French For Dummies (With CD) 2nd Edition

French For Dummies (With CD) is a book that teaches its readers French in an easily understandable and unique approach, through practice exercises and audio recordings.

Summary Of The Book

From readers who want to learn French because they are visiting France and readers who just want to brush up on the French that they have learnt at school, to people who are looking to learn a new language, French For Dummies (With CD) is a good choice for everyone.

This book covers the basic grammar of the French language, informs readers on how to make small talk in French, how to greet people, and how to use French in practical situations. French For Dummies (With CD) can help readers expand their vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, and improve their pronunciation. They can even refer to the mini dictionary provided in this book.

French For Dummies (With CD) is divided into five main parts, and these are: Getting Started, French On The Go, French In Action, Appendixes, and The Part Of Tens.

The first part, Getting Started, takes readers through basic topics like Laying The Foundation: Basic French Grammar, The French You Already Know, Getting Your Numbers, Dates and Times Straight, Getting Started With Pronunciation and Basic Expressions, and Talking About Your Home, Family, and Daily Routine.

The second part, French in Action, covers Recreation and The Outdoors, Shopping Made Easy, Asking Directions and Finding Your Way, Getting To Know You: Making Small Talk, Going Out On The Town, and Bon Appetit! Dining Out And Going to the Market.

The third part, French On The Go, provides detailed information on topics like Finding A Place to Stay, Planning A Trip, Handling Emergencies, and Dealing With Money in a Foreign Land.

The book features the usual ‘Tens’ pattern that this series follows. The fourth part of the book, titled The Part Of Tens, contains Ten Favorite French Expressions, Ten Things Never To Say In French, Ten Ways To Pick Up French Quickly, and Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French.
The Appendix section features Verb Tables, Mini Dictionaries, and an Answer Key to all the questions in the book.

The book provides a fast and easy way to learn French, and the lessons are well laid out. The authors explain each concept concisely, with accompanying pronunciation guides. The integrated audio on the accompanying CD is a great tool through which readers can effectively learn correct pronunciation.

About The Authors

Zoe Erotopoulos is a French language instructor, and holds a doctorate from Columbia University in French and Romance Philology.
Other books by Zoe include French Verbs For Dummies and French Essentials For Dummies.

She has taught French at several institutions like Columbia University, Reid Hall, and Trinity College in Connecticut. She is also an Assistant Professor at Fairfield University, where she handles the Practice of Modern Languages & Literature. She teaches Elementary and Intermediate French.

Dodi-Katrin Schmidt is a translator and writer.

Other popular books by her are French Phrases for Dummies and Italian for Dummies.

She has translated books from across different genres into different languages. From children’s books and travel guides to film reviews, she has translated texts across languages like French, Italian, German, and English. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband.

Michelle M. Williams is a popular publisher, French tutor and editor.

Her other books are I Wish I Were Many Colors, French Phrases For Dummies, and Italian For Dummies.

She has taught French in both public and private establishments, and spends her time spreading knowledge about the language and caring for her son, Nathaniel.

Dominique Wenzel is a translator and freelance French teacher.

She has written other books like Hop, Skip, and Sing French: An Interactive Audio Program for Kids, Italian for Dummies, and French Phrases for Dummies.

Wenzel coaches children, adults, and even professionals. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. She divides her time between France and the United States, along with her two daughters.