Synopses & Reviews
Beyond Bonjour and Adieu! This third edition of The Pocket Idiot's Guide(tm) to French Phrases includes updated information on technology and transportation, shopping, dining, and dealing with emergencies, as well as a brand-new business travel section. Whether they're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this must- have guide provides readers with all the phrases needed to communicate with native French speakers-and even sound like one.
? According to the World Tourism Organization, France is the world's top tourist destination
? As a foreign language, French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English
? Beginning-level foreign language Complete Idiot's Guides(r) have been among the series' most consistently successful performers
Synopsis
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:
About the Author
Gail Stein is the author of the top-selling The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Learning French and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Learning Spanish- both now in fifth editions- and The Pocket Idiot's Guide(tm) to Spanish Phrases, Third Edition, which collectively have sold nearly half a million copies.