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CONTENTSYour Choice of Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Routledge Grammars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bengali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cantonese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Colloquials Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Finnish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Savoir-Faire Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hindi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hungarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Irish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Japanese Stage-Step Course . . . . . . . . . . .14

Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Romanian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Russian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

En Activo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Swedish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Welsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Language Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Study Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Routledge Frequency Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . .20

Reference Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Routledge Language Families . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Eric Partridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Routledge GrammarsRoutledge are proud to present a diverse rangeof grammars, designed to help language learnersmake the most of their studies.

Routledge Intermediate Grammarsand Workbooks are accessible andpractical grammars for those whohave developed basic proficiency inthe language. Every volume focuseson practical grammar with examplesand exercises to help buildconfidence and fluency.

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Routledge Basic Grammarsand Workbooks introduce thebuilding blocks of grammar in astraightforward and systematic way.Each point is introduced in a clearand accessible format, and livelyexamples are used throughout.Complete with testing exercises,this series is ideal for beginners.

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Routledge ComprehensiveGrammars are complete andexhaustive guides to the moderngrammar of their subject languages.A wealth of examples are given, andparticular attention is paid tocomplex and challenging areas.

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Routledge Modern Grammarsprovide up-to-date exercises andtasks for language learners of alllevels, from beginner to advanced.Their topical exercises are designedto develop the user’s vocabularybase. The books are split, with thefirst part following a traditionalgrammar tuition method, and thesecond using a function basedapproach. Each grammar isaccompanied by a ModernGrammar Workbook.

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Routledge Essential Grammars arerefreshingly jargon-free, presenting anaccessible description of thelanguage. They aim to serve as areference source for the languagelearner and user, irrespective of level,setting out the complexities of thelanguage in short, readable sections.

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

A Practical Manual inArabic TranslationRonak Husni, Heriot-Watt University, UK andDaniel Newman, University of Durham, UK

This book is a manual forboth advanced students andtranslators for translationbetween Arabic and English.The authors take a practicalapproach, focusing oncontrastive stylistics and payparticular attention to themain areas of difficulty inEnglish/Arabic translation.Each lesson contains translationexamples and samples gleanedfrom authentic materials, both

from literature and the media and additional exercises.A glossary and list of online resources are also providedat the back of the book.

August 2009: 246x174: 288ppHb: 978-0-415-47884-7: $170.00Pb: 978-0-415-47885-4: $51.95eBook: 978-0-203-88329-7

Arabic-English Thematic LexiconDaniel Newman, University of Durham, UK

The Arabic-English ThematicLexicon is an invaluable resourcefor all learners of Arabic.

It contains some 8,000 entries,arranged into themes, includingflora and fauna, food and drink,the human body, health care,the family, housing, clothing,education, IT, sports, politics,economics and commerce, thelaw, media, language, geography,travel, religion, arts, science, and

natural resources. Three appendices cover the names ofArab and selected non-Arab regions, countries andcapitals, and international organizations.

The entries in the Lexicon have been drawn from anextensive corpus of contemporary standard Arabicvocabulary, based on authentic sources. In addition toverbs, nouns and adjectives, the Lexicon includesphrases and commonly used collocations, providingusers with the necessary vocabulary in order tocommunicate effectively and confidently in both writtenand spoken standard Arabic.

The Lexicon provides an indispensable complement toArabic grammar instruction and also serves as a usefulreference guide for all Arabic language users.

2007: 246x174: 144ppHb: 978-0-415-42093-8: $135.00Pb: 978-0-415-42094-5: $39.95eBook: 978-0-203-96087-5

Arabic: An Essential GrammarFaruk Abu-Chacra, University of Turku, Finland

Series: Essential Grammars

Arabic: An Essential Grammar isan up-to-date and practicalreference guide to the mostimportant aspects of thelanguage. Suitable for beginners,as well as intermediate students,this book offers a strongfoundation for learning thefundamental grammar andstructure of Arabic.

The complexities of thelanguage are set out in short,readable sections, and exercises

and examples are provided throughout. The book is idealfor independent learners as well as for classroom study.

Features of this book include:

• coverage of the Arabic script and alphabet

• a chapter on Arabic handwriting

• a guide to pronunciation.

2007: 234x156: 368ppHb: 978-0-415-41572-9: $140.00Pb: 978-0-415-41571-2: $36.95eBook: 978-0-203-08881-4

FORTHCOMING IN 20092ND EDITION

Colloquial Arabic of the GulfClive Holes, University of Oxford, UK

Series: Colloquial Series

This second edition of ColloquialArabic of the Gulf has beenrevised and updated to makelearning this variety of Arabiceasier and more enjoyable thanever before.

Each unit presents numerousgrammatical points that arereinforced with a wide range ofexercises for regular practice. A fullanswer key can be found at theback as well as useful vocabularysummaries throughout.

Features new to this edition include:

• ‘Did you Know?’ sections on important aspects ofGulf culture, society and history

• a ‘Reading Arabic’ section in each unit, plus a specialappendix on how to read simple Arabic signs, trafficdirections, business cards, and more

• glossaries, both English-Arabic and Arabic-English,containing all the words in the book

• extra notes on the dialects of Oman.

By the end of this rewarding course you will be able tocommunicate confidently and effectively in a broadrange of situations.

August 2009: 216x135: 416ppPb: 978-0-415-43039-5: $28.95CD: 978-0-415-43229-0: $30.95Pack: 978-0-415-43228-3: $54.95eBook: 978-0-203-88331-0

NEW2ND EDITION

Colloquial Arabic (Levantine)Leslie McLoughlin, Exeter University, UK


Colloquial Arabic (Levantine)offers you a step-by-stepapproach to the Arabic spokenin Jordan, Syria, Lebanon andPalestine. Levantine Arabic iswidely recognized as one of themajor languages of Arabic radioand television. Specially writtenby an international authority onteaching Arabic as a foreignlanguage, Colloquial Arabic(Levantine) is the ideal course

for self-study or class use and requires no previousknowledge of the language.

• Interactive – lots of dialogues and exercises forregular practice

• Clear – concise grammar notes

• Complete – including answer key and dictionary section

• Helpful – provides invaluable guidance on everythingrelated to language in its social, cultural, andreligious contexts

• Innovative – the course also teaches the skills ofreading Arabic script

Two sixty-minute CDs or MP3 files with native-speakervoices accompany the book.

December 2008: 216x135: 208ppPb: 978-0-415-44857-4: $31.95CD: 978-0-415-44861-1: $29.95Pack: 978-0-415-44860-4: $49.95eBook: 978-0-203-88074-6

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Modern Written Arabic:A Comprehensive GrammarEl Said Badawi, Mike Carter and Adrian Gully

Series: Comprehensive Grammars

’A major contribution tothe field of Arabic studies.Modern Written Arabic is afantastic achievement froma team of three highlyexperienced and specialistauthors ... An excellent bookwith a great deal to offer.’– BAAL News

Features include:

• comprehensive coverage ofall parts of speech

• full cross-referencing

• authentic examples, given in Arabic script,transliteration and translation

• a detailed index.

2003: 234x156: 832ppHb: 978-0-415-13084-4: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-13085-1: $79.95

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Bengali: A Comprehensive GrammarHanne-Ruth Thompson


Bengali: A ComprehensiveGrammar presents anaccessible and systematicdescription of the languagefocusing on real patterns ofuse in contemporary Bengali.

