A+ French (Jewel Case)

by Transparent Language

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005RD6J
• Item model number: FE-AP1-1-CD
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 16, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,385 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #72 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > French
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learning French has never been this easy!

A+ French combines the best of traditional lessons-based learning with the powerful features of Transparent Language's leading language-learning technology. The structured nature of the lessons allows you to build language skills progressively. At the same time, an array of multimedia language-learning games and tools allow you to learn more easily and effectively than ever before. You will be amazed at how quickly you are able to understand and communicate in French.

15 easy-to-understand lessons

A+ French lessons starts with the absolute basics. You'll notice immediate progress as your ability to understand and use French grows from lesson to lesson. You'll participate in real conversations, understand grammar and learn thousands of new words. Tips and suggestions throughout the program provide a clear understanding of the language and direct you to activities designed to maximize your learning. It's like having a language teacher right there. After finishing A+ French, you will be able to communicate at an intermediate level using a wide range of vocabulary.

A+ French Includes:

• Getting Started--a step-by-step guide to the program within the CD-ROM.
• 15 easy-to-understand lessons.
• More than 10,000 words of content.
• Video Tutor, who introduces each lesson in English.
• Alphabet Reference--Learn the letters and their sounds.
• Electronic Flashcards for each lesson.
• Dialogs--Practice conversations, based on the content of each lesson, allow you to practice speaking with native speakers.
• Three Online Quizzes--Test your new skills through online interactive quizzes.

Features & Benefits

• 15 easy-to-understand lessons, created by educators, introduce the language in straightforward sections that build on what you have already learned.
• Video Tutor--An English introduction to each lesson so you can concentrate on the objectives.
• Interactive Electronic Flashcards--Each lesson has two "stacks" of electronic flashcards for learning new vocabulary and verb conjugations effectively.
• Online quizzes monitor your improvement as you progress through the lessons.
• Native-speaker sound for every word and phrase. You hear correct pronunciation from the very start.
• SlowSound lets you develop listening skills.
• Record and Compare your voice to the native speaker to learn proper pronunciation and intonation.
• Conversation Practice lets you master listening and speaking skills by participating in interactive dialogs.
• Interactive Games like Vocabulous!, Unscramble, Plug-n-Play, and Crosswords help you build vocabulary and grammar skills while having fun.
• Listen & Speak activities like Word and Sentence Pronunciation and Word Dictation help you improve pronunciation with comprehension.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, June 12, 2003

By 

Kevin Davis (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ French (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

This CD-ROM has all you need to go from "Beginner" to "Intermediate" level proficiency in French. I couldn't imagine an easier way to learn French. Each phrase and sentence can be repeated as many times as needed in order for you to understand the pronounciation. You can also click on an individual word in the phrase/sentence and hear it repeated apart from the sentence (since all the words in French sentences seem to run together, this is very helpful). Not to mention, you can also slow-down each word/phrase/sentence in order to clearly hear how it sounds. I have some other French self-teaching material, and unlike those, this one teaches you the grammar from the beginning instead of just throwing you into the language (which is very frustrating). I highly recommend this product. If you purchase a book or two in addition to this (such as "English Grammar for Students of French" by Morton) you'll be set.