Лондонский курс английского языка. 2-е изд.

Вы недовольны своим уровнем знаний? Вы хотите говорить по-английски лучше? Вы ищете быстрый способ выучить язык? С помощью Лондонского курса вы легко пополните свой словарный запас и сможете составлять необходимые в повседневном общении фразы. Незаметно для себя вы начнете понимать и грамотно говорить по-английски. Курс разработан преподавателями из Великобритании и адаптирован для иностранцев, желающих усовершенствовать свои знания. Курс предназначен для уровней Elementary - Intermediate.

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