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Providing a structured vocabulary for all levels of undergraduate French courses, this text offers coverage of concrete and abstract vocabulary relating to the physical, cultural, social, commercial and political environment, as well as exposure to commonly encountered technical terminology.
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If you want to learn the right way and understand what French currently say on the street or on TV, Radio not what you learned in your textbooks, then you should definitely check it out this ebook. No fluff or filler here. Just straight to the point a list of slang, idioms break it down into 23 sections. 23 topics covered (more than 1400 words) MP3 (pronunciation) included (+5 hours of MP3s) Bonus: A mini-dictionary with more than 200 words used by youngsters for Free (Value: $5)
A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French, providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 23-million-word corpus of French which includes written and spoken material both from France and overseas, this dictionary provides the user with detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including English equivalents, a sample sentence, its English translation, usage statistics, and an indication of register variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are thematically-organized lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing, and family terms. An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of French will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of French vocabulary. Deryle Lonsdale is Associate Professor in the Linguistics and English Language Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah). Yvon Le Bras is Associate Professor of French and Department Chair of the French and Italian Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah).
Based on the popular blog (French-word-a-day.com) and newsletter comes a heart-winning collection from an American woman raising two "very" French children with her French husband in Provence, and carrying on a lifelong love affair with the language.
Did you know that over 275 million people around the world speak a form of the French language? If you are someone who has always wanted to learn the basics to French in as short as one sitting, then keep reading... Martin really wanted to learn French, but he discovered that it was almost impossible for him to find the time to do so . He tried everything from one-on-one lessons to attending local French themed parties in hopes of finding French speaking friends. Nothing seemed like it was going to work and if it did, it was going to take too much time for Martin to commit to with his busy schedule. With no positive results coming from any of these language learning attempts, Martin began to believe that learning a new language was going to be an impossible task. Luckily for people like Martin with busy and frantic lives, learning the basics to the French language has never been easier... Thanks to the language lessons contained within this book, people like Martin now have the ability to learn the basics to French with ease. In French Language Learning for Beginners, you'll get: 5+ hours of authentic French language learning The powerful knowledge of how to say and pronounce 1000+ French words like a pro Sentences putting each and every French word into context to better your understanding Professionally organized page layouts designed to reduce confusion while increasing learning clarity and productivity 23 different categories ranging from basic words to household items for you to learn from And so much more... Fortunately, you no longer need a huge amount of money or months of time to learn a new language. Everything you need to get to know about the basics to French can be found right here. So if you want to save time and learn the French language in the most beginner friendly way, then click the "Add to Cart" button now!
This practical, inexpensive volume features over 1,000 common French words, each accompanied by a French sentence demonstrating proper usage. Also included are definitions arranged by such categories as family, food, numbers, and more. (These words are not repeated in the alphabetical section.) A page of Vocabulary Tips explains how to easily recognize hundreds of French/English cognates.
The most used French vocabulary words in a 6-page laminated guide. Contains information on: pronunciation, numbers, measurements, clothes, colors, entertainment, banking, travel, directions, time, days, weeks, months, seasons, weather, food, restaurants and much more!
Brand new edition of our hugely popular vocabulary book for advanced learners of French language and culture. Organised by topic, the words and phrases are presented in clear, manageable sections to support students studying advanced level languages. New features: - New entries for technology topics and updates with the latest words, phrases and idioms, such as 'swine flu' and 'credit crunch' - All topics covered are matched to the latest exam specifications - Updated lists of current web addresses to ensure students have the latest information at their fingertips - Lists of synonyms have been included to increase studentsa repertoire. Key features: - Comprehensive coverage of key vocabulary - Words and phrases in thematic sections a including Everyday life, Health, Sport, Education, and many more - Vocabulary organised in a clear, easy-to-use structure, with clear distinction between levels of difficulty from AS to A2 level.
Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situations Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouraging you to analyze new words for an ever-increasing vocabulary. Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for an increasing vocabulary, you are able to perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence to communicate well in French. Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary offers you: More than 120 exercises Concise grammatical explanations A new chapter on contemporary vocabulary An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily speak or write in French about: Different occupations and jobs * French holidays and traditions * Taking the train * Growing your own garden * Where it hurts on your body * Your house * Your family and friends * What you studied in school * Your favorite TV show * Your family's background . . . and much more!
Harness the power of suffixes and prefixes while adding more than 4,000 words to your French vocabulary! How do you turn Scotland into a Scottish citizen? Or change your brother into a colleague?* It isn't magic, it's suffixes and prefixes. When attached to base words, they have the ability to change meanings to indicate quantity, profession, gender, size, status, relationship, style, and much more. Mastering these word parts will enable you to increase your vocabulary greatly. Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary Building with Suffixes and Prefixes presents 100 suffixes and 60 prefixes accompanied by their meanings, English equivalent when applicable, part of speech, and gender. Grouped by difficulty level, each prefix or suffix is fully explained and followed by a list of terms using the added word part. Like all Practice Makes Perfect workbooks, you will get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your newly acquired skills. And for convenient study on the go, download the free companion app that features hundreds of words in a flashcard format. Whether you are learning on your own or taking an advanced beginning or intermediate French class, Practice Makes Perfect: French Vocabulary Building with Suffixes and Prefixes will help build your confidence in using your new language. *Ecosse (Scotland) becomes Ecossais (Scot); frere (brother) becomes confrere (colleague) This workbook helps you: Learn how to use suffixes and prefixes to expand your French vocabulary Determine the meanings of unfamiliar terms by recognizing their word beginnings and endings Become more comfortable communicating in French
