Lingo!

Learn a new language with ease and confidence using this unique guide to the subject.

• Quizzes and self-testing activities will help you judge the best way to learn.
• How to make the most of the various language learning methods. From accelerated learning, videos, audio-cassettes and language laboratories to self-study courses and evening classes.
• How to set realistic learning targets and organise study time.
• How to build vocabulary.
• Grammar: what is it? How does it work? Do you need it?
• Pronunciation: does it really matter? Fascinating facts about the huge variety of languages spoken in the world – the way they work and the links between them.
• Written by experts – Terry Doyle has over 21 years experience of writing, producing and directing BBC language programmes for television and has so far learnt nine languages. Paul Meara is director of the Research Unit for the Centre for Applied Language Studies at the University of Wales, researching the psychology of language learning, and testing people’s ability to learn a language.