100 Best Learn French Books of All Time
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Featuring recommendations from David Heinemeier Hansson, Brandon Stanton, Ryan Holiday, and 10 other experts. 1
Rediscover Antoine de Saint-Exupery's universal masterpiece with original text and magnificent new illustrations created by masters of film animation. This wise and enchanginting fable teaches the secret of what is really important in life. less
Ryan HolidayEqually allegorical, I read The Little Prince for the first time which for some reason I’d never been exposed to before. If you’re in the same boat, read it. It’s short but great. (Source)
Brandon Stanton[Brandon Stanton recommended this book on the podcast "The Tim Ferriss Show".] (Source)
Karen PaolilloThe Little Prince has influenced me in every aspect of my life, from my own emotions and how I feel inwardly, to how I like to view our planet. (Source)
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When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit and crawls inside, he meets wonderful new friends--the Old-Green-Grasshopper, the dainty Ladybug, and the Centipede of the multiple boots. After years of feeling like an outsider in his aunts' house, James finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach household starts rolling away--and the adventure begins! more
Recommended by Tilly Burn, and 1 others. Tilly BurnI think it is one of his darkest books and I think it’s a very sad book. It’s his first ever children’s book, written in 1961, fresh off the back of writing his short stories. (Source)
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Learn a Language—Not Just Words. The Complete package is a unique, truly multi-media program in French that takes you from beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. It uses the Living Language Method™, which teaches you to speak a new language, not just memorize vocabulary words.
Our method presents the language in a natural and systematic way, combining linguistic science and proven techniques with an engaging experience to deliver real results.
Millions have learned with Living Language. Now it’s your turn to join the conversation.... more
Our method presents the language in a natural and systematic way, combining linguistic science and proven techniques with an engaging experience to deliver real results.
Millions have learned with Living Language. Now it’s your turn to join the conversation.... more
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Get up and running with French
Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess. less
Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess. less
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Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas’ epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s.
Robin Buss’s lively English translation is complete and... more
Robin Buss’s lively English translation is complete and... more
Ryan HolidayI thought I’d read this book before but clearly they gave me some sort of children’s version. Because the one I’d read as a kid wasn’t a 1,200 page epic of some of the most brilliant, beautiful and complicated storytelling ever put to paper. What a book! When I typed out my notes (and quotes) after finishing this book, it ran some 3,000 words. I was riveted from cover to cover. I enjoyed all the... (Source)
Sol OrwellI have to go with Count of Monte Cristo. An unparalleled revenge story. (Source)
Chris KutarnaThe Count of Monte Cristo it is about revenge and the cost of revenge. Being careful what you wish for. The other theme is about riches and wealth and what is truly valuable. (Source)
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Through the story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on an Algerian beach, Camus explored what he termed "the nakedness of man faced with the absurd." First published in English in 1946; now in a new translation by Matthew Ward. less
David Heinemeier HanssonSeminal novel on existentialism and the absurd by Albert Camus from 1946. Explores that feeling of disconnectedness from society, its norms, and the absurdity of every day life. Striking first-person account in a powerful, direct language. (Source)
Kyle Maynard[Kyle Maynard said this is one of his most-recommended books.] (Source)
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The bestselling 501 Verbs Series is the #1 reference source for verb usage in virtually every major language. Itâs printed in two colors, features tinted page edges for ease of reference, and comes with extra help for students in the form of a CD-ROM.
This edition presents the most important and most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students crossword puzzles and games, while the M3 CD includes extra... more
This edition presents the most important and most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students crossword puzzles and games, while the M3 CD includes extra... more
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Exupery was a prize-winning novelist, professional mail pilot, airborne adventurer, war correspondent, commercial test pilot, and the author of a popular children's book The Little Prince. Wind, Sand, and Stars more than all the others is a synthesis of his skill as a writer and his life as a flier. It is a collage of anecdotes, speculations and peotic reflections the earth and its inhabitants as seen from the air, all glued together by one basic them: that the airplane has broght man into confrontation with the elemnets of the univeerse, and thus has given him a new perspective on his own... more
Recommended by Edward Norton, and 1 others. Edward NortonA great [book]. (Source)
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A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer—the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade—from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.
