Elisabeth Smith

Elisabeth Smith has written a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-to-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do. At the end of six weeks, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to tackle all the situations you need to know about, such as shopping, eating out and getting around.

One in a series of instant language guides from Teach Yourself, this French language course targets only the most important vocabulary and grammar, with flashcards and exercises to reinforce learning.

Left it till the last minute to learn enough Italian for your holiday? Then Last-minute Italian is the course for you! With just 50 words and phrases, you'll learn enough Italian to enjoy your holiday without having to talk very loudly in English.

Whether you want to learn just enough to get by on holiday or a business trip, this audio-led course teaches the 50 words and expressions you need to know in just an hour and a quarter.

The carefully structured method presented in this course concentrates on the most important vocabulary and grammar in order to get the reader speaking straight away. It requires only 45 minutes study a day for 6 weeks, and rules of pronunciation and grammar are simply and understandably expressed.