Complete Latvian: Learn to read, write, speak and understand Latvian

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Latvian and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Latvian will equip you with the skills you need to use Latvian in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Latvian you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Based on the author's many years of experience, you'll receive instant help with common problems and quick tips for success. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. What do I get? -14 learning units plus grammar reference and word glossary -One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Latvia -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Latvian -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Latvian maps from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines and from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.

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

About the Author :
Tereze Svilane Bartholomew is a freelance language tutor, translator, interpreter and film sub-titler. Until recently she 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 she is freelancing whilst completing a Master's degree course (Translation and Terminology) at Ventspils University College, Latvia.