Our comprehensive range of courses for 28 different languages covers a variety of levels and options to meet your learning styles and needs.
Each course uses a proven and simple method that has been used to successfully teach languages for sixty years. 
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Living Language Online Courses are customizable, interactive computer-based programs built around the user's personal objectives and learning style, providing a practical mastery of dialogue, vocabulary, grammar and cultural insight.
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- More than 1700 audio pronunciations
- Downloadable content for on-the-go learning
- Customizable for travel, business, school, or general interest
- 1-year access to all course materials
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 Beginner and Intermediate
Available in: 5 languages
Price: $54.95 or $99.95 for combined Beginner/Intermediate program
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Complete Course: The Basics is for anyone who wants to learn a new language or to get a thorough review. This course is designed to be effective in a short period of time. View all Complete Course: The Basics titles |
- A conversational building-block approach that begins with simple words and phrases and progresses to more complex expressions
- Includes 4 CDs, coursebook with 40 lessons, quick-reference learner's dictionary, and a handy online wallet phrase card
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Beginner to Intermediate
Available in: 10 languages
Price: $29.95
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Maximum Course
The Maximum series allows students to get the most out of their learning experience with four great ways to tackle a new language - books , audio, interactive online lessons, and a bonus CD-Rom.
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- Beginner and intermediate course books, a dictionary, 7 audio CDs
- Free 6-month pass to interactive online lessons
- Bonus flashcard CD-Rom combines images and audio to help you master basic vocabulary
- Starts with the basics, then moves to the next level of conversational skills - all in one program
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Beginner to Intermediate
Available in: 3 Languages
Price: $49.95
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iKnow
Turn your iPod® into a pocket translator! Find what you need to say quickly and easily, and then just click to see and hear more than 1500 essential words, phrases, and even conversations.
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- More than 1500 words, phrases, and conversations
- Practical topics such as greetings, polite expressions, asking directions, meeting people, ordering in a restaurant, and much more
- Keeps your language separated from your music, so it stays out of your shuffles
- Includes a pocket-sized user's guide and a complete online PDF transcript of all the content
- Works with any video-compatible iPod® nano, iPod® classic, iPod® touch, and iPhone™ device
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 Beginner
Available in: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish
Price: $13.95
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Beyond the Basics is for learners who have completed the Living Language Basics series or any other beginner-level language course. Builds important language skills and natural-sounding conversation. View all Beyond the Basics titles | - 4 CDs; coursebook with more challenging dialogues and more extensive grammar, vocabulary, and cultural information; quick-reference dictionary
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 Intermediate
Available in: 5 languages
Price: $27.95
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Ultimate Course is for serious language learners, business-people, students, and travelers. Teaches everything needed to speak, read, write, and understand a new language. View all Ultimate Course titles |
- 2 sets of recordings, one for use with the book and one for review and practice on the go
- Reference material, including glossary and summary of key grammar
- 8 CDs and 400-page coursebook
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Beginner to Intermediate
Available in: 10 languages
Price: $79.95
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Ultimate Advanced Course is for serious language learners who already have a solid foundation of proficiency in the language. The next step after the Living Language Ultimate Course, Ultimate Advanced helps increase fluency, develop native-sounding conversational skills, add depth to vocabulary, and perfect grammar. View all Ultimate Advanced Course titles |
- Advanced conversation skills, including more complex vocabulary, idioms, and grammar
- Essentials of etiquette and culture, ideal for business and social settings
- 2 sets of recordings, one for use with the book and one for review and practice on the go
- Reference material, including glossary and summary of key grammar
- 8 CDs and 400-page coursebook
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 Intermediate to Advanced
Available in: 6 languages
Price: $79.95
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Products The Living Language ESL library is a complete resource for non-native speakers of English and new Americans, with a full range of language courses, practical guides to life in the US, and reference materials. View all ESL Titles titles |
- Includes books, audio CDs, DVDs, and online lessons
- Teaches everything from basic conversational skills, pronunciation, and idioms, to essential vocabulary and practical tips for living and working in the US.
