Developed by the experts at Living Language, this course has everything you need to learn French from scratch or to revive the French that you learned years ago. Ultimate French combines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. It’s the perfect way to learn French for school, travel, work, or personal enrichment. In this book you’ll
• 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions. • English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes. • Quizzes and review sections to check your progress. • A complete summary of French grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses. • An extensive two-way glossary.
When I was learning Spanish at university, the format of the textbook I used then was almost exactly like this one: first there was a dialogue, which we were required to memorize, then vocabulary, then a grammar lesson, then exercises to complete. I always found it a useful approach and had considerable success with it. Now that I am learning French, and have tried several other textbooks, this one is the one I would recommend if you are interested in really learning the language in depth.