Master French with a proven, easy path to conversation. This illustrated reader guides beginners step by step through practical French, with clear pronunciation tips and plenty of practice.
Longmans' Illustrated First Conversational French Reader (edited by T. H. Bertenshaw) is designed for learners who want to speak with confidence. The book emphasizes learning by heart through short phrases and sentences, then building up to variations and longer passages. It includes structured vocabularies, notes, and exercises to reinforce everyday use of French.
In addition to reading lessons, the edition offers a practical plan for pronunciation and a graded vocabulary system. You’ll find two edition formats—Pupils’ and Teachers’—so both students and instructors can use it effectively. The contents cover dialogues, irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, and everyday topics that help learners recall words and phrases at will.
- Step-by-step pronunciation guidance followed by active reading lessons
- Vocabularies organized by topic and learner stage, with word-for-word lists in early lessons
- Notes and exercises that reinforce grammar and everyday usage
- Structured plan for building confidence with short phrases, then longer sentences
Ideal for readers who want a durable, structured path to practical French through real lesson material and guided vocabulary.