Speak French in No Time

Everyone has heard that French is the language of love, but it is quickly becoming the language of tourism too. With France as the world's top tourism destination for worldwide travelers and French being spoken in more than two dozen countries on five continents, chances are that the language will come in handy no matter where you travel. [World Tourism Organization press release, 2/2/05; CIA World Factbook] Written for readers who want to learn the basics of French but don't have a lot of time to get the job done, Speak French In No Time offers easy-to-use phonetic pronunciation and study guides, as well as relevant grammar rules and vocabulary. You will also learn how to communicate ideas in French rather than merely memorizing stock phrases. Covering everything from social niceties (like hellos and introductions) and basic questions on how navigate through eating out, shopping, and business, to the use of slang so you can fit in with the natives, this book offers you a tool to make learning French fun, quick, and easy. The author also lists helpful internet and media resources to make French practice more interesting and interactive. Better at learning by hearing than reading? You will have access to free downloadable audio files for use on the go whether in the car, on the computer, or with an MP3 player!Hebert, David L. is the author of 'Speak French in No Time ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780789735096 and ISBN 0789735091.