Debuts
Author: H. Jay Siskin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Published: 2002-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780072897562
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English Grammar for Students of French
Author: Jacqueline Morton
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"From the Publisher: Need help learning French? Is grammar a problem? Thousands of students like you have found the solution in the clear, simple text of English Grammar for Students of French. This easy-to-use handbook is specifically designed to teach you the English grammar you need in order to learn French grammar more quickly and efficiently. Look at the features of what you'll find in a typical section: an explanation of a concept as it applies to English; a presentation of the same concept as it applies to French; the similarities and differences between the two languages, stressing common pitfalls for English speakers; step-by-step instructions on how to select the correct form; review exercises with answer key."--Google Books viewed July 29, 2021.
Introduction to French Poetry
Author: Stanley Appelbaum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-04-18
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 0486119998
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorks by Villon, Ronsard, Voltaire, Mallarmé, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Apollinaire, many more. Full French texts with literal English translations on facing pages. Biographical, critical information on each poet. Introduction. 31 black-and-white illustrations.
French
Author: Zsuzsanna Fagyal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-09-28
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1139459562
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrench is used on every continent, spoken not only in France but also in Belgium, Switzerland, North America, the Caribbean, Polynesia and Africa. This is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the structure of French, suitable for those with little prior knowledge of linguistics or of the French Language. It clearly introduces the language's history, phonetics (pronunciation), phonology (sound system), morpho-syntax (how words and sentences are formed), pragmatics (how speakers express meaning), and lexicology (the study of word composition and derivation) - with each chapter showing how these aspects are subject to regional and social variation. English translations are provided for all examples, and the book contains an extensive bilingual glossary of linguistic terms, and numerous exercises and essay questions in every chapter. French: A Linguistic Introduction will be welcomed by advanced language learners, and by linguists studying the structure of this important language.
An Introduction to French Pronunciation
Author: Glanville Price
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2005-07-01
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9781405132558
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to French Pronunciation is a comprehensive and accessible guide to current French pronunciation. enables students to not only to hear the language, but to know what to listen for includes chapters on the general principles of French phonetics and regional variations in the pronunciation of French includes discussion of vowels, semi-consonants, consonants, rhythmic groups, the syllable, liaison and intonation written by a leading figure in the field, the author of A Comprehensive French Grammar (Blackwell, 2003)
The Sounds of French
Author: Bernard Tranel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1987-12-25
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1316582310
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis introductory textbook is principally addressed to English speakers who want systematically to improve their pronunciation of French - whether relative beginners or more advanced students. It describes the difficulties typically encountered, explains why they occur. and suggests ways to resolve them. It also explains how certain properties of the French sound system came about as the language changed over time, and it includes an examination of the relationship between French spelling and French pronunciation. Although focusing on the pronunciation of standard French, different pronunciations in other varieties of French (Québec French, Southern French, etc.) are also considered. In addition, from a more theoretical perspective, the book provides readers with a fundamental understanding of the way French sounds are produced and how they behave according to general linguistic principles. Overall the book stands as a multifaceted introduction to French sounds, drawing for its account on contrastive analysis, general phonetics, traditional knowledge and modern developments in phonology, historical linguistics, and orthography. Teachers of French will welcome Bernard Tranel's wide scholarship and firm grasp of teaching principles, while students will welcome the refreshing clarity of style and organization.
Learn French
Author: Nicole Irving
Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780746014394
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduces basic French phrases, pronunciation guide, basic grammar, and plenty of opportunities to practice what you learn.
An Introduction to Old French
Author: William W. Kibler
Publisher: Modern Language Assn of Amer
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 366
ISBN-13: 9780873522922
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first section, on the grammar, presents reading selections from Marie de France's lai "Fresne" and selections in two major literary dialects of Old French--Anglo-Norman and Picard. These are followed by chapters on Old French morphology and syntax; phonology sections are included at the end of each chapter. Contains a glossary, an index, and a select bibliography.
Read & Think French, Premium Second Edition
Author: The Editors of Think French! Magazine
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2017-02-03
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 1259836304
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your first-class ticket to building key French language skills From the bestselling Read & Think series, this fully-illustrated guide brings the French language to life! In addition to introducing, developing, and growing key vocabulary, this book gives you an insider’s look at Francophone life and culture—from a trip around Marseilles to a walk through Senegal’s bustling markets, and from biographies of famous French personalities to articles on the customs and gastronomy of French-speaking countries. Including more than 100 engaging articles written by native French-speakers, each one provides a bilingual glossary on the same page, allowing you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words. Each chapter contains several exercises to reinforce comprehension and the new premium edition features streaming audio recordings of more than 40 readings (70 minutes) and over 7,000 vocabulary items by flashcard, easily accessible online or on any mobile device, through the unique McGraw-Hill Language Lab app.
French Theory
Author: François Cusset
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 0816647321
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores how the French theory of philosophy, which became popular during the last three decades of the twentieth century, spread to America and examines the critical practices that French theory inspired.
