Teach Yourself Swedish New Edition (TYCC) - Softcover

Croghan, Vera

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340867221 ISBN 13: 9780340867228

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2003

Synopsis

TEACH YOURSELF SWEDISH is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Swedish with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications. The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Sweden.
The accompanying cassette gives approximately 90 minutes of pronunciation guidance and listening material. It is available separately (0 340 86724 8) or in a pack with the book (0 340 86723 X).

About this title

Synopsis

This course in Swedish is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Swedish with confidence. Aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it can also be used by anyone wanting to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Sweden. There is also an English-Swedish and a Swedish-English vocabulary listing.

About the Author

Vera Croghan started teaching Swedish at Aberdeen University straight after her second degree from Lund University, Sweden. After her marriage, she moved to Edinburgh where she gave private lessons and translated and interpreted for the Swedish Consul and businesses. She began teaching at the University of East Anglia when it opened in 1963 and taught there for 30 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340867221
• ISBN 13: 9780340867228
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336