10 facts, 20 key phrases and the alphabet

10 facts, 20 key phrases and the alphabet

A BBC programme about 10 facts, 20 key phrases and the alphabet. Suitable for beginners.

A game to help you in your learning of Chinese characters.

This is a mini-guide to Chinese characters, read through the pages to learn more.

Essential phrases in Chinese, including basic phrases relevant to the Olympics, food and drink, getting around, shopping, and accommodation.

This game will give you better insight into the Chinese language and provide practice in learning the tones.

A mini-guide to Chinese tones, by following the link and clicking start you will be guided from one section to another.

Follow the link to take a look at the BBC guide, listen to the voices in real Chinese and play the tone and character games to hear how native speakers pronounce sounds.

A lively introduction to Mandarin Chinese in 10 short parts with video clips from the Real Chinese TV series. Topics include: introducing yourself, introducing family, ordering food and drinks, shopping, asking for directions, using public transport, and booking a hotel.

A guide to the Japanese alphabet, explanations on kanji, radicals, hiragana, katakana, and romaji.

A list of 15 Japanese key phrases, available to download or print-out.

A chance to get a flavour of visiting Japan... without leaving your chair! Japanese challenge asks you to start by imagining you arrive at the airport, equipped with a print-out of your internet booking for your stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn)...

BBC Languages information on key facts about the Japanese Language. On this website you can find information regarding 'where Japanese is spoken' (1) or 'Some good Japanese jokes' (5).

A guide to Arabic - 10 facts, 20 key phrases, the alphabet and videos

A Guide to German - information related to 10 key facts, 20 key phrases and the German alphabet.

Brazil is home to the world*s biggest carnival, wildest rainforest and arguably best football team! Find out about wonderful place and people

A guide to young people's slang and spoken French.

An essential guide to young Italian people*s slang

A skim across the surface of the great wealth of Spanish slang. Although some may apply in Latin America, the expressions featured are mostly from Spain.

Intermediate level crosswords to help you improve and practice your vocabulary

Intermediate level crosswords to help you improve and practice your vocabulary.

A biligual love affair - contains chapter-by-chapter transcripts and vocabulary. A love affair between London-born and bred Claire, and a Paris based French Algerian man called Ahmed. When Claire and Ahmed meet it is language that stands between them… (something Claire intends to conquer with audio lessons and practice). But when Ahmed gets stopped and searched in London under section 44, the seed of a much larger difference is sown. The production combines the best of BBC storytelling with ARTE radio.com’s unique approach to sound creating a new experience for the Afternoon Play.

These 10 online topics are based on the 20-part TV series and build on the absolute basics of Talk German

Basic phrases, accommodation, food and drinks and other useful simple phrases. Ideal for the beginner student of German, especially if you are planning a visit to a German speaking place.

This website accompanies the TV series Germany Inside Out. Both the website and TV series focus on five key locations and the places around them - Hamburg, Berlin, Eastern Germany, Munich and Cologne.

A web resource for people using Italian in a business environment

Have a look at the key language, watch and listen to the clips and read the transcript when needed

An interactive post-beginners course by the BBC, focusing on the basics of the language. Great if you're planning a trip to a French-speaking country and you want to communicate with the locals.