"You’ll be silent forever, and I’ll be gone in the dark."
For more than ten years, a mysterious and violent predator committed fifty sexual assaults in Northern California before moving south, where he perpetrated ten sadistic murders. Then he disappeared, eluding capture by multiple police forces and some of the best... more
"You’ll be silent forever, and I’ll be gone in the dark."
For more than ten years, a mysterious and violent predator committed fifty sexual assaults in Northern California before moving south, where he perpetrated ten sadistic murders. Then he disappeared, eluding capture by multiple police forces and some of the best... more
Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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Summary: This bright and amusing book provides a wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for beginner French learners of all ages. Delightful pictures encourage direct association of the French word with the object. Find out how to pronounce every French word in this book by listening to a native French speaker on the Quicklinks Web site. Alphabetical French/English list of all the works in the book. less
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The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give... more
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give... more
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Do you know what the hardest thing for a French learner is?
Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!
Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!
In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will... more
Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!
Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!
In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will... more
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La maîtresse est inquiète, le photographe s'éponge le front, le Bouillon devient tout rouge, les mamans ont mauvaise mine, les papas font les guignols, le directeur part à la retraite, quant à l'inspecteur, il est reparti aussi vite qu'il était venu. Pourtant, à l'école ou en famille, Geoffroy, Agnan, Eudes, Rufus, Clotaire, Maixent, Alceste, Joachim... et le Petit Nicolas sont - presque - toujours sages. less
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Skill Builders are great tools for keeping children current during the school year or preparing them for the next grade level. A variety of fun and challenging activities provides students with practice and helps introduce basic skills to new learners. This full-color workbook contains appropriate passages and exercises for elementary French language learners. Skill Builders combines entertaining and interactive activities with eye-catching graphics to make learning and reviewing fun and effective. The compact 6" x 9" size makes this book perfect for school, at home, or on the go. It features... more
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-- The exploits of an eccentric family introduce young children to languages in a fun, informal way-- Puzzles, games and songs encourage readers to speak aloud less
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Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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This box set collects hard cover editions Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in a slip case. less
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For anyone who has tried to learn French or failed to progress beyond a few phrases, this book will help. Discover Paul Noble’s secrets for achieving independence in French with his tried and tested method.
• Teaching you how to learn French more effectively, an easy way to boost your learning efforts
• Tips and tricks from a renowned language expert with a tried and tested method for success
• Also ideal for anyone learning for the first time, giving you the tools to learn efficiently and quickly
• Pocket sized format with easy pronunciation guidance – so you... more
• Teaching you how to learn French more effectively, an easy way to boost your learning efforts
• Tips and tricks from a renowned language expert with a tried and tested method for success
• Also ideal for anyone learning for the first time, giving you the tools to learn efficiently and quickly
• Pocket sized format with easy pronunciation guidance – so you... more
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Le jour où sa mère est morte, Meursault a remarqué qu'il faisait très chaud dans l'autobus qui le menait d'Alger à l'asile de vieillards, et il s'est assoupi. Plus tard, dans la chambre mortuaire, il a apprécié le café que lui offrait le concierge, a eu envie de fumer, a été gêné par la violente lumière des lampes électriques. Et c'est avec une conscience aiguë du soleil qui l'aveugle et le brûle que l'employé de bureau calme et réservé va commettre un acte irréparable. Camus présente un homme insaisissable amené à commettre un crime et qui assiste, indifférent, à son procès et à sa... more
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The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
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La collection Réussir est élaborée en collaboration avec le CIEP. Rédigés et validés par la commission nationale du DELF, les ouvrages proposent un entraînement complet en correspondance exacte avec le format des épreuves pour passer avec succès l'examen!
From the collection Francais Langue Etrangere less
From the collection Francais Langue Etrangere less
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The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life.
The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language... more
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Nous ne sommes pas seuls sur Terre.
