Hippocrene Books. 167 pages. Beginner's Czech offers basic language instruction, presenting grammar, vocabulary, and common phrases in clear, concise lessons. Review questions and exercises accompany each lesson. Historical and cultural material gives insight into customs and everyday situations. Books in the series are an ideal companion for situations. Books in the series are an ideal companion for students, travelers, and businesspeople. Beginner's Czech with 2 Audio CDs is designed for both classroom use and self-study. Each of the 10 lessons opens with a dialogue about an everyday topic, followed by vocabulary lists, explanations of grammar, and exercises. The audio CDs accompany the lessons, providing correct pronunciation of the dialogues and vocabulary, with pauses for repetition by student. The book also includes an exercise key, a Czech-English glossary, and an introduction to the Czech language, business, history, culture, and the arts, as well as everyday life among the Czech people. Czech language course