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frenchlanguagelessons — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:38:04 +0000

501 French Verbs: with CD-ROM (Barron’s Foreign Language Guides) (Paperback)

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Barron’s is today and always has been the Number-One reference source for verb usage in virtually every major language. Leading all competition, the best selling 501 French Verbs beats all less well-established rivals with its brand-new 6th edition. It’s printed in two colors, it features tinted page edges for ease of reference, and it comes with extra help for French language students in the form of a CD-ROM. The book presents the most important and most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students practice exercises in verb conjugation plus a concise grammar review. This combined book and software package is a comprehensive guide to French verb usage with a wealth of reference material and language tips, including a bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional French verbs, helpful expressions and idioms for travelers, and verb drills and short tests with all questions answered and explained.

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Learning French is Twice as Easy with This Helpful 2-in-1 Combination!

The easy-to-use reference book gives you:

The most common French verbs, one verb per page, conjugated in all tenses

Common idioms and example sentences demonstrating verb usage

Verbs conjugated with avoir or être to form a compound tense

Over 2,600 additional regular verbs conjugated like model verbs among the 501

Index of common irregular French verb forms identified by their infinitive

A summary of sequence of verb tenses . . . and much more The bonus CD-ROM gives you: :

Sentence completion exercises—fill in the correct word

Dialogue exercises—fill in the appropriate response

Word completion exercises—find the correct verb form

Word seek exercises—find the right word to fit the phrase

Matching with English—find correct translations in the right-hand column

Correct answers given for all exercises

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frenchlanguagelessons — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:37:14 +0000

As the title indicates, this book is a reference grammar. Tip Supplement this course with one or two other ‘car courses’ which feature different teaching approaches. to learn French, this was the best purchase. tenses, there is a section where the verb is shown in context along with words and expressions relating to it. First of all, ifwhen you go to France, the whole experience is completely different if you attempt to speak their language versus if you expect them to speak yours which they all can.

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Now, how to speak the language. Three months ago, I renewed my interest in improving my French. God bless all. Very thorough. I used in for school for years and never had to buy an update.

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internet, cell phones, etc. Great course! Memorization technique has its place, but what happens when the other person actually responds? Worse, what if the person happens to be French?! The structure makes reference a breeze, as opposed to flipping through grammar texts for each grammar point. Learning another language is no simple task, but over the years I have collected several sources that have helped my studies. A vocabulary list would solve this problem.

The phonetics I was taught in college sound primitive and crude in comparison to the way I am learning to speak now. has verb groups , and although one is limited with the choice of verbs, it’s a great guide for quick reference. when you don’t want to think about if the verb is regular or irregular and guess at the endings. I searched through many options and, after reading all the reviews, decided on French Complete.

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The last resource beginners will need is the popular THIS IS IMPORTANT! Now, how to speak the language. A very basic knowledge of French would help the beginner student to better appreciate this course but it’s never too early to study with Smart French. If you want to teach yourself French you are going to need a good text that will get you started the right way. I had no background and couldn’t conjugate or put sentences together, but Listen & Learn’s rote memorization of standard phrases got me pronouncing and small. talking quickly. I find using a variety of tools keeps me from getting bored. It simplifies verb conjugation for both regular and irregular verbs. But shortly after starting listening to the cds, playing them over a few times, my listening comprehension increase dramatically. Having said that, I highly recommend this series for anyone who is studying French.

Learning French At Home

frenchlanguagelessons — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:46:10 +0000

For many people who are interested in learning the French language, leaving home and travelling any distance to attend classes is not an option. From family responsibilities to learning style there are myriad of reasons for them not wanting to attend classes. There however is one viable option most do not think about and that is learning the French language at home.

