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Colloquial Swedish provides a step-by-step course in Swedish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Swedish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. This thoroughly revised new edition features: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and an increased focus on functional language structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Swedish is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Swedish. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
Focusing on intermediate Swedish language skills, this book offers a comprehensive reference grammar accompanied by relevant exercises. It addresses essential topics that learners typically encounter in their second year, making it a valuable resource for enhancing language proficiency and understanding of Swedish grammar.
The third edition serves as a thorough reference guide to modern Swedish grammar, featuring comprehensive updates aligned with contemporary language standards and recommendations from the Swedish Language Council. Enhancements include an improved layout, a completely revised index, and a new paragraph structure, making it an essential resource for learners and linguists alike.
Focusing on the essential elements of contemporary Danish, this reference guide serves as a valuable resource for learners and speakers alike. It covers key grammatical structures and usage, reflecting how the language is utilized by native speakers. The book aims to enhance understanding and proficiency in Danish, making it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to improve their language skills.
This course offers a comprehensive approach to learning contemporary Swedish, focusing on both written and spoken forms. It includes practical exercises, vocabulary, and cultural insights to help learners effectively communicate in everyday situations. The structured lessons are designed to build confidence and fluency, making it accessible for beginners and those looking to enhance their language skills.
Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Danish. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Danish grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations. This edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in grammar, cultural changes and the impact of modern technology. All sections have been systematically revised, and a new section on phrases and an up-to-the-moment account of the use of the comma have been added. The examples and grammar explanations have been improved throughout. Features include: a wealth of examples from present-day Danish particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty Danish-English parallels highlighted throughout the book an extensive index and clear paragraph numbering for easy navigation cross-references in all parts of the book. Danish: A Comprehensive Grammar is the most comprehensive and detailed Danish grammar available in English and is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Danish at all levels. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
This fully revised third edition of An Essential Grammar incorporates changes proposed to Swedish grammar by Svenska Akademiens grammatik . Examples have been fully updated and the bibliography has been expanded. An Essential Grammar provides a fresh and accessible description of the language. Explanations are free of jargon and emphasis has been placed on areas of Swedish that pose a particular challenge for English-speaking learners. The book • a clear, accessible format; • authentic examples of language use, taken from a range of media; • clear, jargon-free explanations of grammar. Suitable for independent study or for class-based tuition, An Essential Grammar continues to be an invaluable source to all learners looking to improve their knowledge of Swedish grammar.
Basic Swedish: A Grammar and Workbook combines an accessible basic reference grammar and related exercises in one volume, and covers most of the topics that students might expect to deal with in their first year of learning Swedish. Each of the 25 units discusses one or more grammar topics, with examples that are subsequently practised in the exercises that follow. The book introduces the contemporary language against a backdrop of Swedish culture, society, geography, customs and history. Each unit ends with a cultural text that outlines an aspect of Swedish culture and exemplifies and consolidates the grammar topic examined in the unit. Features include: clear grammatical explanations with examples in Swedish and English vocabulary based on a major corpus of written Swedish in order to guarantee authenticity and relevance cross-references to other units over 100 exercises with a key to all the correct answers full vocabulary list at the end of the book. The book is suitable both for independent study and for class use. It can be used by absolute beginners and those who have advanced a little further.
