Using French: A Guide to Contemporary Usage - Hardcover

Batchelor, R. E.; Offord, M. H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521641772 ISBN 13: 9780521641777

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This 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

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Book Description

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.

Synopsis

This is a new, 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

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521641772
• ISBN 13: 9780521641777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 348