City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

Starting English, Tracy Traynor ; illustrated by Anna Wilman

Starting English

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Tracy Traynor ; illustrated by Anna Wilman

Milet language learning

"Starting English is an introductory course designed specifically for adult and your adult learners. It focuses on day-to-day langagueg needs, covering the practical language required for situations such as meeting people and socialising, getting around and making arrangements, getting help and information. Language is presented accessibly using dialogues, with key grammar points explained and illustrated. Activities at the end of each topic test English in a practical context. All dialogues also appear on the accompanying CD to help learners develop fluency. 'Starting English' is a lively and accessible way into English."--Back cover

Introduction -- 1. Meeting people ; My Family ; More about my family -- 2. Where I'm from ; More about me ; What I do -- 3. Asking about places ; Asking for directions ; How I travel -- 4. Buying food ; Buying clothes ; Buying presents -- 5. Getting information ; Booking a place ; Giving details -- 6. Travelling by train ; At the airport ; Making a booking -- 7. Visiting a friend ; Ordering in a cafe ; Ordering in a restaurant -- 8. In my free time ; Talking about what I like ; What I like doing -- 9. I don't feel well ; At the chemists ; At the doctors -- 10. Finding out about a job ; Applying for a job ; At an interview -- 11. Returning something ; Reporting a loss ; Sorting out other problems -- 12. Sharing plans ; Future intentions ; Reading for detail -- Grammar ; Answers/Transcript ; WorldList