The FRENCH Language:
French is the offical language of France. French is spoken as a first language by more than 70 million people, chiefly in France (55 million speakers), Belgium (3 million), Switzerland (1.5 million), former French and Belgian colonies in Africa (5 million) and Canada (6.5 million). French probably ranks next after English as a second tongue. Having served as an international language in diplomacy and commerce as well as among educated people during the last few centuries, French still enjoys great prestige culturally and is one of the languages used by the United Nations. Written French uses the Roman alphabet. French spelling, which has many silent letters, is not always a reliable guide to pronunciation. For example, final consonants are generally not sounded. French spelling, however, is closer to the pronunciation than is English spelling.

The Linguaphone Method:
The Linguaphone Method for language learning is the most natural and effective way to learn a new language.  Our method is based on two simple principles:

•  You learn faster when you enjoy what you are doing.
• You make greater progress if the language learning is useful and presented in a familiar context.

Speaking a language is an active skill--something you learn by doing, not just studying.  This is the practical approach to language learning that Linguaphone follows.  You start speaking your new language during the very first lesson.   The courses begin simply, building your confidence session by session.  Soon after, longer sentences are introduced to enable the expression of more detailed and complex thoughts.  But the course always concentrates on useful, authentic everyday words and situations.  The result is that after completing a Linguaphone course, you will have a thorough understanding of the language and be able to converse with and understand real people speaking the language. The study sequence, LISTEN, UNDERSTAND, and SPEAK, used in the Linguaphone courses is fundamental to the Linguaphone method of language learning. To learn more, click here.

Contains:

• 1 x 64 page illustrated color course book
• 4 x 60 minute audio CDs

Linguaphone French PDQ is a fun, holiday style course aimed at beginners wanting to learn French. Using proven teaching methods and with a strong focus on essential vocabulary, you will quickly be able to handle a wide varitey of everyday situations.

• Learn to speak, read and write French to an elementary level.
• Learn 500 essential French words and phrases.
• Perfect your accent by listening to native French speakers.
• Focus on the vocabulary that you need.

Everything that you need to learn French - in one box!

This compact book is great fun, totally engaging and an incredibly effective way to learn to read, write and speak French. Native speakers will help you learn all the essential/practical spoken French that you need to get by.

You wil learn:

• Meeting people for the first time.
• Asking a question, ordering food and drink.
• Starting a conversation, getting to know someone.
• Talking about friends and family.
• Finding your way around and asking directions.
• Talking about your home and where you live.
• Hiring a car and sightseeing.

Quality courses that actually work!

Developed in conjunction with leading learning experts, Linguaphone PDQ courses are a Pretty Darn Quick way to learn a new language.

• Course book provides a clear guidance and simple explanations.
• Practical written exercises link with audio.
• Bilingual recordings let you study with the book while listening to the lessons.
• Regular tests boost your confidence and help track your progress.

The course book gives helpful guidance, support and extra practice and is packed full of illustrations to give you a feel of the country.

Speak the language like a native.

All recordings are bilingual, so you can practice what you have learned by simple listening to the lessons. The book is there to act as your guide giving helpful back up and extra practice. This makes the Linguaphone PDQ course ideal for busy people. You can learn in the car or on the train. Learn wherever and whenever you choose.