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Make over your French in just 3 weeks!
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011
Physical Description:
vi, 122 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (12 cm.) + detachable memory cards
ISBN:
9780071635912
General Note:
Accompanied by CD-ROM : CP 028805
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Summary

Summary

Making your language-learning dreams come true!

When you need a new look or a house renovation, where do you turn? To a makeover team of course (in these days of reality shows)! So why not makeover your language skills in the same way? Makeover Your French in Just 3 Weeks! will help you smarten up your vocabulary and grammar. Even if you are new to the language, this program will transform you from language wallflower to conversation head-turner.

You'll follow learners Annie and Todd as they enjoy the expert guidance of the MakeOver team, who bring their skills and personalities into play. In each "episode" the team first prepares their students (and you) for the practical task they have to undertake, whether it be buying a train ticket, ordering a meal in a restaurant, or getting around town.

Through these exercises you will learn key vocabulary, expressions and structures, as well as helpful learning strategies, while "making over" common mistakes and frequently held misconceptions about the language and culture.

This program includes:

A full-color book that provides engaging graphics,appealingly presented vocabulary, structures. 16 pages of detachable memory cards withhandy words and phrases from the MakeOverteam for quick reference and easy memorization. An audio CD with key vocabulary, expressions,and "live audio coverage" of the challenges. Asa dual-format disk, the audio files are also availablein MP3 format, for easy download tocomputer or iPod


Author Notes

Aimée Goddard is an experienced language teacher at college level.

Luc Nisset is an experienced author and illustrator of language-learning titles.


Table of Contents

Meet the French MakeOver Team
1 Overcome your Language Fear Factor
2 Life Swap
3 Family Food
4 Upgrade your Hotel Room
5 Fix this House!
6 Is the Price Right?
7 The Amazing City Race
8 Meal or No Meal?
9 French Idle
10 Survival: The French Countryside
11 What Not to Swear
12 So You Think You Can Advance?