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 inorder 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 engagingreadings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess.

Communicate effectively with the ultimate bilingual, bidirectional guide to French and North American English.

• Features extensive coverage of Canadian French
• More than 80,000 entries and 100,000 translations
• Abundant examples of words used in context
• Special sections include French Grammar, Conjugation of French Verbs, Common French Abbreviations, and French Numbers.

With up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary, this is a perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels.

Lonely Planet's French Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order tasty cheeses, talk wine with the locals and seek out hidden villages; all with your trusted travel companion.

Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!

Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings

Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder

Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips

Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary

Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology

Meet friends with conversation starter phrases

Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides

Inside Lonely Planet's FrenchPhrasebook and Dictionary:

Full-colour throughout

User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories

Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues

Convenient features

5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go

10 Ways to Start a Sentence

10 Phrases to Sound like a Local

Listen For - phrases you may hear

Look For - phrases you may see on signs

Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases

QandA - suggested answers to questions asked

Covers

Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules

Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport

Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather

Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions

Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet'sFrench Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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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 you a feeling of progress when reading.

What does this book give you?

- Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary

- Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently

- Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability

- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'

- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way

Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including

- A glossary for bolded words in each text

- A bilingual word list

- Full plot summary

- Comprehension questions after each chapter.

As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.

A compact, bilingual, bidirectional guide to essential French and English vocabulary.

More than 40,000 entries include coverage of Canadian French terms. Features English pronunciations given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and special sections on the Conjugation of French Verbs and Irregular English Verbs. Perfect for travelers and language learners!

Tasks include matching, fill in the blanks, find the odd one, unscrambling exercises, crossword puzzles, riddles and more. Test yourself with the sell-assessment tasks in each chapter.

From the bestselling Read & Think series, this fully illustrated premium third edition of Read & Think French brings the French language to life! In addition to introducing, developing, and growing key vocabulary, this book gives you an insider's look at the exciting diversity of life and culture the French-speaking world-- from etiquette at the French table to the comedians of Quebec to the gastronomic flavors of the French West Indies.

Including more than 100 engaging articles written by native French speakers, each one provides a bilingual glossary on the same page, allowing you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words. Each chapter contains several exercises to reinforce comprehension. This premium edition features streaming audio recordings of 35 readings (more than 2 hours), supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app.

Read & Think French, Premium Third Edition features:

• New articles reflecting the current aspects of life in the French-speaking world
• New and expanded materials in the McGraw Hill Language Lab app (free online and via mobile)
• App includes flashcards of more than 7,000 vocabulary terms
• App includes streaming audio recordings of 45 readings (requires Internet connection)
  

Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words.

Fancy becoming an expert inthe language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover:

• A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.
• Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).
• Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.

French English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Real French people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!

Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios!

In this story, two friends, Alice and Sophie, arrive in Paris for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Paris' antique markets . . .

Whether you're learning the French, of Canada, North Africa, France or even your local French-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence!

Here's what you'll get:

1. 101 French conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in French at a level you can easily understand and reproduce;
2. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make French-speaking friends more easily;
3. Situational French dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature;
4. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers;
5. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line;
6. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (only available on eBook & paperback).

Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in Simple French that makes learning French a breeze. You'll improve your spoken French, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

This comprehensive guide also includes:
- Lists of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples for every verb
- A concise grammar review for easy reference
- The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest French verbs
-Over 2,300 additional verbs conjugated like the 501 models

Online content includes:
- Audio program modeling native speaker rhythms and pronunciation
- Listening comprehension
- Four practice quizzes with automated scoring and answers

Do you struggle to find French reading material for beginners and intermediates?

Look no further! Introducing French Short Stories!

Improve your French with 30 easy French stories for beginners and intermediates.

30 short stories easily readable, covering everyday topics. The stories cover a variety of themes, including travel, friendship, family, and more. They are written in clear and concise language, making them easy to understand for beginners. The book also includes questions and answers for each story, allowing readers to test their comprehension and reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary. Read 1 story a day for 30 days and improve your French in only a month!

French Short Stories has been written by a French teacher for French learners from beginner to intermediate level. Reading a story and answering the questions will take you less than 15 minutes a day.

Each chapter includes:

- A French short story easily readable with only 250 words and highlighted focused vocabulary to learn faster.

- The English translation of each story.

- Focused vocabulary including parts of speech, in French and in English.

- Multiple choice questions for beginners.

- Short answer questions for intermediate.

But not only! At the end of the book, you will find a French-English glossary of all the highlighted vocabulary in the stories.

Improve your listening skills

Each story has been recorded in slow and clear French by a native French speaker (me).

Download the audio of all the stories for free and start improving your French listening skills today.

Grab your copy today and enjoy learning!

Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author 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, of course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new skills. This new edition is accompanied by flashcards and new audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. Whether you are learning on your own or taking a beginning class, this book will build your confidence in French.

Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French features:

• Hundreds of engaging exercises enhanced with digital support through iOS, Android, and a desktop application, featuring vocabulary flashcards, exercise answer keys, and self-testing recording and replaying functions
• Streaming audio recordings for all exercise answers in French
• Record yourself and replay function to compare against native speakers
• NEW: Full chapter of review exercises
• NEW: Audio practice focused on French sounds that learners find difficult to pronounce correctly

Practice Makes Perfect: French Conversation is the go-to guide for expanding your conversational fluency. Organized into 11 units, it presents realistic everyday dialogues, followed by helpful instruction on correct syntax and word usage, as well as lots of conversation-ready phrases. Each dialogue is also followed by a variety of exercises that give the opportunity to put new concepts into action and encourage you to construct your own personalized conversations. This updated edition features a new chapter focused on expressions for communicating virtually.

You'll learn how to:

• Engage in dialogues that illustrate practical conversations
• Expand your French vocabulary
• Understand new concepts with numerous realistic examples
• Overcome common stumbling blocks to fluent speaking
• Build new conversation skills through extensive practice
• Improve your pronunciation skills
• NEW: Communicate more effectively in person--and virtually via Skype and Zoom
  

This rigorous workbook helps you learn when and why to use different verb tenses--with new audio recordings via the McGraw Hill Language Lab app.

Beyond learning grammar and vocabulary at the beginner and intermediate levels, figuring out when and why to use certain verb tenses is often a challenge when you're trying to master the French language. In Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses, you'll find tons of helpful guidance and extensive practice.

Ideal for use both as a reference and hands-on workbook, Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses helps you build your verb skills in more than 300 engaging exercises, increasing your confidence in your ability to choose the precise word. Presented in the student-friendly, proven Practice Makes Perfect format and including comprehensive verb conjugation tables, this is a book you'll turn to often to help boost your confidence in speaking and writing French.

Features

• A clear presentation of when and why to use verb tenses
• Reinforcement of verb forms through everyday examples covering a wide range of topics
• 300 varied exercises to test your understanding of every tense
• Audio recordings of answer key to 70 exercises are available through the McGraw Hill Language Lab app
• A record yourself feature in the mobile app allows you to compare your pronunciation with native speakers
• NEW: Audio recordings of verb conjugations and hundreds of example sentences

Start Reading in French Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time

Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the Easy Reader series enables you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises.

EASY FRENCH READER is divided into three parts:

Part I describes the adventures of two friends, an American and a Parisian, as they learn about their respective cultures. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.

Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of France, from ancient Gaul to the present, offering biographical sketches of famous personalities, including Joan of Arc, Louis XIV, and Charles de Gaulle.

Part III is comprised of four abridged short stories by famous French authors that allow you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on authentic works of French literature.

The bonus app that accompanies this book provides:

FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary terms

AUDIO recordings of numerous reading passages

RECORD-YOURSELF feature to improve your pronunciation

AUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference

Although you can get by in France without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk French is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.

Taste your way around the cellars of Champagne, explore the sights of Paris, or grab that great shopping bargain.

Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs

How to get local recommendations

Easy-to-use pronunciation guides

Expert tips to boost your confidence

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Entirely revised and updated, this is the most affordable and complete French-English English-French dictionary of its kind. Now easier to read and access, with more than 50,000 definitions, it is designed expressly for the widest possible variety of interests and professions -- students, teachers, travelers, and home and office libraries.
You'll find keys to pronunciation, idioms, conjugations, and more, in both languages -- all here, in the finest resource of its kind.

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Master French grammar through hands-on exercises and practice, practice, practice

Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced French Grammar helps you take your French skills to the next level by targeting those key grammar points that may give you trouble. This reference/workbook guides you through each grammatical issue using concise, easy-to-understand language, helping you understand the nuances of the language and keeping you focused on achieving your goal of fluency.

Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced French Grammar puts you on the path to French-language mastery with:

● Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point
● Dozens of exercises, increased in this new edition, that are suited to your learning style
● A detailed answer key for quick, easy progress checks

Master these tricky subjects:

● The use of empty prepositions in French ● The pass compose with tre ● Translating -ing into French ● Reported speech after que ● Phony triggers of the subjunctive ● When and if sentences ● The use of definite articles ● The position of object pronouns ● and much more

Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship--whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners' French will help you to:

• Communicate naturally in everyday situations.
• Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities.
• Understand and pronounce French easily with online audio.
• Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method.
• Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners.

Is this course for me?
Beginners' French is for absolute beginners and those who've had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning French. There are extensive illustrations and tools to help you plan your studies and track your progress, all designed to support learning on your own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course, and it's the perfect resource to pair with a language-learning app.

Where do I go next?
Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete French and Enjoy French.  
Have some fun with our Short Stories in French for Beginners by Olly Richards' or 50 French Coffee Breaks.

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