Norwegian - Brossura

Simons, Margaretha Danbolt

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0340867108 ISBN 13: 9780340867105

Casa editrice: Teach Yourself, 2003

Riassunto

Although it is aimed at those with no previous knowledge, this course is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing skills and aims to help users progress from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Norwegian with confidence. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 16 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to writing a letter and making a complaint. In the later units you should become familiar with many aspects of Norwegian life as well as the language. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. You can follow them through their ups and downs in a variety of situations during a year in Norway. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. the course is centred around two main characters: an English student, John, and a Norwegian girl, Bente. Cultural information sections give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Norway. This edition of the course has been thoroughly updated and includes an Engl

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L'autore:

Margaretha Danbolt Simons is Norwegian, but has lived in England for many years. She has been teaching at the University of Surrey for the last ten years. Her course, Norwegian ab initio, which is part of the MA/Diploma in Translation Studies, attracts 15-20 students per year. She uses her own book 'Teach yourself Norwegian' as her textbook and main teaching aid. Other subjects she teaches at the University of Surrey are Medical and Literary translation, English into Norwegian, and an introductory course of Interpreting.

She runs two Norwegian classes at the Guildford Adult Education Centre, one for beginners and one intermediate and also teaches on a one-to-one basis. Students include diplomats and businesspeople.

Recent translation work includes Ibsen's "Ghosts" for BBC Radio.

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• Editore: Teach Yourself
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340867108
• ISBN 13: 9780340867105
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288