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French III, Comprehensive
Learn to Speak and Understand French with Pimsleur Language Programs
This Edition: CD
Lessons: 30
ISBN: 9780743528757
Your Price: $345.00
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Includes 30 lessons and reading instruction on 16 CDs, plus a reading booklet
French is an official language in 44 countries. It is spoken by 55 million people in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French + Belgian colonies. It is also an official language of the U.N.
Comprehensive French III includes 30 additional lessons (16 hrs.), plus Readings, which build upon the language skills acquired in Levels I and II. Increased spoken and reading language ability. Level III will increase your vocabulary and grammatical structures and triple your spoken proficiency. Upon completion of a level III, you will be able to:
- participate in most informal and some formal discussions on practical, social, and some semi-professional topics,
- form longer sentences while maintaining the target language syntax,
- be understood even by native speakers unused to dealing with foreigners,
- handle increasingly difficult grammatical structures,
- enjoy fluent conversations with a variety of strangers,
- have a near-native accent, and the subtleties of the language will be apparent in your speech,
- read at the same level at which you speak.
Note: In order for the Pimsleur Method to work correctly, you must first complete the Level I + II language programs before proceeding to the Level III language program.
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Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- It works (5)
- Perfects accent (4)
- Portable (4)
- Fun (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Self-improvement (6)
- Travel (4)
- Family background/heritage (3)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about French Phase 3, Units 1-30:
I love this as it builds confidence and teaches you to learn a language that you to begin with will help you with daily conversation.You have to stick to it everyday to make progress.If you are committed to spending half an hour a day then go for this and dont waste your time on other products.You must also remember that this is not the only mode of learning you will at some point want to read books(I started with nursery books and comics) and newspapers to supplement your learning.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
Cons
Best Uses
- Self-improvement
Comments about French Phase 3, Units 1-30:
Great product! For those of us with traditional classes - together with some dyslexia, this is fantastic. Listening and speaking works. Daily use is the best.
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
- Too Fast
Best Uses
- Self-improvement
Comments about French Phase 3, Units 1-30:
I love the program, but am not sure if I am bright enough to get everything out of the individual chapters in only 1/2 hour of listening to the text. I have to admit for me I always go back to the previous days lesson before starting the new lesson of the day. It helps with getting my hearing in tune with the new lesson. Also I find sometimes that there are phrases incorporated that are not translated and that always confuses me a little. I just wish I knew if I am progressing properly or not. I certainly cannot speak as fast and as proficient as the people speaking who introduce each lesson and that makes me feel very inept. I still love the program. Part of my problem may stem from knowing the grammar and I fall back on translation instead of just depending on the listening. I am also 80yrs old and that may have something to do with it. regards Mr. Sheehan
Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about French Phase 3, Units 1-30:
I've formally studied four foreign langauges, and the Pimsleur program is the best thing I've ever experienced for actually learning how to speak, short of eating dinner every day with a native speaker.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Family background/Heritage
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about French Phase 3, Units 1-30:
I attended a language school in Italy as an undergraduate that used similar methods. This is the best way to learn a new language. I do most of these lessons while driving and I am progressing very nicely. I've done several other Pimsleur courses and all have been very effective. Even when I speak French on the phone I am well understood. I am looking forward to French 4.
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