Complete Catalan Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself

Complete Catalan Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself by Anna Poch Gasau, Alan Yates

320-page book (with 40 illustrations) and double CD.

Are you looking for a complete course in Catalan which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Catalan will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS

Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES

Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION

Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Catalonia.

TRY THIS

• Comprehensive - a thorough introduction to Catalan, this book contains everything you need for your next holiday or business trip.
• Accessible - new vocabulary and structures are introduced step by step through dialogues.
• Up to date - this new edition has been completely rewritten to reflect current teaching methods and the Catalan language as it is spoken today.
• Now available with over two hours of accompanying listening material on CD.
• Easy to use - the new page design and introduction of artwork make this edition more attractive and easier to use.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction and Pronunciation guide
• Unit 1 Benvingut! Welcome!
• 1. Greetings and introductions;
• 2. Attracting someone’s attention;
• 3. Saying and askin where someone is from
• Unit 2 On vius? Where do you live?
• 1. Introducing other people;
• 2. Exchanging personal details;
• 3. Talking about your family;
• 4. Asking and saying where places are (I)
• Unit 3 Una cita An appointment
• 1. Making an appointment;
• 2. Asking and telling the time;
• 3. Making a simple call;
• 4. Asking and saying where places are (II)
• Unit 4 Anem a comprar Let´s go shopping
• 1. Asking about prices and paying for purchases;
• 2. Asking about opening and closing times;
• 3. Describing quantities, size and weight
• Unit 5 Què fas? What are you doing?
• 1. Talking about what you are doing now;
• 2. Discussing your daily routine;
• 3. Saying how often you do something
• Unit 6 Al restaurant At the restaurant
• 1. Talking about preferences;
• 2. Ordering meals and drinks;
• 3. Asking for and giving suggestions
• Unit 7 Els transports Transport
• 1. Booking a train or plane ticket;
• 2. Expressing opinions about people or things;
• 3. Making simple comparisons
• Unit 8 De vacances On holidays
• 1. Asking for or booking a room in a hotel;
• 2. Identifying different kinds of accommodation;
• 3. Hiring a car
• Unit 9 Gira a la dreta Turn right
• 1. Identifying public places;
• 2. Asking for and giving directions;
• 3. Giving instructions and distances
• Unit 10 Vaig néixer a Eivissa I was born in Ibiza
• 1. Talking about key events in your past;
• 2. Saying how long ago something happened;
• 3. Talking about someone's job/profession;
• 4. Greeting someone on a special occasion
• Unit 11 Quin vestit més bonic! What a nice dress!
• 1. Talking about clothes in a shop and trying them on;
• 2. Talking about sizes and colour;
• 3. Describing a person's physical appearance
• Unit 12 Festa major Local festivities
• 1. Talking about events in a recent past;
• 2. Talking about incidents in the city;
• 3. Talking about your pastimes
• Unit 13 Demà plourà! Tomorrow it is going to rain!
• 1. Talking about projects and events in the future;
• 2. Talking about the weather;
• 3. Asking for services in a bank;
• 4. Replying to an invitation;
• 5. Sending apologies
• Unit 14 Oferta de treball Work opportunity
• 1. Discussung requirements for and details of a job;
• 2. Talking and writing about obligations and responsibilities
• Unit 15 No em trobo bé I don’t feel very well
• 1. Expressing moods and physical feelings;
• 2. Saying what is wrong with you;
• 3. Giving and listening to advice;
• Unit 16 Això no era així It wasn't like this before
• 1. Discussing how things used to be;
• 2. Asking for and giving opinions
• 3. Taking it further
• Reference tables
• Key to exercises Catalan-English
• Vocabulary English-Catalan Vocabulary
• Index

Complete Catalan Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself - About the Author(s):

Anna Poch Gasau is a native speaker and an experienced teacher of Catalan to adults. She has been teaching at universities and schools in France and England since 1996. Alan Yates is former Professor of Catalan Studies at the University of Sheffield and has recently received a prize for his services to the teaching of Catalan.

Readership

Adults wanting to learn Catalan or brush up their existing knowledge.