Dodi-Katrin Schmidt: French For Dummies, with CD, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Beschreibung

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 C

Inhaltsangabe

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
Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy 137
Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town 155
Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating 171
Chapter 12: Recreation and the Outdoors 189
Part III: French on the Go 207
Chapter 13: Planning a Trip 209
Chapter 14: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 225
Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 239
Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay 261
Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies 275
Part IV: The Part of Tens 291
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up French Quickly 293
Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in French 297
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite French Expressions 301
Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French 305
Part V: Appendixes 309
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 311
Appendix B: Verb Tables 333
Appendix C: Answer Key 349
Appendix D: On the CD 351
Index 353

Klappentext

The fast, informal way to learn to speak French

French is known as perhaps the most beautiful of all languages. Listen to someone speak French--sure, you don't have a clue what they're saying, but aren't you enraptured by the sound of it?

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 revised edition of French for Dummies can help. Written in an easy-to-follow format, it gives you just what you need for basic communication in French
* Expanded coverage of necessary grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations
* A fully updated and expanded audio CD (including real-life conversations)
* 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, French For Dummies can get you well on your way to becoming fluent in no time!