Product Description

Already a huge success in the US, SmartFrench - learning french from real French people is now available in the UK. ---- · 3 Cds with booklet to learn real French -- · Color coding to help pronunciation -- · Transcriptions of entire excerpts of authentic conversations -- · Translations of all dialogs -- · Simple and effective step by step approach ---- - The horse - in French, is - Le cheval -. Would you like to be taught to say: - luh shuhvahl -, which is correct when you read, or: - luhsh fahl -, the way it will sound in a regular conversation and the way SmartFrench teaches? This difference is true for most words. The revolutionary idea behind SmartFrench is placing comprehension first and foremost--before speaking. Using our unique Active Sensory ComprehensionTM method, students learn their new language both effectively and efficiently. The SmartFrench Audio CDs are marked - Beginner Level - It's not a - basic - level, it's - beginner - as you will start to develop your listening skills of the French language. That exercise must be done at the very beginning of learning French in order for you to be able to understand French easily and fast, and gain confidence in speaking the French language. For some, - Beginner Level - means the study of grammar, conjugation and basic vocabulary. In that case, they should start with - SmartFrench Introduction to French, Vol.1 and Vol.2 -. The best is to study both sides simultaneously, understanding (with these cds) and speaking (with the introduction to French). The difference between the audio CDs and the CDROM - also available on amazon.co.uk, is that the Audio CDs can be played anywhere. The CDROM contains all three levels and some extras, as well as the videos of the interviews on which the lessons are based (to see people when they speak always helps and it s fun.), but it is only for the computer (Windows and Mac). The CDs can be played anywhere. --------- I have a bookshelf full of French language learning tools (books, CD's, flashcards), and they seem useless now that I am using SmartFrench... It's unbelievable that this simple, easy approach has never been done before. I'm glad someone finally did it! Some of the most successful, useful inventions become obvious to the rest of us after someone comes up with the idea, and we smack our foreheads with the palm of our hands thinking: Why didn't I think of that? It's so obvious! SmartFrench is like that. --Music Critic, Belmont, MA USA.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20904 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-01
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 3
• Binding: Audio CD

Review
When I heard my first lesson I honestly felt betrayed by my other programs--why didn't they simply tell the truth about French pronunciation like Smart French does? --Patricia Jones, attorney

This is a MUST for learning how the French REALLY talk! I have spent hundreds on books, audios and video in trying to learn French. All have helped. But this one is a MUST. I recommend Smart French without reservation. --William Martin, Former Political Editor, The Oakland Tribune.

I saw online that many native French teachers recommend this product. --Erika Huang

This is a MUST for learning how the French REALLY talk! I have spent hundreds on books, audios and video in trying to learn French. All have helped. But this one is a MUST. I recommend Smart French without reservation. --William Martin, Former Political Editor, The Oakland Tribune.

I saw online that many native French teachers recommend this product. --Erika Huang

This is a MUST for learning how the French REALLY talk! I have spent hundreds on books, audios and video in trying to learn French. All have helped. But this one is a MUST. I recommend Smart French without reservation. --William Martin, Former Political Editor, The Oakland Tribune.

I saw online that many native French teachers recommend this product. --Erika Huang

This is a MUST for learning how the French REALLY talk! I have spent hundreds on books, audios and video in trying to learn French. All have helped. But this one is a MUST. I recommend Smart French without reservation. --William Martin, Former Political Editor, The Oakland Tribune.

I saw online that many native French teachers recommend this product. --Erika Huang

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Learning French
I've been studying French for the past 3 years and until recently had to turn the French sub-titles on in French movies to read what they were saying. This past summer my husband and I took our dream vacation to Paris and I was so disappointed! I couldn't understand anything! I thought maybe I was just nervous but now, after discovering SMART FRENCH I realize what I was missing -> practice with the french language AS IT IS SPOKEN! That's what SMART FRENCH provides. In the beginning of any training, the material can be intimidating but that's because there is no context to hold it in. With repetition, the context builds and soon the curtain parts and clarity comes. Voila! You will understand! It's like the sun coming out. Excellent French course. I highly recommend it if you truly want to understand French when it's spoken and want to speak it yourself...with confidence. If you just started to learn French, you might want to buy a more basic material to complement this course. SmartFrench has one but I didn't try it.

Excelent product
This is an excellent way to learn french.If you want to learn French efficiently use this product. If you need grammar and vocabulary first, try the excellent SmartFrench - Introduction to French, Vol.1 and 2. I use both in combination with this product and I am very satisfied. It's very clear, very efficient and very fast. Thank you.

Look no further for an excellent French language course
I have tried on and off to learn French over the years, however when I get to France they can just about understand me! With this course you learn the correct pronunciation as you are learning from native speakers. My French has improved tremendously - they can actually understand me now. I highly recommend Smart French.