Teach Yourself Finnish

by TerttuLeney (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $68.96

  Teach Yourself Finnish is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Finnish with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to talking about work and driving in Finland. The first five units are a survival package. They give a basic introduction to the kind of language you need when you visit the country. In the later units you will become familiar with many aspects of Finnish life as well as the language. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Finland. The new edition has been updated and is now accompanied by a double CD with extra audio material. Popular features of the previous edition have been retained: - English-Finnish vocabulary - glossary of grammatical terms - a 'taking it further' section to direct learners to further sources of real Finnish. The CDs (ISBN: 0340-887516) and book and CD pack (ISBN: 0340-887508) are also available separately.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  A complete course in spoken and written Finnish, ideal both for the complete beginner and for those seeking to brush up rusty skills. Based on the Council of Europe's guidelines on language learning it is a practical, modern course with a graded structure. The first five units cover survival language - enough to get by in everyday situations: the pace is then stepped up and the learner is given a thorough grounding in Finnish grammar and vocabulary. The course contains lots of background information on Finnish culture and institutions and there is a high level of illustrations throughout the text.