Complete French (Learn French with Teach Yourself)(English, Paperback, Graham Gaelle)
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This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444100051) The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444100068) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in French which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete French will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in 25 thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with full colour text, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of France. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The complete, fully interactive language learning package Pack contains book with new full-colour page design and fresh layout and CDs with fully downloadable audio content Interactive features include 1 and 5 minute summaries and author tips and insights Clear level delineation helps learners identify an achievable target; the course encompasses level 1 to level 4 of the Common European Framework for Languages About the Author Gaelle Graham studied at La Sorbonne where she obtained a licence-èslettres; she also has an MA in linguistics from the University of Kent. She has over 25 years' experience of teaching French in secondary schools and as a teacher trainer. Table of Contents Introduction 01 Salutations 02 Premiers contacts 03 On fait connaissance 04 Un voyage en bateau 05 On visite la vieille ville 06 Ou stationner? 07 L'hebergement 08 A l'hotel 09 Une si jolie petite ville! 10 Choisir un restaurant 11 La pluie et le beau temps! 12 Au restaurant 13 Sur la route 14 On cherche un appartement 15 Dans les grandes surfaces 16 A la maison du peuple 17 On cherche du travail 18 On prend le TGV 19 A l'hopital 20 On prend le metro 21 Si on gagnait le gros lot ... 22 Les greves 23 La vie de famille 24 Un repas familial 25 Si on achetait une maison? Revision unit Key to the exercises Transcripts of listening exercises Grammar summary Verb tables French-English vocabulary English-French vocabulary