French is a beautiful language but quite difficult to learn.
Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or you
travel overseas for business or leisure, this enhanced edition of
French for Dummies can help. Written in an easy-to-follow
format, with integrated audio clips, it gives you just what
you need for basic communication in French. The enhanced edition
includes:

Expanded coverage of necessary grammar, vocabulary, and
pronunciations
Useful exercises, practice questions, and a
mini-dictionary

Business, an upcoming class, travel - whatever your reason
for wanting to learn a new language but don't have time to take a
class, this enhanced edition of French For Dummies can get you well
on your way to becoming fluent in no time!

Auteur
Berlitz has taught languages to millions of people for more than 130 years. Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams, and Dominique Wenzel are highly regarded French instructors and writers.

Zoe Erotopoulos, PhD, teaches in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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The fast and informal way to learn to speak French

Bonjour! 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 expanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you'll get a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations, a refreshed and expanded 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'll need to know to speak French
Voila!  start practicing your French-speaking skills 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 transportation, find a hotel room, exchange money, and handle an emergency on your excursion to France or any other French-speaking country
The power of dix  discover ten ways to pick up French quickly, ten things never to say in French, ten favorite French expressions, and ten phrases that'll make people think you're a local

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
Dialogues throughout the book and on the accompanying CD

Audio CD Includes Real-life dialogues in French that reinforce lessons from the book

Learn to:

Speak French quickly and effectively
Master basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciations

Take your skills to the next level with real-life conversations on the accompanying CD

Résumé
The fast, informal way to learn to speak French - with integrated audio clips throughout. Listen to pronunciations and conversations. French is a beautiful language but quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or you travel overseas for business or leisure, this enhanced edition of French for Dummies can help. Written in an easy-to-follow format, with integrated audio clips, it gives you just what you need for basic communication in French. The enhanced edition includes:

Expanded coverage of necessary grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations
Useful exercises, practice questions, and a mini-dictionary
Business, an upcoming class, travel whatever your reason for wanting to learn a new language but don't have time to take a class, this enhanced edition of French For Dummies can get you well on your way to becoming fluent in no time!

Contenu

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started 7

Chapter 1: The French You Already Know 9

Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Basic French Grammar 17

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Pronunciation and Basic Expressions 35

Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Times Straight 53

Chapter 5: Talking about Your Home, Family, and Daily Routine 67

Part II: French in Action 87

Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 89

Chapter 7: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way 103

Chapter 8: Bon Appétit! Dining Out and Going to the Market 117