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A compact grammar section and a pronunciation guide are included, along with a phrasebook designed for travelers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats. The bilingual dictionary designates part of speech and case declension, and gives crucial everyday vocabulary.

Albanian is spoken by 5.8 million people worldwide, and is an official language of Albania and Kosovo. Albanian is a unique Indo-European language because it has its own branch, whereas most modern languages are at least twice removed from their original branch. Under the Ottoman Empire, teaching Albanian was forbidden and its existence today speaks to the fierce preservation and pride of the Albanian people.Modern standard Albanian is a combination of the two main dialects, Tosk and Gheg. Ideal for those new to Albanian, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner¿s Albanian with Online Audio includes:A brief introduction to Albanian history and culture13 practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressionsExercises with answer keyAlbanian-English and English-Albanian glossariesOnline MP3 audio files for download which feature pronunciation by native speakers

Learn Danish with this complete course, now with free audio download!Danish is a North Germanic language spoken by 6 million people worldwide, primarily in Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and northern parts of Germany.Ideal for those new to Danish, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Danish with Online Audio includes: An introductory section on geography, economy, arts, culture and history entitled "Denmark and the Danes" that will be useful to visitorsThirteen carefully-paced units, each one opening with a dialogue about an everyday topic such as greetings, family, athletics, dining, medical issues, holidays and celebrations, followed by vocabulary, grammar lessons, and exercises Answer key to the exercises Danish-English and English-Danish glossariesOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Ethiopia with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary (4,000 entries) for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers.

Along with an introduction to Eastern Armenian and the Republic of Armenia, the work also includes a concise grammar and pronunciation section. A 3,000 word bilingual dictionary offers essential vocabulary while the extensive 32 chapter phrasebook helps travellers deal with topics such as shopping, travel and healthcare.

Learn Czech with this complete course, now with free audio download!Spoken by over 14 million people worldwide, Czech is an official language of the Czech Republic. It is a West Slavic language that is closely related and often mutually intelligible with Slovak.Ideal for those new to Czech, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Czech with Online Audio includes: A brief introduction to Czech history and culture10 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions Exercises for each lesson with answer key Czech-English glossaryAn alphabet and pronunciation guideOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

Croatian is a Slavic language spoken mainly in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbian province of Vojvodina, and in various neighboring countries by about 5.5 million people. It is the official and most widely used language in Croatia and one of the official languages of the European Union. Ideal for those new to Croatian, learning at home or in the classroom, this guide includes: a brief introduction to Croatia 15 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions exercises for each lesson with answer key Croatian-English and English-Croatian glossaries online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

Includes 10 carefully-paced lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions; a guide to reading and writing Persian; exercises for each lesson with answer key; Persian-English and English-Persian glossaries; an alphabet and pronunciation guide; and online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

Uighur (Uyghur) is a Turkic language with almost 9 million native speakers, the majority residing in the Uyghur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang in western China. It is also spoken in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with smaller communities of Uighur speakers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Central Asia with the tools they need to communicate in Uighur and experience the region fully. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for daily use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication, from introducing yourself to finding a doctor. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation.

The Irish language, also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelige, is spoken today by approximately a million people worldwide. It is also the basis of the Irish literary tradition, which is the oldest in Europe after Greek and Latin. Whether you want to connect to your Irish heritage or carry on a conversation when visiting the Gaeltachtai (small rural pockets in Ireland where Irish is the first language spoken), Beginner's Irish with Online Audio is the perfect start!Ideal for those new to Irish, learning at home or in the classroom, this guide includes a brief history of the Irish language; 10 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions; a guide to the Irish alphabet and pronunciation; and online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers. The author uses the medium of poetry to enrich the reader's study of Irish. Numerous examples from Irish literature and poetry, as well as common proverbs and sayings, help teach vocabulary and grammar in an engaging way. A chapter on Irish names and their origins and another on Geography and Tourism round out this unique guide to learning Irish.

Brazilian Portuguese is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world, written and spoken by over 200 million inhabitants of Brazil as well as by several million Brazilian emigrants in other parts of the world, including over one million Brazilian Americans.Ideal for those new to Brazilian Portuguese, learning at home or in the classroom, this guide includes:an introduction to Brazil7 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and phrasesreview exercises with answer keyBrazilian Portuguese-English and English-Brazilian Portuguese glossariesonline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers  

Spoken by over 95 million people worldwide, Vietnamese has emerged as a prominent language in the fields of business, culture and history in Southeast Asia, America, Australia, and Europe. Perfect for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language, Beginner's Vietnamese with Online Audio introduces the essentials needed to speak, read and understand Vietnamese with confidence. This guide is ideal for both self-study or classroom use and includes 13 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, grammar and exercises; sections on Vietnamese culture and customs; pronunciation exercises to help master Vietnamese tones; vocabulary variants for both northern and southern Vietnamese dialects; and online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers.

Beginner's Hungarian with Online Audio includes a brief introduction to Hungarian history and culture; 10 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions; exercises for each lesson with answer key; an alphabet and pronunciation guide; and online MP3 audio files for free download.

Yoruba, one of the national languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more than 30 million people worldwide. It is the most widely spoken language in Nigeria after English, and is also spoken in Benin and Togo.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Nigeria and other parts of West Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakersEssential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and businessConcise grammar and pronunciation sections

This combination Tigrinya phrasebook and two-way Tigrinya-English dictionary is an essential reference while traveling in Eritrea and Ethiopia. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language.Tigrinya (also written as Tigrigna) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken by about 7 million people, primarily in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Tigrinya is written in the same Ge'ez script used for the Ethiopic language Amharic, but Tigrinya grammar and usage differs significantly from Amharic. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Eritrea and Ethiopia with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics.Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:4,000 dictionary entriesPhonetics that are intuitive for English speakersEssential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and businessConcise grammar and pronunciation sections 

The #1 Chinese self-study course on the market is now available with online audio!Spoken by over 900 million people world-wide, Mandarin Chinese is the standard dialect for business and trade in China, one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and the world's most widely spoken language. Ideal for those new to Chinese, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Chinese with Online Audio making learning to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese easier than ever. It includes:10 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and exercisesA Chinese-English glossary of vocabulary used in the bookAdditional exercises for teaching stroke order and writing skills, plus an index providing traditional character equivalentsTechnology sections on how to read and write Chinese characters on a computerOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by professional actors from Beijing 

There are over 6 million Xhosa speakers in South Africa, where the Xhosa people are the second largest cultural subgroup (after the Zulu). Xhosa is a tonal language known for its clicking sounds. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to South Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

Korean is the native language of 67 million people living on the Korean peninsula, as well as the heritage language of 5.6 million Koreans living elsewhere around the world. Korean language study has significantly increased in the last decade as a result of the growing popularity of K-Pop, Korean television dramas, and even Korean food.Ideal for those new to Korean, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Korean with Online Audio includes:12 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and easy-to-follow grammatical explanationsExercises for each lesson with answer keyKorean-English and English-Korean glossariesAn alphabet and pronunciation guideOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers.

Start speaking Finnish today with Beginner's Finnish with Online Audio. Ideal for students, tourists, and business people, this introductory guide teaches basic conversation through dialogues on everyday topics through 12 practical lessons. Accompanying audio for the dialogues by native Finnish speakers is available for free download.