The brand new all-audio conversations provide a great way for absolute beginners to learn and for everyone to improve their communication skills. Each course is centred around 20 realistic dialogues. The first two CDs contain the language you need to speak and understand, without getting bogged down with grammar. The subjects covered are those typically encountered on holiday or on business abroad. The third CD, uniquely, teaches skills for listening, so you can understand what's said back to you. There are plenty of opportunities for practice too. You can use the conversation courses on their own or as an accompaniment to both the beginner's and complete series. In addition to the three CDs, there is a 48-page booklet which gives the dialogues and their translations, as well as a basic glossary of the words and phrases used.