Write, read, work, and play--en Francais French Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You'll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and understanding the fifth most commonly spoken language worldwide. Start with the very basics of the French language and work your way through important grammar and vocabulary Follow lessons at your own pace and complete practice exercises to hone your skill Learn using the Dummies method--based on evidence about how people learn best Gain the confidence to speak French in the workplace and while you travel For anyone learning French for use at home, at the office, or on the go, French Workbook For Dummies is a vital asset.

Just the core concepts you need to write and speak French correctly

If you have some knowledge of French and want to polish your skills, "French Essentials For Dummies" focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively. From conjugating verbs to understanding tenses, this easy-to-follow guide lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time.

French 101 -- get the lowdown on the basics, from expressing dates and times to identifying parts of speech

Gender matters -- see how a noun's gender determines the articles, adjectives, and pronouns you have to use

The here and now -- learn how to conjugate verbs in the present tense, choose subject pronouns, and form the present participle

Way back when -- get guidance on working with the past tense, including hints about when to use the compound past (passe compose) and when to use the imperfect

What lies ahead -- discover the different ways to express the future

Open the book and find:

A review of numbers, dates, and times

The parts of speech

How to determine a noun's gender

How to select the correct preposition

Rules for making adjectives agree

Tips for asking and answering yes/no questions

Ways to spice up your descriptions

Ten important verb distinctions

Learn:

The basics of French grammar and sentence construction

How to conjugate regular, irregular, and stem-changing verbs

To express ideas about the past, present, and future