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!
關於作者:
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.
目錄:
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: The French You Already Know
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Basic French Grammar
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Pronunciation and Basic
Expressions
Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Times Straight
Chapter 5: Talking about Your Home, Family, and Daily Routine
Part II: French in Action
Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Chapter 7: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way
Chapter 8: Bon Appétit! Dining Out and Going to the Market
Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy
Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town
Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating
Chapter 12: Recreation and the Outdoors
Part III: French on the Go
Chapter 13: Planning a Trip
Chapter 14: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land
Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay
Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up French Quickly
Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in French
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite French Expressions
Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French
Part V: Appendixes
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries
Appendix B: Verb Tables
Appendix C: Answer Key
Appendix D: On the CD
Index