Books by Alwena Lamping

Talking the TALK Italian is part of the bestselling TALK series, which has inspired so many people to learn Italian and find the confidence to give it a go. Talking the TALK is designed for adults who are familiar with the basics of Italian and whose ambition is to be able to hold a friendly conversation, whether with someone they've met on their travels, a business contact, extended family, a fellow enthusiast, a neighbour or anyone else. Be confident that what you say sounds natural and up to date with hundreds of carefully selected, versatile phrases and wordbanks that include colloquialisms as well as IT- and social media-related language. Develop your listening skills and perfect your accent with the how to sound Italian audio download. Keep conversation flowing comfortably with lots of strategies and hints. Personalise the language you're learning: ideas, advice and plenty of practice activities.

Talk Italian 2 has already helped thousands of people to improve their Italian. Whether you're returning to the language and don't want to start from scratch or you've completed an introductory course, Talk Italian 2 is the ideal way to take your Italian to the next level - fast. With its clear and effective approach, you'll soon be able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations. Learn faster and smarter using the successful, proven Talk method. Develop your language skills with a wealth of activities to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently on interesting and contemporary topics. Also available as part of Talk Italian Complete ISBN 9781406679236, which combines the bestselling Talk Italian 1 (book and 2 x 60-minute CDs), Talk Italian 2 (this pack of book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) and Talk Italian Grammar (book). Also available for French, German and Spanish Inside this pack:160-page, full-colour course book2 x 60-minute audio CDs

Talk Italian has already inspired thousands of people to learn Italian from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. Combining the bestselling Talk Italian 1 with Talk Italian 2 this pack will take you from absolute beginner to confident Italian speaker. Its straightforward, proven approach has already inspired thousands of people to learn Italian. And whether for business, travel or just for fun you'll soon able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations. With specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. Make real progress using the successful Talk method. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real Italian conversations. Also available for French, German and Spanish Inside this pack:2 x full-colour course books4 x audio CDs

Talk Italian Grammar is the ideal resource for anyone setting out to learn Italian, at home or in a class. Using the tried-and-tested principles of the bestselling Talk series, it demystifies grammar and guides you through the key structures of Italian in a way thats really easy to follow, even if you have no experience at all of grammar and grammatical terminology. With its straightforward approach and attractive layout, Talk Italian Grammar promotes a real understanding of how Italian works and how it relates to English. It contains clear explanations and hundreds of useful examples, learning tips and strategies. Interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns and help you remember what you've learned. Talk Italian Grammar can be used successfully alongside any learning materials, and is also the perfect companion for the bestselling Talk Italian and Talk Italian 2. 264-page book.

This book also comes as part of a pack with audio CDs: ISBN 9781406679168 Talk Italian 2 has already helped thousands of people to improve their Italian and is great support if you're attending an Italian class. Whether you're returning to the language and don't want to start from scratch or you've completed an introductory course, Talk Italian 2 is the ideal way to take your Italian to the next level - fast.With its clear and effective approach, you'll soon be able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations. Learn faster and smarter using the successful, proven Talk method. Develop your language skills with a wealth of activities to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently on interesting and contemporary topics.Also available: Talk Italian 2 Pack (this book with 2 x 60-minute CDs) ISBN 9781406679168. Also available as part of Talk Italian Complete ISBN 9781406679236, which combines the bestselling Talk Italian 1 (book and 2 x 60-minute CDs), Talk Italian 2 (this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) and Talk Italian Grammar (book). Other languages in the series: French, German and Spanish www.bbcactivelanguages.com

This book also comes as part of a pack with audio CDs: ISBN 9781406678994 Talk Italian (Book) has already inspired thousands of people to learn Italian from scratch and is great support if you're attending an Italian class. Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Italian in a range of everyday situations.With specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Practise and learn with interactive activities to support every topic. Also available: Talk Italian Pack (includes this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) ISBN 9781406678994 Also available as part of Talk Italian Complete ISBN 9781406679236, which combines the bestselling Talk Italian 1 (this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs), Talk Italian 2 (book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) and Talk Italian Grammar (book). Other languages in the series: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese Russian and Spanish. www.bbcactivelanguages.com