Teach Yourself Complete French: Learn to Read, Write, Speak and Understand a New Language (Teach Yourself Language)

Graham, Gaelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144417729X ISBN 13: 9781444177299

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2012

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of French and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete French will equip you with the skills you need to use French in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete French you will have a solid intermediate-level* grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me?if you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get?- 25 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of France-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken French-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete French maps from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) guidelines. This pack includes a full-colour book and two CDs of audio material. This title can also be used in conjunction with the French Teach Yourself Languages Online course (www.teachyourselflanguages.com)What else can I use to learn French?If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in French Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174595If you want to take your French further, you should try our Perfect Your French: 9781444151008Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Book Description:

Discover a new and effective way to learn French. With 25 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your computer or MP3 player.