Designed for both beginning language students as well as those who wish to refresh their language skills, Berlitz Today is a user-friendly, self-instructional course that emphasizes spoken communication. Covering real-life topics, this contemporary course will give learners confidence when dealing with everyday situations in their new language -- from asking and answering questions to gaining knowledge of the culture and society.While focusing on communicative fluency, Berlitz Today is filled with activities for learning, practicing, reviewing, and reinforcing grammar. Four 60-minute audio compact discs, recorded by native speakers, feature authentic spoken-language situations and emphasize the successful Berlitz listen-and-repeat approach. A full-color Course Book supports the audio material and offers a variety of engaging, interactive exercises that reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Topics covered include introductions, shopping, and conversing on the phone.CD versionsoffer a 32-page Learner's Guide and a Berlitz Bilingual Dictionary to aid learners. As an added bonus, Berlitz Today includes a coupon for a free private lesson at any Berlitz Language Center.