The French Experience 1 is a complete self-contained course for beginners learning at home or in a class. It will develop your listening reading writing & speaking skills as well as giving you a valuable insight into French culture. The French Experience 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. It

Includes:: a 288-page course book & four 75-minute CDs: Course Book 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'. Audio 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. Both the book (9780563472568) & the CDs (9780563472582) are available individually; an activity book can also be purchased separately for extra practice in reading & writing (9780563472575).

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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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French Grammar 11-14" helps Key Stage 3 pupils gain an understanding of grammar from the beginning of their course. The explanations are simple & there are lots of practice exercises to allow for progression. The book uses familiar vocabulary to minimize the barriers to understanding." ...

The easy way to master French grammar French Grammar For Dummies is a logical extension & complement to the successful language learning book French For Dummies. In plain English it teaches you the grammatical rules of the French language including parts of speech sentence construction pronouns adjectives punctuation stress & verb tenses & moods. Throughout the book you get plenty of practice opportunities to help you on your goal of mastering basic French grammar & usage. Grasp the grammatical rules of French including parts of speech sentence construction & verb tenses Enhance your descriptive speech with adverbs adjectives & prepositions Benefit from plenty of practice opportunities throughout the book Use the French language confidently & correctly Whether you're a student studying French or a professional looking to get ahead of the pack by learning a second language French Grammar For Dummies is your hands-on guide to quickly & painlessly master the written aspect of this popular language. ...

CC is trapped by a job she no longer loves in an unfriendly city. So when her new boyfriend decides its time to sell up & move to the South of France she decides in seconds to change her life. After all who wouldnt pick an azure sea aperitifs & sunshine over a dreary commute & a rainy climate? She hadnt expected a tumbledown farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. Or a motley assortment of surly builders eccentric farmers & a resentful terrifying neighbour
- who happens to be her boyfriends aunt. Suddenly CCs dream of a place in the sun is looking more like a nightmare. Does she have the courage to stick it out & make a home of her French house?
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Yes we know you know the Loire is the longest river in France. But did you know that one in every 702 203 Americans is named after the Loire Valley town of Nantes? Or that thirteen bottles of Loire Valley wine are sold & drunk somewhere in the world every second? Not all of them are imbibed by the author of this book though he did his best to up the consumption rate during his year in this fascinating part of France. George East has spent more than a quarter of a century living with the enemy & observing their sometimes funny little ways & the master raconteurs accounts of his rampaging around France have been enjoyed by millions. Inside these covers youll find very little about the grand chateaux of the Loire but a lot about the towns & villages & the people who live in them. Youll also learn about the history & culture & food & drink of the region. Particularly the food & drink. There are also dozens of easy-to-follow recipes for favourite Loirean dishes from sauteed frogs legs to roasted swan. One thing is for sure. You will find French Impressions: The Loire Valley different from any travel book you have read. Unless of course you are one of the army of fans who follow their flawed hero on his constant journeying in search of a Gallic paradise & the perfect coffee eclair - ...

Learn to speak French fast with this practical & entertaining course for beginners. Learn to speak French in three short months with Hugos world-renowned book & CD pack. Practise regularly using the three 70-minute CDs & book & youll learn to understand & speak French faster than you thought possible. Pick up essential grammar & build vocabulary through word lists key French phrases & model sentences. Develop conversation skills through exercises based on real-life scenarios. Learning French has never been so easy! ...