This comprehensive work willbe an invaluable resource forstudents and scholars ofBengali, as well as nativespeakers, who want to learnmore about the language andlinguists of other languages.

Features include:

• thorough coverage of all grammatical structures

• a wide range of example sentences

• full cross-referencing.

July 2009: 234x156: 416ppHb: 978-0-415-41137-0: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-41139-4: $53.95eBook: 978-0-203-88073-9

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Colloquial BengaliThe Complete Course for Beginners

Mithun Nasrin and W.A.M. Van Der Wurff


Written by experiencedteachers, the course provides astep-by-step approach towritten and spoken Bengalicovering both Bengali ofBangladesh and West Bengali.

What makes Colloquial Bengaliyour best choice in personallanguage learning?

• Interactive – lots of exercisesfor regular practice

• Thorough – all the elementsof the language are presentedand explained, with notes ongrammar, vocabulary andusage

• Practical – useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide

• Complete – including answer key and transcription ofBengali-script materials

By the end of this rewarding course you will be able tocommunicate confidently and effectively in Bengali in abroad range of everyday situations.

Audio material on CDs or in MP3 format is available tocomplement the book. Recorded by native speakers,these will help develop your listening, pronunciation andspeaking skills.

December 2008: 216x135: 282ppPb: 978-0-415-26119-7: $28.95CD: 978-0-415-30254-8: $26.95Pack: 978-0-415-26121-0: $53.95eBook: 978-0-203-53740-4


Basic ChineseA Grammar and Workbook

Yip Po-Ching, University of Hong Kong andDon Rimmington, University of Leeds, UK

Series: Grammar Workbooks

‘Very well structured andclearly explained.’ – Dr KanQian, Cambridge University, UK

Basic Chinese introduces theessentials of Chinese syntax.Each of the twenty-five units dealswith a particular grammaticalpoint and provides associatedexercises. Features include:

• a clear, accessible format

• many useful languageexamples

• jargon-free explanations of grammar

• ample drills and exercises

• a full key to exercises.

All Chinese entries are presented in both PinyinRomanization and Chinese characters, and areaccompanied, in most cases, by English translations tofacilitate self-tuition as well as classroom teaching inboth spoken and written Chinese.

Basic Chinese is designed for students new to thelanguage. Together with its sister volume, IntermediateChinese (see page 8), it forms a compendium of theessentials of Chinese syntax.

January 2009: 234x156: 336ppHb: 978-0-415-47216-6: $135.00Pb: 978-0-415-47215-9: $37.95eBook: 978-0-203-88340-2

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Colloquial ChineseThe Complete Course for Beginners

Kan Qian, University of Cambridge, UK


This new edition of the bestsellingColloquial Chinese has beenrevised and updated to makelearning Chinese easier and moreenjoyable than ever before.

Specially written by anexperienced teacher forself-study or class use, thecourse offers a step-by-stepapproach to modern spokenMandarin Chinese. No priorknowledge of the languageis required.

What makes Colloquial Chinese your best choice inpersonal language learning?

• Dialogues and vocabulary sections are given incharacters and Pinyin Romanization

• English translations of all dialogues

• Full answer key and reference section

• Chinese–English and English–Chinese glossaries

To complement the book, 120 minutes of audiomaterial is available on CD or in MP3 format. Recordedby native speakers, this material will help develop yourpronunciation, listening and speaking skills.

February 2009: 216x135: 384ppPb: 978-0-415-43415-7: $24.95CD: 978-0-415-43416-4: $29.95Pack: 978-0-415-43417-1: $48.95eBook: 978-0-203-88362-4

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Cantonese: A Comprehensive GrammarVirginia Yip and Stephen Matthews


The first Cantonese reference grammar to be written in English, this text presents a freshand accessible description of the contemporary language, making it ideal for theintermediate or advanced user.

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COLLOQUIALSSeries

‘Undoubtedly the best series of in-depthlanguage courses on the market.’– Waterstone's Booksellers

‘The Colloquials Series fills theever-increasing market for languageguides. They are always up-to-date,clear and accessible and enable thereader to communicate effectively inthe chosen language.’– Blackwell's University Bookshop

‘If you want to get to grips with any ofthe [European] languages, Routledge’sColloquials Series is the best place youcould start.’– Rough Guide to Europe

What makes Routledge Colloquials your bestchoice in personal language learning?

• Interactive – lots of exercises for regular practice


• Practical – useful vocabulary andpronunciation guide

• Complete – including answer key andreference section

By the end of a Colloquial course, you will be able tocommunicate confidently and effectivelyin your chosen language in a broad range of everydaysituations.

The courses are available as books, CDs and in MP3format – sold separately or in great value packs.

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Colloquial 2sThe Next Step in Language LearningColloquial 2s are the perfect way to develop your existing knowledge of a language. Whether youwant to brush up your language skills, prepare for a trip, or simply to further enhance your learning,Colloquial 2s are structured to give you the opportunity to speak, listen to, and enjoy the language ofyour choice.

Key features include:

• texts, scripted dialogues and interactive exercises, all recorded by native speakers

• revision material to help build on your basic skills

• a wide range of contemporary authentic documents, both written and audio

• plenty of spoken and written exercises, a grammar reference and a detailed answer key

• free access to a companion website with extra exercises and resources.

Colloquial Chinese 2

Colloquial Dutch 2

Colloquial French 2

Colloquial Italian 2

Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil 2

Colloquial Russian 2

Colloquial Spanish 2

Colloquial Spanish ofLatin America 2

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Intermediate ChineseA Grammar and Workbook

Yip Po-Ching, University of Hong Kong andDon Rimmington, University of Leeds, UK


Intermediate Chinese reviewsthe principal elementspresented in its sister volume,Basic Chinese (see page 5), andintroduces more complicatedstructures. The two books forma compendium of the essentialsof Chinese grammar.

April 2009: 234x156: 224ppHb: 978-0-415-48630-9: $145.00Pb: 978-0-415-48631-6: $37.95eBook: 978-0-203-98421-5


NEW IN PAPERBACK

Encyclopedia of ContemporaryChinese CultureEdited by Edward L. Davis, University of Hawai’i, USA

Series: Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture

The Encyclopedia ofContemporary Chinese Culturecontains nearly 1,200 entrieswritten by an international teamof specialists to enable readersto explore a range of diverseand fascinating cultural subjectsfrom prisons to rock groups,underground Christian churchesto TV talk shows and radiohotlines.

Experimental artists with names such as ‘Big-TailedElephants’ and ‘The North-Pole Group’ nestle betweenthe covers alongside entries on lotteries, gay cinema,political jokes, sex shops, theme parks, ‘New Authoritarians’and ‘Little Emperors’.

These, as well as more traditional subjects andbiographical entries, are indexed under eighteencategories for easy thematic reference.

August 2008: 246x174: 832ppPb: 978-0-415-77716-2: $80.00

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Crossing Cultural BoundariesAn Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course

Carolyn Lee, Duke University, USA, Hsin-HsinLiang, Liwei Jiao and Julian Wheatley

Crossing Cultural Boundaries isan advanced level multimediacourse in Chinese language,aimed at students who havecompleted two years of Chineselanguage study, or anintermediate course.

