French at a Glance: Phrase Book & Dictionary for Travelers (Barron's Languages at a Glance) (Paperback)

by Gail Stein (Author), Heywood Wald (Author, Editor)

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Product Description
A bilingual phrasebook and dictionary for international travelers, with more than 1,500 expressions for getting around in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, and other locations. Books have sturdy clear vinyl covers to keep them protected while they're carried around during travels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes
Text: English, French

Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc; 2nd edition (August 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812013948
• ISBN-13: 978-0812013948
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,160,308 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE BEST FOR NON-FRENCH SPEAKERS, August 8, 1999

By A Customer

This is the best book for people who are non-native french speakers. It has everything from how to talk to a doctor to how to convert from American clothing sizes to European. We used this book when we travelled around France for two weeks and in every instance, it was useful. For every word/phrase in the book, it even tells you phonetically, how to say it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential tool!, December 6, 2000

By	"christine32g" (CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: French at a Glance: Phrase Book & Dictionary for Travelers (At a Glance Phrase Books) (French Edition) (Paperback)

I have purchased many language pocket guides, and this one is by far the greatest. The book follows the actual schedule of the traveler. The beginning section of the books concentrates on arrival at the airport, customs, transportation etc. Then the book concentrates on lodging and meals. There are also helpful shoppers guides, social guides(nightclub converstaion), and emergency guides. From asking directions or buying stamps to going for medical treatment, the book covers all aspects of a travelers anxiety. Lastly, the book focus's on the pronunciation of the words as well. Having studied French for a few years, I have come to the conclusion that french words can be very difficult to pronounce for the average non french speaking reader. This book will help you articulate your french almost as well as a native french speaker. It's an essential tool for all levels of communication.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential tool!, December 7, 2000

By	"christine32g" (CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: French at a Glance: Phrase Book & Dictionary for Travelers (At a Glance Phrase Books) (French Edition) (Paperback)

I have purchased many language pocket guides, and this one is by far the greatest. The book follows the actual schedule of the traveler. The beginning section of the books concentrates on arrival at the airport, customs, transportation etc. Then the book concentrates on lodging and meals. There are also helpful shoppers guides, social guides(nightclub converstaion), and emergency guides. From asking directions or buying stamps to going for medical treatment, the book covers all aspects of a travelers anxiety. Lastly, the book focus's on the pronunciation of the words as well. Having studied French for a few years, I have come to the conclusion that french words can be very difficult to pronounce for the average non french speaking reader. This book will help you articulate your french almost as well as a native french speaker. It's an essential tool for all levels of communication.