The complete idiot's guide to learning French
Book - 2009
Presents an outline of basic French grammar, offers useful words and expressions, and simplifies dialogue for conversation and travel situations.
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- Published
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New York, N.Y. :
Alpha Books
c2009.
- Language
- English
French - Main Author
- Edition
- 5th ed
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- xviii, 412 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. + 1 compact disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
- ISBN
- 9781592579099
- Part 1, The bare basics. The top ten reasons you should study French ; Pronounce it properly ; The French you know ; Idiomatically speaking ; Grasp that grammar! ; French : the sexy language ; On the move!
- Part 2, Travel time. Greetings and salutations ; "I'd like you to get to know you-- " ; Navigating the airport ; Getting there without delay ; A room with a view
- Part 3, Fun time. Today's weather is-- ; Sightseeing ; "I wanna shop till I drop!" ; An old-fashioned, home-cooked meal ; Eating out ; Fun and games
- Part 4, Time out : problems. Torn jacket? Broken glasses? Personal services ; "I need a doctor-- now!" ; "Oops, I forgot to pack my toothbrush!" ; Phone hom-- or anywhere else ; "Please, Mr. Postman-- "
- Part 5, It's time for business. For the businessperson ; Buying and renting property ; Money is the issue
- Appendixes. A, Verb charts
- B, Dictionaries.