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Are you looking for a course in French written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in French will give you the confidence to communicate in French. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in French. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, full-colour easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon''t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of France.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you''ve learnt and how to use it.The course is available as a book (9781444100709), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444100716) and as a double CD (9781444100723).

Do you want to be able to listen to, speak, read and write French confidently? Do you want the convenience of being able to learn at home or on the move? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Teach Yourself Get Started in French – Touch & Listen will guarantee success!Touch & Listen ebooks are a groundbreaking new approach to language learning that include recordings of pronunciation and conversations within the pages of the books themselves – right where you need them.In the past you used to have to juggle separate books and CDs/MP3s to master listening, speaking, reading and writing. Not anymore. Thanks to the latest enhanced ebook technology, you can learn and practise all four language skills plus grammar and vocabulary from a single ebook that you can read and listen to on your tablet device or smartphone. First, touch the on-screen play buttons and listen to native speakers conversing on scores of current topics. Then rewind. Or pause. Whatever you need to do to make sure you’ve fully understood what you have just listened to. When you are ready, complete the activities with the convenient notes feature. You are in control. It’s that simple.STRUCTURE The course is structured in thematic units based on real-life situations and with an emphasis on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.NOT MUCH TIME? Get started with a 1-minute introduction to the key principles of the language.GRAMMAR Follow easy-to-manage steps to give you a clear understanding of the language.VOCABULARY Use clearly marked lists to make it easy to find and review the most useful vocabulary.DIALOGUES Touch & Listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATION Don''t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you travel.INSIGHTS Look out for lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of teaching experience.FEATURES Make full use of the wealth of convenient ebook features, including highlighting, making notes and a built-in dictionary.PROGRESS Rise to Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.TEST YOURSELF Use the unit tests to keep track of your progress.Teach Yourself Get Started in French Enjoy the familiarity of a book with the convenience of Touch & Listen technology at home or on the move, and let Teach Yourself and its highly experienced authors guide you every step of the way.