<EM><P>Colloquial Swedish</EM> provides a step-by-step course in Swedish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Swedish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.</P><P>This thoroughly revised new edition features:</P><UL><LI>progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and an increased focus on functional language</LI><LI>structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar </LI><LI>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises </LI><LI>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios </LI><LI>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</LI><LI>additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries </LI></UL><P>Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, <