82 Best Learning French Books of All Time
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Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess. less
• Teaching you how to learn French more effectively, an easy way to boost your learning efforts
• Tips and tricks from a renowned language expert with a tried and tested method for success
• Also ideal for anyone learning for the first time, giving you the tools to learn efficiently and quickly
• Pocket sized format with easy pronunciation guidance – so you... more
This edition presents the most important and most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students crossword puzzles and games, while the M3 CD includes extra... more
Our method presents the language in a natural and systematic way, combining linguistic science and proven techniques with an engaging experience to deliver real results.
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- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
D'abord, il y a eu l'hôtel Beau-Rivage, à Bains-les-Mers, et les nouveaux copains: Blaise, Fructueux, Mamert, Irénée, Fabrice et Côme. Puis un essai manqué de germination de haricot avant de repartir avec la colonie du Camp Bleu où l'on s'amuse drôlement.
Elles sont vraiment terribles, les vacances du Petit Nicolas !
De quoi épater Marie-Edwige à la rentrée...
Avec... more
Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Eliane Kurbegov explains one--and only one--grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that works for you.
You will, or course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings,... more
Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!
Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!
In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give... more
• 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.
• English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and... more
Inside "French Grammar For Beginners" you'll find:
30 beginner-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner French grammar.
Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions.
Short... more
AN ANYWHERE RESOURCE: This workbook is the perfect skill-building resource for both home and school! Beginning with the alphabet and numbers; then progressing to functional vocabulary, the activities in this book reinforce essential French skill practice. This book is great for all... more
The most comprehensive way to learn French - with seven bestselling books in one!
Drawn from seven workbooks from the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect series, this powerhouse volume features all the knowledge and practice you need to master French. With Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French All-in-One, you will build... more
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Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language.
Culls vital information from several Dummies titles, offering you a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to... more
C’est une des meilleures pièces de théâtre de Molière - et une des plus grandes comédies – se concentrant sur les absurdités de prétentions sociale et littéraire, dans le personage d’un homme qui est prompt à critiquer les fautes des autres, mais reste aveugle au siens.
Cette pièce satirise les hypocrisies de la société aristocratique française, mais elle engage aussi un ton plus sérieux en indiquant les défauts qui sont propres à tous les humains. La pièce est différente... more
Bonjour, mon ami! So, you want to learn French but don't know where to start? Start ici, with The Everything Kids' Learning French Book. Inside, you'll find simple exercises, fun facts, tips on pronunciation, and popular phrases that enable you to read and speak French in no time at all.
You'll learn how to:
Address your family ("Ma famille") and pets ("Mes animaux familiers")
Describe holidays and birthdays ("Fêtes et anniversaires")
Ask "What time is it?" ("Quelle heure est-il?")
Tell... more
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
‘How do I... more
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Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
Not only do we break down each phrase so that you easily understand what they mean, but there's also a simple pronunciation guide. Not sure how to say "salut?" What about "bonjour?" You'll find phonetic guides so that you say these words properly each and... more
Our method presents the language in a natural and systematic way, combining linguistic science and proven techniques with an engaging experience to deliver real results.
Millions have learned with Living Language. Now it’s your turn to join the conversation.
Build a Foundation
Start speaking immediately... more
An easy study guide as well as a handy reference, this user-friendly book features completely up-to-date terms for modern telecommunications. Contents are organized for quick access to phrases related to greetings, transportation, shopping, emergencies, and other common... more
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase... more
Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless French takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning French and is ideal for students who find the subject confusing, or who just need a little extra help. It includes sections on history, literature, and shared expressions in English. more
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Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
Introduce your children to the joys of reading while helping them improve their French and English proficiency at the same time. This book is perfect for kids between ages 8 and 12 and is designed to boost language skills, enhance the imagination, and pave the way for a life-long love of reading.10 Fun and Engaging Stories
Featuring a wide array of enjoyable themes, parents can rest assured that the material in this book is highly suitable for children.
Written in Parallel d104 to... more
On screen menus for access to all presentations and all chapters.
***Optional French Captioning for all portions of the program.***
Chapter stops for easy navigation through episodes and interviews.
Interactive Comprehension Questions.
On-Screen grammer presentations.
***Added Bonus Interactive DVD-ROM Tutor.*** less
Some results you can expect from this book:
• Keep your motivation high: you'll maximize your motivation while you study until you reach fluency.
• Learn French painlessly: you'll create a daily habit that will remove the headache from learning a new language.
• Accelerate your learning: you'll take proven shortcuts and use language hacks specific to the French language.
• Understand native French speakers: you'll use clear know-how to practice and improve your listening skills.
• Enjoy any French media... more
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Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
Subject: French
Packed full of activities for children learning French for the first time.
Colourful, fun activities will keep them engaged, while help is at hand if French isn’t your strong point: there’s plenty of support and guidance for parents and teachers.
A wealth of information and ideas for using French in context means that you can enjoy using simple French from the very start!
• Children are encouraged to develop good learning habits for life.
•... more
Master French grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own French Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing French grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak French with clarity and ease.
What will I learn?
The French Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive... more
Don't have time to read the top Learning French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.
Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the... more
Structure and conversation skills are strengthened as your students examine and discuss the events that shaped each historical period. less
Subject: French
This book helps children to learn French in an engaging and active way.
It is packed full of colourful illustrations and activities, making learning fun. In addition there’s plenty of support and guidance for parents and teachers.
A wealth of information and ideas for using French in context means that children can enjoy learning French from the very start.
This new edition ensures that:
• children are encouraged to develop good learning... more
"Petits contes sympathiques" is an advanced beginning-level reader that continues with humorous dialogues and stories, many with illustrations depicting cultural characteristics of French-speaking countries. They are presented in basic French using high-frequency words and expressions. Varied exercises follow for review and reinforcement. This reader is softcover, 6" 9," and 160 pages in length. less
Don't have time to read the top Learning French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
Don't have time to read the top Learning French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.