French - Ronald Overy

Learn to speak French in just 3 months with this practical language course for beginners!

This language course in an easily portable book will teach you to speak French faster than you ever thought possible. Regular exercises and drills will reinforce your learning as you go, helping to build your confidence with your new language.

The essentials of French grammar are clearly explained, while model sentences and word lists help you to learn and remember your new French vocabulary. Each chapter ends with a conversation in everyday French, based on a real-life scenario, which you can read aloud to practise your speaking skills. Intuitive pronunciation guides, using Hugo's unique "imitated pronunciation" system - which replaces French sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with - make sure that you're always confident with the pronunciation of new words. This guide also includes a mini bilingual dictionary for quick reference when you're learning or revising your new skills.

Whether you're learning French for work or to feel more at home in a new country, this indispensable guide will give you confidence you need.