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Download the 2009 Living Language Exclusive Library Editions CatalogThe 2010 Living Language Exclusive Library Editions catalog is now available for download. With our most popular titles and evergreen bestsellers, Living Language will help you be your patron's #1 source for foreign language study.
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Why Should Your Library Choose Living Language?

English for the Real WorldBesides being the foremost name in the field of foreign language self-study, Living Language has created affordable, circulation-friendly programs that are guaranteed to speak volumes about the quality of your audio collection. Living Language pioneered foreign-language self-study courses and is committed to publishing practical programs that address a variety of learning styles and needs. Since 1946, millions of consumers—your patrons—have learned to speak, read, and write a new language with Living Language.

What Makes Living Language Courses So Successful?

In the shortest time possible, our variety of programs allows patrons to meet their language learning needs—from basic expressions to complete understanding and fluency. Unlike other courses on the market, the content of Living Language programs are each unique and separate—we do not slice and dice the same material across multiple programs. The majority of people prefer visual aids while learning, especially when it comes to new languages. For most of us, simply hearing the Ultimate Spanishwords in a foreign language without any visual clues is not enough, and in fact it can be confusing and frustrating. Living Language courses are successful because they combine audio with printed material, which means they target two senses at once. This makes it easier for people to understand and remember, so they learn more quickly and easily. Listeners acquire conversational skills, not memorized phrases.

Our Commitment Is Unmatched!

We firmly believe that language enriches lives, opens doors both professionally and personally, and above all builds communities. Language study should not be all drills and rote memorization; languages should live. Language underlies all areas of human interaction, and we strive to provide the highest quality language instruction tools that meet the widest variety of learning styles, needs, and personal or professional goals.

Living Language is also part of the same Random House family of publishers as Books on Tape. We are located in New York City, where every language imaginable can be heard each day in conversation, commerce, and education. Our staff alone can rightfully claim over fifteen languages, not counting the native speaking professionals in every field we work with to develop courses that reflect not only the latest trends in teaching, but also the most relevant and up to date content. As a team, we are committed to our mission of making language accessible, and enjoyable, to everyone.
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A more comprehesive series for travelers, including travel advice!
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Quick, easy-to-use programs for various professional fields
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