This innovative, communicativecourse offers content-basedwritten texts, task-based reviewexercises, and online multimedialearning materials for listeningcomprehension and greater

exposure to Chinese culture. The topics presentedwithin the six units of the course are chosen from thebroad themes of social change, social inequality andmobility, popular culture, Chinese medicine, philosophyand economics.

Through an exploration of contemporary Chinesecultural, social and political issues, the course willdevelop the skills and knowledge for descriptive andargumentative writing, advanced listening and speaking(including public discourse), and the ability to read andrespond to authentic texts.

April 2009: 246x189: 320ppPb: 978-0-415-77407-9: $44.95eBook: 978-0-203-88071-5


2ND EDITION

Chinese: An Essential GrammarYip Po-Ching, University of Hong Kong andDon Rimmington, University of Leeds, UK


This second edition of Chinese:An Essential Grammar is anup-to-date and concisereference guide to modernChinese (Mandarin) grammar.

It is ideal either for independentstudy or for students in schools,colleges, universities and adultclasses of all types.

Features include:

• a new chapter on paragraphdevelopment

• Chinese characters, as well as the Pinyin Romanization,alongside all examples

• literal and colloquial translations in English toillustrate language points

• detailed contents list and index for easy accessto information

• a glossary of grammatical terms.

2006: 234x156: 240ppHb: 978-0-415-38026-3: $131.00Pb: 978-0-415-37261-9: $39.95eBook: 978-0-203-96979-3

BESTSELLER

Chinese: A Comprehensive GrammarYip Po-Ching, University of Hong Kong andDon Rimmington, University of Leeds, UK


A complete reference guide toChinese grammar, this usefulresource presents a fresh andaccessible description of thelanguage, concentrating onthe real patterns of use inmodern Chinese.

2003: 234x156: 448ppHb: 978-0-415-15031-6: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-15032-3: $69.95eBook: 978-0-203-88072-2

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Modern Mandarin Chinese GrammarA Practical Guide

Claudia Ross, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester,Massachusetts, USA and Jing-Heng Sheng Ma,Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA

Series: Modern Grammars

‘Suitable for Mandarinlearners everywhere in theEnglish-speaking world, nomatter which textbook hasbeen adopted.’ – CynthiaHsien Shen, Lecturer in Chinese,University of Florida, USA

Modern Mandarin ChineseGrammar is an innovativereference guide to MandarinChinese, combining traditional

and function-based grammar in a single volume.

Divided into two sections closely linked by extensivecross-references, it covers:

• traditional grammatical categories such as phraseorder, nouns, verbs and specifiers

• language functions and notions such as communicationstrategies, giving and seeking information, expressingapologies, regrets and sympathies.

With all grammar points and functions richly illustratedwith examples, and a strong emphasis on contemporaryusage, the main features of this Grammar includeexamples in simplified characters, traditional characters,and Romanization (Pinyin) as well as an emphasis on areasof particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese.

This is the ideal reference grammar for learners ofMandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary toadvanced. No prior knowledge of grammaticalterminology is assumed and a glossary of grammaticalterms is provided. Featuring related exercises andactivities, this Grammar is accompanied by the ModernMandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (see page 9).

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Modern Mandarin ChineseGrammar WorkbookClaudia Ross, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester,Massachusetts, USA, Jing-Heng Sheng Ma,Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA andBaozhang He, College of the Holy Cross,Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Series: Modern Grammar Workbooks

Modern Mandarin ChineseGrammar Workbook is a book ofexercises and language tasks forall learners of Mandarin Chinese.

Divided into two sections, theWorkbook initially providesexercises based on essentialgrammatical structures, andmoves on to practise everydayfunctions such as makingintroductions, apologizing andexpressing needs.

It can be used both independently and alongside theModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar.

2006: 246x174: 184ppPb: 978-0-415-70011-5: $35.95eBook: 978-0-203-79994-9

The Chinese LexiconA Comprehensive Survey

Yip Po-Ching, University of Hong Kong

The Chinese Lexicon is a detailedstudy of the words and wordcombinations used in modernChinese. Yip Po-Ching definesthe general properties of alanguage’s lexicon, or vocabulary,prior to a thorough discussion ofthe organizational features of theChinese lexicon. Comparisonsare made between Chinese andEnglish, highlighting thesimilarities and differencesbetween the two lexicons.

This fascinating work examines the relationshipsbetween word and meanings, and demonstrates theability of language to combine continuity and change. Itsurpasses the scope of a dictionary and reveals thesystematic nature of vocabulary. Features include:

• a wealth of language examples

• clear comparisons between Chinese and English

• Chinese characters and Pinyin Romanizationthroughout a comprehensive index.

2007: 234x156: 400ppPb: 978-0-415-42954-2: $43.95eBook: 978-0-203-44226-5

BESTSELLER9TH EDITION

Dutch: An Essential GrammarWilliam Z. Shetter, Indiana University,Bloomington, USA and Esther Ham


In this ninth edition, the authorshave tailored the contentto make a truly essentialcompendium of the mostimportant grammatical structuresin the Dutch language.

Developed with the beginnerin mind, this Grammar usesabundant examples andextensive cross-referencingto present the language inan engaging and accessiblemanner. Features include:

• core vocabulary for each unit

• a Dutch-English glossary

• three short stories

• further reading and resources.

This is an ideal companion to a classroom-based course,helping to further explain and reinforce the grammarcontent of any chosen textbook. It is also an invaluabletool for independent learners.

A companion website can be found atwww.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415423076.

2007: 234x156: 279ppPb: 978-0-415-42307-6: $36.95eBook: 978-0-203-93571-2

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Basic DutchA Grammar and Workbook

Jenneke A. Oosterhoff, University of Minnesota, USA


This Workbook presentstwenty-five individual grammarpoints in realistic contexts,providing a grammaticalapproach which will allowstudents not already familiarwith these structures to becomeaccustomed to their use.

Suitable for class use or self-study, Basic Dutch introducesDutch culture and peoplethrough the medium of the

language used today, providing students with the basictools to express themselves in a wide variety ofsituations. Features include:

• useful exercises and a full answer key

• grammar tables for easy reference

• frequent comparative references to English grammar

• an appendix of irregular verbs

• an index of grammatical terms.

January 2009: 234x156: 240ppHb: 978-0-415-48488-6: $135.00Pb: 978-0-415-77443-7: $34.95eBook: 978-0-203-88310-5

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Intermediate Dutch: A Grammarand WorkbookJenneke A. Oosterhoff, University of Minnesota, USA


Intermediate Dutch is designedfor learners who have achieveda basic proficiency and wish torefine their knowledge ofgrammatical structures.

This Workbook, along with itscompanion volume Basic Dutch,provides clear and concisesummaries of the essentialpoints of Dutch grammar aswell as opportunities to practiceusing the structures of the

language. Building on the lessons of Basic Dutch, eachof the twenty-four units presents a grammatical topicwith an introduction and overview, followed bycontextualized exercises to reinforce learning.

Features include:

• a clear accessible format

• many useful language examples

• abundant exercises with a full answer key

• frequent references to English grammar

• an appendix on irregular verbs

• an index of grammatical keywords.

Suitable for independent learners and students ontaught courses, Intermediate Dutch, together with itssister volume Basic Dutch, forms a structured course inthe essentials of Dutch grammar.

