Jean-Claude Arragon

Teach Yourself (Teach Yourself Languages)

Thomas William Knight

Do you want to learn French or brush up what you know already? Are you planning a holiday in 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 plenty of 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 practise 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. This new, 7th edition comes with a brand new 32pp test-yourself section giving you extra practice and allowing you to monitor your progress as you go through the course, helping you keep on top of tricky grammar points and regularly testing the vocabulary you're learning. The accompanying CD will help you with listening and speaking. In addition to a full pronunciation section, it contains reading passages and dialogues from the coursebook, followed by comprehension questions in French, together with model answers.

A Grammar-based Course

Living French

If you already have the basics and want to learn more French, this advanced beginner audio-based course will boost your confidence to speak and understand. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -completing a questionnaire -staying at a hotel -going out for dinner and drinks -dealing with an emergency -giving directions -being welcomed by an old friend -having dinner at a friend’s house -going wine-tasting -shopping at a market -taking public transport. You'll progress in your understanding by working out language patterns for yourself, personalise your French with interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years

Enhanced Edition

Keep Talking French Audio Course - Ten Days to Confidence

When travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily? If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak French in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -introducing yourself -booking a room -checking into a hotel -asking for directions -getting in touch with an old friend -meeting an old friend for coffee -booking a table at a restaurant -arriving at a restaurant for dinner -ordering a meal -going to the chemist’s. You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.

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