Using French - A Guide to Contemporary Usage

This is a new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using French, first published as A Guide to Contemporary French Usage in 1982. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of French and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This third edition takes account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French. Designed to promote fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication Tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user Clear format for ease of reference Full treatment of key grammatical areas Important section on vocabulary extension, with index for efficient access Invaluable to all advanced learners, and to anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary

List of contents

Foreword; 1. Register; 2. Vocabulary; 3. Grammar; Vocabulary list.

Summary

Written for intermediate/advanced students, Using French concentrates on areas of French which cause most difficulty to English-speakers and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This 2000 edition has been extensively revised and substantially enlarged to take account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French.

Product details

• Authors: R. E. Batchelor, Ronald Ernest Batchelor, M. H. Offord
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.12.2011
• EAN: 9780521641777
• ISBN: 978-0-521-64177-7
• No. of pages: 348
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 250 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 780 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Phrase books