The ideal French language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks! This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn French fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines French vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-color photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native French speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two-language dictionary for quick reference when you’re out and about. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you’ve already learned and “words to remember” lists that you can hide with the book’s front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.

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Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new French vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear French words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise French conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn French than with 15 Minute French.

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Speak and understand French in just 15 minutes a day Parlez-vous Francais? With 15-Minute French, a revolutionary system for learning a language, you'll be on your way to conversing with the locals in no time. The unique visual approach makes learning a language quick, easy and fun. No writing or homework - just use the cover to hide the answers and test yourself as you learn. Real-life examples cover every holiday and business situation. You only need to practise 5 days a week for 12 weeks to benefit from this amazing guide. Whether starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher, with 15-Minute French, there is no easier way to learn French, fast. Previous ISBN: 9781405302876

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