Study Books & CDs

	Learn French the Fast and Fun Way Author: E. Leete Published by: Barron's Educational Series Price: $12.89 ISBN: 978-0764125591 Edition: Third edition (November 2, 2002) Format: Large Format Paperback - 272 Pages MyPLT Review: This is a really good introduction to the French language, or a great refresher for those whose French is a little rusty. This well designed, inexpensive book is a great way to get your French on track Buy this item from Amazon
	Grammaire Progressive Du Francais: Avec 400 Exercises Author: Maia Gregoire Published by: Cle International Price: $31.45 ISBN: 978-2090338584 Edition: Illustrated Edition - August 2002 Format: Large Format Paperback - 159 Pages MyPLT Review: This book is entirely in French, but with clear instructions, plus your Tutor will help you. This book is an alternate to the Fast and Fun Way. Grammaire Progressive is popular in colleges, including the Sorbonne, and well recommended by our Tutors and Students who have used it. Buy this item from Amazon
	The Ultimate French Review and Practice with CD Author: David M Stillman and Ronni L Gordon Published by: McGraw-Hill Price: $13.57 ISBN: 978-0071492423 Edition: First edition - June 24, 2007 Format: Paperback - 448 Pages MyPLT Review: This is a comprehensive review book with irregular verbs and all those pesky French pronouns! A solid book, and quite difficult in some areas. The chapters are each on one topic e.g. Imperfect Tense. So this is a review book, rather than an introduction, but this well-designed book truly brings you to the Intermediate level. Well recommended. Buy this item from Amazon
	Learn in Your Car French - Complete Audio CD course Author: Henry N. Raymond Published by: Penton Overseas Price: $43.30 ISBN: 978-1591257219 Edition: New Edition - September 2006 Format: 9 Audio CDs MyPLT Review: This is without a doubt the most effective and best value CD set to complement your lessons. We have looked at all the Audio Sets and these are our favorite. We use them in the office to practice the languages we are learning. 66 individual lessons - most highly recommended. As of Spring 2010 these CDs are available on Amazon, but often from Resellers. Buy this item from Amazon
	Collins French Concise Dictionary Author: Harpercollins Publishers Published by: Collins Price: $10.20 ISBN: 978-0061141829 Edition: Fourth Concise edition - June 26, 2007 Format: Paperback - 1,152 Pages MyPLT Review: We like most of the Collins French Dictionaries, but recommend this one as the best value. This dictionary has 1,152 pages with a grammar section, and extremely readable print with the key word in blue font. You will find most of the words you will ever need in here. Buy this item from Amazon
	501 French Verbs with CD Author: Christopher Kendris Ph.D. Theodore Kendris Ph.D. Published by: Barron's Educational Series Price: $11.55 ISBN: 978-0764179839 Edition: Sixth edition - January 1, 2007 Format: Paperback - 768 Pages MyPLT Review: We use this series for every Language. After your first few lessons, you will find this an indispensible companion to your conversation and reading. Not needed right at the beginning, but check with your Tutor for you would benefit from this book. This is a reference book, and does not explain usage, it just lists the correct conjugations. Buy this item from Amazon
	Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/French Author: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and Norma Shapiro Published by: Oxford University Press, USA Price: $15.25 ISBN: 978-0194740135 Edition: Second Edition - July 23, 2008 Format: Large Format Paperback - 320 Pages MyPLT Review: We love this series, which comes in English/French and many other Language combinations. Designed primarily for immigrants to the United States, it is nevertheless ideal for the Student learning French. Really good graphics and detailed pictures of places and things, with dual English/French labels. Fun just to look through, and perfect for the names of all those kitchen gadgets, etc. Perfect for the Beginning to Intermediate Student. Buy this item from Amazon
	Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar Author: Annie Heminway Published by: McGraw-Hill Price: $9.32 ISBN: 978-0071482844 Edition: First edition - October 9, 2007 Format: Large Format Paperback - 384 Pages MyPLT Review: This is an excellent second book, after the Fast and Fun Way. Ideal for the good Beginner, whereas the Ultimate French Review is really for Intermediate Students. Explains the basics well, with lots of exercises, but without the mind-numbing excess of some grammar books. Inexpensive, great value, and highly recommended. Buy this item from Amazon
	Practice Makes Perfect: French Pronouns and Prepositions Author: Annie Heminway Published by: McGraw-Hill Price: $9.56 ISBN: 978-0071453912 Edition: First edition - August 7, 2006 Format: Large Format Paperback - 212 Pages MyPLT Review: French Pronouns and Prepositions may be used in elegant ways, but they are a little complicated at first - word order, gender, case, etc. This inexpensive book gives you excellent explanations and practice exercises. A really good way to boost your French to the Intermediate level. Buy this item from Amazon