The French produced some of the most striking & innovatory interwar cruiser designs. A large amount of new information about these ships has become available over the past twenty years in France but this book is the first to make this accessible to an English-speaking readership. Part I explains the design philosophy behind each of the classes built after 1922 & outlines the characteristics of each type accompanied by detailed data tables & A superbly comprehensive set of specially-drawn plans based on official documents as well as carefully-selected photographs. Coverage

Includes:: the De Grasse laid down in August 1939 & completed postwar as an AA cruiser & also the heavy cruisers of the Saint Louis class intended to follow her about which little has been published. Part II deals with the historical side covering not only the eventful careers of these ships but also explaining the peacetime organisation of the Marine Nationale the complex politics of this turbulent period & their impact on the navy. Like its highly successful predecessor French Battleships this beautifully presented book subtly blends technical & historical analysis to produce what must become the standard reference work.

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The French Experience 1 activity book is the perfect complement to The French Experience 1 course book & CDs which are available to buy in a separate pack (9780563472612). Closely linked to each unit of the course book it provides extra practice in reading & writing allowing you to consolidate & develop your language skills further. It

Includes:: grammar exercises to practise language in realistic contexts activities to recycle vocabulary & an answer key so you can check your progress. 75-page book.

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Developed for intermediate learners The French Experience 2 course book is designed to accompany the French Experience 2 CDs (9780563519249) but can also be used on its own to develop your reading & writing skills. The course focuses on the standard French of France but also travels further afield to introduce learners to the richness & diversity of the French-speaking world. You'll also gain valuable insights into the culture of France & French-speaking countries such as Vietnam & Switzerl&. The ten units contain dialogues role-plays varied activities & authentic texts. Self-assessment tests are also included for you to check your progress as you work through the course. This 224-page book is also available to buy as part of a pack with five 75-minute audio CDs (9780563519119). ...

Developed for beginners The French Experience 1 CDs are designed to accompany The French Experience 1 course book (9780563472568) but can also be used on their own to develop your listening & speaking skills. Youll gain valuable insights into French culture too. authentic dialogues & interviews allow you to hear native French speakers using everyday language & the activities based on them progress from listening & recognising to speaking & understanding to gradually develop your conversational French. The French Experience 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. These four 75-minute CDs are also available in a pack which

Includes:: the 288-page course book (9780563472612).

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Developed for beginners The French Experience 1 course book is designed to accompany the French Experience 1 CDs (9780563472582) but can also be used on its own to develop your reading & writing skills. Youll gain valuable insights into French culture too. Based on a simple step-by-step approach each of the 20 units of the course is divided into self-contained learning blocks enabling you to make rapid progress with the language. An additional four revision & assessment units reinforce learning using activities & language check ups. The French Experience 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. This 288-page book is also available as part of a pack with four 75-minute audio CDs (9780563472612). ...

The French Experience 2 is an intermediate course ideal for learners who have completed The French Experience 1 or any other beginners French course & is suitable for study at home or in a class. The course focuses on the standard French of France but also travels further afield to introduce learners to the richness & diversity of the French-speaking world. Youll also gain valuable insights into the culture of France & French-speaking countries such as Vietnam & Switzerl&. The French Experience 2 can help you reach the equivalent level of a second qualification such as A-Level. It

Includes:: a 224-page course book & five 75-minute CDs: Course Book Fully integrated with the audio the ten units contain dialogues role-plays varied activities & authentic texts. Self-assessment tests are also included for you to check your progress as you work through the course. Audio Packed with language explanations & opportunities for listening understanding & speaking the five CDs include real-life conversations & interviews in French to show the spoken language in everyday use. Both the book (9780563519096) & the CDs (9780563519249) are also available individually.

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A guide for the complete beginner & those wanting to improve their French. Internet links offer opportunities to hear the language spoken by a native speaker. Grammar is clearly explained & puzzles & exercises are included. For primary & secondary school use. ...

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. French grammar is clearly explained & puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful basic foreign language skills. ...

You want to learn French but youre not looking to spend hours in front of a textbook becoming fluent. Maybe you took French in school but remember nothing but boring grammar rules & useless words. Or perhaps you just want to know some words & phrases so that you can communicate on a basic level. Whatever your reason for taking up French you want a starter course thats fun yet effective. Now you can enjoy practicing with French For Dummies Audio Set! This 3-CD package will enable you to quickly familiarize yourself with the French language & begin communicating with French speakers. With this audio set you can learn at your own pace about topics that interest you. Some of the subjects youll be able to talk about include:* Greetings & introductions* Work jobs & office life* Making small talk* Traveling & making arrangements* Asking for directions* Getting help & assistance* Ordering at a restaurant* Booking a room in a hotel* Exchanging money at the bank* Shopping in a store or boutique Along with all these topics these CDs cover essential rules & building blocks of the French language such as verb conjugation & tenses sentence structure & vocabulary. It also

Includes:: a list of essential words that are used indispensably by French speakers. With this beginner audio set you can pop any of the CDs in your CD player or computer & discover the joy & fun of the French language!

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The fast informal way to learn to speak French
- with integrated audio clips throughout. Listen to pronunciations & conversations.
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