Better French 2:

There has never been a more important time to learn a Modern European Language. Now that the U.K. is no longer a member of the E.U. there are new barriers to exporting to France. There will therefore need to be an increase in the numbers of French speakers who can represent U.K. in France to sell British goods and services. French is also spoken in other countries like Canada so there is a clear potential financial benefit for the individual. There is also a new group of people for whom this book can be of interest. Since the U.K. has an ageing population it is essential that older people engage with intellectual activity. Learning or improving a language is a great way of keeping the mind active. there is little doubt it helps ward off brain diseases like dementia. Many experts agree that you need to treat your brain like a muscle and exercise it regularly. Information Points ■ Based on Better French (4th ed) ■ Deals with an overlooked topic, which is at the heart of language development. ■ Each chapter develops language skills ■ Advice packaged in bite-sized chunks. ■ It is the definitive step-by-step process by a recognized and successful expert. Many people learn French for years at school, only to reach a plateau beyond which they never emerge. This book is an effective short-cut to fluency in French. Now following the major success of Better French (third edition), Better French 2 helps the intermediate reader reach fluency by developing their understanding of past and imperfect tenses. The purpose of BETTER FRENCH 2 Perfect Past Tenses is to enable students who have reached a certain level to grasp the different uses of the two past tenses, to study all their different formations in a methodical way, and to find answers to their questions on the subject, all at one’s own pace Who will benefit from this book? All students taking courses to improve their French-speaking skills Post 16-Level students and first-year undergraduates Adult education centre students Teachers, tutors and lecturers School libraries, reference and public libraries University and college central libraries.