Isbn: 9781527908321 - First Lessons in French: An Introduction to the Practical and Intellectual Method of Learning French (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to learning French and is divided into three sections. The first is an introduction to French pronunciation, divided into exercises, and utilizing tables with phonetic symbols, descriptions of the formation of the sounds and examples. The second section introduces basic grammar through conjugation of regular and irregular verbs, parsing exercises, and the construction of simple sentences. The final section contains examples of fables and other original texts in French, with an index of grammar terms. The book situates itself within the tradition of French language instruction, and while the author acknowledges that other methods of teaching French exist, they position their method as focusing on a mastery of pronunciation and a deep understanding of grammar, both of which are essential to properly learning to speak a language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …