French in 32 Lessons

Claire Bechet, Adrienne

ISBN 10: 0393316475 / ISBN 13: 9780393316476

Published by WW Norton and Co, US, 1997

About this Item

Adrienne's key to teaching a language is to eliminate "the boring repetition of inane exercises." She emphasizes vocabulary, and lots of it (grammar will then come naturally); frequent tests (indispensable if you want to learn the language in less than ten years); and writing right away, maybe describing your house or job. Jump in!The Gimmick Books are based on the author's many years of successfully teaching languages to tourists, business people, diplomats, and other international travelers.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780393316476

Bibliographic Details

• Title: French in 32 Lessons
• Publisher: WW Norton and Co, US
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393316475
• ISBN 13: 9780393316476
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 300 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The rapid and practical way to master the basics and begin speaking the language. The book gives you the essential, simplified grammar plus 3000 of the most-used words and idiomatic phrases that people use in real-life situations. The book can be used as a self-learner by beginners and also by those who want to brush up.

Adrienne's key to teaching a language is to eliminate "the boring repetition of inane exercises." She emphasizes vocabulary, and lots of it (grammar will then come naturally); frequent tests (indispensable if you want to learn the language in less than ten years); and writing right away, maybe describing your house or job. Jump in!

The Gimmick Books are based on the author's many years of successfully teaching languages to tourists, business people, diplomats, and other international travelers.

About the Authors

Adrienne is the author of The Gimmick Series language books for Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Claire Bechet is a French novelist and playwright. She won the Premier Roman prize in 2001 for her novel Entre Parenthèses.