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Summary: Boring - A story of French Grammar
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Monotonous black on newsprint white,
When I open it, it gives me a frightNo-one knows how to pronounce its name,
The book is so boring and oh so plain French grammar could be much more fun,
Number of interesting exercises: none The word 'boring' doesn't apply,
The exercises make me cry I never need to count sheep,
Open Schaum's and I'm already asleep You'd think by the fourth edition they would've got it,
I can't believe stores actually stock it The places to write answers are tiny,
Truth be I try,
But if the next edition isn't better,
Out the window it will fly The publisher is a crook,
The only thing less interesting is a phone book A novel gets better with time,
For Schaum's I would not pay a dime If you see this book run!
Toothache is more fun And as for Mary E. Coffman Crocker,
People who use her book mock her This book is a real flop,
Use it as a doorstop. David Carr, July 2002. P.S. This book is useful, but not interesting. If that's what you're looking for, buy it! But if you value things in life other than French grammar, perhaps look for another title.
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Summary: Excellent outline of French Grammar for Intermediate student
Review: Excellent outline of French Grammar for Intermediate students. Includes answers in back for self-study. Conjugations of verbs used in exercises included, as well common grammar references.
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Summary: Well Organized
Review: French grammar is hard to learn because although there are rules there are more exceptions than rules. This book does a great job of organizing things in a way to deal with all the expections. I especially like the way it presents the verbs. I own quite a few books on French grammar but the way this book groups the verbs is really much better. In terms of reviewing for a test (or for real life if you live in France) a book like this is essential, since most normal French text book are just too disorganized to find what you are looking for. Also it helps me to see all the rules about a certain topic in one place at one time. There are lots of exercises and the answers are in the back of the book to check yourself. Learning French grammar isn't ever going to be easy, but if you use this book it will be a lot easier than if you don't. Highly recommended.
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Summary: One of the best "help" books for learning french.
Review: Having studied french in France for almost one year, this book proved to be a life saver many times. It gives clear, comprehensive explanations (IN ENGLISH) of dificult french grammar concepts. It is a must for any serious french student.
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Summary: Well Organized
Review: I don't have to describe the content in detail as the self-explanatory nature of the title. I studied French in L'Alliance Francais for some time. Their communicative approach almost makes me paralysed until I have this book. I can't imagine how a middle age person can learn a new language by merely listening and imitating the sound of teachers. On the contrary the grammatical approach in this book systematically illustrate every single bit of grammar detail for beginner (and intermediate level student). By reading and reviewing the explanation as well as practising the exercise, I can make a lot sense in French now. And I am not just fantizing it. The most exciting piece of news is that my progress is noticed by both my French teacher and my classmates. The mastering of basic is so satisfying and giving me advancement and enjoyment.
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Summary: Must have French learning companion
Review: I don't have to describe the content in detail as the self-explanatory nature of the title. I studied French in L'Alliance Francais for some time. Their communicative approach almost makes me paralysed until I have this book. I can't imagine how a middle age person can learn a new language by merely listening and imitating the sound of teachers. On the contrary the grammatical approach in this book systematically illustrate every single bit of grammar detail for beginner (and intermediate level student). By reading and reviewing the explanation as well as practising the exercise, I can make a lot sense in French now. And I am not just fantizing it. The most exciting piece of news is that my progress is noticed by both my French teacher and my classmates. The mastering of basic is so satisfying and giving me advancement and enjoyment.
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Summary: Clearest explanations of French grammar.
Review: I have bought several French grammar books to aid in my studies. Schaum's outline has been the most helpful to me.
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Summary: Great review book
Review: I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to review French grammar. I used it to supplement an intermediate French course and found it extremely useful when it came to explaining when various past tenses are used - like the imperfect, and the plus-que-parfait.
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Summary: good for brushing up skills
Review: I've worked through this book a couple of times now to brush up my French skills. It's excellent as a companion to a course, or just to practise. I would recommend it from the beginner, to the more advanced speaker who would like to refine their knowledge of the language.
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Summary: excellent workbook with, thank you, answers!
Review: If you are seriously trying to learn French, you will eventually find that the cute stuff doesn't work. ( I know, I tried several "Learn French this weekend while doing your ironing" approaches first. )There is simply no substitute for spending a lot of time listening to recordings of native speakers, shuffling vocabulary flash cards, and doing grammar drills. Period. The cute stuff is like trying to burn calories by watching an exercise video. Sooner or later, you have to get on the treadmill and get all hot and icky. But that's what works. When you are ready to get serious, buy this.
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