French Phrases for Dummies
Author | : Dodi-Katrin Schmidt |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2006-02-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 8126507160 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788126507160 |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: French Phrasebook For Dummies covers basic language information, focusing on the most common phrases a student new to the study of the language needs. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, it provides readers with tips on how to use French in everyday situations, such as posing simple questions, chatting about the family, finding your way around, and talking about the weather. From job-related expressions to translations of directions, numbers, and time, it teaches real-world language skills that readers can use immediately.· I Say It How? Speaking French.· Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics.· Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds.· Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk.· Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!).· Shop Til You Drop!· Making Leisure a Top Priority.· I Get Around: Transportation.· Laying Down Your Weary Head: House or Hotel.· Dealing with Emergencies.· Ten Favorite Expressions.· Ten Phrases That Make You Sound French.