Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary [Paperback]

Mary Coffman Crocker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070138869 | ISBN-13: 978-0070138865 | Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Edition: 2nd

Master French vocabulary and ace your exams with Schaum's, the easy-to-follow guide that pumps up your language skills and reduces study time. The answered exercises will sharpen your test skills and result in a larger vocabulary, faster learning curves, and higher grades. Divided into units that are organized by theme�travel, services, and entertainment, to name a few�this outline puts the information you really need at your fingertips. Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary is a comprehensive study guide that can be used with any textbook... but it�s so complete it�s ideal for independent study!

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Language Notes

Text: English, French

From the Back Cover

Get the edge over your classmates. Use Schaum's!

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If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

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• Brush up before tests .
• Find answers fast .
• Study quickly and more effectively .
• Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks .

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Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format��--without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember�-�fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams.

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Inside, you will find:

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• New sections that will update your vocabulary of technological, sports, and lifestyle related phrases .
• Answered exercises, with 1,689 items .
• English/French and French/English glossaries and key word lists .
• Clear definitions of everyday words and phrases��including the phrases that come in handiest for traveling/living in French-speaking regions .
• Understandable coverage of relevant grammar .
• Coverage of some of the vocabulary differences between Continental and Canadian French .

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If you want top grades and thorough understanding of college French, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

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Units include:

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• Travel .
• Services .
• Food .
• Shopping .
• Medical Care .
• Home Life .
• Entertainment .
• Sports and Leisure Activities .
• Education .

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Plus an Appendix covering:

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• Cardinal Numbers .
• Date- and Time-related Vocabulary .
• Translations of Common Menu Terms .
• Clothing and Shoe Sizes .

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070138869
• ISBN-13: 978-0070138865
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the intermediate learner, April 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary (Paperback)

The first time I saw the book in a book shop, I didn't buy it because it looked like it was meant to be used by students cramming for exams. Maybe this is indeed the purpose of the book. I am an adult learner trying to learn French on my own. Since I don't have to pass any exams, I didn't think the book would be of any use to me. The second time I saw the book, I bought it anyway because it wasn't so expensive and I thought maybe I would pick up some useful vocabulary anyway. The book is surprisingly good. In fact, this is the best book I've found on vocabulary building. Its 46 chapters and the appendixes cover the words and phrases needed in a wide variety of situations. Maybe advanced students may find the book easy, but the level of difficulty is just about right for an intermediate learner like me.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I think it's good, January 22, 2000

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary (Paperback)

I borrowed this book from a library but I think I need to spend a bit more time on it so I have decided to purchase my own copy. Basically it's different from the other vocab. books which it has exercises for you to do for each unit, and the materials are not very condensed, as with other vocab. books where they just categorize and throw a bunch of vocabs at you. Learning vocab needs drill and exercises, not pure memorization and I think this book does well in this area. I think if you really follow the book and work on all the exercises you will learn a lot. The only thing which made me take a star out of my rating is that the pictures and perhaps the layout of the book is a bit boring...ZZzzzz and outdated but actually the book wasn't very old at all.

I am also going to try out the grammar book and I hope that works well for me.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, an art to itself, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary (Paperback)

The book is a very good collection of French Words and is properly indexed with word lists. A must for any student learning french at any level.