February 2009: 234x156: 224ppHb: 978-0-415-48565-4: $135.00Pb: 978-0-415-77444-4: $35.95eBook: 978-0-203-88275-7

NEW2ND EDITION

Dutch: A Comprehensive GrammarBruce Donaldson, University of Melbourne, Australia


Dutch: A ComprehensiveGrammar is a completereference guide to modernDutch grammar. This completelyupdated second edition coversthe new spelling systemintroduced in 1997 and thelatest reform of 2005. A newsection covers modal particles.

Concentrating on the realpatterns of use in modern Dutchthrough lively and accessible

descriptions of the language, the Grammar is anessential reference source for the learner of Dutch,irrespective of level. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges,universities and adult classes of all types, as well as beingindispensable to those teaching themselves.

June 2008: 234x156: 456ppHb: 978-0-415-43230-6: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-43231-3: $58.95eBook: 978-0-203-89532-0




Dutch

Routledge Intensive DutchCourseGerdi Quist and Christine Sas, both at UniversityCollege London, UK and Dennis Strik, FreelanceAuthor, Translator and Language Consultant, UK

Series: Routledge Intensive Language Courses

This intensive foundation coursein Dutch is designed for thosewith no previous knowledge ofthe language. It is lively andfast-paced, providing studentswith a wide range of activities,and drawing on an impressiveselection of source materialfrom many different media.

Audio materials recorded bynative speakers include

dialogues, exercises and a variety of texts to helpstudents using the course to improve their listeningcomprehension and pronunciation skills.

2006: 246x189: 440ppPb: 978-0-415-26191-3: $46.95CD: 978-0-415-26192-0: $90.00

2ND EDITION

Colloquial DutchThe Complete Course for Beginners

Bruce Donaldson, University of Melbourne, Australia


Specially written by experiencedteachers for self-study or classuse, the course offers you astep-by-step approach towritten and spoken Dutch.No prior knowledge of thelanguage is required.

What makes Colloquial Dutchyour best choice in personallanguage learning?




• Complete – including answer key and reference section

Audio material is available on CD or in MP3 format tocomplement the book. Recorded by native speakers, thesewill help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

2007: 216x135: 352ppPb: 978-0-415-43574-1: $23.95CD: 978-0-415-43575-8: $26.95Pack: 978-0-415-43573-4: $48.95

2ND EDITION

Finnish: An Essential GrammarFred Karlsson, University of Helsinki, Finland


This second edition of Finnish:An Essential Grammar hasundergone profound revisions.The chapter on basic sentencestructure has been rewritten andsyntax has been given morespace. Sections have been addedon phrase types, simple clausetypes, and types of complexsentences. A section on discourseparticles has been added.The vocabulary of the copiousexample sentences has been

updated to give it a touch of the twenty-first century.

2007: 234x156: 416ppPb: 978-0-415-43914-5: $33.95eBook: 978-0-203-00871-3

NEW2ND EDITION

Colloquial GermanThe Complete Course for Beginners

Dietlinde Hatherall and Glyn Hatherall


Specially written by experiencedteachers for self-study or classuse, the course offers you astep-by-step approach towritten and spoken German.No prior knowledge of thelanguage is required.

What makes this new editionof Colloquial German yourbest choice in personallanguage learning?




• Complete – including an answer key and referencesection

Two sixty-minute CDs or MP3 files are available tocomplement the book. Recorded by native speakers,they are an invaluable component of the ColloquialGerman course.

November 2008: 216x135: 384ppPb: 978-0-415-44375-3: $19.95CD: 978-0-415-44376-0: $23.95Pack: 978-0-415-44377-7: $37.95eBook: 978-0-203-88070-8

NEW

The Routledge IntroductoryCourse in Modern HebrewHebrew in Israel

Giore Etzion, Washington University in St. Louis,USA

The Routledge IntroductoryCourse in Modern Hebrew isan integrated language coursedesigned specifically forclassroom–based learners.Adopting a communicativeapproach, the course contains90 lessons combiningauthentic texts, grammarexplanations, and exerciseswith audio and visual materialsto guide and support thestudent through the key skills

of reading, writing, speaking and listening.


• a wide range of texts taken from newspaper articles,essays, narratives and poetry

• thorough explanation of all the grammatical issuesthat arise at introductory level

• vocabulary lists for each text

• exercises for every lesson including oral drills, listeningcomprehension, grammar exercises and writingpractice

• glossaries

• notes on Israeli culture.

Online materials are available to complementthe course on the companion website(www.routledge.com/9780415484176). An integralpart of the course, the website also contains a wealth ofadditional resources including:

• extensive audio and video

• interactive exercises

• audio/visual dictionary and audio/visual conjugationsof prepositions with pronoun suffixes

• reference charts

• links to Israeli websites and related exercises.

The Routledge Introductory Course in Modern Hebrewprovides everything that students and instructors needfor an engaging and effective learning environment.

March 2009: 246x189: 325ppPb: 978-0-415-48417-6: $60.00eBook: 978-0-203-88327-3





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Savoir-Faire PlusLe Français à l’UniversitéGéraldine Enjelvin, University of Northampton, UK

Written by an experienced tutor, Savoir-Faire Plus is specifically designed to meetthe requirements of today’s generation of language undergraduates. Focusingon the life of an Anglophone first year undergraduate studying French in the UKand sharing a house with four Francophone students, this engaging textbookprovides:

• a clear, logical structure

• a blend of communicative, research-based and traditional exercises

• a wide range of activities covering the four key linguistic skills as well asintercultural skills

• authentic texts (with extracts from Le Monde, L’Express, Le NouvelObservateur and Libération)

• guidance and practical tips for effective and independent learning.

Each of the ten chapters consists of four topics-based sections which providestudents with a wealth of diverse material allowing them to gain an in-depthknowledge of relevant topical subjects such as regional languages, sustainabledevelopment and fair trade, amongst others. Digestible grammar points areintegrated throughout and a range of additional exercises are available on theaccompanying website allowing students to perfect their language skills.

Suitable for both self-study and class use Savoir-Faire Plus is the ideal course forall advanced students of French, consolidating knowledge gained at A Levelwhile supporting the transition to undergraduate study.

January 2009: 297x210: 288ppPb: 978-0-415-44475-0: $35.95CD: 978-0-415-44476-7: $90.00

Sample pages from Savoir-Faire Plus: Le Français à l’Université

The companion website can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415444750.

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2009

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2ND EDITION

Colloquial HindiThe Complete Course for Beginners

Tej K. Bhatia, Syracuse University, USA


This extensively revised secondedition of Colloquial Hindi iseasy to use and completely upto date. Specially written byexperienced teachers forself-study or class use, thecourse offers you a step-by-stepapproach to written and spokenHindi. No prior knowledge ofthe language is required.

Colloquial Hindi is:

• Interactive – with lots of newexercises for regular practice

• Clear – including concise grammar notes

• Practical – with useful vocabulary and a simplifiedpronunciation guide

• Complete – including an answer key and referencesection.

Audio material on CDs or in MP3 format is available tocomplement the course. Recorded by native speakers,this will help develop your pronunciation, listening andspeaking skills.

2007: 216x135: 346ppPb: 978-0-415-41956-7: $28.95CD: 978-0-415-39528-1: $30.95Pack: 978-0-415-39527-4: $53.95eBook: 987-0-203-43152-8

Hindi: An Essential GrammarRama Kant Agnihotri, University of Delhi, India


This text provides areader-friendly guide to thestructural patterns of modernstandard Hindi. Ideal for bothindependent learners andclassroom students alike, thisbook covers the essentials ofHindi grammar in readable,jargon-free sections.