Thanks to the great improvements in modern technology and other more traditional methods used to teach French, it is possible to learn the French language at home.
One of the popular methods is to get one of those courses that are offered on video tapes, CDs, or computer software. These programs are usually very easy to follow and are set up so that you will not need any other type of instruction. Some will even offer you toll free numbers where you can call and speak to a tutor who can help you if you have any problems. They also teach French in an easy to learn and engaging manner which makes learning fun. Most of these programs come with a workbook that you will use as you progress through the series.

Arguably the fastest growing method of learning the French language is to do it online. Some of these courses are free others do charge. Many French language programs that are online will concentrate on grammar and the conversational aspect of the language. Whether you are a beginner, have some basic knowledge or an advanced learner there is a course online for you. With most of these French language courses you can learn at your own pace.

To find these courses online that will teach French, you will have do some research. You are advised to look for courses that offer practice sessions, French writing skills, listening skills, pronunciation, spelling, and ways to build your vocabulary. Some will also offer you sessions where you will use email, instant messenger or video conferencing for conversational French. Also it is important that they also offer ways for you to receive assistance when you need it.

Another way to learn the French language at home is to hire a tutor. The tutor will come to your home and in a set time period every week, they will teach French. This method is good for personal interaction and is motivating as the tutor can say immediately how well you are doing and advise you on how best to approach the language.

Blog from a French language teacher

frenchlanguagelessons — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:31:43 +0000

Welcome to FLL !!!

My name is Yannick, I’m French, 33 years old and living in Paris, France.I’m a part time French teacher. So what do I want to achieve with this blog ? Well a few things :

teach French language, as this is one of my passion – just like learning other languages in fact
give you some insights of French culture, particularly life in my beautiful city, Paris
improve my English… writing a full blog in French would be just too easy I guess !

To begin with, I will simply divide my work on distinct areas :

French grammar : what is diffciult , same as in English, particularities, exceptions, rules.. all that boring stuff indeed
French language : tactics, how to, what works, what I found easy in other languages, etc.
French vocabulary : a few French words explained every week, maybe several times a week
French films : I’ll try to keep you informed of films, mainly those in Frecnh language
French =learning books review : i’ll post myopinions on French books supposed to teach grammar, vocabulary, exercises and tests

Well , that’s all for the moment, quite a short introduction indeed

Take care and see you soon for more French Languages Lessons

Yannick,
a French teacher writing his online diary

By the way : FLL stands for … French Language Lessons !

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frenchlanguagelessons — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:39:01 +0000

In addition, rather than teaching phrases, they concentrate on single words. The progress I have made just after two weeks of studying is incredible. I found it helpful to have the reference booklets in order to see the spelling since that is not intuitive at least for me for French words. This is definitely an affordable product compared with lots of so. called immersion programs offered by language institutions. Nothing like the rude treatment other Americans told me to expect from the French.

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Level package in order to have a comprehensive audio package. As a result, this book has a lot of redundant, unnecessary information. That is why I think this audio set is probably so good. It avoids tedious memorization drills typical of most references, focusing instead on patterns commonly found in contemporary French speech and literature.

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Merci beaucoup Guidelines to French etiquette. Be sure to listen to it before you start the Learn French in Your Car CD’s. My one complaint about this series is the lack of English translation especially for tricky verbs like savoir, pouvoir, vouloir and devoir which when conjugated in the different tenses take on different meanings in English. Overall, this is a good buy if you plan to use these CDs in your car or CD player. The secret to Smart French is that it breaks it down for you..lesson by lesson. The actual dialogue is so poorly recorded that you can hardly make it out.

Loved it. In order to truly learn to speak French or any language for that matter you must first ‘understand’. I have only been using the cd’s for a couple months, and I can already pick out sentences in french instructions, email simple conversations to friend’s in France, and understand some words when French is spoken in my presence.

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This one wasn’t bad just not one I would consider using. CD course is available with a great book also in French with English translations, explanations, etc. Verbs books that have become a staple of many students of foreign language. It is so easy to look up verbs in it. After using it for awhile, it still does. A page is devoted to each verb, with all of the tenses conviently arranged for reading ease. he title of this book The Everythng Learning French. or more years since you’ve taken French. is a paperback too. You do have to listen to it repeatedly, But they did all the hard work for.

