This comprehensive manual thoroughly covers every aspect of French grammar, from the basic to the most advanced level, and illustrates the grammatical structures with useful, practical and interesting examples. Up-to-date language and usage both on the formal and on the informal level is paired with cultural information about France, making the study of grammar a pleasant experience. The book offers its users clear and detailed explanations, as well as the opportunity to practice their reading, writing and speaking skills in numerous oral and written exercises, which include translations, suggestions for communicative activities with a partner, and topics for written composition. A Complete French Grammar for Reference and Practice can be used as a classroom text in intermediate and advanced courses, as well as for reference and self-study. It is a reliable source of information for teachers and students alike, and addresses all those learners who want to speak and write French correctly.

About the Author
Trudie Maria Booth is a lecturer in French at the University of Portland. She has been teaching French language, literature and culture courses for more than thirty years. Her previous publications with UPA include French Phonetics, A Guide to Correct Pronunciation of French, French Prepositions and French Verbs and Idioms.

Reviews
This is an excellent book, easy to use, for students and teachers alike.... By helping the learners to master the French verbs, it allows them to refine their linguistic skills and thereby obtain proficiency in communicating in French... I recommend this work as much to students as to teachers. -- Professor Andrzey Dziedzic, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, French Verbs and Idioms in the French Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780761849711
Author Trudie Maria Booth
Format Paperback
Page Count 498
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 1338g
Dimensions(mm) 282mm * 219mm * 29mm