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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-10052164593X
ISBN-139780521645935
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038264041
Product Key Features
Number of Pages348 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUsing French : a Guide to Contemporary Usage
SubjectFrench, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2000
FeaturesRevised Edition, Revised
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorM. H. Offord, R. E. Batchelor
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight27.5 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN00-269495
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal448.2/421
SynopsisThis book was first published in 2000 and is a thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using French, first published as A Guide to Contemporary French Usage in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This third edition takes account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French. * Designed to promote fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication * Tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user * Clear format for ease of reference * Full treatment of key grammatical areas * Important section on vocabulary extension, with index for efficient access * Invaluable to all advanced learners, and to anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary, This is a new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using French. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their knowledge of the language. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of the vocabulary and grammatical usage of contemporary French that cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. Clearly laid out and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to all who wish to improve their fluency and confidence in French., Written for intermediate/advanced students, Using French concentrates on areas of French which cause most difficulty to English-speakers and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This 2000 edition has been extensively revised and substantially enlarged to take account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French.