À côté de nous, à nos pieds, entre nos maisons, vit une autre civilisation.
Les fourmis.
Elles étaient sur Terre bien avant nous. Il y a plus de 100 millions d'années, alors que nos plus lointains ancêtres ne sont apparus qu'il y a 3 millions d'années.
Elles ont su, au cours des siècles, développer leur propre technologie, leur propre agriculture, leur propre architecture, leur propre politique. Mais nous les méprisons juste à cause de leur taille.
Un savant génial, le professeur Edmond Wells, a décidé enfin de susciter la... more
À côté de nous, à nos pieds, entre nos maisons, vit une autre civilisation.
Les fourmis.
Elles étaient sur Terre bien avant nous. Il y a plus de 100 millions d'années, alors que nos plus lointains ancêtres ne sont apparus qu'il y a 3 millions d'années.
Elles ont su, au cours des siècles, développer leur propre technologie, leur propre agriculture, leur propre architecture, leur propre politique. Mais nous les méprisons juste à cause de leur taille.
Un savant génial, le professeur Edmond Wells, a décidé enfin de susciter la... more
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Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Developed by the experts at Living Language, this course has everything you need to learn French from scratch or to revive the French that you learned years ago. Ultimate French combines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. It’s the perfect way to learn French for school, travel, work, or personal enrichment. In this book you’ll find:
• 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.
• English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and... more
• 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.
• English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and... more
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Je suis né dans la ville d'Aubagne, sous le Garlaban couronné de chèvres, au temps des derniers chevriers." Ainsi commence l'autobiographie de Marcel Pagnol, immortel auteur de La Trilogie marseillaise, La Femme du boulanger, entre autres savoureuses histoires à l'accent chantant. On découvre ici l'enfance du jeune Marcel et sa découverte des collines enchantées des environs de Marseille. La famille Pagnol loue pour les vacances une bastide près d'un petit village. Le père de Marcel s'initie à la chasse et sera l'auteur d'un coup de fusil magistral qui lui vaudra l'admiration de tous, à... more
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(Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition to this ISBN can be found here)
D'abord, il y a eu l'hôtel Beau-Rivage, à Bains-les-Mers, et les nouveaux copains: Blaise, Fructueux, Mamert, Irénée, Fabrice et Côme. Puis un essai manqué de germination de haricot avant de repartir avec la colonie du Camp Bleu où l'on s'amuse drôlement.
Elles sont vraiment terribles, les vacances du Petit Nicolas !
De quoi épater Marie-Edwige à la rentrée...
Avec... more
D'abord, il y a eu l'hôtel Beau-Rivage, à Bains-les-Mers, et les nouveaux copains: Blaise, Fructueux, Mamert, Irénée, Fabrice et Côme. Puis un essai manqué de germination de haricot avant de repartir avec la colonie du Camp Bleu où l'on s'amuse drôlement.
Elles sont vraiment terribles, les vacances du Petit Nicolas !
De quoi épater Marie-Edwige à la rentrée...
Avec... more
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Learn beginner French grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit.
Inside "French Grammar For Beginners" you'll find:
30 beginner-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner French grammar.
Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions.
Short... more
Inside "French Grammar For Beginners" you'll find:
30 beginner-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner French grammar.
Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions.
Short... more
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Gain the language skills you want
Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Eliane Kurbegov explains one--and only one--grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that works for you.
You will, or course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings,... more
Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Eliane Kurbegov explains one--and only one--grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that works for you.
You will, or course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings,... more
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Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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In the second Babar story, Babar and Celeste set off in a balloon, beginning an exciting series of adventures. Escaping from savage cannibals, only to be trapped by a circus owner, Babar knows nothing of his home country’s escalating war against the rhinos. But with some help from the Old Lady, Babar returns in time to save the day.
This is vintage de Brunhoff--a must for Babar fans and a story sure to charm and engage young readers. less
This is vintage de Brunhoff--a must for Babar fans and a story sure to charm and engage young readers. less
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This is the first French grammar designed specifically for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire a knowledge of simple, everyday spoken French, and who have no need of all the archaic, highly literary, and seldom used forms that must be covered in a conventional grammar. It is not a simplified study, but a selective grammar that points out many time-saving short cuts.
Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it covers all of the important points in French grammar (verb forms and tenses, parts of speech, negative sentences, possessives, partitive... more
Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it covers all of the important points in French grammar (verb forms and tenses, parts of speech, negative sentences, possessives, partitive... more
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This is a complete review of French grammar. It includes a link to the Language Lab app which you can download for free since you bought this book, and the app has audio files as well as flashcards to aid in your studies. It is a thorough review of the amazing and wonderful French language. less
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Featuring first words, numbers, colors, and shapes, alongside a clear layout and bold images, this introductions to French helps young children learn basic vocabulary. Each title includes an introduction for parents and teachers suggesting strategies for helping children learn most effectively. With a format that encourages adult-child interaction, toddlers and their parents will find My First French Book to be the ideal "look and say" picture-word books. Slightly older children will learn the essential French vocabularies that they will need in their reading. less
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Learn French with Fairy Tales, where all words are given an interlinear meaning, so you can continue reading without having to spend time looking up words. 140+ pages with every word translated for fast and easy expansion of your French vocabulary. The fastest and most immersive way to learn to read French! Look for our other Interlinear books on Amazon! Beginner Stories, Intermediate Stories, Romantic Stories, and the Masked Love novel by Balzac. Use the following method to attain new French vocabulary. Read the stories and re-read them until you know almost all the words. This is a fast... more
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Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The Kindergartener's Handbook introduces 19 basic concepts in English and Spanish. Included are ABCs, vowels, numbers, less and more, patterns, shapes, colors, time, seasons, the calendar, senses, rhymes, habitat, weather, chores, and school. This book develops language and reading skills using more than 300 words that every kid should know. Simple words are used to help children read on their own, and more complicated words are presented to help them expand their vocabulary. Vibrant colors and images are designed to keep the attention of children. This book will help your child... more
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Learn all the French argot (slang), dirty words, and necessary tools of communication your teachers left out of their lesson plans with this essential survival guide to understanding everyday French.Deliciously saucy and full of wit Merde! is a practical guide for understanding French, as it really is spoken. This real-life resource is for anyone who remembers thumbing through English/French dictionaries for such words as "toilet paper" and "damn," as well as for the far more interesting, titillating terms that would never be used in polite conversation. But real French isn't spoken with the... more
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Bilingual edition English-French: "Am I small?" - Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer... Je suis petite, moi ? Perplexe, Tamia se met en route a travers un monde fabuleux et colore pour aller poser sa question. Emerveillee, elle y croise des collectionneurs d'arcs-en-ciel et des attrape-c urs avant de finir par trouver une reponse etonnante... less
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Friendly teddy bears teach new words to very young children--and in two languages! Bilingual First Books give little boys and girls an early start in learning a foreign language at the same time that kids are learning their own language. Books are arranged as a series of brightly illustrated two-page spreads, each spread showing teddy bears engaged in an activity that kids will recognize immediately. A simple word that describes the activity is presented in English on the left-hand page and in Spanish on the right-hand page. This attractive little volume is entirely bilingual, and will find a... more
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Immerse yourself in the French language and culture "Read & Think French" is your ticket to building key French language skills. This book features 100-plus engaging, easy-to-read articles written by native French-speakers. Each article features a bilingual glossary on the same page that allows you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words in a dictionary. As the you move through the book, you will gain confidence with the French language and build a vocabulary of key French words and phrases. Each chapter features several written exercises that reinforce new vocabulary... more
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FRENCH FLUENCY: Help your students form a solid understanding of the French language with this 128-page comprehensive French workbook. Building on the basics, this book covers common phrases, functional vocabulary, conjugation of verbs, basic grammar, and sentence structure.
