French for dummies

Summary: Outlines basic French grammar, and offers useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue.

Record details

ISBN: 9781118138649 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1118138643 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xvi, 368 p.) : ill.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2011.

General Note:	Book with accompanying compact disc. "Berlitz"--Cover. Accompanying audio CD includes dialogues in French that reinforce lessons from the book. Some online versions lack accompanying media packaged with the printed version. Accompanying audio CD: CD ID #MD05184A, Part #978KPART21250.
Formatted Contents Note:	Getting started. The French you already know ; Laying the foundation : basic French grammar ; Getting started with pronunciation and basic expressions ; Getting your numbers, dates, and times straight ; Talking about your home, family, and daily routine -- French in action. Getting to know you : making small talk ; Asking directions and finding your way ; Bon appetit! dining out and going to the market ; Shopping made easy ; Going out on the town ; Taking care of business and telecommunicating ; Recreation and the outdoors -- French on the go. Planning a trip ; Dealing with money in a foreign land ; Getting around : planes, trains, taxis, and more ; Finding a place to stay ; Handling emergencies -- The part of tens. Ten ways to pick up French quickly ; Ten things never to say in French ; Ten favorite French expressions ; Ten phrases that make you sound French.
Language Note:	Text in English with dialogues and vocabulary lists in French with English translations.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.