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Welcome back to the new school term after a chilly winter break. This issue of Language Link is packed with newresources, including a surprising number of new courses, especially in French and German. It’s good to see thepublishers supporting language learning with so many new products. Please note that our website has now been upgraded to allow account customers to order online and chargepurchases directly to their account. If you wish to take advantage of this facility, please email us for your login andpassword. Our website at www.languagebooks.com.au incorporates a fully searchable database of all our stock, so you caneasily browse and buy online.Don’t forget that we offer a 10% discount off marked prices (except on ‘net’ items) to teachers, schools and institutions. Higherdiscounts may often be negotiated with the manager for bulk purchases (class sets). Students are eligible for a 10% discount on settexts and dictionaries, on production of a student card or course enrolment receipt. We also offer students the 8% EducationalTextbook Subsidy on set texts. We also have full catalogues available for Primary LOTE, Secondary & Tertiary LOTE, Software and ESL, which we can send outto you on request. Our friendly and knowledgeable multilingual staff are here 7 days a week to help you with all your enquiries aboutlanguage materials. So please feel free to drop in and browse our resources or contact us by phone, email or fax for any assistanceyou may need. We look forward to seeing you in the store soon.

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July 2003

Cheng & Tsui Chinese-Pinyin-English Dictionary for Learners $65.00

This special dictionary iscompiled for adult learners ofChinese whose first language isEnglish. There are more than30,000 entries, including newwords and phrases. As well asdefining the meaning of Chinesewords, it also illustrates andexplains the usages of wordsand expressions that presentdifficulty for non-Chinesespeakers. In order to help theusers get an idea of theprevalent standard speech ofpresent-day China, samplesentences and collocations areincluded under many entries. Allthe examples are translated into English and supplied withtransliterations in pinyin, the Chinese phonetic alphabet. Entriesare arranged in alphabetical order and there are also twoindexes by stroke and radical systems.

Cheng & Tsui English-Chinese Lexicon of Business Terms$79.95

Practical, clear and easy to use, this lexicon is a must-haveresource for English speakers doing business in and with China.More than 9,000 entries, related terms and expressions cover awide range of business topics including banking, finance,insurance, international trade, real estate, stocks and bonds andbusiness-related legal terms. Both simplified characters andpinyin are used for all entries.

Across the Straits: 22 Miniscripts for Developing Advanced Listening Skills In ChineseThis new program is designed for intermediate to advancedstudents of Chinese to train their listening comprehension skills.The conversations are focused on social and cultural issuesbetween Taiwan and Mainland China as well as the U.S.

Student Textbook Simplified Character Edition $55.00Transcript $65.00Cassettes (3) $85.00

Cheng & Tsui Chinese Character Dictionary $48.00Mastering Chinese characters is the key to learning thelanguage, and this dictionary is specifically designed to helplearners overcome the difficulties involved in mastering them.With a primary target vocabulary of 2,000 words, the uniquepresentation of the entries features the number of writingstrokes, correct stroke sequence, classification of the structureof the character and illustrations of the structure in diagramform. All entries have pinyin to aid pronunciation and commonphrases with meanings in English.

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Chinese Magical Character Cards $25.00Chinese Language Playing Cards $25.00These two boxes of cards will expand your Chinese vocabularyto 200 words and 100 phrases while you play the card gamesfor fun. Chinese Magical Character Cards present 54 must-learnCharacters that make up basic Chinese words as well as rootsin compound words. Chinese Language Cards present 54separate question-and-answer cards for essential phrases you’llneed to get around in China. Both sets of cards can be used toplay either language-learning games (go fish, matching,guessing games and number games) or any traditional cardgame. All cards contain simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English,with color illustrations. The Character Cards demonstrate strokeorder for each character.

