So You Really Want to Learn French Book 1

If you have searched in vain for a French course which doesn't shy away from the fundamentals of grammar and learning vocabulary, then your search is over! So you really want to learn French 1 is the first in a three part course for those who really want to learn. Suitable for use from Year 5, this book builds a solid foundation for a confident use of the French language across the key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.Guess-work is out; methodical learning is in! For those who wonder how anyone can learn a language simply by singing songs and playing games, this could be the answer you have been waiting for. Ideal for use in the classroom, or by parents who want their children to consolidate their learning at home, "So you really want to learn French 1" is the perfect course for beginners of the French language as well as those who want to refresh their language skills. This textbook is supported by an Answer book, Audio CD and Assessment pack which are all available to purchase separately.

Nigel Pearce has spent nearly all his working life in the teaching of French. He was Head of Modern Languages at Summer Fields in Oxford for 20 years, during which time he was for several years the IAPS Modern Languages Coordinator, and held a similar post with SATIPS. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and is the author of the French for Common Entrance series of textbooks. He now lives in western France, where he is a freelance translator and proofreader.