Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition (NTC FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

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They offer both short magazine articles as well short stories. What’s specially great about the short stories is that they do a great job reviewing the previously learned grammar lessons. The book comes with a CD so you may listen to audio recordings of the dialogues. Best Books For Practicing Reading French The French subjunctive is an advanced topic due to the complex nature of understanding its uses and nuances. This book is specifically tailored to getting you to do just that by providing many examples about when to use the subjunctive, as well as exercises to help you practice when and when not to use the subjunctive. FluentU has a wide variety of great content, like interviews, documentary excerpts and web series, as you can see here:

For many learners of a foreign language, a completely new system of grammar can be one of the largest hurdles they have to overcome. While many French learning books will provide a good introduction to grammar, it’s always a good idea to use resources that are especially targeted at learning and improving grammar. Another French vocabulary book worth mentioning is: The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know by Chris Lele. This second title, The Ultimate French Review and Practice by David Stillman and Ronni Gordon, is an excellent companion to the Complete French All-in-One. Ultimate French is also a publication of McGraw Hill. The French For Dummies All-in-One book does include a CD. I popped it in and had a listen. It does indeed include some audio for dialogues in both French and French-Canadian accents. For English speakers, one of the hardest parts of learning any Romance language is conquering the subjunctive. It is something completely out of an English speaker’s comfort zone, but also something that is critical to successfully speaking a Romance language. French is no exception.

Textbooks for Intermediates

If you like your books to be a little more flashy, then this may be a better choice than Easy French Step-by-Step, as it has more graphics. This text is best if you have a vague knowledge of French already, but it’s still great for beginners because it covers, well, beginner’s French. The scope and sequence are excellent as are the topics covered. French Grammar and Usage is complete without being obsessed with minor details or insignificant minutiae." Heather McCoy, The Pennsylvania State University, USA Please note that the French All-In-One book (mentioned at the very top of this post) has a vocabulary chapter covering almost all the material included in this vocabulary-specific book.

An oldie but a goodie, this textbook is targeted at middle and high school students but works as a great starting point for adult learners. Whatever level of French you are, you can always benefit from a bit of extra grammar help. That’s why this guide will take you through the best books for each learning level, as well as give advice on which books suit which types of learners.

Explains points with clear examples. After each grammar point, learners are provided with clear examples of the rule in use, making information much easier and more accessible.

Each word in the glossary includes a number which directs you to its entry containing its etymology and the spelling rules for the word group it belongs to. “L’orthographe pour tous” is, in my opinion, one of the rare books that goes beyond mere memorization to help you organize your study of French spelling. 19. Savoir Dire

Why Use Advanced French Grammar Books?

So, whether you are old-school or high-tech savvy, you need a grammar book to clear all your doubts and get simple to complex information in one place. The second section offers articles on French historical figures (King and Queens). The final section offers samples of writing from France’s biggest authors including Emile Zola and Guy de Maupassant. While the previously mentioned Complete French All-in-One does not offer audio support, Ultimate French comes with an interactive CD-ROM with audio. As an advanced student, it’s essential that you pay close and careful attention to the world of French grammar.

I have been teaching French online since 2014. Over the years beginner students have repeatedly asked me which books I recommend. Created to achieve fluency. This book shows students easy routes into complicated grammar rules, thus making fluency more attainable. Looking at grammar rules you never even thought about, the book is a great way to start thinking like a native. 6. “The Ultimate French Review and Practice” One of the most significant advantages of learning from books is that they offer the proper learning structure. Learning from other sources is also okay, but most need proper structure. In Layman’s terms, a chapter shows no relevance with the chapters coming before & after it. The reason I like this book is that it lays out French grammar in a very methodical and logical way. My private lessons follow the outline of the book. Detailed translations and examples. As well as advanced grammar, this book contains an entire list of useful French vocabulary and language examples. From the brand behind the best bilingual dictionaries out there, you can expect lists of useful and interesting French vocabulary. 4. “A Comprehensive French Grammar”Most textbooks don’t explain French grammar by comparing it to English, leaving students scratching their heads trying to understand when to use certain constructs. Granted, there are many great reference books for French grammar, but “English Grammar” sets itself apart by offering concise explanations and examples tailored to English speakers. In our 100 Must-Know French Adverbs, you’ll find everything you need to know about adverbs, as well as a massive list of the 100 most useful ones. Demonstrative adjectives are used to point at something or emphasize its importance (this / that / these / those). In French, we have: ce / cet, cette, ces.