Culture Smart China $19.95This handy guide offersilluminating insights into Chineseculture and society. Suitable fortravellers or students, it coversChinese attitudes and values,historical and political background,religion, customs, traditions,leisure, social and cultural life.Sections on topics such as bodylanguage, giving and receivinggifts, taboos and the Chinese athome will help the traveller avoidsocial gaffes, and give students areal insight into the culture they arestudying. Excellent as aninexpensive prize or gift, and agreat addition to the library.

Developing Writing Skills in Chinese $53.00This book is designed for non-native speakers of Chinese at thepost-intermediate level, who need to write Chinese in the courseof their life, work or study. It is divided into units according todifferent functions and situations, each focusing on a particularform of writing, from New Year cards to businesscorrespondence. Each unit contains a selection of model texts,each followed by clear notes in English on the format, style,grammar or language demonstrated in the text. A variety ofexercises allows the readers to practise these writing techniquesthemselves

Language of the Dragon: A Classical Chinese Reader This series is designed forstudents of classical Chinese(Wenyan). It offers a clearanalysis of classical Chinesegrammar through selectionsdrawn from texts of the Springand Autumn, Warring States, Qinand early Han periods. Each ofthe three volumes is in traditionalChinese characters and English,with pinyin vocabulary glossariesand four detailed appendicesorganized around grammaticalprinciples.

Volume 1 $95.00Volume 2 $115.00Volume 3 tba

Activités Pour le DELF Ados A1 A2This book is designed to help students to prepare for the first twounits of the Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française 1er Degré.It includes a complete description of the written and spokenexaminations, revision sections and activities and practice teststhat cover every part of the course. Training activities andgrammatical examples are recorded onto an accompanyingcassette, the transcripts of which are included at the end of eachunit of the book.

Text $38.30Cassette net $50.20Audio CD net $50.20

The Big Blue Book of French Verbs $26.95With 555 fully conjugated verbs,and over 2,700 verbs cross-referenced to the conjugationmodels, this is the best valueverb book on the market. Itsunique and useful featuresinclude a handy alphabeticalindex to help decipher irregularverb forms, usage examples forevery verb, including extendedusage examples for verbs withseveral idiomatic uses and anextensive introduction withexplanations of the various verbconjugations. This excellent newbook is the most comprehensiveand accessible resource for assisting beginner and intermediatestudents to master their French verbs.

Collins Gem School French Dictionary $11.95This handy pocket-sized dictionary is designed specifically withschool students in mind. Keyword boxes throughout give bothassistance with idiomatic usages and insights into aspects ofFrench culture. Also included are handy reference sections fordays of the week, numbers, time, grammatical notes and verbconjugation tables.

Communication Progressive du FrançaisThis is a superbly designed and very up-to-date manual,designed specifically to facilitate the communicative prowess ofthe language learner. Although it does include explanations ofgrammar and lists of current vocabulary, it mainly equips thelearner with the skills needed to deal with communicationchallenges that arise in daily life. These situations are varied,amusing and always realistic. Every chapter is autonomous andcomplete in itself, which means that the book does not need tobe used in any particular order. Entirely in French,Communication Progressive du Français is aimed at adultlearners or adolescent students who have attained anintermediate level of linguistic proficiency. Given the currentfocus on communication skills in most modern languagecourses, this book will be a valuable resource for both teachersand students.

Text $57.75Answer Key tbaCDs (2) net $49.95

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Conversations Pratiques de l’OralThis practical and excellentlyconceived volume is designed toperfect speaking skills. It allowsstudents to converse in 400 of the mostcommon situations in daily life, fromthe most formal to the most familiar. Byusing this book, students will come intocontact with 3,000 conversationaldevices, numerous cultural or linguisticnotes, idiomatic expressions and aFrench vocabulary list translated intoGerman, English, Spanish andJapanese.

