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Designed for people who have a basic knowledge of French, these cassettes are part of a course which is suitable particularly for anyone who followed "The French Experience" for beginners. A coursebook, CDs and two more cassettes complete the self-contained course, which focuses on the standard French of France, but also travels further afield to introduce learners to the richness and diversity of the French-speaking world. It offers a flavour of the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Tunisia, Quebec, Belgium, Switzerland and Guadeloupe. The book is divided into ten units, each of which contains dialogues, authentic texts, explanations of key language, and a wide variety of activities, including extended reading and listening passages. Learners can expand their ability to speak, understand, read and write French in a wide range of everyday settings. Many of the conversations on cassette/CD were recorded on location in France, Switzerland, Belgium and the Ivory Coast.
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122 of 122 people found the following review helpful
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If you learned French at school and you are rusty, then The French Experience 1 will get you back on track. If, however you want to do more than just 'get by' on holiday, The French Experience 2 will repay your time and effort with this intermediate course.
I was impressed with the amount of interesting subject matter that was used as the learning base. Yes, of course you need to do exercises to practise something new but isn't it good that the subject is about French speaking parts of Switzerland, Africa and Canada, or about the Eurotunnel, French weddings or articles from French magazines. I particularly liked the 'clipping' about the French parents who left their 7year old child behind at a motorway service station - an interesting way to discuss different verb tenses whilst plotting if the same would be possible here! And to practise giving opinions, how about discussing the 'Front National' of Jean-Marie le Pen and 'La France' during the Vichy period - with the present inhabitants of Vichy! Both of these are covered in Unit 9.
Each unit contains a different topic, exercises to increase comprehension and vocabulary, sections that highlight grammar and spoken language, and factual snippets about the French-speaking world. You can check your progress with the self-assessment tests at the end of every second unit and all the answers are at the back of the book, as are the scripts for the four accompanying tapes. These feature real-life conversations to increase the essential skills of listening and speaking to 'les Francais' and can be used away from the book, e.g. in the car, for extra practise. However, with judicious use of the scripts, the book could be used without the tapes.
A recommendation - yes, certainly. I am half way through The French Experience 2 using the books and the tapes, and I am enjoying it. There is no easy way to learn a language without investing time and effort, but this course has interesting enough content to make that investment stimulating and worthwhile.
31 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I made the mistake of ordering the ordering the 5 CD pack with the Language Pack pt.2. In fact the Pack includes the CDs.
I haven't done the course yet but found the equivalent BBC Spanish course excellent.
I haven't done the course yet but found the equivalent BBC Spanish course excellent.
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Textbook
This is the text book my French class is using. It's OK but not as good as Access French, which I used last year.
Published 6 months ago by fabulous
Complete package
If embarking on brushing up your basic or rusty French I would certainly recommend this pack which contains the course book and the CD's which accompany it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tan
More interesting
The French Experience 2 lends an extra dimension to learning French. It is not only a language book but it also contains a lot of interesting information about all the French... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jill, Hampshire
french experience 2
I am really enjoying reading this book in conjunction with the cd. You can read the script as you listen to the cd which obviously really helps understand what is being said. Read more
Published 18 months ago by dottie
Very good quality.
I needed this book for school, and when I got it, it was in perfect condition, completely new. And it's helpful as well, I read and do exercises from it.
Published 19 months ago by Alexandra
The French Exeperience 2 Course Book
A must have partner with the Audio CDs 1-5. Interesing, motivating and up-to-date. Used with the online resources it's a full package of excellent help in learning French. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by P. A. Martin
French Experiance 2
The french experiance 2 follows on from the FE 1, which we have used both at college and at private tuition, we look forward to this new book continueing in the same helpfull way
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Mr. James Gevaux
French 2 Experience my use in class
A very useful and interesting yet fairly advanced additional book to own for the francophile student of the french language. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Enid Byton
nice condition
nice condition of the product and also the delivery is fast.
just caught up with the starting day of my french course!!
just caught up with the starting day of my french course!!
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Yu-wen Huang
The perfect pocket companion for francophones
The whiff of garlic and russle of onion skins fairly drifts from the pages of this book. For all those looking for an insight into French cuisine and a handy pocket sized guide to... Read more
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