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English grammar in context

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

The use of grammar is more complex than it appears. This unit looks at the way grammar can be used as a tool for adapting our communications (both written and spoken) in ways which present us and our message in different lights.

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French: En ville

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit helps you to acquire the basic language to find your way around a French town. You will learn how to understand and give directions, ask about accommodation, book a hotel room at the tourist information office and get information about what to see and do in the local area. You will visit some museums in Avignon and buy a film for your camera...

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Spanish: Espacios públicos

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit is taken from Portales, a language course that concentrates on Spanish as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Hispanic societies and cultures through authentic printed and audio materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish...

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German: Lebensumstände

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit is taken from Lebensumstände, a language course that concentrates on German as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into German society and culture through authentic printed, audio and video materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to communicate more easily and effectively in German...

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Spanish: La historia piedra a piedra

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

If you already have a working knowledge of the Spanish language this unit will help to improve you ability to describe places, events and routines in the past. By using Medieval Spain as the setting you will learn crucial grammatical points regarding the preterite and imperfect tenses.

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French: Bien dans sa peau

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit is taken from a second level French course, 'Nouvel envol'. Using video and audio as well as text, it will help you build up your French vocabulary and improve your grammar. It is particularly helpful in dealing with expressions of time such as 'depuis' and 'il y a ... que'. After exploring direct and reported speech through an interview with...

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Spanish: Con mis propias manos

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and cultures and extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will examine the world of Spanish and Latin-American art and explore the difference between art and craft.

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Business English: making decisions

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

Do you want to relocate to the UK? This unit will help you with the language difficulties that can arise while providing assistance with the practicalities of the decision-making processes involved and the consultation that is necessary to ensure employees are kept informed.

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Business English: presenting the decision

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

Do you want to relocate to the UK? This unit will help you with the language difficulties that can arise while providing assistance with the practicalities of moving your company and its relocating its employees. You will also learn how other companies have approached this task.

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Finding Information in Modern Languages

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:19:56 GMT

This unit will help you to identify and use information in Modern Languages, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of...

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