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Palgrave Foundations Languages is the first language series to be written specifically for the institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs). These programmes teach languages to non-specialist undergraduates, that is engineers, historians etc. studying a language in addition to their main degree subject. The series is designed to cover the two semester year, with in-built supplementary material to cater for different numbers of contact hours. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the series is tailored to the needs of HE students and their tutors. French 1, French 2, Italian 1 and Spanish 1 now all come with audio CDs.
Published May 2005 - now comes with audio CDs
Used extensively on institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs) in Higher Education institutions the new edition of this very popular coursebook takes into account detailed feedback from a Review Panel of tutors. A new native speaker author joins the team. The Foundations Languages Series is designed to cover the two semester year, with in-built supplementary self-study material. The series is tailored carefully to the needs of IWLP students, though is also used increasingly in the Adult Education sector. This is a complete beginner's course. Digital audio is also available to institutions. Tapescripts are available free on request. The audio for the first edition is not 100% compatible with this new edition.
Published May 2005
Foundations Spanish 2 is part of the only language series to be written specifically for the institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs) in HE institutions where languages are taught to non-specialist undergraduates. The series is designed to fit the two semester year, with in-built supplementary material to cater for different numbers of contact hours and abilities. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the series is carefully tailored to meet the needs and interests of HE students. This is a post-beginner's course, and follows on from the highly successful Foundations Spanish 1. Two cassettes are available with a site licence included in the price. Digital audio is also available to institutions. Tapescripts are available free on request.
Second edition published April 2008 – now comes with audio CDs
'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
Published May 2005
Foundations Italian 2 is part of the only language series to be written specifically for the institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs) in HE institutions where languages are taught to non-specialist undergraduates. The series is designed to fit the two semester year, with in-built supplementary material to cater for different numbers of contact hours and abilities. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the series is carefully tailored to meet the needs and interests of HE students. This is a post-beginner's course, and follows on from the highly successful Foundations Italian 1. Two cassettes are available with a site licence included in the price. Digital audio is also available to institutions. Tapescripts are available free on request.
Second edition published May 2008 – now comes with audio CDs
The first language series to be written specifically for the institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs) now offered to most HE students. These programmes teach languages to non-specialist undergraduates, that is engineers, historians etc. studying a language in addition to their main degree subject. The series is designed to cover the two semester year, with in-built supplementary material to cater for different numbers of contact hours. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the series is tailored to the needs of HE students. This is a complete beginner's course. Tapescripts are available free on request.
Second edition published July 2008 – now comes with audio CDs
'Great for those with rusty French!! As a mature Uni student studying French again for the first time in 20 years I found this book useful, informative and relevant. Each section covers a different topic that can be relevant for you whether just visiting or living in France and provides excellent vocabulary lists and grammar exercises to get those french brain cells working again! - Amazon reviewer, Derby
'Brilliantly appropriate. Exactly what we've been waiting for...The teaching staff are already very excited about it.' - Dr Tony Simons, University of Reading
Published April 2003
Foundations German 1 is the latest addition to the successful Foundations Languages Series. This is the only language series to be written specifically for the institution-wide language programmes (IWLPs) now offered to most Higher Education students. These programmes teach languages to non-specialist undergraduates (engineers, historians etc.) studying a language in addition to their main degree subject. The series is designed to cover the two-semester year, with in-built supplementary material to cater for different numbers of contact hours. Written by experienced IWLP practitioners the series is tailored to the needs of HE students. This is a complete beginner's course. Two cassettes are available with a site licence included in the price. Tapescripts are available free on request.
Published March 2007
This new edition of the hugely popular Mastering Arabic is the most accessible, carefully-paced and lively introductory Arabic course on the market using an effective tried and tested methodology which works across a wide range of learner backgrounds.
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