Book & CD $59.75

Culture Smart France $19.95This handy guide offers illuminating insights into French cultureand society. Suitable for travellers or students, it covers Frenchattitudes and values, historical and political background,religion, customs, traditions, leisure, social and cultural life.Sections on topics such as body language, giving and receivinggifts, taboos and the French at home will help the traveller avoidsocial gaffes, and give students a real insight into the culturethey are studying. Excellent as an inexpensive prize or gift, anda great addition to the library.

Extra! 1 Extra! 1 is a new French course aimed at young adolescents.

With its focus on developingcommunicative competence, Itoffers students moreopportunities to speak, areasonable approach togrammar, cartoon strips,phonetic activities and articlesfrom newspapers andmagazines. Designed to helpstudents prepare for the DELFLevel A1, Extra! 1 covers morethan half of the material requiredto meet Level A1 of the CommonEuropean ReferenceFramework.

Livre de l’Élève $38.30Cahier d’Exercices $21.45Guide Pédagogique $56.05CDs (2) net $137.45Cassettes (2) net $137.45Video net $123.15

La France des Régions $49.90This fascinating and quite unique book aims to teach the foreignstudent about France. Appropriate for advanced high school andtertiary students and written entirely in French, La France desRégions is a very useful resource, not only in terms of learningthe language, but also in terms of exploring the country.

Grammaire 450 Nouveaux Exercises CD-ROMThese interactive and comprehensive CD-ROMs can be usedfor self-study or under the instruction of a teacher, and are idealtools for revising and refining grammatical knowledge.

Débutant net $36.20Intermédiaire net $40.70Avancé net $42.00

Love France $45.95Love France introduces the regions ofFrance chapter by chapter. Eachchapter includes a text and a selectionof photographs that are astounding intheir beauty and evocative power. If youhave already been to France, if you arethinking of going, or even if you can’t goat all, but would like to, this book willdelight you with its pictures of ThePyrenees, the plains of Flanders, ofreligious and civil architecture and manyother places of interest. Love France

also includes a map of France, an illustrated calendar of events,and a list of references for further travel information.

Oh Là LàOh Là Là is a new French course with bright, colourful picturesand a very attractive layout. Units have been designed to speakdirectly to members of the adolescent world, covering topicssuch as fashion, festivals, food, colours, animals and theenvironment. Oh Là Là is filled with activities that will helpstudents to express themselves and have fun while doing so.The pages are filled with games, poems, dialogues andmagazine articles. The course also includes a comprehensivelinguistic component: explanations of grammatical rules, words,expressions and pronunciation are clear and easy for bothteachers and students to use and understand.

Text 1 $33.85Workbook 1 $23.95Teacher’s Book 1 $49.85Class Cassettes (2) net $122.00Class CDs (2) net $122.00Text 2 $35.85Workbook 2 $25.90Teacher’s Book 2 $51.80Class Cassettes (2) net $128.70Class CDs (2) net $128.70

Orthographe Progressive du Français Orthographe Progressive du Français is a book that has beendesigned to take the guesswork out of correct spelling. Theauthors have used a systematic approach in order to equip thestudent with all the tools required for the mastery of writtenFrench. It deals with the frequency of sounds, vowels,consonants and the peculiarities of French spelling. Written all inFrench, it is aimed at adult learners or adolescents who havealready reached an intermediate level, and can be used in aclassroom or for self-study. This book is a must for those whowant to write authentic French, because the French really docare about correct spelling.

Text $55.85CD + Answer Key net $20.90

Usborne Easy French $19.95This brightly illustrated and stimulating book is a great way foradults or older children to learn French at home. Each grammarpoint is introduced clearly and simply and there are helpful tipsto make learning easy. You can also see how the languageworks in everyday situations byfollowing the exciting story of the“Camembert Treasure.” All speechbubbles in this cartoon adventure are inFrench, with a vocabulary list on thesame page and a full English translationat the back of the book. With apronunciation guide, verb conjugationtables and glossary, this book haseverything the beginner needs to getstarted on their language learning.

