First Lessons in French: An Introduction to the Practical and Intellectual Method of Learning French (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jean Bartélemi Sue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266939023 ISBN 13: 9780266939023

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn French from the ground up with a practical method that makes verbs and pronunciation clear.

This course presents a complete, beginner-friendly path to learning French. It emphasizes practical understanding over memory drills, with a strong focus on conjugation, pronunciation, and the role of verbs. The book uses models of basic French constructions, guided parsing, and clear explanations to build a solid foundation for reading, speaking, and writing.

• Step-by-step instruction on vowels, consonants, accents, and core sounds
• Guided conjugations and how verbs fit into sentences and questions
• Structured practice with examples, exercises, and practical translations
• Synoptical tables, grammatical parts, and ready-to-use sentence models

Ideal for beginners, teachers, and self‑study, this edition helps learners think in French and apply rules in real conversation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266939023
• ISBN 13: 9780266939023
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192