Living Language

  • 39

    Catalog books

  • 26

    Works

  • 1998 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Living Language produces approachable language-learning books and phrasebooks, exemplified here by a complete beginner’s English course and a Czech phrase guide. Their materials focus on clear, practical lessons and everyday vocabulary designed for self-study and quick conversational use.

Alongside instructional titles, Living Language released The Chimney Sweeper's Boy in 1998, showing a willingness to publish narrative work. Together these entries reflect a publisher balancing functional language instruction with occasional literary or children’s storytelling.

Best Place To Start

Inglés curso básico completo

Random House • 1998 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Beginner language courses • Phrasebooks and practical lessons • Compact grammar and vocabulary guides

Genres and themes: Language learning • Travel essentials • Practical instruction

Who this author is best for: Good for self-directed learners who want clear, concise lessons and usable phrases for travel or basic conversation.

Start with a beginner course to learn core vocabulary, then add a compact phrasebook or short reader to practice context.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Inglés curso básico completo

    Random House • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 240 pages.

  2. Fast and Easy Czech (Living Language)

    Random House • 1998 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1998.

  3. The Chimney Sweeper's Boy

    Random House • 1998 • commitment varies by edition

    You enjoy intimate historical character studies like a single chimney sweep's life | You appreciate concise narratives t…

  4. Complete Spanish

    Living Language • 2008 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 384 pages.

  5. Farsi (World Languages)

    Living Language • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 320 pages.

  6. Hindi

    Living Language • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 368 pages.

  7. Korean (World Languages)

    Living Language • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 256 pages.

  8. Tagalog (World Languages)

    Living Language • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 272 pages.

  9. Beyond the Basics

    Living Language • 2005 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2005 • 368 pages.

  10. Ultimate Spanish Beginner-Intermediate (Book) (LL(R) Ultimate Basic-Intermed)

    Living Language • 2004 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 416 pages.

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