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Berliner PlatzThis is a beautiful new coursedesigned to introduce grown-uplearners to everyday German. Itboasts a bright and colourfulformat, and offers an easyintroduction to what is sometimesregarded as a challenginglanguage. Formulated forabsolute beginners, Berliner Platzdeals with common themes -looking for a flat, buying clothes,careers, health and fitness andtransport, in a way that ensuresthe mastery of these topics.Guaranteed to ignite a love oflanguage learning.

Text/Workbook 1 $58.85Lehrbuch Cassettes (2) net $37.95Lehrbuch CDs (2) net $37.95Arbeitsbuch Cassette net $20.85Arbeitsbuch CD net $24.20Lehrerbuch 55.00Intensivtrainer $23.05Glossar $22.00

Blaue BlumeBlaue Blume is a comprehensive and user-friendly textbook. In40 short chapters, it covers all the information that a studentneeds to know between a basic level German course(Grundstufe) and the Certificate of German. It is bilingual,making life easier for teachers and students. English is used toexplain what each unit is about, what students have to do, andwhat there is to learn. Grammatical rules are also provided inEnglish. The variety of original material appearing in BlaueBlume – reports, interviews, poems, songs, cartoons anddialogues – makes it a very attractive text for senior high schoolstudents. These original texts form the focal point of each unit aswell as a basis for grammatical explanations and accompanyingexercises. The accompanying handbook contains a glossary,self-check vocabulary exercises, transcripts of listening textsand a mini grammar.

Kursbuch English Edition $62.65Handbook English Edition $50.60CDs (3) net $62.65

Culture Smart Germany $19.95This handy guide offers illuminatinginsights into German culture andsociety. Suitable for travellers orstudents, it covers German attitudesand values, historical and politicalbackground, religion, customs,traditions, leisure, social and culturallife. Sections on topics such as bodylanguage, giving and receiving gifts,taboos and the Germans at home willhelp the traveller avoid social gaffes,and give students a real insight intothe culture that they are studying.Excellent as an inexpensive prize orgift, and a great addition to the library.

Sage und Schreibe $52.80In 99 chapters, Sage und Schreibe helps students to practisethe vocabulary that is required by the new German Certificate. Itis thematically ordered, chapter by chapter, and includes manypictures and scenarios to reinforce the lessons that are beingtaught. It also includes vocabulary puzzles and an alphabeticalword list. It is an enormously useful resource both for perfectingone’s own German, or preparing lessons for a class.

So Geht’sSo Geht’s is a new, fresh approachto learning that is suitable for bothclassroom and self-study. It is full ofbeautiful pictures and activities thatwill particularly appeal to youngpeople: health, media, the workworld, the environment andeducation. It boasts an attractive,clear layout and will make languagelearning and teaching a pleasureand a delight.

Uebungsbuch/Textbook without Answers $58.85

Uebungsbuch/Textbook with Answers $59.35Cassettes (2) net $58.85CDs (2) net $62.95

Themen Aktuell Themen Aktuell is a revised version of the incredibly popular andenduring Themen Neu. The course units are as topical as ever,dealing with subjects such as Living Spaces, Daily Life, Buyingand Gift Giving. The updated version also conforms to the newGerman writing reforms and includes links to an internet service.More components to follow.

Kursbuch 1 $49.95Arbeitsbuch 1 $44.55CDs (2) net $86.80Cassettes (2) net $86.80

Till Eulenspiegel (Easy Reader A) $17.95Till Eulenspiegel was a trickster and a rascal who made enemiesand trouble wherever he went. This entertaining but ultimatelytragic tale is rendered approachable for even the beginningstudent in German. Based on a vocabulary of 600 words.

Und Das Nennt Ihr Mut? (Easy Reader A) $19.95Andy feels alone and unloved. He feels unwanted at home, andhas no friends at school. And then anew student arrives in Andy’s class, andwhen Andy begins to get into trouble, hefinds, at last, that he has a friend. Thisis an easy reader aimed at a beginningGerman student. Based on avocabulary of 600 words.

