Learn French the Fast and Fun Way: With French-English English-French Dictionary (Barron's Fast and Fun Way Language Series)

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Summary: Help me learn French!
Review: Even though my mother's side of the family is very French I do not know how to speak the language except for bits and pieces yet I found myself sweating as we planned a family trip to Paris. This system really helped me bone up on my language skills. It's easy to follow and the daily lessons really get you moving along on your French!

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Summary: insuffiisant
Review: I just finished three quarters of French with this pseudo-text in a high school adult education course. The teacher is a Suisse lady and a gem, but the book is wholly inadequate even as a superficial introduction. The book proves that language is NEITHER fast nor fun. Only the present tense is introduced. The sunbjunctive and some idiomatic expressions are dropped into the text and then left unexplained. Worse yet, the vocabulary is designed for serious [i.e., fabulously rich] shoppers. You will learn such expressions in Frech as "a ring without a setting" and "pendent earrings" and how to get your watch fixed, but you will never carry on a simple conversation with a French speaking person. Quel dommage! Get a real textbook or if you can get help on pronunciation, a do-it-yourself book like Adrianne's old "French in 32 Lessons" or Berlitz.

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Summary: insuffiisant
Review: I just finished three quarters of French with this pseudo-text in a high school adult education course. The teacher is a Suisse lady and a gem, but the book is wholly inadequate even as a superficial introduction. The book proves that language is NEITHER fast nor fun. Only the present tense is introduced. The sunbjunctive and some idiomatic expressions are dropped into the text and then left unexplained. Worse yet, the vocabulary is designed for serious [i.e., fabulously rich] shoppers. You will learn such expressions in Frech as "a ring without a setting" and "pendent earrings" and how to get your watch fixed, but you will never carry on a simple conversation with a French speaking person. Quel dommage! Get a real textbook or if you can get help on pronunciation, a do-it-yourself book like Adrianne's old "French in 32 Lessons" or Berlitz.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book/ audio cassette tape is an awesome start to learning french, one of the best ways I've found so far out there. It actually takes the time to explain to you how to make your own sentences, so you'll actually be able to speak the language. YOu also learn the grammar easy, without too much memorization or confusion. Works great with me.

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Summary: Good, basic French
Review: This is a good book for learning the very basics of French without "drilling" you to sleep. However, I strongly recommend purchasing the book as part of the set that has four audio cassettes. The tapes will teach you correct pronunciation and help you more with retention. The book covers basic grammar, has fun illustrations, and puzzles. Fun for all ages

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Summary: wow
Review: this is a great book to learning french try also berlitz self teacher and french made simple and the complete idiots guide to learning french bonne chance