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Complete Old English: A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Old English, with Original Texts
Mark Atherton
Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, Language teaching theory & methods, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Grammar & vocabulary, Language self-study texts, Language learning: audio-visual & multimedia, Speaking / pronunciation skills, Listening skills, Reading skills, Prose: non-fiction
A complete course on reading and understanding Old English, designed for absolute beginners, built around authentic texts and featuring online audio to aid pronunciation
Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Old English offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate such canonical texts as Beowulf and the earliest version of the Lord's Prayer from a critical point in our history.
Structured around authentic material, using online audio to aid pronunciation, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features:
-22 learning units plus maps and verb guide
-New edition features key set texts in an Appendix, in a title suitable for classroom or self-study use
-Authentic materials - language taught through key texts
-Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Old English grammar and vocabulary
-Culture insights - learn about the culture and religion of the Anglo-Saxons
-Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress
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