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Balinese Children’s Favourite Stories hb $26.95Beautifully illustrated in whimsicalwatercolours, this collection of 12 well-loved myths and tales from Bali willdelight both adults and children alike.The stories cover universal childhoodthemes that have appealed to childrenover the centuries, yet also invoke thebeauty of Bali and its fascinatingculture. An excellent prize and a mustfor the library.

Pramoedya Ananta Toer NovelsWe now have a good selection of novels by Indonesia’s mostfamous author, in the original Indonesian.

Arus Balik $75.00Cerita Dari Blora $39.95Drama Mangir $22.45Jejak Langkah $49.95Perburuan $29.95Percikan Revolusi Subuh $29.95Rumah Kaca $49.95

Readings in Indonesian Culture New EditionThese 12 readings for advanced beginners cover differentgeographical areas of Indonesia and their various ethnic groups.Students are introduced to the ethnic diversity of Indonesia, aswell as being presented with the vocabulary and structuresneeded to recognise and discuss such diversity. The readingselections are accompanied by vocabulary lists, grammarexercises, comprehension exercises and discussion ideas. Thereading selections are recorded on two audio CDs and can beused for aural comprehension as well.

Book & 2 CDs $47.50

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Andante con BrioThis up-to-date reading text usesauthentic materials to introduce upperintermediate students to Italianlanguage and culture. Thematicallyorganised, it provides comprehensionquestions and language developmentactivities that exercise both written andoral skills. A perfect complement to anysenior or tertiary course. Text is all inItalian.

Text $32.95Answer Key $6.00

Un Giorno in Italia: Corso di Italiano per StranieriTake students on a journey across Italy’s peninsula with thiscomprehensive false beginner’s course. Each chapter covers aninterval during a day-long train trip from the North to the Southof Italy. Through texts and dialogues, students will be introducedto spoken and written Italian, as well as building their vocabularyskills. A variety of language and cultural activities follows eachchapter. The text is accompanied by a teacher’s book and amultilingual glossary with key. Text is all in Italian.

Text/Workbook & Audio CD $84.50Teacher’s Book $38.45Glossary & Key $30.75

Grammatica Pratica della Lingua Italiana $55.65This new resource is perfect for beginning or intermediatestudents who want a thorough review of Italian grammar. With itsclear explanations and stimulating exercises, it makes a perfectcomplement to any classroom text. An answer key at the backmakes it ideal for self-study. Text is all in Italian.

Italian for the English-Speaking $60.45With a mammoth 36 chapters, this intensive course for adultbeginners provides a grammar-based approach to the Italianlanguage. It offers a variety of exercises that test all the skillareas, as well as giving students a taste of Italian life andculture. All explanations are in English and a glossary isprovided at the back. Teachers will also appreciate the reviewchapters that help students consolidate their skills at each stageof their learning.

Manichini Book & CD (Imparare Leggendo Avanzato)$29.15An exciting new addition to thishighly popular series of readers,Manichini is the story of a group offriends who live and sleep in ashopping centre. Exploring issues ofmarginality and freedom, it willenable intermediate students atsecondary and tertiary level toextend their vocabulary and practicetheir comprehension skills. Text is allin Italian and activities are providedin the body of the text.

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Il Mondo di Giulietta (Mosaico Italiano 2) $19.90Giulietta feels awkward and unattractive but friendship and lovewill help her to build her confidence and become a strongerwoman. Exploring issues of body image, relationships andtolerance, this reader will enable intermediate students atsecondary and tertiary level to extend their vocabulary andpractice their comprehension skills. Text is all in Italian andactivities are provided at the back. An answer key makes it idealfor self-study.

Oxford Starter Italian Dictionary (New Edition) $28.95This new edition has easy-to-followexplanations and sample sentences tomake learning Italian a breeze.Equipped with grammar, verb tables,word puzzles and a glossary ofgrammatical terms, it is an invaluableresource for beginners at bothsecondary and tertiary level. Specialicons also indicate which words to usewith special care.

