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France

Anyone can learn a language with Michel Thomas--The World's Greatest Language Teacher.

No books. No writing. No drills. And nothing to memorize--ever! With his unique program, Michel Thomas has taught celebrities, corporate leaders, and schoolchildren--with immediate and amazing results. Now the Language Teacher to the Stars invites everyone to join his class!

Using French with Michel Thomas, listeners learn in real time--fully understanding as they go along, turning words into short sentences, and then building them into longer, more complex sentences, until they are conversing in French.

Michel will have listeners formulating their own thoughts and sentences from the very beginning, even if they have never succeeded in learning a language before. Michel has used this very method to teach celebrities such as Mel Gibson, Woody Allen, Barbra Streisand, Warren Beatty, and Princess Grace of Monaco.

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Platform: Mac OS, Windows 95 / Me / 2000 / XP / NT / 98
Media: CD-ROM
Features:

• Award-winning program selected by the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps and NASA
• Over 800 real-life color pictures and phrases spoken by native speakers
• Curriculum with 12 activities in each of 22 lessons (ages 6 and older)
• Develops all key language skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• Previews, tests and automated tutorials that "learn" where you need extra help

Now you can learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before.

We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency. It's the natural way to learn.

The Rosetta Stone Explorer contains 22 lessons for beginning learners with nearly 900 real-life images and phrases spoken by native speakers. It develops all key language skills--listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing--while its systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Includes previews, exercises, and tests for every lesson, with automated tutorials throughout the program. (Ages 6 and older)

System requirements
PC:

• Windows 95/98 or NT/2000
• Pentium 100 class processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• 16-bit Windows compatible sound card
• Speech Recognition feature requires a Pentium 100 class processor (or better) and a microphone

MAC:

• Mac OS 8.1 or later
• PowerPC processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• Speech Recognition feature requires a PowerPC 90 processor (or better) and a PlainTalk compatible microphone

This item can only be shipped within the USA.

Finally, learning to speak French doesn't have to hurt. The experts at Language Dynamics have developed a new and exciting French course which literally takes the foreign out of language by simplifying and speeding up the language learning process. An American instructor guides you through this highly acclaimed beginning to intermediate course while a trained native French speaker teaches you how to really speak French correctly. That's right! No confusion, no reading, no looking up meanings, and no guessing. Speaking Pain Free French The Natural Way is the fastest and easiest way to learn French without the pain and frustration usually associated with learning a new language. You'll be delighted with this method and you'll begin to actually speak French within minutes of receiving your course. Whether it's in your car, at home, or at the gym 'Speaking Pain Free French The Natural Way' will teach you to communicate effectively in most common language situations quickly, easily, and most importantly, PAINLESSLY. Free online expert language learning tips and advice are provided as a part of this course.

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Developed by the experts at Living Language, this deluxe course has everything you need to speak, understand, read, and write French. Ultimate French combines conversation with grammar and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format.

COMPREHENSIVE LESSON MANUAL with REFERENCE SECTIONS
40 lessons:

• lively, authentic dialogues
• vocabulary, grammar, and usage
• cultural highlights
• revised and updated with additional exercises, the latest in computers, the Internet, euros, and more

Reference sections:

• complete grammar summary with verb conjugations
• business and social letter writing
• French-English / English-French glossary

EIGHT COMPACT DISCS
First learn at home:

• immerse yourself in French -- listen and repeat with the all-French recordings
• follow along with the manual, which includes English translations
• learn conversation, grammar, and culture

Then practice on the go:

• review and expand upon what you've learned
• an English-speaking instructor guides you through each lesson
• no reading required with these French/English recordings
• learn in the car, at the gym, anywhere

INCLUDES:

• Eight Compact discs
• 448-page textbook

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With this course you receive free, expert online language tips and advice on how best to learn a foreign language. 'All The French You'll Need' is a basic to high intermediate French language course that does exactly what the title suggests; it teaches you what you really need to effectively communicate in French without the needless grammar and seldom used vocabulary. The course's easy-to-use format was developed by the experts at Language Dynamics Inc. with an emphasis on speed and simplicity. This highly acclaimed course includes 8 one hour audiocassette tapes which feature the founder of Language Dynamics who guides you through the course in English while a trained native French speaker teaches to actually 'speak' French as it is actually spoken by the natives.

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The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the first bilingual dictionary to be compiled entirely from electronic databases of current language, making it the most comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date reference available. The new edition provides the most recent vocabulary for both French and English, as well as additional new supplementary material, most notably, a new encyclopedic supplement that provides a wealth of information on French society and culture, including famous places, regions, acronyms, institutions, film, politics, much more.

Of course, the Hachette still provides the most comprehensive coverage available of the general, scientific, and technical vocabulary of contemporary French and English--with 355,000 words and phrases and over 540,000 translations. As an aid to students of French literature, the dictionary provides excellent coverage of vocabulary used by writers such as Zola, Dumas, Proust, and Hugo. There is also over 90 pages of practical guidance for those who plan to reside in France, including over 100 model letters and postcards, help in writing job applications and CVs, and a completely new section on using the telephone in France.

With more words and phrases than any other single-volume French dictionary, plus special features designed to help both students and travelers, the new edition of The Oxford Hachette French Dictionary remains the first choice in bilingual dictionaries.