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frenchlanguagelessons — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:38:11 +0000

Between the index and the very thorough table of contents, if your question is answered somewhere in the book, you can find it. This isn’t really a problem if you’re alone in your car. An excellent buy. definitely worth the money. Kendris throws in tons of other useful things, such as avoir and faire verb phrases and tons of subjunctive phrases. and at a price I can afford.

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My French family thought it an enjoyable game to quiz each other after dinner on the more unused tenses of the more obscure French verbs. It is a very excellent reference, and I think the idiomatic expressions would have to be the most entertaining element of this book. Very user friendly. If you are a daily prisoner in a car like I am, the approach is nearly ideal.

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Years ago when I was a union organizer for the Paris University La Sorbonne. weeks prior to a trip to France. One of the hardest parts of learning French as an English speaker is that unless you’ve already learned another language with similar structure, keeping track of which conjugation or tense to use is a big pain. One of the hardest parts of learning French as an English speaker is that unless you’ve already learned another language with similar structure, keeping track of which conjugation or tense to use is a big pain. or if you need to review your reflexive verbs, etc. I also used Dover’s tapes to learn Italian, German, and Spanish to prepare for visits to other parts of Europe and Mexico.

I bought the beginner and the intermediateadvanced versions of this CD set because it’s been a while since I practiced French and I originally leaned by the textbook method so I wasn’t sure which I fit under. Barron’s table has a nice plastic cover. The nuances, liaisons and position of the mouth finally make sense.

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So, if you are not among those patiently waiting for someone to develop ‘The French Pill’. take it before going to bed and wake up the next day speaking perfect French. I strongly recommend you purchase this program and use over and over until you notice your understanding of the French language has considerably increased. Therefore I will give the French Learn French from Real French People a The author does discuss each of the tenses at length in the front part of the book, but for quick look. up purposes, this does not work well. verbs, conjugating them fully into every tense, participle, command, etc. Each verb is conjugated separately whereas the Besch. I have only been using the cd’s for a couple months, and I can already pick out sentences in french instructions, email simple conversations to friend’s in France, and understand some words when French is spoken in my presence. Get something else, perhaps a more beginner level one, if your goal is only to understand the basic scheme of the French grammar. It may not teach you how to spell correctly, but it will surely bail you out when you are trying to negotiate prices or avoiding being taken for a ride by those who normally pray on visitors who have learned their Bonjours through French for Dummies or other very appropriately named product. verbs, it seems to be a gimmick. Verbs books also contain several example sentences at the bottom of each page, but the

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frenchlanguagelessons — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:39:32 +0000

French verbs keyed to the correct page for that verb pattern, and you just turn to that. Learn in Your Car French is a good course. rd or WOW, what a difference! French Verbs is so popular in the States.

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I would have considered the extra fifty cents or whatever that added to the cover price money WELL spent. class in high school. lessons divided into three levels. My husband had studied French and wanted me to know how to speak French.

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This review is from French The Complete Languare Course Learn in Your Car Audio CD. This is really a major turning point for me. But I recommend checking out the This book is so much better than anything I have ever seen before. stars instead of Now, how to speak the language.

The accent, sentence formation, idioms?. My wife and I had little knowledge of French just a few weeks ago. After

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So as I come to the final side of the final tape, exactly one year later, just in time for my move to Paris, I say THANK YOU Penton. I thought that this CD would help improve my skills during my daily commute, which it did, but without the help of my wife I would not have learned very much. The text is incredibly complete and has verbs, graphs, stories, and even idioms like ‘Il a un poil dans la main’ which means someone is lazy. Two big thumbs up. Over I would suggest the Berlitz French Grammar Handbook instead. For example, the listening guides have an index on the outside back cover so you can quickly find the CD and track you want. The appendices are just as valuable as the conjugation charts and include idiomatic expressions, and which infintives are preceded with à and de. Thanks to SmartFrench for creating such a good product. Then, if you want to hear only the French, you can adjust the balance of your speakers to eliminate the English portion.

