Living Language Fast & Easy French (Fast & Easy (Living Language Audio))

Rating:
Summary: A solid refresher!
Review: This audio CD cuts right to the chase for those of us who need a quick refresher course for what is often remnants of high school French. This CD assumes you've forgotten a lot and doesn't intimidate. The native French is slow and easy to understand. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to improve your French before a trip abroad, this is the CD for you. Btw, it also is truly hands-free audio learning and thus great for the car where you really can't be relying on a companion book.

Rating:
Summary: A solid refresher!
Review: This audio CD cuts right to the chase for those of us who need a quick refresher course for what is often remnants of high school French. This CD assumes you've forgotten a lot and doesn't intimidate. The native French is slow and easy to understand. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to improve your French before a trip abroad, this is the CD for you. Btw, it also is truly hands-free audio learning and thus great for the car where you really can't be relying on a companion book.

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Summary: not for beginners
Review: Though I have read many good things about Living Language programs, "Fast & Easy French" does not provide the basic structure for beginners completely unfamiliar with the French language. It is not a good tool to use for anyone just learning French.

As I listened to the CD, I was frustrated by how fast they went through the phrases. The lessons seemed more like a review of the French language. I'm sure someone familiar with French will find this book to be a useful refresher course.

Coming from someone not familiar with French, I did not find this Booklet and CD very helpful. However, I will keep it to use as a refresher course once I learn French via another publisher.