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This is as complete beginner's course in French which covers the requirements of the various GCSE examination syllabuses, and provides a good background to the language for students on RSA and other similar courses. The approach is designed to be of particular value for further education and self-study purposes.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With so many text books available for the beginner in French (particulaly those designed for home study) to find a book that structures the subject in an understandable and logical format is worth acquiring, irrespective of the knowledge one is to gain from actually using it. The book is divided, like so many others, into chapters that progress the language from simple vocabulary to complex grammatical rules. Each chapter is again divided, into comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and exercises. The grammar usually forms the theme of the chapter, and the chapter is designed not to teach a few words to be said in the street, but to form a firm foundation to esablish knowledge of formal, fluent French. At every fifth chapter there is a revision chapter going back over the previous areas and words covered in the book. This is the ease established by the book - it promotes revision continuously, adding just a bit more each time to allow the user to make great progress in French. And it is in this respect that the book differs from so many others I have seen. I used this book to teach myself French to a sufficient level to get into a French university to get a three-year degree. It gave me a solid understanding to allow me to generate a fluency for which I am now very proud. The book was so well written and arranged, it actually gave me a better understanding of certain grammatical rules in English, which I had never needed to think about before. I thoroughly reccommend this as a self teaching tool for all those wishing to learn French beyond ordering a sandwich or asking where the ubiquitous post office is.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am currently using a 1957 version of this book to revise and improve on the patchy remains of what I learned for GCSE 10 years ago.
As the previous reviewer has said, the pace and structure of this book is perfect for ensuring that you have a full understanding and solid foundation of the areas covered so far before moving on to the next.
Having attended a few lessons and tried other books this is definitely the book and method which will leave me with a foundation that can be easily built upon. This was intended for O-Level study at the time, once I am done with it I feel it would only be the addition of a little more vocabulary to get me to a decent A-Level standard.
Other books will try to give you more vocabulary and more 'real-world' situations more quickly but if you are more interested in getting to a higher level this is an excellent starting point. Following the exercises in the ways suggested can take time but the benefits are noticeable and it sticks.
The book takes you from the beginning and the phonetic language pronounciation guide is very useful, although for an absolute beginner I would suggest you would also want to do some listening to some basic french words and conversations in order to confirm you have understood the phonetic pronounciation correctly.
As the previous reviewer has said, the pace and structure of this book is perfect for ensuring that you have a full understanding and solid foundation of the areas covered so far before moving on to the next.
Having attended a few lessons and tried other books this is definitely the book and method which will leave me with a foundation that can be easily built upon. This was intended for O-Level study at the time, once I am done with it I feel it would only be the addition of a little more vocabulary to get me to a decent A-Level standard.
Other books will try to give you more vocabulary and more 'real-world' situations more quickly but if you are more interested in getting to a higher level this is an excellent starting point. Following the exercises in the ways suggested can take time but the benefits are noticeable and it sticks.
The book takes you from the beginning and the phonetic language pronounciation guide is very useful, although for an absolute beginner I would suggest you would also want to do some listening to some basic french words and conversations in order to confirm you have understood the phonetic pronounciation correctly.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very useful for adults refreshing their school French when holidaying in France. It is simple, clear and relevant. and makes relearning French enjoyable. I return to it year after year. French Made Simple (Made Simple Books)
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