• sections on the speech soundsof Hindi

• detailed analysis of Hindi sentence structure

• full examples throughout.

2007: 234x156: 296ppHb: 978-0-415-35670-1: $120.00Pb: 978-0-415-35671-8: $34.95eBook: 978-0-203-00282-7

NEW

Colloquial IrishThe Complete Course for Beginners

Thomas Ihde, City University of New York, USA,Maire Ni Neachtain, University of Limerick, Ireland,Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew, University of Pennsylvania,USA and John Gillen, Dept of Natural Sciences,Hostos Community College, CUNY, USA


Specially written by experiencedteachers, this easy to use andcompletely up-to-date courseprovides a step-by-stepapproach to spoken and writtenIrish with no prior knowledge ofthe language required.

What makes Colloquial Irishyour best choice in personallanguage learning?

• Emphasis on the language ofEast Connemara, with a clearpronunciation guide and an

appendix on dialectal differences within Irish

• Stimulating exercises with lively illustrations

• Effective combination of language points, dialoguesand cultural information

• Irish-English and English-Irish word lists

Audio material on CD or in MP3 format is available toaccompany Colloquial Irish. This audio material has beenrecorded by native speakers and will help you perfectyour pronunciation, listening and speaking skills.

April 2008: 216x135: 264ppPb: 978-0-415-38129-1: $23.95CD: 978-0-415-38131-4: $26.95Pack: 978-0-415-38130-7: $46.95eBook: 978-0-203-88961-9

Basic IrishA Grammar and Workbook

Nancy Stenson, University of Minnesota, USA


Basic Irish: A Grammar andWorkbook provides ajargon-free introduction tothe most commonly usedgrammatical structures withinthe Irish language.

2007: 234x156: 256ppPb: 978-0-415-41041-0: $31.95eBook: 978-0-203-92737-3

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Intermediate IrishA Grammar and Workbook

Nancy Stenson, University of Minnesota, USA


Intermediate Irish is ajargon-free workbookexamining the most commonlyused grammatical structureswithin the Irish language.Focusing on the repeated useof grammatical patterns, theGrammar develops anunderstanding of thestructures presented, makingthe forms familiar andautomatic for learners.

This user-friendly Workbook includes terminologyintroduced and explained with multiple examples,exercises in the grammatical forms, translation exercises,and an exercise key.

January 2008: 234x156: 256ppPb: 978-0-415-41042-7: $24.95eBook: 978-0-203-92709-0




Hindi


Hungarian: An Essential GrammarCarol Rounds, University of Columbia, USA


Hungarian: An Essential Grammar is a concise, user-friendly guide to the most importantstructures of this fascinating language.

All students of Hungarian, whether beginners or at intermediate and advanced levels, willwelcome its clarity of presentation and jargon-free explanations. It is ideal for those studyingindependently or following a taught course.

February 2009: 234x156: 336ppPb: 978-0-415-77737-7: $35.95eBook: 978-0-415-88619-9

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Irish

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Developing Writing Skillsin ItalianTheresa Oliver-Federici, University of Durham, UK

Developing Writing Skills inItalian has been specificallydesigned for upper-intermediatestudents of Italian who needto write Italian for personal,business and academic purposes.

With a strong focus on writingas a meaningful and valuableskill in itself, Developing WritingSkills in Italian supports thelearner throughout the processof writing, from the planning

and drafting stages to the revising and editing of a finalversion, enriching and extending the learners’ lexical,grammatical and communicative writing skills.

Divided into four logically structured sections the learnercan work through a range of realistic and contextualizedwriting tasks which will allow them to master a varietyof styles, registers and formats.

Features include:

• flexible structure

• a summary of learning points clearly indicated at thebeginning of each chapter

• focus on self assessment, allowing students to engagefully in the writing process by evaluating their own work

• a glossary of key phrases and useful vocabulary.

This course is suitable both for classroom use andindependent study. Assessment guides, a teacher’sguide, answer key and supplementary activities are allavailable on the accompanying websitewww.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415432610.

November 2008: 246x174: 128ppPb: 978-0-415-43261-0: $44.95

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

The Encyclopedia of ContemporaryJapanese CultureEdited by Sandra Buckley

Series: Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture

’This is not only anindispensable reference toolfor students of Japanese andAsian Studies, but is alsogood for general readers whoare interested in JapaneseCulture.’ – International Houseof Japan Bulletin

With more than 700alphabetically arrangedentries, The Encyclopedia ofContemporary Japanese Culture

offers extensive coverage of Japanese culture spanningfrom the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945,right up to the present day. Entries range from shorterdefinitions, histories or biographies to longer overviewessays giving an in-depth treatment of major issues.Culture is defined in its broadest sense to allow forcoverage of the diversity of practice and production in acountry as vibrant and rapidly changing as Japan.

Including a new preface by the editor to bring the bookfully up-to-date with cultural developments since 2001,this Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool forstudents of Japanese and Asian Studies, as well asproviding a fascinating insight into Japanese culture forthe general reader.

February 2009: 246x174: 672ppPb: 978-0-415-48152-6: $80.00

BESTSELLER

Japanese: A ComprehensiveGrammarStefan Kaiser, Yasuko Ichikawa, Noriko Kobayashiand Hilofumi Yamamoto


A complete reference guide tomodern Japanese grammar, itfills many gaps left by previoustextbooks. Grammar points areput in context by examplesfrom a range of Japanesemedia. Arranged alphabetically,it includes a detailed indexof terms.

2000: 234x156: 656ppHb: 978-0-415-09919-6: $165.00Pb: 978-0-415-09920-2: $79.95eBook: 978-0-203-42402-5

NEW

Basic KoreanA Grammar and Workbook

Andrew Sangpil Byon


Basic Korean: A Grammarand Workbook comprises anaccessible reference grammarand related exercises in asingle volume.

This book presents twenty-fiveindividual grammar points,covering the core materialwhich students would expectto encounter in their first yearof learning Korean. Grammarpoints are followed by examplesand exercises which allow

students to reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Basic Korean is suitable for both class use as well asindependent study. Key features include:

• a clear, accessible format

• many useful language examples

• all Korean entries presented in Hangul withEnglish translations

• jargon-free explanations of grammar

• abundant exercises with a full answer key

• a subject index.

Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Korean providesreaders with the essential tools to express themselves in awide variety of situations, making it an ideal grammarreference and practice resource for both beginners andstudents with some knowledge of the language.

February 2008: 234x156: 256ppPb: 978-0-415-77487-1: $32.95eBook: 978-0-203-89227-5

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Korean: An Essential GrammarYoung-Key Kim-Renaud, The George WashingtonUniversity, USA


Korean: An Essential Grammaris a concise and convenientguide to the basic grammaticalstructure of standard Korean.Presenting a fresh andaccessible description of thelanguage, this engagingGrammar uses clear, jargon-freeexplanations and sets out thecomplexities of Korean in short,readable sections.


• clear explanations of grammatical terms

• frequent use of authentic examples

• the Korean alphabet used alongside theMcCune-Reischauer Romanization system

• a full glossary of explanations.

