French For Dummies
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 16. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-119-94561-1 (ISBN)
Description
The fast and informal way to learn to speak French
If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational French, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you up and running with the language. Here, you'll find coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you get a mini dictionary, exercises, practice opportunities and more.
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French 101 - learn how to pronounce the French alphabet, numbers and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you need to know to speak French
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Voila! - start practising your French in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Eiffel Tower or expressing your love for fromage
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Start talkin' the talk - get the know-how to confidently navigate public transport, find a hotel room, exchange money and handle an emergency on your excursion to France or any other French-speaking country
Open the book and find:
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How to make sense of basic French grammar
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Tips to improve your pronunciation
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Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations
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Idioms and popular expressions
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Advice on getting around in France and other French-speaking countries
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Fun games and activities to reinforce learning
If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational French, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you up and running with the language. Here, you'll find coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you get a mini dictionary, exercises, practice opportunities and more.
-
French 101 - learn how to pronounce the French alphabet, numbers and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you need to know to speak French
-
Voila! - start practising your French in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Eiffel Tower or expressing your love for fromage
-
Start talkin' the talk - get the know-how to confidently navigate public transport, find a hotel room, exchange money and handle an emergency on your excursion to France or any other French-speaking country
Open the book and find:
-
How to make sense of basic French grammar
-
Tips to improve your pronunciation
-
Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations
-
Idioms and popular expressions
-
Advice on getting around in France and other French-speaking countries
-
Fun games and activities to reinforce learning
More details
Edition
Portable Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Wiley
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-94561-1 (9781119945611)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams and Dominique Wenzel are highly-regarded French teachers and writers.
Zoe Erotopoulos, PhD, teaches in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Zoe Erotopoulos, PhD, teaches in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: The French You Already Know 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Basic French Grammar 19
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Pronunciation and Basic Expressions 39
Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Times Straight 57
Part II: French in Action 69
Chapter 5: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 71
Chapter 6: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way 81
Chapter 7: Bon Appétit! Dining Out and Going to the Market 93
Part III: French on the Go 109
Chapter 8: Planning a Trip 111
Chapter 9: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 123
Chapter 10: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 135
Chapter 11: Finding a Place to Stay 153
Chapter 12: Handling Emergencies 163
Part IV: The Part of Tens 177
Chapter 13: Ten Favorite French Expressions 179
Chapter 14: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French 183
Part V: Appendixes 187
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 189
Appendix B: Verb Tables 219
Index 235
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: The French You Already Know 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Basic French Grammar 19
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Pronunciation and Basic Expressions 39
Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Times Straight 57
Part II: French in Action 69
Chapter 5: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 71
Chapter 6: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way 81
Chapter 7: Bon Appétit! Dining Out and Going to the Market 93
Part III: French on the Go 109
Chapter 8: Planning a Trip 111
Chapter 9: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 123
Chapter 10: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 135
Chapter 11: Finding a Place to Stay 153
Chapter 12: Handling Emergencies 163
Part IV: The Part of Tens 177
Chapter 13: Ten Favorite French Expressions 179
Chapter 14: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French 183
Part V: Appendixes 187
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 189
Appendix B: Verb Tables 219
Index 235