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I work with many different books depending on age, level and interests, so I usually discuss the material with the student or the student’s parents during the first session in order to choose what is appropriate.

I generally require that you buy the book so that you or your child can do the exercises inside it. Games and written activities keep the students motivated and help to learn while having fun.

Below are some of the books that I use with my students.

Essential French, Berlitz

 
 
Whether you are a beginner or a former student, Berlitz Essential French provides you with an understanding of the essential elements of French. Based mainly on conversation practice and also introducing basic and advanced grammar, this book includes a wide range of exercises and activities to help you with your new language in real life situations.

Hugo in 3 Months French, DK

  
Hugo in 3 Months French is your guide to understanding and speaking essential French in a short time frame. You will build vocabulary through word lists, key phrases and model sentences. You will understand basic grammar and develop conversational skills through exercises based on real-life scenarios.

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This new expanded and updated fourth edition of French Now makes reference to current technology and contemporary social expressions as it teaches the basics of spoken and written French. It’s a high-school or college level textbook emphasizing oral proficiency and offering instruction in written French composition, reading proficiency, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and use of French idioms. The set of 3 audio compact discs that come with this book complement the written text’s material.

The Ultimate French, Passport Books

The Ultimate French Review and Practice connects grammar practice to communication by emphasizing language use while ensuring a solid grasp of grammatical structures. You will acquire the knowledge that will inspire you with confidence in using French to express your own thoughts, to comprehend those of French speakers, and to communicate in both speech and writing in a wide variety of settings.

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The French Verb Workbook makes a fine textbook supplement for high school and college-level French courses. It focuses on French verbs and their correct usage within the context of written sentences and spoken dialogue. Verbs are presented with fundamental conjugation information and illustrative examples in spoken and written French. Learning features include grammar tips, crossword puzzles, notes on verb usage, and much more.

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If you're looking to really learn the French language, as opposed to briefly memorizing a few phrases to help you find a bathroom or complain to the doctor of your traveler's stomach, the Standard Deviants have the video for you. Their French, the Basics is a language lesson for the MTV generation. Short segments, funky graphics, and personable, youthful teachers make watching this tape entertaining. Using the "functional approach," making sure people can communicate and accomplish tasks in the new language, the video introduces French with phrases and full sentences, presenting ideas through demonstration. The point is to help you think in French. Dialogue is clearly transcribed on the screen, so you can see what the words look like. The DVD opens with pronunciation, with close-ups of faces as they pronounce the alphabet to help you learn how to shape your mouth around the French letters. It then covers a range of topics including -er verbs, gender, articles, adverbs, être, adjectives, pronouns, avoir, numbers, aller, and faire. The video is a delightful introduction to the language, and a fun complement to a high school or college French class. It comes with a book with recaps of each lesson and associated activities. Beyond the Basics is also available.

First French At Home

First French At Home is a book for anyone who wants to give a young child (or even adult) the gift of language. This book provides step-by-step language learning with phonetic pronunciation along with cultural tips, idiomatic expressions, and visual appeal. It is perfect for children who want to learn French as they will be captured by the presentation of the language in this book.

French For Children, McGraw-Hill

Integrated with the Program CDs and the Parent/Instructor's CD, the French For Children activity book offers an introduction to French that encourages speaking right from the very beginning, a wide rage of activities and gamesFrench-language songs, information about the French-speaking world, and the adventures of the comic-character Superchat!

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