February 2009: 234x156: 256ppHb: 978-0-415-38513-8: $120.00Pb: 978-0-415-38388-2: $37.95eBook: 978-0-203-88361-7

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Italian Japanese Korean

The JapaneseStage-Step CourseWako Tawa, Amherst College, USAThe Japanese Stage-Step Course is a fully integrated language course from beginner through

to advanced level combining cohesive grammar instruction with functional examples and

practices to build a solid foundation in the four key skills of reading, writing, listening and

speaking. The course includes the core text – The Grammar Textbook – Workbooks 1 and 2,

Writing Practice Book, audio material on CDs or in MP3 format, and the following companion

website: www.routledge.com/textbooks/japanese-stage-step-course.

The Writing Practice Book(eBook only)

The Writing Practice Book provides a step-by-step guide to writing Kana and Kanji. It is

designed to give maximum flexibility to users of The Japanese Stage-Step Course and

enables students to learn, practice and perfect their writing skills at their own pace.

The book is divided into two parts; the first focuses on Kana and the second on Kanji. There

are clear instructions on stroke order followed by tracing exercises and plenty of boxes are

provided for additional practice. Kanji are gradually introduced in sets and are accompanied

by the Japanese readings, examples of usage and radicals. This title is available from our

eBook store: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk.February 2009: 340ppeBook: 978-0-203-88233-7: $45.95

Companion WebsiteOnline materials are also available to complement the course on the companion website.These include transcripts of the audio files, a Kana chart with instructionson stroke order, Kana and Kanji quizzes, verb rules and verb form quizzes.

www.routledge.com/textbooks/japanese-stage-step-course

The Grammar TextbookWritten by an experienced teacher, The Grammar Textbookprovides a step-by-step guide to Japanese grammar. With clear,accessible explanations and relevant examples to put eachgrammatical point into context, the Grammar provides ameaningful framework to develop the key skills of reading, writing,speaking and listening.

February 2009: 246x189: 560ppPb: 978-0-415-77605-9: $59.95

For a complimentary copy, visit: www.routledge.com/9780415776059

Workbooks 1 and 2The Workbooks are designed to be used alongside The GrammarTextbook. Workbook 1 corresponds to Stage 1 in the textbook andWorkbook 2 to Stages 2 and 3. They contain conversation, listeningand reading exercises along with new vocabulary for each lesson inthe textbook to enable students to thoroughly practice thegrammatical structures they have learnt. Additional features include:

• a detailed explanation of vocabulary items

• abundant exercises including sentence as well asdiscourse practices

• extensive cross-referencing with The Grammar Textbook

• Japanese–English and English–Japanese glossary.

Workbook 1February 2009: 297x210: 352ppPb: 978-0-415-77606-6: $45.95eBook: 978-0-203-88286-3

Workbook 2March 2009: 297x210: 464ppPb: 978-0-415-77611-0: $59.95eBook: 978-0-203-88283-2

CDs 1 and 2CDs 1 and 2 contain the audio material for the Workbooks and include dialogues, role play,comprehension exercises as well as introducing new vocabulary.

May 2009CD1: 978-0-415-77603-5: $30.95CD2: 978-0-415-77787-2: $39.95

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Polish

Portuguese

Romanian: An Essential GrammarRamona Gönczöl-Davies, University CollegeLondon, UK


This book is suitable forindependent and classroomlearners, ideal for the beginnerto intermediate student, andtakes the reader through theessentials of the languageexplaining each concept clearlyand providing many examples ofcontemporary Romanian usage.

The book contains:

• a chapter on each of the mostcommon grammatical areas

with Romanian and English examples

• extensive examples of the more difficult areas ofthe grammar

• an appendix listing relevant websites for furtherinformation on the Romanian language.

2007: 234x156: 232ppHb: 978-0-415-33824-0: $125.00Pb: 978-0-415-33825-7: $35.95eBook: 978-0-203-43231-0

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Colloquial Portuguese ofBrazil 2Esmenia Simoes Osborne and Barbara McIntyre


Do you know BrazilianPortuguese already andwant to go a stage further?Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil 2is the ideal way to refresh yourknowledge of the languageand to extend your skills.

Designed to help those involvedin self-study, this book isstructured to give you theopportunity to listen to andread lots of modern, everydayBrazilian Portuguese, it has also

been developed to work systematically on reinforcingand extending your grasp of Brazilian Portuguesegrammar and vocabulary.


• revision; material to help consolidate and build upyour basics

• a wide range of contemporary authentic documents

• lots of spoken and written exercises in each unit

• highlighted key structures and phrases, a grammarreference and detailed answer keys

• supplementary exercises and Brazilian Portugueselanguage web-links atwww.routledge.com/languages.

Audio material is available on CD or in MP3 format.Recorded by native speakers, this material will help youperfect your pronunciation and listening skills.

June 2008: 216x135: 256ppPb: 978-0-415-43097-5: $23.95CD: 978-0-415-43099-9: $26.95Pack: 978-0-415-43098-2: $53.95eBook: 978-0-203-88030-2

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BESTSELLER

Polish: An Essential GrammarDana Bielec


Polish: An Essential Grammar isan accessible, up-to-date PolishGrammar for English speakers.

Organized in ten sections, thisbook provides in-depth coverageof all grammar elements.Refreshingly jargon-free, itexplains genders, noun types,cases and case requirements ofprepositions supplemented withauthentic examples.

1998: 234x156: 294ppHb: 978-0-415-16405-4: $130.00Pb: 978-0-415-16406-1: $35.95

Basic PolishA Grammar and Workbook

Dana Bielec


Building confidence in the useof the modern Polish language,this text presents conciseexplanations of Polish grammarwith related exercises, andincludes a full answer key aswell as a Polish-English glossary.

2001: 234x156: 248ppHb: 978-0-415-22436-9: $122.00Pb: 978-0-415-22437-6: $39.95eBook: 978-0-203-46482-3

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Thinking Russian TranslationElena Maksimova and Edna Andrews, both atDuke University, USA

Series: Thinking Translation

Thinking Russian Translationis a comprehensive practicalcourse in translation foradvanced undergraduate andfirst-year postgraduate studentsof Russian. The course aims toprovide intensive exposure witha view to mastering translationfrom Russian into English whilecarefully analyzing the specificproblems that arise in thetranslation process.

Over thirty practical translationexercises and further texts are analyzed in detail from awide range of sources, including journalistic, medical,scholarly, legal and popular culture. A variety oftranslation issues are addressed, among them culturaldifferences, genre, Russian lexical semantics, andcontemporary discourse markers.


NEW

Modern Russian GrammarA Practical Guide

John Dunn, University of Glasgow, UK andShamil Khairov, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Series: Modern Grammars

Modern Russian Grammar: APractical Guide is an innovativereference guide to Russian,combining traditional andfunction-based grammar in asingle volume.

The Grammar is divided into twoparts. Part A covers traditionalgrammatical categories such asagreement, nouns, verbs andadjectives. Part B is carefullyorganized around language

functions covering all major communication situations.

With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, allgrammar points and functions are richly illustrated withexamples. Main features of the Grammar include:

• clear explanations

• emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learnersof Russian, such as numerals and verbs of motion

• extensive cross-referencing between the different sections.

This is the ideal reference grammar for learners ofRussian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Noprior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumedand a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.

