{"product_id":"french-essentials-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394373192","title":"French Essentials For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394373192","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrench Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLaura K. Lawless (Author), Zoe Erotopoulos (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394373192, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.181 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet right to the good stuff with this easy-to-follow guide to French fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrench Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the core concepts of French so you can apply right away and start communicating effectively. From conjugating verbs to understanding tenses, this easy-to-read guide skips past the fluff and dives deep into the basics you need to improve your French and succeed on a French class exam and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide helps you figure out the right articles, adjectives, and pronouns you need to use in different situations. Plus, you'll also get expert advice on when to use the past tense, the imperfect, and how to express the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake adjectives agree, understand the different parts of French speech, and select the right preposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrectly ask and answer yes or no questions and participate in simple conversations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse important verb distinctions, correctly pronounce French words, and deploy proper grammar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for everyone taking a French class, undertaking solo French study, or anyone looking for a handy, practical supplement to improve their understanding of the language, \u003ci\u003eFrench Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on reference packed with the tools, tips, and strategies you need to speak French.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Down to Basics 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Putting Grammar to Work 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Here and Now: The Present Tense 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Describing and Comparing with Flair 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Connecting with Prepositions 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Using the Past 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Looking toward the Future 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Recognizing Verb Moods 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Ten Important Verb Particularities 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Verb Charts 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 177\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453593907480,"sku":"9781394373192","price":10.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394373192.jpg?v=1785287353","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/french-essentials-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394373192","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}