleasure, the 11 units provide all the opportunities needed to foster speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. All the activities are based on real situations and the course is suitable for both group and individual study.

The listening element is available separately as a CD or cassette set with accompanying booklet containing the answers to the exercises plus recording transcripts.

Willkommen
An exciting German course for adult beginners, Willkommen! offers plenty of opportunities to speak, read, write and understand the language with confidence. Developed using features identified by tutors in adult education as being central to both group and individual study, the book draws on authentic reading and listening materials and contains 'Deutschland Info' sections giving practical and cultural information on German life.

 

 

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Willkommen: Student's Book a course in German for adult beginners Willkommen: Student's Book a course in German for adult beginners
Paul Coggle
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Contatti 1: STDNT BK 2ED Contatti 1: STDNT BK 2ED
Mariolina Freeth Guiliana Checketts
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Facon De Parler 1 Student Book 4th Edition: French for Beginners Facon De Parler 1 Student Book 4th Edition: French for Beginners
Angela Aries, Dominique Debney
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Pasos 1 Student Book 3rd Edition: A First Course in Spanish Pasos 1 Student Book 3rd Edition: A First Course in Spanish
Rosa Maria Martin,Martyn Ellis
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