A First French Course (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis A. Roux

9780266160380: A First French Course (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266160387 ISBN 13: 9780266160380

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical, beginner‑friendly guide to speaking and understanding French.

This course emphasizes speaking from the start, using simple, connected French texts and clear, inductive grammar rules. The design aims to build a working vocabulary and confidence in everyday conversation.

The book presents a focused approach: short, real‑world lessons with a small number of new words, careful attention to gender and agreement, and plenty of practice that ties grammar directly to the texts students read and hear. Pronunciation is given special attention with phonetic notation to help beginners read aloud accurately.

Inductive grammar: rules explain what students observe in the French text, not just abstract theory.
Realistic reading: each lesson features connected passages rather than isolated sentences for practical language use.
Pronunciation and reading: a simple phonetic system is used to support correct pronunciation from day one.
Active practice: direct-method exercises, dictation, and classroom phrases reinforce speaking and listening skills.

Ideal for readers new to French or teachers seeking a structured, drill‑oriented starter that emphasizes speaking and comprehension over heavy grammar in early lessons.

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