Do you want to learn French or brush up what you already know? Are you planning a trip to France or preparing for an exam? Are you looking for a course with a traditional approach to language learning, based on solid grammatical foundations, translation skills and practical vocabulary? If so, this is the course for you. The material covers a variety of everyday topics in a simple, concise manner. There are many examples and explanations to illustrate how the language works and to build confidence. Each unit, designed to build systematically on what you have already learned, contains: clear grammar explanations vocabulary lists reading material consisting of a story, dialogue or letter questions for speaking practice exercises There are also revision units to help you practice what you are learning. At the back of the book, an exercise key enables you to check your answers while grammar and vocabulary sections provide a useful reference. The accompanying CD will help you with listening and speaking. In addition to a full pronunciation section, it contains reading passages or dialogues from the course book, followed by comprehension questions in French, together with model answers.
Whenever one is standing in front of rows and rows of French books [or looking at page after page online], picking one out is really daunting. I made the slightly unsure purchase of Living French just under a month ago to help me improve things and actually get a real foundation, since I hadn't listened that much in class. I would absolutely recommend this book, it is so helpful, very clear, and has everything. Each lesson has several pages of information, examples & upcoming vocab before then having a reading passage relevant to the lesson's aim, then questions on the passage, and usually 2-3 grammar exercises, and then a short set of translations followed by a longer passage to translate [from English into French] and finally an area where you can write your own passage about the stuff from the lesson. I have found is quite helpful and, surprisingly, not boring.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.