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LanguageLovers Catalog For continued learning of your target language. AudioMagazines in Spanish, French, German, and Italian only. | Speak a foreign language? Speak it better! If you've taken the time to learn French, German, Spanish or Italian, here's the proven way to take your vocabulary and listening-comprehension skills to the next level. Join the thousands of intermediate and advanced language students on six continents who use Champs-Elysées, Schau ins Land, Puerta Sol, and Acquerello Italiano to stay in touch with the languages and cultures they love. Produced entirely in Europe by professional broadcasters and journalists, each audio-magazine consists of an hour-long program on audiocassette or CD packed with news, features, and interviews. A booklet containing a word-for-word transcript and an extensive glossary accompanies the audio component. In addition to translations of difficult words and phrases, the glossaries contain copious biographical, historical, political, and cultural notes prepared by seasoned editors – many of whom also write for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and magazines. An optional study supplement with listening exercises and grammar drills is also available in each issue. When you're ready to subscribe you can do so without risk: every subscription comes with a money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, let Champs-Elysées know within 30 days and they'll refund your money – you can even keep your first program. There's no better time than now to brush up on a second language, and there's no better way, short of moving abroad! |
| Four Languages - Summary | Detail for Each Product | The rich traditions and contemporary élan of France resonate through each edition of Champs-Elysées. Interviews with the actress, Juliette Binoche and the round-the-world balloonist, Bertrand Piccard, features on the power struggle within the National Front, the Monet exhibition in Paris, and what it’s like to be black in France are among the recent segments on this lively French-language audio-magazine.
  | Champs-Elysées, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of French and those interested in French lifestyle, culture and travel.
Produced entirely in France by professional broadcasters and journalists, each monthly audio-magazine consists of an hour-long program in French on audio cassette (or CD) packed with news, features, and interviews reflecting what's going on in France. Previous guests on the French program include, politicians Francois Mitterand and Jacques Chirac and actors Juliette Binoche and Brigitte Bardot. A booklet containing a word-for-word transcript and an extensive glossary accompanies the audio component. In addition to translations into English of difficult words and phrases, the glossaries contain extensive biographical, historical, political, and cultural notes prepared by experienced editors – many of whom also write for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and magazines.
An optional study supplement with listening exercises and grammar drills is also available in each issue. | 
Puerta del Sol, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of Spanish and those interested in Spanish lifestyle, culture and travel.  
| Produced entirely in Spanish-speaking countries by professional broadcasters and journalists, each bimonthly audio-magazine (6 issues a year) consists of an hour-long program in Spanish on audio cassette (or CD) packed with news, features, and interviews reflecting what's going on in Spain. Previous people on the program include: José Carreras, Felipe González, Julio Iglesias, President Carlos Menem of Argentina and Carlos Fuentes. A booklet containing a word-for-word transcript and an extensive glossary accompanies the audio component. In addition to translations into English of difficult words and phrases, the glossaries contain extensive biographical, historical, political, and cultural notes prepared by experienced editors - many of whom also write for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and magazines. An optional study supplement with listening exercises and grammar drills is also available in each issue. Puerta del Sol, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of Spanish and those interested in Spanish lifestyle, culture and travel. A talented group of broadcast journalists in Madrid examines the colourful textures of Hispanic culture every two months in Puerta del Sol. Among the intriguing segments in the recent editions are an interview with Federico Mayor Zaragoza, director general of UNESCO, a feature on Spanish culture on the internet and a visit to the Alhambra. In addition, Isabel Allende, daughter of former Chilean president Salvador Allende, talks about the arrest of General Augusto Pinochet in London. | 
Schau ins Land, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of German and those interested in German lifestyle, culture and travel. Professional journalists in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland provide a fascinating overview of German-speaking Europe every month in Schau ins Land. Recent highlights include an interview with the ice-skater Katarina Witt, a visit to Stralsund on the Baltic coast, a look at the German healthcare system, a profile of composer Richard Strauss, and a feature on the disappearing art of making Gamsbärte (and you’ll find out what Gamsbärte are!).
  | Schau ins Land, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of German and those interested in German lifestyle, culture and travel. Produced entirely in German-speaking countries by professional broadcasters and journalists, each monthly audio-magazine consists of an hour-long program in German on audio cassette (or CD) packed with news, features, and interviews reflecting what's going on in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Tennis stars Boris Becker and Steffi Graf, politicians Helmut Kohl, Hans Dietrich Genscher, Gerhard Schroeder and Oskar Lafontaine and entertainer Herman Van Veen are among the fascinating people who have been profiled in Schau ins Land. A booklet containing a word-for-word transcript and an extensive glossary accompanies the audio component. In addition to translations of difficult words and phrases, the glossaries contain extensive biographical, historical, political, and cultural notes prepared by experienced editors--many of whom also write for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and magazines. An optional study supplement with listening exercises and grammar drills is also available in each issue. | Acquerello italiano, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of Italian and those interested in Italian lifestyle, culture and travel.
  | Acquerello italiano, the audio-magazine for intermediate to advanced speakers of Italian and those interested in Italian lifestyle, culture and travel. Produced six times a year in Rome, Acquerello italiano showcases the vitality and style of contemporary Italy. Recent issues include features on the sculpture collection of the Palazzo Altemps, Roman Jewish cuisine, and Seborga, a small principality in Liguria that wants to break away from Italy. Another key highlight is host Lao Petrilli’s interview with controversial Benetton fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani about his daring advertising campaigns.
Produced entirely in Italian-speaking countries by professional broadcasters and journalists, each bimonthly audio-magazine (6 issues a year) consists of an hour-long program in Italian on audio cassette (or CD) packed with news, features, and interviews reflecting what's going on in Italy. A booklet containing a word-for-word transcript and an extensive glossary accompanies the audio component. In addition to translations into English of difficult words and phrases, the glossaries contain extensive biographical, historical, political, and cultural notes prepared by experienced editors--many of whom also write for some of the world's most prestigious newspapers and magazines. An optional study supplement with listening exercises and grammar drills is also available in each issue. |
Ongoing Language Learning in a Cultural Context Because the audio-magazines are periodicals, language learning never ends. You continue to improve month after month, year after year. And you won’t find a more entertaining or culturally informative way to work towards fluency. For more information, just pick the language(s) you’re interested in, below. And when you’re ready to subscribe you can do so without risk: every subscription comes with a money-back guarantee. If it’s not for you, let us know within 30 days and we’ll refund your money you can even keep your first program. There’s no better time than now to brush up on a second language, and there’s no better way, short of moving abroad!
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