French Ultimate Advanced (Living Language Series) - Softcover

Heminway, Annie; Suffredini, Ana; Schier, Helga

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0609802518 ISBN 13: 9780609802519

Publisher: Random House Inc, 1998

Synopsis

A Complete Lesson Book and Reference Guide
Lively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues
Clear explanations of grammar
Cultural highlights
Business vocabulary and etiquette
plus
Grammar summary
Verb conjugations
Glossary

Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of advanced conversational French with grammar and culture. This sequel to the Basic - Intermediate Ultimate French book covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study.
        20 lessons, each with a lively, authentic French dialogue that takes you everywhere from a vineyard to a fashion show to a perfume factory.
        English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes.
        Special sections on business vocabulary and etiquette.
        Quizzes and review sections to check your progress.
        A complete summary of French grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses.
        A section on letter writing for business and social occasions.
        An extensive two-way glossary.

While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, Living Language Ultimate French: Advanced cassette packages include this manual.

About this title

Synopsis

For serious language learners, students, businesspeople. Uses up to date conversations and vocabulary in each lesson and teaches grammar, reading, writing and culture along with conversational skills. Our most comprehensive programme - equivalent to two years of college level study. Advanced material. Manual Only.

From the Inside Flap

Learn Advanced French at Home or On the Go with the Most Complete, Up-to-Date Program Available!

Developed by the experts at Living Language, Ultimate French: Advanced has everything you need to increase your fluency in French. Just like the basic-intermediate level course, this program combines advanced conversation with grammar and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. Ultimate French: Advanced also covers business vocabulary and etiquette, perfect for businesspeople as well as serious students and travelers.

COMPREHENSIVE LESSON MANUAL WITH REFERENCE SECTIONS
20 lessons:
lively, authentic, up-to-date dialogues
vocabulary, grammar, and usage
cultural highlights
business terms and etiquette

Reference sections:
complete grammar summary with verb conjugations
business and social letter writing
French-English / English-French glossary
EIGHT 60-MINUTE CASSETTES
First, learn at home:
immerse yourself in French - listen and repeat with the all-French recordings
follow along with the manual, which includes English translations
learn conversation, grammar, and culture

Then practice on the go:
review and expand upon what you've learned
an English-speaking instructor guides you through each lesson
no reading required with these French/English recordings
learn in the car, at the gym, anywhere

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0609802518
• ISBN 13: 9780609802519
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400