First Course in French (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Everett Ward Olmsted

 
9780266921394: First Course in French (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master French grammar with clear lessons, practical exercises, and a built‑in pronunciation guide.

This comprehensive guide presents the rules, patterns, and usage of French in a structured, reader‑friendly format. It combines explanations, drills, and reference material to help learners build a solid foundation and feel confident in real‑world conversation.

The book covers essentials from pronunciation and orthography to verbs, tenses, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and sentence structure. It includes introductions to phonetic symbols, detailed lesson sections, and a substantial reference list of irregular verbs, with examples and exercises to reinforce understanding.
  • step‑by‑step lessons on articles, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and more
  • clear explanations of tense usage, mood (including the subjunctive), and sentence structure
  • practice exercises, reading passages, and conversation prompts
  • phonetic guidance and a compact vocabulary section for quick reference
Ideal for students starting French, self‑study learners, and anyone needing a solid, practical reference for the language.

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