La Partita Book & Cassette (Easy Italian Reader 2) $49.50Three friends travel through Italy and go in search of love andadventure. This second-level reader is a fun way for students topractice their reading skills. Complete with comprehensionactivities and notes, this is an excellent resource for theclassroom and library. Text is all in Italian.

Pasta per Due Book & Cassette (Easy Italian Reader 1)$49.50

What happens when Minni arrives in Italy for the first time andcan’t speak the language? This first-level reader is a fun way forstudents to practice their reading skills. Complete withcomprehension activities and notes, this is an excellent resourcefor the classroom and library. Text is all in Italian.

Più! Antologia di Attività di Grammatica Italiana $55.00Ideal for high school and tertiary students, this anthology ofgrammar exercises will provide full coverage of all the grammarpoints you will need to speak Italian confidently and fluently.Covering everything from pronouns to the subjunctive, studentsat post-beginner and intermediate levels will find this exercisebook indispensable at all stages of their study. An answer key atthe back makes it ideal for self-study. Text is all in Italian.

Veleno a Colazione Book & CD (Imparare Leggendo Elementare) $27.45

When a Milanese doctor isfound dead in a local park,Anna, a 15-year-old girl,decides to investigate. Thisbeginner’s level reader willenable students at secondaryand tertiary level to extendtheir vocabulary and practicetheir comprehension sills. Textis all in Italian and activitiesare provided in the body of thetext.

Big Hiragana Chart Set (10 Charts) $54.95This set of colourful charts isprobably the clearest and mosteasy to use hiragana resourceavailable. The 10 charts (oneline of kana per chart) are large enough to recognise thecharacters anywhere in the classroom, and as each chart is adifferent colour, you can easily involve colours in your lessons.Each kana is illustrated by a bold, colourful vocabulary picture,and a list of the vocabulary is provided for the teacher.

Culture Smart Japan $19.95This handy guide offers illuminating insights into Japaneseculture and society. Suitable for travellers or students, it coversJapanese attitudes and values, historical and politicalbackground, religion, customs, traditions, leisure, social andcultural life. Sections on topics such as body language, givingand receiving gifts, taboos and the Japanese at home will helpthe traveller avoid social gaffes, and give students a real insightinto the culture they are studying. Excellent as an inexpensiveprize or gift, and a great addition to the library.

Japanese Particle Workbook $49.95The numerous particles used in Japanese are a stumbling blockfor many students, and this new workbook will help students tomaster their use. It introduces 60 particles and their 188 basicfunctions in order of frequency and usage. Each function isillustrated with sample sentences, and exercises are presentedevery few lessons so students can test their understanding. Allexamples are provided in Japanese script and romaji, and a fullanswer key is provided.

Japanese Super Hero Legends (Japanese / English) $33.95Four great Japanese artists who have won the NationalHonorary Award are the subjects of this bilingual reader.Extensive details are given of the life and works of filmmakerAkira Kurosawa, actor Kiyoshi Atsumi, singer Hibari Misora andMachiko Hasegawa, the author of the popular Sazae-sancomics. Furigana is provided for all kanji.

Jimi’s Book of Japanese $39.95This colourful new book is designed toappeal to a wide age range and a varietyof attention spans. Each page features agiant kana with stroke order arrows, anillustrated pronunciation key, andvocabulary in romaji and hiragana. Allwords are matched with authenticdescriptions and colourful characterswhose lively expressions make learningJapanese unforgettable. Additional features include a helpfulintroduction with tips on Japanese language basics, a largeword list with definitions, and a numbers page. There’s even acolor-coded hiragana table!

