Fodor S Paris 2002

Articles on the history and culture of the French capital augment information on tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shopping facilities throughout the city.

Presents a simple approach to French grammar intended to give the reader a basic command of the language with a minimum of jargon and unnecessary material, with an audio CD, maps, cultural tips, and links to Internet sites.

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Want to brush up on your French, but you're traumatized by the memory of your grammar-obsessed high school teacher? Planning a trip to France or Quebec but don't have the time, patience, or money for a 16-week course? Well, you're in luck. French Without the Fuss will teach you the everyday French spoken on the streets of Paris and Montreal-and you won't have to cram down long lists of verb conjugations. 20 simple lessons do all the right things to help you learn fast: - Nontraditional teaching methods help you understand, speak, and soon think in French without obsessing over details. - Funny, convincing dialogues let you speak naturally and stay motivated. - Practical, up-to-date vocabulary and slang keep you from sounding like a textbook. - Lifestyle, popular-culture, and history notes make you feel like an insider from the start. - Smart activities give you plenty of opportunity to practice. - A simple, straightforward approach to grammar teaches what's really useful without nit-picking and technical jargon. French Without the Fuss will fill your free moments with fun and do wonders for your French in a matter of weeks! You'll also find references for French Internet sites, movies, and music; an extensive glossary; a grammar summary; and maps of France and Montreal. "Alors, bonne chance et bon voyage! Practice for a flawless accent with the one-hour audio CD-contains dialogues, spoken by native speakers!

Provides a region-by-region guide to Spain including information on accommodations, shopping, and points of interest.