Master French in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to French to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.

Presents a simple approach to French grammar intended to give the reader a basic command of the language with a minimum of jargon and unnecessary material, with an audio CD, maps, cultural tips, and links to Internet sites.

The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick. CliffsStudySolver Spanish II is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you’ll get the practice you need to learn Spanish II with problem-solving tools such as Clear, concise reviews of every topic Practice problems in every chapter—with explanations and solutions A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level A glossary, thematic vocabulary lists, and situational tasks can help you communicate in a Spanish-speaking environment. This workbook also covers comparisons and superlatives, interrogation and exclamations, and key phrases. Explore other aspects of the language including The parts of speech: Articles, adjectives and adverbs, nouns and pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions. Verbs: Regular and irregular, gerunds, and moods Verb tenses: The progressive, imperfect, and present perfect tenses Gender and the number of nouns Fractions, multiples, dates, and time Negatives and indefinites Practice makes perfect—and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade.

Children's Storybook, ages 4-9. Learn French through stories. In London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Berlin, five children are busy getting ready for Christmas. But with so little time before the big day, will Santa and his little helpers have enough time to make everybody's Christmas wishes come true? A story that starts in English and ends in French.