Modern Japanese Culture: The Insider View $49.95This detailed and comprehensive overview of modern Japaneseculture focuses on the contemporary Japanese thinkers whohave made the most significant impact in shaping Japaneseculture. It also describes and explores important expressions ofcontemporary culture such as literature, cinema, television andmanga. By giving this insider view, with explanations of culturalphenomena from writers and thinkers of Japanese background,this book gives a unique insight not often available to English-language readers.

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The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs $29.95With 555 fully conjugated verbs, and over 2,700 verbs cross-referenced to the conjugation models, this is the best value verbbook on the market. Its unique and useful features include ahandy alphabetical index to help decipher irregular verb forms,usage examples for every verb, including extended usageexamples for verbs with several idiomatic uses and an extensiveintroduction with explanations of the various verb conjugations.This excellent new book is the most comprehensive andaccessible resource for assisting beginner and intermediatestudents to master their Spanish verbs

Contemporary Spain: A Handbook $55.00Now in its second edition, this usefulbook is packed with essential informationabout Spanish history, politics, economyand society. It covers the basics that areoften taken for granted by mostSpaniards, yet is comprehensive enoughto be used as serious reference tool.This new edition features a new chapteron the EU and a section on the regionsof Spain. Each chapter contains aSpanish-English glossary givingguidance on the use of specialist termsin context.

Diccionario de Sinónimos y Antónimos del Español Actualhb $49.95

This comprehensive dictionary will help you to avoid repeatingthe same word when speaking or writing, to find the exact wordthat you want, and to ascertain, when words have the samemeaning, whether they can be used in the same situations ornot. Clearly set out with all headwords in colour, it is easy to usefor both students and native speakers.

Ejercicios de Fonética Nivel MedioSuitable for classroom or self-study use, this package helps theintermediate student to correct or perfect their pronunciation. Itis divided into eight parts, covering the alphabet, vowels,diphthongs, consonants, syllables, stress and intonation, with areview chapter at the end. It offers a range of exercises atvarious levels that help develop the student’s auralcomprehension and pronunciation.

Book & 2 Cassettes $39.95

Old Havana Cookbook(Spanish-English) hb $29.95

Capture the spirit of Old Havana withthese 50 mouth-watering recipes,presented in Spanish side-by-side withthe English translation.

SPANISH

Rápido, RápidoThis new method for high school and adult learners has aparticular focus on integrating language with culture throughauthentic resources. Through a stimulating variety of texts,students are introduced to a broad range of contemporaryculture from right across the Spanish-speaking world. Text is allin Spanish

Text $61.55Workbook $40.65Teacher’s Book $36.25CDs (2) net $56.05Cassettes (2) net $56.05

Usborne Easy Spanish $19.95This brightly illustrated and stimulating book is a great way foradults or older children to learn Spanish at home. Each grammarpoint is introduced clearly and simply and there are helpful tipsto make learning easy. You can also see how the languageworks in everyday situations by following the exciting story of the“Salchicha Treasure.” All speech bubbles in this cartoonadventure are in Spanish, with a vocabulary list on the samepage and a full English translation at the back of the book. Witha pronunciation guide, verb conjugation tables and glossary, thisbook has everything the beginner needs to get started on theirlanguage learning.

Uso de la Gramática Española JuniorThese full colour grammar exerciseand activity books are excellent forupper primary and junior secondarystudents, or for Saturday schools foryoung speakers of Spanish needinggrammar and writing assistance. Eachbook is based on 24 themes, with eachsection containing a summary andexamples of the grammar beforelaunching into dozens of exercises. Asection of communicative activities atthe back of the book will help studentsput what they have learned into action.

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AFGHANI LANGUAGES

Hippocrene Dari Dictionary & Phrasebook $29.95Hippocrene Pashto Dictionary & Phrasebook $29.95

These new dictionaries of the two majorlanguages of Afghanistan are excellentresources for anyone dealing with peoplefrom that country. They are writtencompletely in romanised script, so are ofmore use for English-speakers wantingto communicate with Afghanis than forthe native speakers themselves. Eachdictionary contains 5,000 entries, a basicgrammar and pronunciation guide andpractical cultural information.

