Teach Yourself Old English Package (Book + 2CDs)

Teach Yourself Old English Package (Book + 2CDs)
by Mark Atherton

Teach Yourself Old English Package (Book + 2CDs)
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Author: Mark Atherton
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-27
ISBN: 0071485082
Number of pages: 298
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Book Reviews of Teach Yourself Old English Package (Book + 2CDs)

Book Review: Inexpensive and interesting
Summary: 5 Stars

Two nice things about this package: the text is easy to follow (good for a self-learner) but very interesting and the 2 CDs demonstrate Old English pronunciation. In addition to those items it is reasonably priced.

Atherton takes you step by step into Old English, introducing you Anglo-Saxon history and culture along the way. You are never overwhelmed and texts, whether they be the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, Beowulf, The Seafarer, Genesis, The Dream of the Rood, etc., are presented in small doses. Difficulty naturally increases as you move through the text. Pronunciation can be picked up from the CDs and explanations or cues in the book. Essentially, by wading through this course you get a survey of Anglo-Saxon history, literature, and culture that puts old English in context. And when you are done you will be equipped to move on to more challenging studies. Worked well for me!

Summary of Teach Yourself Old English Package (Book + 2CDs)

Speak like an English person of yore

Teach Yourself Old English introduces you to the form of English spoken from A.D. 500 to 1100--clearly and simply. Even without any experience with Old English you will be able to learn the ancient language through authentic texts--poetry, sermons, and even riddles--and grammar that is gradually introduced in manageable bits. On the audio CDs, Old English experts read from Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

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