The Language Ab Initio Student Workbook covers all the components of this language acquisition course and provides a step-by-step guide to the various assessments. Each component is broken down into its various parts, and plenty of advice and practice are provided in order to ensure that the student is fully prepared when it matters most. This workbook is supported by online resources on the author's personal website. The introduction of a personal Portfolio helps the student create an ongoing record of their learning and allows them to manipulate the language according to the assessment tasks, the formats and the criteria. By making language learning fun and personal, the Ab Initio student will find a great deal of motivation to create, share and reflect on content in the target language. Focus on : à Reading Comprehension (Paper 1) : question types, sample exercises and examination techniques à Composition (Paper 2) : planning, drafting and writing practice, with detailed features of each text type à The Individual Oral : reading and describing a visual stimulus, conducting a fluent conversation on all the course topics à The Written Assignment : describing, comparing and reflecting on the target language culture - a step-by-step guide on how to work towards all the assessment criteria in a creative and enjoyable way