Anyone wanting to learn a few phrases for their overseas holiday can do so without having to buy a CD-Rom or a phrase book. Linguaphone has launched online French and Spanish lessons from beginner to intermediate level. New users to the service, which includes audio and video material, can sign up for pound;29.95 for the first three months. Thereafter, course access costs pound;49.90. For further information visit the Linguaphone website at www.linguaphone.com or book courses on freephone 0800 282 417.