French For Dummies - Dodi-Katrin Schmidt

The fast and informal way to learn to speak French

If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational French, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you up and running with the language. Here, you'll find coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you get a mini dictionary, exercises, practice opportunities and more.

• French 101
  learn how to pronounce the French alphabet, numbers and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you need to know to speak French

• Voila!
  start practising your French in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Eiffel Tower or expressing your love for fromage

• Start talkin' the talk
  get the know-how to confidently navigate public transport, find a hotel room, exchange money and handle an emergency on your excursion to France or any other French-speaking country

Open the book and find:

• How to make sense of basic French grammar

• Tips to improve your pronunciation

• Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations

• Idioms and popular expressions

• Advice on getting around in France and other French-speaking countries

• Fun games and activities to reinforce learning