AN ANYWHERE RESOURCE: This workbook is the perfect skill-building resource for both home and school! Beginning with the alphabet and numbers; then progressing to functional vocabulary, the activities in this book reinforce essential French skill practice. This book is great for all... more
AN ANYWHERE RESOURCE: This workbook is the perfect skill-building resource for both home and school! Beginning with the alphabet and numbers; then progressing to functional vocabulary, the activities in this book reinforce essential French skill practice. This book is great for all... more
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Friendly teddy bears teach new words to very young children--and in two languages! Bilingual First Books give little boys and girls an early start in learning a foreign language at the same time that kids are learning their own language. Books are arranged as a series of brightly illustrated two-page spreads, each spread showing teddy bears engaged in an activity that kids will recognize immediately. A simple word that describes the activity is presented in English on the left-hand page and in Spanish on the right-hand page. This attractive little volume is entirely bilingual, and will find a... more
Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Your comprehensive guide to speaking, reading, and writing in French French is a beautiful language but can be quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or for business or leisure travel, French for Dummies All-In-One makes it easier.
With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language.
Culls vital information from several Dummies titles, offering you a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to... more
With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language.
Culls vital information from several Dummies titles, offering you a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to... more
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Updated with helpful facts and tips for international travelers, this new third editions of Learn French the Fast and Fun Way is suitable as language teaching book for adults as well as for older children. It instructs beginners in the basics of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking French. The book lightens language-learning routines with cartoon-style illustrations, language games, and puzzles. A set of vocabulary flashcards and a small staple-bound bilingual dictionary booklet are bound into the book's spine and can be easily removed for supplementary use. less
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Is conversational French turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea on how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
‘How do I... more
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
‘How do I... more
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Enhance your French reading skills with this primer for premium results!
Easy French Reader is based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, this bestselling title features engaging readings of progressive difficulty... more
Enhance your French reading skills with this primer for premium results!
Easy French Reader is based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, this bestselling title features engaging readings of progressive difficulty... more
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With Barron’s, learning French becomes fun. In Painless French, students discover fascinating facts about the richness of French culture, build their vocabulary (including new web-based words), and learn how easy it is to speak, read, and understand French.
Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless French takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning French and is ideal for students who find the subject confusing, or who just need a little extra help. It includes sections on history, literature, and shared expressions in English. more
Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless French takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning French and is ideal for students who find the subject confusing, or who just need a little extra help. It includes sections on history, literature, and shared expressions in English. more
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Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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French phrase book with audio Do you want to visit France? Or what about eating out at a French restaurant? Maybe you want to impress your friends with some common French phrases. No matter the reason, you'll find over 1,400 common French phrases here that will help you learn how to communicate like a native.
Not only do we break down each phrase so that you easily understand what they mean, but there's also a simple pronunciation guide. Not sure how to say "salut?" What about "bonjour?" You'll find phonetic guides so that you say these words properly each and... more
Not only do we break down each phrase so that you easily understand what they mean, but there's also a simple pronunciation guide. Not sure how to say "salut?" What about "bonjour?" You'll find phonetic guides so that you say these words properly each and... more
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Beginning This self-study workbook provides a wealth of exercises to develop French-language vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing skills. Puzzles, games, and other activities build mastery through fun-filled challenges and cultural insights. Use alone or as a companion workbook to the best-selling Just Listen 'n Learn French program. less
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Have you been trying to learn French and simply can't find the way to expand your vocabulary?
Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don't really understand?
Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?
If you answered "Yes!" to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We've compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in French, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.
Did you know that - according... more
Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don't really understand?
Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?
If you answered "Yes!" to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We've compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in French, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.
Did you know that - according... more
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The grammar section provides easily accessible information, with key grammatical points highlighted throughout, hundreds of examples of real French, and a full glossary of grammatical terminology. The verbs section offers 112 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models. The handy vocabulary section covers 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, and shopping). less
Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Bilingual Short Stories in French and English for Young Readers
Introduce your children to the joys of reading while helping them improve their French and English proficiency at the same time. This book is perfect for kids between ages 8 and 12 and is designed to boost language skills, enhance the imagination, and pave the way for a life-long love of reading.10 Fun and Engaging Stories
Featuring a wide array of enjoyable themes, parents can rest assured that the material in this book is highly suitable for children.
