ISBN: 9788126534661    Publisher: For Dummies Year of publishing: 2012     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 384        Language: English

French For Dummies is a self-help book written by Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams, Dominique Wenzel, and Zoe Erotopoulos. This is a revised book for those who want to learn French. It has over 25 percent of new content. It has revamped to fit the new scene. It is very user friendly and helps the readers build their ability and knowledge, and also expands on the grammar that they need to know as beginners and later on as well such as conjugations and major tenses. It is accompanied with an audio CD as well which includes real life conversations. This book gives a basic introduction to prepare readers followed by four parts with many chapters underneath it. The first part includes a basic introduction on getting started. It also gives a brief on the French that they already know, and lays the foundation for basic French grammar. It also helps them get started with pronouncing the words and other basic expressions, and helps with getting their numbers, dates, and times correct. It teaches how to have conversations about home, family, and for the daily routine. The second part is teaching readers to put French into action, making small talk, asking for directions, going out for dinner or going to the marking, easy shopping and going around town, doing business and telecommunication, and communicating for recreation and outdoor events. The third part is about how to plan a trip, deal with money in a foreign land, travelling around in different vehicles, finding a place to stay, and handling emergencies. The fourth part has tips on how to pick up French easily, the words to never say in French, the most favourite French expressions, and phrases that sound French. French For Dummies was published by Wiley India Pvt. Ltd in 2012. This is the second edition and is available in paperback. Key Features: The book has appendices with an expanded mini-dictionary, practical exercises, and preparation opportunities.
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Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams, Dominique Wenzel, and Zoe Erotopoulos are writers that have written the French For Dummies series. They have written it in several languages including English and Spanish.
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