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Teach Yourself French Phrasebook
Ena Fowler

Paperback
£4.50

ISBN: 9780340858134
ISBN-10: 0340858133
Published: 26/11/2004
Extent: 168 pages
Illustrations: yes, colour photographs
Series: Teach Yourself Phrasebooks


 
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Summary:
This is an essential accessory for travellers of all ages.



The main section of the book consists of phrases and sentences organised in a way which will make it easy for you to select the items which will say what YOU want to say.



The pronunciation guide at the start of the book will help you get the general rules and all the French words in the book have an anglicised version to help you with the specifics.



There are useful everyday phrases which you can use in a variety of situations, followed by sections which give you all the vocabulary you might need in particular circumstances, such as accommodation, eating and drinking and getting around.



Throughout there are useful tips for the traveller, to help you get the most out of your trip.



Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary, so you can look up words quickly, as and when the need arises.


  • COMPACT, HANDY FORMAT (147mm x 8.5mm) makes it perfect for pocket or handbag
  • ARRANGED IN SECTIONS so you will be able to find your way around the book quickly
  • EVERYDAY WORDS AND PHRASES give you all the essentials for getting around and dealing with the situations you are likely to encounter
  • ALPHABETICAL DICTIONARY gives you fast access to the words you need
  • ANGLICISED PRONUNCIATION GUIDE shows you how to pronounce the words and phrases
  • CHEAP AND CHEERFUL YET COMPREHENSIVE - all you need at an affordable price and in full-colour
  • TEACH YOURSELF PEDIGREE - you can trust the correctness of the material


Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
USEFUL EVERYDAY PHRASES
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
ACCOMMODATION: hotels and youth hostels; camping and caravanning; villas and apartments
TRAVEL: road; filling station; breakdown; tickets; air; rail; bus, tram and underground; boats and ferries; taxis; car hire; sightseeing
EATING OUT AND MENU GUIDE
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT: concerts, theatre, cinema; sport; the beach; winter sports
HEALTH
SHOPPING: shops; banks and post offices; telephone, fax, internet
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: emergencies; conversion tables; numbers; months, dates, times; public holidays in relevant countries
DICTIONARY


About the Author(s):
Ena Fowler is a French teacher and author.


Readership:
adults wanting a quick-and-easy reference on holiday or business


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