The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of French by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly.
The introductory section gives you a complete overview of French verbs and how they work in the various tenses.
Essential French Verbs contains: full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used French verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference; examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin; a French-English verb list of approximately 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow; an English-French verb list giving the most frequently used English verbs in French with details of the patterns they follow; free downloadable audio support with hints on how to learn verbs.
By:
Marie-Therese Weston
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 128mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 234g
ISBN: 9781444103601
ISBN 10: 1444103601
Series: Teach Yourself Essential
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 August 2010
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
: Introduction : what are verbs and how do they work? : what is a verb? : i, you, he, she, it...: person : past, present, future...: tense : regular and irregular verbs : formation and use of tenses in French : indicative, subjunctive, imperative...: mood : the active and pasive voice : transitive and intransitive verbs : reflexive verbs : modal verbs : verb tables : french-english verb list : english-french verb list
Marie-Therese Weston has taught French to learners of all ages. Paul Ridley is a teacher of French and English as a Foreign Language, and has taught at universities in the UK and France.
Reviews for Teach Yourself Essential French Verbs
'...straight - forward approach' -- France Magazine