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<\/figure>\nFrench essentials for dummies <\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis guide focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively in French. The dummies franchise has perfected the way of making you an expert in numerous topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Getting down to basics\u00a0<\/li>
- Narrowing the gender gap\u00a0<\/li>
- It’s happening in the present\u00a0<\/li>
- Being descriptive and connecting your thoughts\u00a0<\/li>
- Connecting with prepositions<\/li>
- Asking and answering questions\u00a0<\/li>
- Uncovering the past\u00a0<\/li>
- Foreseeing the future\u00a0<\/li>
- Recognizing verb moods<\/li>
- Ten important verb distinctions\u00a0<\/li>
- Appendix: Verb charts.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Learn French in a hurry : grasp the basics of fran\u00e7ais tout de suite!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn French in a Hurry features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Common French phrases (days of the week, numbers, letters)<\/li>
- Pronunciation and conjugation tips and tricks <\/li>
- Grammar made easy<\/li>
- Useful words and terms<\/li>
- Helpful French-English and English-French dictionaries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With Learn French in a Hurry, you’ll master le francais right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For Audiobooks: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe McGill Library Overdrive<\/a> has a great selection of audiobooks for\u00a0 the French language learners. There\u2019s also an app called Libby you can use to listen along while you\u2019re on the metro or walking to campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use specific filters to view the whole selection<\/a>, or check out these suggestions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.library.mcgill.ca\/hsslibrary\/files\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-21-at-5.35.35-PM.png\")
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“In this audiobook, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through 2 hours of practical, everyday scenarios that will build your confidence. A native-speaking French expert will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course and allow you to quickly make your new knowledge work for you in a variety of practical situations.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The hosts are really fun in this one and as they chat after each lesson you learn a little more about the culture and grammar of the French language. “Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A major component of learning a new language is listening to others speak it. Our collections grant access to French movies<\/a> and even children\u2019s song books<\/a>, and whole albums. Immerse yourself in the language. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to find out more, learn about Quebecois-French or even just practice reading in French, the curated library guide, Ressources en langue fran\u00e7aise<\/a>, from Micheal-David Miller, Liaison Librarian for French Literature, is a great place to go. You can find even more resources to start engaging in French media<\/a> through different outlets. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNo matter your style of learning there is something at the McGill Library for you. Grab your headphones, journal, or conversation buddies and start today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bon chance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any questions, email hssl.library@mcgill.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With Bill 96 in the works and many discussions about the preservation of the French language in Quebec, it is a good time to begin or continue learning French.\u00a0The McGill Library has many resources in the collection if you\u2019re a … Continue reading
<\/figure>French essentials for dummies <\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This guide focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively in French. The dummies franchise has perfected the way of making you an expert in numerous topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn French in a hurry : grasp the basics of fran\u00e7ais tout de suite!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn French in a Hurry features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Learn French in a Hurry, you’ll master le francais right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The McGill Library Overdrive<\/a> has a great selection of audiobooks for\u00a0 the French language learners. There\u2019s also an app called Libby you can use to listen along while you\u2019re on the metro or walking to campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use specific filters to view the whole selection<\/a>, or check out these suggestions: <\/p>\n\n\n Essential French in Two Hours<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n by Paul Noble<\/p>\n\n\n\n “In this audiobook, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through 2 hours of practical, everyday scenarios that will build your confidence. A native-speaking French expert will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course and allow you to quickly make your new knowledge work for you in a variety of practical situations.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Learn French: Level 4: Beginner French<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n by Innovative Language Learning, LLC <\/p>\n\n\n\n The hosts are really fun in this one and as they chat after each lesson you learn a little more about the culture and grammar of the French language. “Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A major component of learning a new language is listening to others speak it. Our collections grant access to French movies<\/a> and even children\u2019s song books<\/a>, and whole albums. Immerse yourself in the language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to find out more, learn about Quebecois-French or even just practice reading in French, the curated library guide, Ressources en langue fran\u00e7aise<\/a>, from Micheal-David Miller, Liaison Librarian for French Literature, is a great place to go. You can find even more resources to start engaging in French media<\/a> through different outlets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter your style of learning there is something at the McGill Library for you. Grab your headphones, journal, or conversation buddies and start today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bon chance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, email hssl.library@mcgill.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With Bill 96 in the works and many discussions about the preservation of the French language in Quebec, it is a good time to begin or continue learning French.\u00a0The McGill Library has many resources in the collection if you\u2019re a … Continue reading <\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor Audiobooks: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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