Itally Inside Out (Beginner)

Explore Italy from the Alps to Sicily through the eyes of two journalists - one Italian and the other British. Explore undiscovered aspects of Italy and visit the cities of Venice, Milan and Rome and the regions of Puglia in the scuth-east and Sicilv. This is an in depth travel guide to sorne popular and some ess well known parts of Italy, and offers plenty of information and insights. Presenter pieces to camera are in English but all of the interviews are in Italian with English Subtitles.

5 x 30 minutes videos

 

Greek Language and People (Beginner)

(As seen on ABC TV. Used in the Open Learning Greek course offered by the University of New England)

Shot on location, this course offers an introduction to the Greek alphabet and language. It provides students with the opportunity to develop enough basic language skills to make contact with people in a variety of transactions and social situations. It also provides insights into the everyday life and culture of modern Greece.

2 x 1 25 minute videos

 

Japanese Language and People (Beginner)

Filmed on location in Japan, the ten 25 minute programmes introduce students to the richness of Japanese language and culture. Each video module focuses on themes such as family; home, work, education, travel and leisure. Though the emphasis is on oral skills; the written language is also covered to provide a working knowledge of the language which the traveller is likely to encounter. All of the language is reinforced with graphics that make full use of the videos' training potential. The series includes interviews with Japanese people and feature Australian: Dutch, British and American residents who share their experiences in learning to speak, read and write Japanese.

2 x 90 minute videos, 2 x 60 minute videos, course book, teacher's guide.