Product Description

This book helps readers to learn and review French grammar at a glance! Of all the obstacles language learners face, grammar is one of the toughest. But now there's a way to learn the subtleties of grammar without all the headaches. This revised and updated edition of "Side-by-Side French & English Grammar" is the perfect tool to help beginning and intermediate students of French understand the similarities and differences between English and French grammar. By learning French grammar through comparisons to their native English language, students are able to build on what they already know. They'll be better able to understand and remember French grammar while writing, speaking, and being tested on French usage.This innovative grammar guide includes: sections which introduce a part of speech, explaining its functions, and answering common questions about it; Quick Check Charts that summarize the main ideas within each section; appendices that identify grammar trouble spots, such as the differences among personal pronouns, the use of determiners, and verb tenses; and, a new exercise section with answer key to test and review knowledge. "Side-by-Side French & English Grammar" gives students a firm grasp of the structure of both languages and sets the stage for true language mastery and enjoyment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53500 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-01
• Original language: English, French
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 149 pages

From the Back Cover

Learn and review French grammar at a glance!

Of all the obstacles language learners face, grammar is one of the toughest. But now there's a way to learn the subtleties of grammar without all the headaches. This revised and updated edition of Side-by-Side French & English Grammar is the perfect tool to help beginning and intermediate students of French understand the similarities and differences between English and French grammar.

By learning French grammar through comparisons to their native English language, students are able to build on what they already know. They'll be better able to understand and remember French grammar while writing, speaking, and being tested on French usage. This innovative grammar guide includes:

• Each section introduces a part of speech, explaining its functions, and answering common questions about it
• Quick Check Charts that summarize the main ideas within each section
• Appendices that identify grammar trouble spots, such as the differences among personal pronouns, the use of determiners, and verb tenses
• A new exercise section with answer key to test and review knowledge

Side-by-Side French & English Grammar gives students a firm grasp of the structure of both languages and sets the stage for true language mastery and enjoyment.

About the Author

C. Frederick Farrell Jr. is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Minnesota.

Customer Reviews

Side-By-Side French and English Grammar

This book was very helpful when teaching a French student English Grammar. I am not a trained teacher or by any means fluent in French so it was useful to be able to compare the grammar of the two languages side-by-side. I also learnt more English grammer than I had ever learnt at school!

for language nuts
For linguistic enthusiasts to compare the structure and therefore understand some of the mistakes that could easily be made by each language learner. Have yet to conclude it has helped my French, but its early days! Worth the small investment if you are serious about getting more of your language use corrected.