Colloquial Icelandic: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series)

Neijmann, Daisy L.

ISBN 10: 041542707X ISBN 13: 9780415427074

Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

Colloquial Icelandic provides a step-by-step course in Icelandic as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Icelandic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Key features include:

• progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

• structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar

• an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises

• realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios

• useful vocabulary lists throughout the text

• additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries

Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Icelandic will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Icelandic.

Course components:

The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack.

Paperback: 978-0-415-20706-5 (please note this does not include the audio)

CDs : 978-0-415-28690-9

eBook: 978-0-203-99545-7 (available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx. Please note this does not include the audio)MP3s: 978-0-415-47084-1 (available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx)Pack : 978-0-415-42707-4 (paperback and CDs)

About this title

Synopsis

"Colloquial Icelandic" is easy to use and completely up to date! Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Icelandic. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes "Colloquial Icelandic" your best choice in personal language learning? The book is: interactive - lots of exercises for regular practice; clear - concise grammar notes; practical - useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide; complete - including answer key and reference section. By the end of this rewarding course, you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Icelandic in a broad range of everyday situations. This pack contains the paperback and 120 minutes of audio material, recorded on CDs. These complement the book and will help you with your pronunciation and listening skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041542707X
• ISBN 13: 9780415427074
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 1