Words for the World

WORDS FOR THE WORLD introduces children to European languages & cultures. It is especially designed to meet the needs of parents & teachers who themselves have no foreign language background. Besides a detailed guide explaining how to adapt the material for different ages & grade levels, the book also features an introductory chapter for the children explaining the importance of learning about foreign countries & cultures. Based on the concept that languages come in families like people, the main body of the book spotlights eight different countries, including a narrative text on the lifestyle & culture as well as a foreign language vocabulary set (75 words & phrases for each language). All foreign words & phrases are pronounced on the audio cassettes. Countries featured are France, Spain, Italy, the former Soviet Union, Germany, Norway, Holland, & Sweden. WORDS FOR THE WORLD will enable children to recognize eight foreign language by sight & sound. they will also get a taste of life in other countries! The book is abundantly illustrated in full color with whimsical, imaginative drawings by Janet Herbert. To order, contact Comprehensive Language Communications, P.O. Box 343, Borger, TX 79008-0242. (806) 273- 2631.Ege, Christine is the author of 'Words for the World', published 1992 under ISBN 9781884161001 and ISBN 1884161006.