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 All Levels
Available in: English, for speakers of any language; Spanish for Spanish speakers
Priced from: $9.95 to $99.00
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Spoken World Series is a comprehensive course appropriate for business and leisure travelers and students. Covers everything you need to know, from grammar and vocabulary to cultural and practical information. View all Spoken World Series titles |
- Comprehensive beginner-level courses in Croatian, Dutch, Farsi, Greek, Hindi, Irish, Korean, Polish, Swahili, Tagalog, and Thai.
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Beginner
Available in: 11 languages
Price: $49.95/$49.99
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30 Days to Great is for those who want to learn quickly with simple lessons that teach the language as it's really spoken. View all 30 Days to Great titles |
- Nontraditional, simplified method helps learners understand, speak, and think in another language without obsessing over details
- 60-minute CD and 400-page illustrated book packed with lively, engaging, and simple lessons teach the language as it's really spoken, including slang
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Beginner
Available in: 3 languages
Price: $19.95
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Drive Time is for those who don't have time to dedicate to a sit-down course. Perfect for learning while commuting to work, running errands, or even taking a roadtrip. No book needed! View all Drive Time titles |
- Hands-free all-audio course
- 4 CDs with short, clearly-organized lessons that can be used anywhere, plus 64-page reference guide including vocabulary lists and dialogues
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Beginner
Available in: 5 languages
Price: $21.95
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Starting Out In is an all-audio course great for people on the go. No book needed! View all Starting Out In titles |
- Features short, simple lessons on 3 CDs
- Uses repetition and practice to provide students with a general foundation in basic vocabulary and grammar
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Beginner
Available in: 6 languages
Price: $15.95
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The Essential series includes Essential Verbs and Essential Words. Essential Verbs feature complete conjugations in every major tense, lessons on usage, dialogues, and plenty of practice. Essential Words features thematically grouped vocabulary, examples of usage, and exercises. View all Essential titles. |
- Over 2,000 essential verbs
- Easy-to-use format
- Lots of examples and practice
- Perfect for use as a reference or learning aid
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All Levels
Available in: 4 languages
Price: $16.95
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In-Flight is for leisure and business travelers seeking to learn basic words, phrases, and pronunciation before touchdown. A convenient way to learn enough to get by. View all In-Flight titles |
- 1-hour program that helps travelers learn enough to manage common situations
- Ideal for use during flights—board without knowing a word, and arrive knowing enough to navigate the city and make a good first impression
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Beginner
Available in: 22 languages
Price: $13.95
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Fodor's Languages for Travelers incorporates tips from the experts at Fodor's Travel to arm travelers with the language, culture, and tourism information they need to communicate in travel situations. View all Fodor's Languages for Travelers titles |
- Essential words and phrases for every travel situation.
- 2 CDs and 2800-word phrasebook include vocabulary organized by topic: At the Airport, Dining Out, Accomodations, Socializing, and more
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Beginner-Intermediate
Available in: 4 languages
Price: $19.95
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Baby's First Words is a unique new tool for parents to use with babies and toddlers. With research indicating the amazing potential of young children to learn a second language, this is the perfect way to encourage your child's natural abilities. View all Baby's First Words titles |
- A natural introduction to the sounds of a foreign language
- 60-minute CD with songs, rhymes, words and stories; 96-page parents' guide; lyrics sheet so parents can sing along
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Beginning Child
Available in: 4 languages
Price: $16.95
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Learn Together is for children ages 4-8 and their parents. No previous knowledge of the language is required, so parents and children can master the basics of the language through activities, songs, and games, while enjoying quality time together. View all Learn Together titles |
- Teaches essential vocabulary and phrases
- Portable box with handle includes 3 activity books, 3 CDs, parent/teacher guide, sticker sheets, and crayons
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Beginning Child
Available in: 3 languages
Price: $22.95
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Raising a Bilingual Child is an essential for anyone who wants to give their child the benefits of becoming bilingual, but isn't sure how to teach a second language. Written by bilingualism expert Dr. Barbara Zurer Pearson, it provides parents with information, encouragement and practical advice for creating a positive bilingual environment. |
- Steps parents can take to integrate two languages into a child's daily routing
- Testimonials from parents who have raised their children bilingually
- Examples of what to do and what not to do
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Available in: English, to accompany any second language
Price: $14.95
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