
PREFACE
1\. L'HONNÊTETÉ RÉCOMPENSÉE
2\. LA VISITE RENDUE
3\. LE DOMINO JAUNE
GRAMMAR REVIEW.--LESSON I
4\. TROP DE ZÈLE
5\. PITIÉ TOUCHANTE
6\. LA MÉFIANCE EST MÈRE DE LA SÛRETÉ
7\. AUGUSTE ET LE VÉTÉRAN
8\. LE MÉDECIN ET SA MULE
Designed for learners who have already taken their first steps in French, this guide blends lively anecdotes with focused grammar refreshers. Each lesson spotlights a specific structure—articles, possessive adjectives, verb tenses, or pronouns—followed by short, relatable dialogues that invite students to practice speaking without leaning on a script. The author’s experience in university conversation classes shapes the material, so listeners hear natural exchanges that feel both authentic and manageable.
The accompanying vocabulary sections encourage the habit of consulting a French‑French dictionary, helping learners think directly in the language. Structured for flexible use, the book can be tackled a few days a week, supplementing other reading or coursework. By the end of the first act, listeners will have reinforced essential grammatical concepts while gaining confidence to launch spontaneous conversations on everyday topics.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (373K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Robert J. Hall.
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1887
A longtime teacher of French, he turned classroom experience into practical books that helped students speak and write the language with confidence. His best-known work blends conversation practice with grammar review in a clear, usable way.
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