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With over 85,000 entries and more than 3000 new terms, idioms, and phrases, The New International Webster's French and English Dictionary is the most authoritative, quick reference guide on the market. It includes a clear, easy-to-use pronunciation guide and a concise grammar reference section. The student, business person, or traveler will speak and write with authority and precision with the help Webster's French Dictionary from Trident.

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Comprehensive and up to date, this newly revised edition is ideal for the more sophisticated traveler, business person, student, and anyone interested in achieveing greater fluency in contemporary French and English. The Concise Dictionary is an ideal companion for someone wishing to read and understand newspapers, magazines, and books. The clear typographical layout and style, together with detailed treatment of vocabulary allows the user to quickly grasp the important nuances of language and translate and comprehend accurately. An innovative 32-page supplement offers useful information on life and culture in both French-speaking and English-speaking countries. Special Features: Over 90,000 references and 120,000 translations. New, bilingual supplements on life and culture in the native languages. Generous treatment of grammatical constructions and idioms. Pronunciation guides. Abbreviations, acronyms, technical and scientific terms.

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What you see is what you get when it comes to this popular series of foreign-language grammar titles, and here what you get is 501 French Verbs, fully conjugated in every tense the French language has to offer. (That would be 28, in case you're counting.) You'll also find verb drills and tests as well as definitions of important grammatical terms, an index of irregular verb forms, lists of vernacular expressions and idioms, and much more. If you can't find the verb you're looking for in the 501 "model" verbs, author Christopher Kendris provides an index of 1,000 additional verbs that are conjugated in the same way as one of the 501. A lifesaver for anyone who does much writing in French, 501 French Verbs is an absolutely essential reference for every serious student of the language.

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SPEAK FRENCH WITH CONFIDENCE IN JUST 6 WEEKS!

The Living Language® French Complete Course teaches the basics of French language and usage. It uses a highly effective speed-learning method developed by U.S. government experts to teach languages to overseas-bound service personnel and diplomats.

THREE 60-MINUTE COMPACT DISCS WITH 40 LESSONS

• Begin with simple words and progress to complex phrases and sentences.
• Just listen and repeat after the native speakers on the recordings to learn naturally, the way you learned English.

FRENCH COURSEBOOK

• 40 lessons from the recordings with translations, additional vocabulary, detailed explanations, quizzes, and reviews.
• Verb charts, a comprehensive grammar summary, and a section on letter writing are also included.

FRENCH–ENGLISH / ENGLISH–FRENCH DICTIONARY

• More than 20,000 words, idioms, and expressions.
• Examples show how words are used in everyday conversation.
• 1,000 frequently used words are highlighted for easy reference.

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Essential for Self Study, January 30, 2001
Reviewer: A reader from Chicago, IL United States
I recently spent two weeks taking an immersion course in French - in France. As a complete beginner to the language the classes were difficult at best since they were taught exclusively in French! While this method may be best for learning vocabulary, pronunciation and general speaking methods its not so good for grammar! I spent my evenings reading this book and it completely filled in the gaps about grammar rules, etc. In fact I highly recommend this book at a necessary supplement to any self study approach.

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Excellent for people who want a quick beginning, June 22, 2002
Reviewer: A reader from Washington, DC USA
This is the first 16 lessons of the Pimsleur French Comprehensive I set. It teaches you how to make plans to have dinner or do something with friends or new people you meet, basic greetings, how to tell time, and ask how much something cost. No grammar is taught, but one can learn a surprisingly a lot of conversation after the 16 lessons. I would recommend this series for people who are going to French speaking countries and need a quick beginning to learning French. I have gone on to purchase the rest of the Pimsleur French program and am going through the lessons now. One minor problem: the CD does not allow enough time for you to come up with the answers. So definitely pause the CD before the speakers give you the answer. This will maximize the learning experience.

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Ingram:

With expanded contents, all-new illustrations, and a take-along Pocket Pal, this new and improved language series allows travelers, students and international business executives to learn French faster and easier than ever.

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Easy-to-carry or to tuck into a suitcase, this handy reference provides students, travelers, and business people with the tools to understand a wide range of written and conversational language, and essential vocabulary from today's increasingly hi-tech world, such as: "download," "cyberspace," and "World Wide Web." Special Features: Compact coverage of everyday French. Over 55,000 references and 80,000 translations. Includes coverage of idioms, abbreviations, acronyms, and proper nouns, and pronunciation guides. Pocket-sized - easy to take on a trip.

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Platform: Mac OS, Windows Me / NT / 2000 / XP / 98 / 95
Media: CD-ROM
Features:

• Award-winning program selected by the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps and NASA
• Over 3500 real-life color pictures and phrases spoken by native speakers
• Curriculum with 12 activities in each of 92 lessons (ages 6 and older)
• Develops all key language skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• Previews, tests and automated tutorials that "learn" where you need extra help

Learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before.

We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency.

The Rosetta Stone Level I program offers a comprehensive course of study for beginning learners, leading to intermediate proficiency. The program contains over 3,500 real-life images and phrases in 92 lessons and more than 250 hours of mastery instruction in listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. There are reviews, exercises, and tests for every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. (Ages 6 and older)

System Requirements:
PC:

• Windows 95/98 or NT/2000
• Pentium 100 class processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• 16-bit Windows compatible sound card
• Speech Recognition feature requires a Pentium 100 class processor (or better) and a microphone

MAC:

• Mac OS 8.1 or later
• PowerPC processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• Speech Recognition feature requires a PowerPC 90 processor (or better) and a PlainTalk compatible microphone

Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.