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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"When New Yorker staff writer Lauren Collins moves to Geneva, Switzerland, she decides to learn French--not just to be able to go about her day-to-day life, but in order to be closer to her French husband and his family. When in French is at once a hilarious and idiosyncratic memoir about the things we do for love, and an exploration across cultures and history into how we learn languages, and what they say about who we are"--
14) 15-minute French
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[2012], c2005
Language
English
Description
Provides French words and phrases used in both business and vacation settings.
15) Basic French
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
p2005
Language
English
Description
"With Pimsleur you get: grammar and vocabulary taught together in everyday conversation, [and] interactive audio-only instruction that teaches spoken language organically"--Container.
Series
Publisher
Macmillan Audiobook
Pub. Date
p2008
Language
Français
Description
Covers beginning to intermediate level French, providing a foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in French. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and a native French speaker to aid with your pronunciation. Includes a companion book.
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