Written in Parallel d104 to... more
Introduce your children to the joys of reading while helping them improve their French and English proficiency at the same time. This book is perfect for kids between ages 8 and 12 and is designed to boost language skills, enhance the imagination, and pave the way for a life-long love of reading.10 Fun and Engaging Stories
Featuring a wide array of enjoyable themes, parents can rest assured that the material in this book is highly suitable for children.
Written in Parallel d104 to... more
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A unique guide to communicating in Spanish. It will help you to find out more about Spanish culture and to practise your spoken Spanish with a free downloadable audio file.
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase... more
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase... more
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The Entire Allez, viens! Video Program.
On screen menus for access to all presentations and all chapters.
***Optional French Captioning for all portions of the program.***
Chapter stops for easy navigation through episodes and interviews.
Interactive Comprehension Questions.
On-Screen grammer presentations.
***Added Bonus Interactive DVD-ROM Tutor.*** less
On screen menus for access to all presentations and all chapters.
***Optional French Captioning for all portions of the program.***
Chapter stops for easy navigation through episodes and interviews.
Interactive Comprehension Questions.
On-Screen grammer presentations.
***Added Bonus Interactive DVD-ROM Tutor.*** less
Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The books in this delightful series make learning a new vocabulary fun and easy by combining it with coloring pictures--something that virtually every young child loves to do. While they color, kids learn eighty everyday words, such as the names of the seasons, various animals, parts of the body, articles of clothing, and more. The coloring books contain:
59 full-page illustrations, alphabetically organized
Culturally appropriate subjects, such as labandera, showing the flags of Spain and Mexico or l'immeuble, showing a typical Parisian apartment building.
A... more
59 full-page illustrations, alphabetically organized
Culturally appropriate subjects, such as labandera, showing the flags of Spain and Mexico or l'immeuble, showing a typical Parisian apartment building.
A... more
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The "POCKET Dictionary" is a handy reference, providing clear and comprehensive coverage of everyday French that is perfect for the student and traveler. Designed to carry or pack easily, this dictionary will enable users to understand a wide range of conversational and written French and will allow them to express themselves clearly and accurately. less
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The Ultimate French Language Study Guide
Some results you can expect from this book:
• Keep your motivation high: you'll maximize your motivation while you study until you reach fluency.
• Learn French painlessly: you'll create a daily habit that will remove the headache from learning a new language.
• Accelerate your learning: you'll take proven shortcuts and use language hacks specific to the French language.
• Understand native French speakers: you'll use clear know-how to practice and improve your listening skills.
• Enjoy any French media... more
Some results you can expect from this book:
• Keep your motivation high: you'll maximize your motivation while you study until you reach fluency.
• Learn French painlessly: you'll create a daily habit that will remove the headache from learning a new language.
• Accelerate your learning: you'll take proven shortcuts and use language hacks specific to the French language.
• Understand native French speakers: you'll use clear know-how to practice and improve your listening skills.
• Enjoy any French media... more
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Provide students with the tools they need to use French in real-life situations. This top-selling, three-level program includes technology and videos that bring the French language to life! less
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Dreaming of Paris? Or Tahiti? Or perhaps it’s Morocco that beckons you. Wherever your travels take you in the Francophone world, "FRENCH in 10 minutes a day" will cover all your language needs. Fun computer activities, useful study tools and an easy pronunciation guide make learning French easy and enjoyable. With a focus on practical words and phrases, which every traveler needs, you’ll learn that ordering a meal, greeting the locals and finding your way around town, all in French, is simply a breeze! Whether you’re shopping along the Champs-Elysées or at the market in Dakar, make... more
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Où est Éric? Au lycée, personne ne l'a vu. Il est six heures du soir et il n'est toujours pas rentré. Ses parents sont inquiets. Un commissaire mène l'enquête et s'interroge sur des indices parfois inquiétants. Voici une aventure palpitante à mettre en scène comme au théâtre... less
Don't have time to read the top Learn French books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.