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Chinese

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Mastering Chinese
by Catherine Xiang

Published March 2010

This new text teaches Mandarin Chinese in a modern, structured and engaging way and is suitable for both classroom and 'teach yourself' learners at all levels. Its focus is on acquiring basic conversational skills which it presents with a series of lively illustrations and interesting cultural insights. There are two CDs now available to accompany this text.

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Arabic

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Mastering Arabic 1, 2nd edition
by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar

Published October 2007

This new edition of the hugely popular Mastering Arabic is the most accessible, carefully-paced and lively introductory Arabic course on the market. The text uses an effective tried and tested methodology which works across a wide range of learner backgrounds. Mastering Arabic 1 is also available in a book and CDs pack.

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Mastering Arabic 2
by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar

Published May 2009

Following on from the hugely successful Level 1 course, this is the first modern, engaging, intermediate Arabic course offering lively dialogues, varied exercises and fascinating cultural insights. Suitable for a diverse learner base, the text is highly illustrated with clear page design and is the only user-friendly, accessible second level course on the market. There are two CDs now available to accompany this text.

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Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting
by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar

Published April 2005

Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting is separated into three sections covering: basic letter shapes, combinations of letters and an additional extended writing section. The text utilises clear examples and illustrations, a wealth of practice material, and insider tips from a leading expert, making it an accessible and enjoyable guide.

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Mastering Arabic Grammar
by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar

Published April 2005

The book is divided into two parts: basis grammar and verbs. It includes optional extra sections with explanations and activities covering the grammatical case endings used in formal, literary and religious Arabic.

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German

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Foundations German 1
by Tom Carty and Ilse Wührer

Published August 2010

Foundations German 1 provides a lively, interactive introduction to German, written to appeal to complete beginners on a taught course. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the text is packed with relevant examples and is a move away from the more tourist-based approach often found in language courses. AVAILABLE NOW – CDs to accompany the book!

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French

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Foundations French 1, 2nd edition
by Duonia Bissar, Helen Phillips, and Cécile Tschirhart

Published March 2008

This carefully revised edition of the popular beginner's classroom text now includes 2 accompanying CDs with each copy. The text includes lively exercises, integrated pairwork and groupwork opportunities plus a comprehensive self-study section.

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Foundations French 2, 2nd edition
by Kate Beeching and Annie Fontaine Lewis

Published June 2008

'Great for those with rusty French!’ - Amazon reviewer

Foundations French 2 has been fully revised and updated following wide-ranging lecturer consultation in order to provide a lively, engaging and relevant text for students today. The text is now accompanied by 2 CDs saving time for lecturers and ensuring that students have their own audio copy.

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Italian

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Foundations Italian 1, 2nd edition
by Mara Benetti, Carmela Murtas, Caterina Varchetta and Roberto Di Napoli

Published April 2008

'A concise, reasonably-priced, and user-friendly course...the choice of vocabulary, situations and tasks...respond[s] to the needs of an average undergraduate student...offers a wealth of material for independent study...a good balance of activities across the skills...this is a very useful and well-structured coursebook.' - Dr Loredana Polezzi, Times Higher Educational Supplement

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Foundations Italian 2
by Mara Benetti, Cristina Testi and Caterina Varchetta

Published May 2005

Foundations Italian 2 is a lively, interactive post-beginner's Italian course which follows on neatly from the end of Foundations Italian 1. Written and produced by native speaking authors, the text offers a wealth of extended reading and listening material.

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Spanish

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Foundations Spanish 1, 2nd edition
by Cathy Holden and Maria Ortega

Published June 2008

This popular classroom text, written to appeal to complete beginners on a taught course, offers a wealth of reading and listening materials including lively exercises and integrated pairwork and groupwork opportunities. This second edition now includes audio CDs with every book.

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Foundations Spanish 2
by Maria Greco and Gabriel Sanchez-Sanchez

Published May 2005

Foundations Spanish 2 is a post-beginner's course, and follows on from the highly successful Foundations Spanish 1. The text is designed specifically for IWLPs and therefore fits into the 20-24 week teaching year. Filled with interesting and relevant examples for the learner, the text moves away from the more tourist-based approach often found in language courses.

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