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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101394373198
ISBN-139781394373192
eBay Product ID (ePID)5078008192
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFrench Essentials for Dummies
Publication Year2025
SubjectFrench, Reference, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorZoe Erotopoulos, Laurak. Lawless
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Education
FormatTrade Paperback / Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal448.2/421
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Chapter 1: Getting Down to Basics 5 Chapter 2: Putting Grammar to Work 21 Chapter 3: Here and Now: The Present Tense 45 Chapter 4: Describing and Comparing with Flair 69 Chapter 5: Connecting with Prepositions 89 Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 97 Chapter 7: Using the Past 109 Chapter 8: Looking toward the Future 125 Chapter 9: Recognizing Verb Moods 133 Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Particularities 153 Appendix: Verb Charts 161 Index 177
SynopsisGet right to the good stuff with this easy-to-follow guide to French fundamentals French Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through the core concepts of French so you can apply right away and start communicating effectively. From conjugating verbs to understanding tenses, this easy-to-read guide skips past the fluff and dives deep into the basics you need to improve your French and succeed on a French class exam and more. This guide helps you figure out the right articles, adjectives, and pronouns you need to use in different situations. Plus, you'll also get expert advice on when to use the past tense, the imperfect, and how to express the future. Inside: Make adjectives agree, understand the different parts of French speech, and select the right preposition Correctly ask and answer yes or no questions and participate in simple conversations Use important verb distinctions, correctly pronounce French words, and deploy proper grammar Perfect for everyone taking a French class, undertaking solo French study, or anyone looking for a handy, practical supplement to improve their understanding of the language, French Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a hands-on reference packed with the tools, tips, and strategies you need to speak French.