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frenchlanguagelessons — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:40:02 +0000

So, I was able to communicate this. However, I think that a learner of a romance language would be much better off mastering the rules of verb conjugation instead of looking up the answers in this book. Some lessons, like learning all the numbers, can be a little long and seemed unnecessary but may be useful for others. Twenty-five years ago in a French college. You do have to listen to it repeatedly, But they did all the hard work for.

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That said, I now move on to the review. As the title says, it has verbs.. you just need Very thorough in terms of vocabulary, pronounciation and also very easy to use.

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I’m not even done with the first set yet, since I am working Why is it necessary to include more than one complete conjugation entry for regular.er.ir and.re verbs?. I think the CDs are a terrific way to get immersed in the language that make it fun and enjoyable. I am enjoying Smart French,which is quite different from the other two. Each phrase is spoken in English first followed by a brief pause, followed by the French translation and another pause. Earphones are included.

Bottom line this is an excellent language course delivered in an original format without any obvious competition. The words spoken are clear and concise. Unfortunately, most references on the subject only make matters worse by removing French grammar entirely from any real. world context and presenting it as a collection of puzzling technical terms and arbitrary rules.

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You can literally go pages without seeing a sentence in French. I thought I would never find a program that was actually exciting. Essential French Verbs volume over this one, although I don’t like the layout and the design as much. Very thorough. I used in for school for years and never had to buy an update. st French repetition give you time to test yourself if you already know some French. However, if the verb for which you cherches isn’t written out, it is most likely listed in the index..and beside it is the verb that functions the same way. hours per week listening to the first By the time I am finished grasping all cd’s in another month, I should be able to hold small. talk conversations. Just pop them in your car and you will be speaking French in no time! I spent two months about

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frenchlanguagelessons — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:33:59 +0000

The native French speaker in this program, Christian Rassinoux, is very encouraging and speaks slowly and clearly. However, if you have a good textbook, a terrific dictionary, some listening tapes and I wanted to write to her French. speaking family in their native tongue. Now includes more than 120 French Lessons. As the title says, it has

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verbs doesn’t really have enough verbs to become useful as a dictionary for anyone who wants to really learn French, it is the perfect tool for learning to differentiate between imperfect, past perfect, subjunctive, past subjunctive, future, and everything else. purchased Smart French based on the many positive reviews. very quickly, however, I thought this would teach me the French words along with the english meaning. If you want to learn

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I took some college correspondence courses. verbs, though. Bonne Chance Good Luck. Learning another language is no simple task, but over the years I have collected several sources that have helped my studies. Also, I’ve found over a half dozen verbs that don’t appear anywhere in the book, which meant I had to guess at their conjugations. In fact, I generally spend more time with the book than I intend after I find the answer to whatever question I have, I begin browsing through the grammar.

Sorry about that, but I couldn’t resist. Sooner or later, you’re gonna need a Bescherelle, but this is a wonderful starter kit. As the title says, it has

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French Complete is tr?s bon. Actually I now understand what those damned French accents mean. This doesn’t really help with reading or writing but it does include books to go over while you’re not driving! tenses, there is a section where the verb is shown in context along with words and expressions relating to it. On the bottom of the page, the author cites some sentence and idiomatic sentence examples as well as a small list of verbs that take on similiar properties. The nuances, liaisons and position of the mouth finally make sense. After using Smart French I thought to myself how obvious their brilliant program is. What you are hearing is exactly what you hear when you are speaking to people in real life. it is very important to learn to understand people in a natural environment. For example, conjunctions with the indicative are covered under point It is also excellent for a person who wants to get a quick refresher of the language.