Author: Eliane Kurbegov
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071770879
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Learn how to speak French fluently and spontaneously Practice Makes Perfect: French Conversation gives you helpful instruction on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage, keeping in mind the typical problems of native English speakers like you. Each section includes a series of exercises that gives you extra practice in using new concepts and encourages you to construct personalized conversations. The lessons will reassure even grammar-phobic learners that you can achieve a confident speaking style. Offering a winning formula for getting a handle on speaking French right away, Practice Makes Perfect: French Conversation offers: Engaging dialogues illustrate practical conversational situations Example phrases or sentences clarify each point A variety of exercises for practice, with an answer key that provides instant feedback and reference Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout
Author: Eliane Kurbegov
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 1260010694
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 263
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Master conversation with this bestselling workbook for learners of French Practice Makes Perfect: French Conversation is the go-to guide for expanding your conversational fluency. Organized into 10 units, it presents realistic everyday dialogues, followed by helpful instruction on correct syntax and word usage, as well as lots of conversation-ready phrases. Each dialogue is also followed by a variety of exercises that give the opportunity to put new concepts into action and encourage you to construct your own personalized conversations. THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU TO: · Engage in dialogues that illustrate practical conversations · Expand your vocabulary · Understand new concepts with numerous realistic examples · Build new conversation skills through extensive practice THE BONUS APP THAT ACCCOMPANIES THIS BOOK PROVIDES: · STREAMING AUDIO recordings of all 40 dialogues in the book · SPEECH-BY-SPEECH presentation for clear understanding · AUDIO ANSWER KEY for 30 dialogue-based exercises · PROGRESS TRACKER to assess your progress
Author: Julie Barlow
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250051851
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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The bestselling authors of The Story of French unravel the mysteries of French conversation
Author: William A. Bellenger
Publisher:
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Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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Author: David French
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250201985
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 153
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David French warns of the potential dangers to the country—and the world—if we don’t summon the courage to reconcile our political differences. Two decades into the 21st Century, the U.S. is less united than at any time in our history since the Civil War. We are more diverse in our beliefs and culture than ever before. But red and blue states, secular and religious groups, liberal and conservative idealists, and Republican and Democratic representatives all have one thing in common: each believes their distinct cultures and liberties are being threatened by an escalating violent opposition. This polarized tribalism, espoused by the loudest, angriest fringe extremists on both the left and the right, dismisses dialogue as appeasement; if left unchecked, it could very well lead to secession. An engaging mix of cutting edge research and fair-minded analysis, Divided We Fall is an unblinking look at the true dimensions and dangers of this widening ideological gap, and what could happen if we don't take steps toward bridging it. French reveals chilling, plausible scenarios of how the United States could fracture into regions that will not only weaken the country but destabilize the world. But our future is not written in stone. By implementing James Madison’s vision of pluralism—that all people have the right to form communities representing their personal values—we can prevent oppressive factions from seizing absolute power and instead maintain everyone’s beliefs and identities across all fifty states. Reestablishing national unity will require the bravery to commit ourselves to embracing qualities of kindness, decency, and grace towards those we disagree with ideologically. French calls on all of us to demonstrate true tolerance so we can heal the American divide. If we want to remain united, we must learn to stand together again.
Author: Emil Otto
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 456
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Author: Benedetta Craveri
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 9781590172148
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Now in paperback, an award-winning look at French salons and the women who presided over them In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, between the reign of Louis XIII and the Revolution, French aristocratic society developed an art of living based on a refined code of good manners. Conversation, which began as a way of passing time, eventually became the central ritual of social life. In the salons, freed from the rigidity of court life, it was women who dictated the rules and presided over exchanges among socialites, writers, theologians, and statesmen. They contributed decisively to the development of the modern French language, new literary forms, and debates over philosophical and scientific ideas. With a cast of characters both famous and unknown, ranging from the Marquise de Rambouillet to Madame de Sta‘l, and including figures like Ninon de Lenclos, the Marquise de Sevigne, and Madame de Lafayette, as well as Pascal, La Rochefoucauld, Diderot, and Voltaire, Benedetta Craveri traces the history of this worldly society that carried the art of sociability to its supreme perfection–and ultimately helped bring on the Revolution that swept it all away.
Author: Clelia König
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429631804
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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This book offers a critical examination of second language (L2) learning outside institutional contexts, with a focus on the way second language learners introduce, close, and manage conversational topics in everyday settings. König adopts a Conversation Analysis for Second Language Acquisition (CA-SLA) approach in analyzing oral data from a longitudinal study of L2 learners of French, au pairs in Swiss families, over several years. With this approach the author presents insights into the ways in which L2 learners introduce and close conversational topics in ongoing conversations and how these strategies evolve over time, setting the stage for future research on this little documented process in second language acquisition. This volume contributes toward a greater understanding of L2 learning “in the wild,” making this key reading for students and researchers in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and French language learning and teaching.
Author: Otto
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 502
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Author: Eliane Kurbegov
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071743316
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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Unravel the mystery of speaking in French! Need a straightforward approach for fast and painless mastery of French speaking and comprehension skills? This easy-to-use guide from the popular Demystified series takes the mystery and menace out of speaking and understanding French by walking you step-by-step through the fundamentals of communicating in the language. French Conversation Demystified lets you work at your own pace and arms you with the essentials of communicating in French in an unintimidating format. Organized around everyday scenarios such as meeting people, talking about yourself, and eating out, each chapter features: An in-depth dialog presented both in the book and on the audio. Coverage of essential communication skills (such as asking a question or making comparisons). Review of key grammar points. Written and verbal activities to reinforce new communication skills. Each chapter concludes with a written and audio quiz that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives instant feedback on new language skills.
