French for Dummies Audio Set/Zoe Erotopoulos

You want to learn French but you're not looking to spend hours in front of a textbook becoming fluent. Maybe you took French in school, but remember nothing but boring grammar rules and useless words. Or perhaps you just want to know some words and phrases so that you can communicate on a basic level. Whatever your reason for taking up French, you want a starter course that's fun yet effective. Now you can enjoy practicing with French For Dummies Audio Set This 3-CD package will enable you to quickly familiarize yourself with the French language and begin communicating with French speakers. With this audio set, you can learn at your own pace about topics that interest you. Some of the subjects you'll be able to talk about include: Greetings and introductions Work, jobs, and office life Making small talk Traveling and making arrangements Asking for directions Getting help and assistance Ordering at a restaurant Booking a room in a hotel Exchanging money at the bank Shopping in a store or boutique Along with all these topics, these CDs cover essential rules and building blocks of the French language, such as verb conjugation and tenses, sentence structure, and vocabulary. It also includes a list of essential words that are used indispensably by French speakers. With this beginner audio set, you can pop any of the CDs in your CD player or computer and discover the joy and fun of the French language About the Author: Zoe Erotopoulos, PhD, has taught French at a number of institutions, including Columbia University and Reid Hall in Paris. Her experience ranges from elementary to advanced courses, including literature and theater.