ARABIC

Arabic Language Handbook $54.95Mary Catherine Bateson’s seminal text has recently been republished as part ofGeorgetown University Press’s “Classics in Arabic Language and Linguistics”program. This volume provides a streamlined reference on the structure of theArabic language and issues in Arabic linguistics, and is the most concisereference summary available for researchers, linguists, students, areaspecialists and others interested in Arabic.

A Dictionary of Arabic Verb Conjugation hb $39.95For intermediate to advanced learners, this book contains conjugations forthousands of verbs plus a classified index of verbs. Written completely in Arabic.

Modern Iraqi Arabic: A TextbookThis introductory textbook is suitable for those with no previous knowledge ofArabic or for those who know Arabic but want to learn the Iraqi dialect.Accompanied by six audio CDs, the book is suitable for classroom or self-study.Using the dialect of middle-class Baghdad, the 16 lessons are arranged in astory-like format and are based on everyday travel situations. The book containsbasic dialogue, grammar, vocabulary, drills and an extensive glossary. A sectionof idiomatic phrases, accompanied by their cultural, religious, or proverbialexplanations, offers insight into current Iraqi culture.

Book & 6 CDs $125.00

MALAY

Kamus Dwibahasa Oxford Fajar Inggeris-Melayu / Melayu-Inggeris $9.95

Kamus Dwibahasa Oxford Fajar Inggeris-Melayu / Melayu-Inggeris Large Edition $17.95

Now in their third edition, these excellent dictionariescontain detailed definitions for 40,000 words, includingmany specialist technical terms often needed bystudents. The two editions have the same content butdifferent sized print.

Kamus Tribahasa Oxford Fajar Trilingual Dictionary$19.95

30,000 words translated from English-Malay-Chinese andMalay-English-Chinese.

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Hippocrene Farsi-English / English-Farsi Concise Dictionary $32.00

With 8,400 entries in both Farsi and romanised scriptand a concise, portable format, this is the ideal tool fortravellers, businesspeople, students of Farsi orEnglish, or anybody who works with Farsi speakers inthe community. This is the first two-way Farsi dictionarythat is suitable for use by both English speakers andFarsi speakers.

A division of Abbey’s Bookshops Pty LtdABN 86 000 650 975

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8.30am - 7.00pmThursday 8.30am - 9.00pmSaturday 8.30am - 6.00pmSunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Phone (02) 9267 13971800 802 432 (outside Sydney)

Fax (02) 9264 8993email language@abbeys.com.auOnline www.languagebooks.com.auPost Reply Paid 66944

SYDNEY NSW 2000

Per order Australia-wide

Teachers, schools, libraries, colleges and educationalinstitutions receive 10% discount off all listedprices (except items marked 'net'). Higherdiscounts may be negotiated for bulk quantities(class sets).Institutional customers may also have items sent OnApproval for 3 weeks. (Return postage payable bycustomer).

Abbey’s attractive GiftVouchers are available in anydenomination and have noexpiry date. Redeemable atAbbey’s Bookshop,Language Book Centre orGalaxy Bookshop.

Spend $50 or more at Abbey’s Bookshop,Language Book Centre or Galaxy Bookshop,present your QVB parking ticket and receive a $5Parking Voucher.

Visit the ground floor at 131York Street for a great range ofcrime and general fiction,history, science, the classics,children’s books & much more.

Phone (02) 9264 3111Fax (02) 9264 8993email books@abbeys.com.auOnline www.abbeys.com.au

Alongside Abbey’s at 143 YorkStreet for Sydney’s mostextensive range of sciencefiction, fantasy and horror.

Phone (02) 9267 7222Fax (02) 9261 3691email sf@galaxybooks.com.auOnline www.galaxybooks.com.au

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One item $ 4.50Each additional item .50Orders over 10 items Free

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