November 2008: 246x174: 464ppHb: 978-0-415-42289-5: $120.00Pb: 978-0-415-39750-6: $33.95eBook: 978-0-203-96759-1

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En ActivoPractical Business SpanishEsther Santamaría Iglesias, University ofWales, Swansea, UK and Helen JonesEn Activo is a contemporary course which provides students with astructured development of written and spoken business language skills,focusing on real business people and situations from all over theSpanish-speaking world.

The book consists of twenty chapters that incorporate contextualinformation on the business environment of Spain and Latin America,role-plays, illustrative dialogues, dedicated written exercises, relevantgrammar instruction, practical communicative exercises, up-to-datepractical advice, model items of written and spoken business protocol,and links to numerous carefully-selected and integrated websites.Each chapter is structured as follows:

• Le Presento a…: introduction of the central individual and their working life

• Escuche, por favor: extensive listening exercises and accompanyingactivities

• Recuerde que...: grammar revision and communicative exercises• Para saber más: deepens knowledge about Spanish and Latin-American business culture and etiquette

• Así se hace: hands-on section practising business situations and day-to-day tasks

• ¿Sabe navegar?: practices web research and web etiquette.

June 2008: 246x189: 304ppPb: 978-0-415-40885-1: $44.95CD: 978-0-415-40886-8: $44.95


NEWCD

The supporting website atwww.enactivo.info featuresadditional web and learningresources and exercises. The audiocontaining all interviews andlistening comprehension exercises isfree to download from the site.

At the end of this course the studentwill have a sound knowledge of theSpanish speaking business world andthe language skills required to putthis knowledge into practice.

Each fifth chapter is a revision chapter, which puts the acquired knowledge in practice via discussion groups,presentations and debates.


Thinking Spanish TranslationA Course in Translation Method: Spanish to English

Louise Haywood, Michael Thompson, Universityof Durham, UK and Sándor Hervey

Series: Thinking Translation

The new edition of thiscomprehensive course inSpanish-English translation offersadvanced students of Spanish achallenging yet practical approachto the acquisition of translationskills, with clear explanations ofthe theoretical issues involved.

A variety of translation issuesare addressed, including:

• cultural differences• register and dialect• grammatical differences• genre.

With a sharper focus, clearer definitions and anincreased emphasis on up-to-date ‘real world’translation tasks, this second edition features a wealthof relevant illustrative material taken from a wide rangeof sources, both Latin American and Spanish. Theseinclude technical, scientific and legal texts, journalisticand informative texts and literary and dramatic texts.

Each chapter includes suggestions for classroomdiscussion and a set of practical exercises designedto explore issues and consolidate skills. Modeltranslations, notes and suggestions for teaching andassessment are provided in a Teachers’ Handbookavailable from the companion websitewww.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415440042.

March 2009: 234x156: 336ppHb: 978-0-415-44005-9: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-48130-4: $45.95eBook: 978-0-203-88067-8

BESTSELLER

Basic SpanishA Grammar and Workbook

Carmen Arnaiz and Irene Wilkie both atUniversity of the West of England, UK


Presenting twenty individual grammar points in livelyand realistic contexts, this clearly presented anduser-friendly text is an accessible reference grammarwith related exercises in one, easy to follow volume.

2005: 234x156: 184ppPb: 978-0-415-35501-8: $29.95eBook: 978-0-203-00160-8

Intermediate SpanishA Grammar and Workbook

Carmon Arnaiz, and Irene Wilkie both atUniversity of the West of England, UK


2007: 234x156: 192ppPb: 978-0-415-35502-5: US $29.95eBook: 978-0-203-00159-2


Colloquial SpanishUntza Otaola Alday


Specially written by an experienced teacher forself-study of class use, the course offers you astep-by-step approach to written and spoken Spanish.

What makes this new edition of Colloquial Spanish yourbest choice in personal language learning?

• Interactive – lots of exercises for regular practice



• Complete – including answer key and reference section

Two sixty-minute CDs or MP3 files are available tocomplement the book. Recorded by native speakers, thisaudio material will help you develop your listening andpronunciation skills.

July 2009: 216x138: 306ppPb: 978-0-415-46200-6: $19.95CD: 978-0-415-46306-5: $20.95Pack: 978-0-415-46307-2: $39.95

BESTSELLER2ND EDITION

Modern Spanish GrammarA Practical Guide

Juan Kattan-Ibarra and Christopher Pountain


This second edition of ModernSpanish Grammar is aninnovative reference guide toSpanish, combining traditionaland function-based grammar ina single volume.

2003: 246x174: 472ppHb: 978-0-415-27303-9: $140.00Pb: 978-0-415-27304-6: $35.95eBook: 978-0-203-42831-3

2ND EDITION

Modern Spanish GrammarWorkbookJuan Kattán-Ibarra and Irene Wilkie


Modern Spanish Grammar Workbook is an innovativebook of exercises and language tasks for all learners ofEuropean or Latin American Spanish.

2003: 246x174: 176ppPb: 978-0-415-27306-0: $26.95eBook: 978-0-203-42834-4

2ND EDITION

Swedish: A ComprehensiveGrammarIan Hinchliffe and Philip Holmes


This second edition of Swedish: A ComprehensiveGrammar is a complete reference guide to modernSwedish grammar. It has been fully updated to reflectrecent changes in certain areas of usage and to employthe new standards in Swedish.

2003: 234x156: 632ppHb: 978-0-415-27883-6: $150.00Pb: 978-0-415-27884-3: $59.95eBook: 978-0-203-41864-2

FORTHCOMING IN 2009

Turkish: An Essential GrammarCelia Kerslake and Asli Göksel


Turkish: An Essential Grammar is designed forelementary to intermediate learners and presents anaccessible description of the language focussing on realpatterns of use today. Key features include:

• focus on morphology and syntax

• clear explanations of grammatical terms

• full use of authentic examples

• appendices.


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AAbondolo, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Abu-Chacra, Faruk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4

Agnihotri, Rama Kant . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Alday, Untza Otaola . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Altarriba, Jeanette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Anderson, Gregory D.S . . . . . . . . . .1, 23

Andersson, Staffan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Andrews, Edna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Arabic: An Essential Grammar . . . . . .3, 4

Arabic-English Thematic Lexicon . . . . . .4

Arnaiz, Carmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Asher, R.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Atlas of the World's Languages . . . . . .21

Andrews, Edna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

BBadawi, El Said . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Baker, Mona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Ball, Martin J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Bantu Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Basic Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Basic Chinese: A Grammar andWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Basic Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Basic Dutch: A Grammar andWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Basic Irish: A Grammar and Workbook . .12

Basic Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Basic Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Basic Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Bengali: A Comprehensive Grammar . . .5

Bhatia, Tej K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bielec, Dana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 16

Blyn-LaDrew, Roslyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Buckley, Sandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Byon, Andrew Sangpil . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Byram, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

CCampbell, George L. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cantonese: A ComprehensiveGrammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cardona, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Carter, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Celtic Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Chinese Lexicon, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar . .8

Chinese: An Essential Grammar . . . . . . .8

Colloquial Lithuanian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial 2s Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial Afrikaans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Albanian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Amharic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) . . . . . . .4, 6

Colloquial Arabic of Egypt . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Arabic of the Gulf . . . . . . .1, 4

Colloquial Basque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Bengali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Colloquial Breton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Bulgarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Cambodian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Cantonese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Catalan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Colloquial Chinese 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial Croatian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Czech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Danish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Colloquial Dutch 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Estonian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Finnish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial French 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial German . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Colloquial Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Gujarati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Hindi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 12

