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French Workbook For Dummies


French Workbook For Dummies


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von: Laura K. Lawless

12,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 24.10.2022
ISBN/EAN: 9781119982050
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 368

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<p><b>Write, read, work, and play—en Français</b> <p><i>French Workbook For Dummies</i> is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and understanding the fifth most commonly spoken language worldwide. <ul> <li>Start with the very basics of the French language and work your way through important grammar and vocabulary</li> <li>Follow lessons at your own pace and complete practice exercises to hone your skill</li> <li>Learn using the Dummies method—based on evidence about how people learn best</li> <li>Gain the confidence to speak French in the workplace and while you travel</li></ul><p>For anyone learning French for use at home, at the office, or on the go, <i>French Workbook For Dummies</i> is a vital asset.
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: The Building Blocks of French 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Getting to Know You 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Understanding Parts of Speech and Bilingual Dictionaries 23</p> <p>Chapter 3: Figuring Out Nouns and Articles 41</p> <p>Chapter 4: Showing Up and Owning Up: Demonstratives and Possessives 59</p> <p>Chapter 5: The 4-1-1 on Numbers, Dates, and Time 75</p> <p><b>Part 2: The Here and Now: Writing in the Present 95</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Right Here, Right Now: The Present Tense 97</p> <p>Chapter 7: Sorting Out Pronominal Verbs: Idioms, Oneself, and Each Other 123</p> <p>Chapter 8: Asking and Answering Questions 139</p> <p>Chapter 9: Just Say No: The Negative 157</p> <p>Chapter 10: “To Be” or “Being” Is the Question: Infinitives and Present Participles 171</p> <p><b>Part 3: Writing with Panache: Dressing Up Your Sentences 187</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Describing and Comparing with Flair: Adjectives and Adverbs 189</p> <p>Chapter 12: An Ode to Prepositions 217</p> <p>Chapter 13: Getting a Hold on Pronouns 233</p> <p><b>Part 4: Just Do It, and Now You’ve Done It: Commands and Past Tenses 249</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: I Command You: The Imperative 251</p> <p>Chapter 15: It’s All in the Past: Passé Composé 265</p> <p>Chapter 16: When the Past Isn’t Perfect: The Imparfait Tense 281</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 299</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten (or so) Essential French Phrases 301</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Celebratory French Expressions 307</p> <p><b>Part 6: Appendixes 311</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Verb Charts 313</p> <p>Appendix B: Verbs with Prepositions 323</p> <p>Appendix C: English-French Dictionary 327</p> <p>Appendix D: French-English Dictionary 335</p> <p>Index 343</p>
<p><b>Laura K. Lawless</b> earned a BA in International Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. She has also done graduate work in French and Spanish translation, interpretation, linguistics, and literature. Laura is the creator of LawlessFrench.com, an online resource for students, teachers, and lovers of French.
<p><b>A workbook to take with you to the café</b> <p>Language learning is all about the practice. <i>French Workbook For Dummies</i> is the perfect hands-on resource for getting a grip on basic French. Work through exercises to get French vocabulary, grammar, and authentic expressions into your head. Start from the beginning, and work your way toward expressing yourself in the language of love. You’ll also get access to verb charts, mini-dictionaries, and other handy resources, so you can pass your exams, chat with colleagues, and, most importantly, order croissants—in French! <p><b>Inside… <ul><li>Grasping basic French grammar</li> <li>Making introductions and small talk</li> <li>Asking and answering questions</li> <li>Working with infinitives and participles</li> <li>Expressing yourself with style</li> <li>Mastering verb conjugations </li> <li>Reading and writing practice</li></b></ul>

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