This back-to-basics guide--along with its sister volume, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Leaning Spanish on Your Own--offers a quick and effective method for learning grammar and pronunciation that gets results fast. Gone are the days of rote memorization and endless drills. The exercises are designed to be both practical and fun. Included are tidbits of cultural information and annotated tickets and business documents that will help travelers and others cope in a foreign language.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French on Your Own (Complete Idiot's Guides) (French Edition)

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Stein, Gail

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Alpha Books

Are you embarrassed to admit that your knowledge of French stops somewhere south of Quebec? Can you tell La Marseillaise from bouillabaisse? Are you trying to master the language but keep getting stopped at the Maginot line? Don't worry: You'll always have Paris--and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French! This is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French Phrases

Alpha

You're no idiot, of course. You appreciate wine and brie, can pronounce "croissant," and know that "bonjour" means hello. But when it comes to actually learning the language, you feel stranded on the Eiffel Tower with no way down. Don't strap on your parachute just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French, Second Edition makes mastering French fun and entertaining--instead of bogging you down with verb tenses and vocabulary lists. You'll feel confident about "parlaying" your new proficiency into conversations with native speakers. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French (2nd Edition)

This second edition is fully updated and revised to deliver more than just a dictionary. Helps make understanding Spanish grammar easier, and teaches how to pronounce even the toughest words properly.

Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases, 2E (The Pocket Idiot's Guide)

This updated edition of the number one selling beginning-level Spanish book offers loads of new content, including: € An expanded Spanish/English/English/Spanish dictionary-with twice as many entries as the leading competition € New exercises, with answers in each chapter € Expanded vocabulary and more useful phrases € More illustrations for learning new words Just in time for summer travelers, this is the user-friendly language guide that makes Spanish a snap.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Master French in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to French to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.

Countdown to French : Learn to Communicate in 24 Hours

McGraw=Hill

Master Spanish in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to Spanish to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.

Countdown to Spanish : Learn to Communicate in 24 Hours

Countdown to Spanish: Learn to Communicate in 24 Hours (Countdown (McGraw-Hill))

Practical, On-the-job Help for Educators Who Work with Spanish-Speaking Students and ParentsThis compact, phrase-packed resource provides all the vocabulary that teachers, administrators, and staff need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their parents. It's written expressly for teachers and staff, so users will find all of the phrases and vocabularythey need to tackle everything from student admissions to college counseling. Complete with pronunciations for all listings, this hands-on guide efficiently bridges the communication gap between educators and Spanish-speaking students.

Working Spanish for Teachers and Education Professionals (Spanish and English Edition)

Websters New World

Practical, on-the-job help for homeowners who work with Spanish-speaking domestic employeesThis compact, phrase-packed resource provides all the vocabulary that homeowners need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking house-keepers, cooks, nannies, gardeners, handymen, and other household workers. It's written expressly for homeowners, so users will find all of the phrases and vocabulary they need to tackle everything from grocery shopping to child care. Complete with pronunciations for all listings, this hands-on guide efficiently bridges the communication gap.

Working Spanish for Homeowners (English and Spanish Edition)

Waiser, Paulette

Etiquette

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

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