Colloquial Hungarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Icelandic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Indonesian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Irish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 12

Colloquial Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Italian 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Latvian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Malay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Mongolian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Norwegian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial of the Gulf . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Panjabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Persian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil 2 . . .7, 16

Colloquial Romanian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Russian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Russian 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial Scottish Gaelic . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Serbian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Series . .4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18

Colloquial Slovak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Slovene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Somali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 18

Colloquial Spanish 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America . . .6

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America 2 . .7

Colloquial Swahili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Swedish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Tamil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Ukrainian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Urdu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Vietnamese . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Colloquial Welsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 18

Colloquial Yoruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Compendium of the World'sLanguages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Comprehensive GrammarsSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 8, 9, 13, 18

Concise New Partridge Dictionary ofSlang and Unconventional English,The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Concise Thesaurus of TraditionalEnglish Metaphors, The . . . . . . . . . .21

Crossing Cultural Boundaries . . . . . . . . .8

Cunningham-Andersson, Una . . . . . . .19

DDalzell, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Davies, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Davis, Edward L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Developing Writing Skills in Italian . . . .13

Dictionary of Chinese Characters, A . .19

Donaldson, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 9, 10

Dravidian Languages, The . . . . . . . . . .22

Dunn, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 16

Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar . . . .9

Dutch: An Essential Grammar . . . . . . . .9

EEn Activo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Encyclopedia of ContemporaryChinese Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Encyclopedia of ContemporaryJapanese Culture, The . . . . . . . . . . .13

Encyclopedias of ContemporaryCulture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 13

Enjelvin, Géraldine . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Essential GrammarsSeries . . . . . .4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18

Etzion, Giore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

FFinnish: An Essential Grammar . . . . . .10

Frequency Dictionary of Arabic, A . . . .20

Frequency Dictionary of French, A . . . .20

Frequency Dictionary of MandarinChinese, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Frequency Dictionary of Portuguese, A . .20

Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, A . . .20

GGass, Susan M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Giacalone Ramat, Anna . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Gillen, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Göksel, Asli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 18

Gönczöl-Davies, Ramona . . . . . . . . . . .16

Grammar Textbook Workbook 1, The . .15

Grammar Textbook Workbook 2, The . .15

Grammar Textbook, The . . . . . . . . . . .15

Grammar WorkbooksSeries . . . . . . . . .5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 18

Growing Up With Two Languages . . . .19

Gully, Adrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HHam, Esther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hatherall, Dietlinde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hatherall, Glyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Haywood, Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

He, Baozhang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hempelman, R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Heredia, Roberto R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Hervey, Sándor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hetzron, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hinchliffe, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hindi: An Essential Grammar . . . . . . . .12

Holes, Clive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 4

Holmes, Philip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hungarian: An Essential Grammar . .3, 12

Husni, Ronak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IIchikawa, Yasuko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13

Iglesias, Esther Santamaria . . . . . . . . .17

Ihde, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

In Other Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Indo-Aryan Languages, The . . . . . . . . .22

Indo-European Languages, The . . . . . .22

Intermediate Cantonese: A Grammarand Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Intermediate Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Intermediate Dutch: A Grammar andWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Intermediate Irish: A Grammar andWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Intermediate Polish: A Grammar andWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Intermediate Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Introducing Translation Studies . . . . . .19

Introduction to Bilingualism, An . . . . .19

Iranian Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . .22

JJain, Danesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Japanese Stage-Step Course, The . .14, 15

Japanese: A ComprehensiveGrammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13

Jiao, Liwei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Johanson, Éva, Ágnes Csató . . . . . . . .23

Johanson, Lars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Jones, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

KKaiser, Stefan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13

Karlsson, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Kattan-Ibarra, Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 18

Katzner, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Kerslake, Celia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 18

Khairov, Shamil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 16

Kim-Renaud, Young-Key . . . . . . . . . .13

King, Gareth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 18, 21

Kobayashi, Noriko . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13

Korean: An Essential Grammar . . . . . .13

LLanguages of the World, The . . . . . . .21

LaPolla, Randy J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Lee, Carolyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Liang, Hsin-Hsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

MMa, Jing-Heng Sheng . . . . . . . . . .3, 8 9

Maksimova, Elena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Matthews, Stephen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5

McEnery, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

McIntyre, Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

McLoughlin, Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Modern Grammar WorkbooksSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 18

Modern Grammars Series . . . . . . . .8, 16

Modern Mandarin ChineseGrammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 8

Modern Mandarin Chinese GrammarWorkbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Modern Russian Grammar . . . . . . . .1, 16

Modern Spanish Grammar . . . . . . .3, 18

Modern Spanish Grammar Workbook . .18

Modern Written Arabic: AComprehensive Grammar . . . . . . . . . .4

Moseley, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Munda Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Munday, Jeremy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 19

NNasrin, Mithun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Neachtain, Maire Ni . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

New Partridge Dictionary of Slang andUnconventional English, The . . . . . .24

New Routledge Dutch Dictionary, The . .19

Newman, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Nurse, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

OOliver-Federici, Theresa . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oosterhoff, Jenneke A. . . . . . . . . . .2, 9

Origins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Osborne, Esmenia Simoes . . . . . . . . .16

Osselton, N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PPartridge, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Paton, Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Philipson, Gerard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Po-Ching, Yip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 8, 9

Polish: An Essential Grammar . . . . . . .16

Pountain, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . .3, 18

Practical Manual in ArabicTranslation, A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preto-Bay, Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

QQian, Kan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Quist, Gerdi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

RRamat, Paolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Rayson, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Rimmington, Don . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5, 8

Romanian: An Essential Grammar . . . .16

Ross, Claudia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 8, 9

Rounds, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 12

Routledge Basic Grammars andWorkbooks Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Routledge Comprehensive GrammarsSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Routledge Dictionary of ModernAmerican Slang and UnconventionalEnglish, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Routledge Encyclopedia of LanguageTeaching and Learning . . . . . . . . . . .19

Routledge Encyclopedia of TranslationStudies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Routledge Essential Grammars Series . .3

Routledge Frequency DictionariesSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Routledge Intensive Dutch Course . . . .10

Routledge Intensive LanguageCourses Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Routledge Intermediate Grammarsand Workbooks Series . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Routledge Introductory Course inModern Hebrew, The . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Routledge Language FamiliesSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

Routledge Modern Grammars Series . . .3

SSaldanha, Gabriela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Sas, Christine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Savoir-Faire Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Second Language Acquisition . . . . . . .19

Selinker, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Semitic Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sex Slang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Shetter, William Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sino-Tibetan Languages, The . . . . . . . .23

Steever, Sandford B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Stenson, Nancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Strik, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Swedish: A Comprehensive Grammar . .18

TTawa, Wako . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Thinking Russian Translation . . . . . . . .16

Thinking Spanish Translation . . . . . . . .18

Thinking Translation Series . . . . . .16, 18

Thompson, Hanne-Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Thompson, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Thurgood, Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Turkic Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar . . .3

Turkish: An Essential Grammar . . . . . .18

UUralic Languages, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VVan Der Wurff, W.A.M. . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Vice Slang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Victor, Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

WWheatley, Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Wilkie, Irene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Wilkinson, P.R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Windfuhr, Gernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Writing Practice Book, The . . . . . . . . .14

XXiao, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

YYamamoto, Hilofumi . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13

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