Table of Contents

• : Introduction, general remarks about the language
• Unit 1.: Greetings, identifying yourself,
• : asking questions
• Unit 2.: Getting to know you –
• : introductions, personal information
• Unit 3.: What is your name and address?
• : Requesting information and clarification, spelling
• Unit 4.: Permission, where are you from?,
• : talking about proximity, addressing people (Mr and Mrs)
• Unit 5.: How are you? - talking about
• : family, age, marital status, descriptions of people
• Unit 6.: Unit 6. Accepting/declining invitations,
• : describing house and home
• Unit 7.: At the restaurant, ordering and
• : talking about food
• Unit 8.: Shopping for food and for clothes
• Unit 9.: Telling the time, using the
• : telephone, making arrangements
• : Unit 10. Travelling and transport, asking for
• : directions, obtaining travel information, buying tickets, using the car (parking, road rules and signs)
• : Unit 11. Health and welfare, a visit to the
• : doctor, other services (hairdresser, bank, post office)
• : Unit 12. Festivities (birthdays, name days,
• : festivals), the weather and seasons of the year, emotional state
• : Unit 13. Chatting away: conversation about
• work,: educational background and free time
• : Unit 14.Chatting away: TV and the media,
• : talking about the news, a little geography and history

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The complete course for a fun and effective way to learn Latvian. This best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod. The book (ISBN: 9781444106046) and the audio support (ISBN: 9781444106985) are also sold individually.

Promotional Information

The complete course for a fun and effective way to learn Latvian. This best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod. The book (ISBN: 9781444106046) and the audio support (ISBN: 9781444106985) are also sold individually.

About the Author

Freelance language tutor, translator, interpreter and film sub-titler. Until recently taught Latvian at FCO Services: Language Training (formerly Diplomatic Service Language Centre), as well as Latvian Literature for the International Baccalaureate course at Southbank International School. Currently freelancing whilst completing Master s degree course (Translation and Terminology) at Ventspils University College, Latvia.