SmartFrench: Beginner Level - Learn French from Real French People by Christian Aubert
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Book Reviews of SmartFrench: Beginner Level - Learn French from Real French People
Book Review: The ultimate tool to help you learn French- A must have
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently a high school student, in my second year of French. Before SmartFrench, I did not enjoy learning the language. I have been to France four times already, and I only enjoyed my stay in France the fourth time, after I had been using SmartFrench. SmartFrench truly immerses me in the true French language, spoken by the French. After using SmartFrench, I was able to hold a French conversation smartly. SmartFrench has enabled me to be accustomed to the speed and style of spoken French. Along the way, I have also picked up valuable vocabulary. I am proud to say that after using SmartFrench, I have completed French II in highschool, with a 98%. No kidding. After trying out a lot of French programs, I have finally hit the jackpot with SmartFrench. I would like to personally thank the creaters of SmartFrench, for enabling me to finally understand and enjoy the French language.Book Review: Excellent for Improving Listening and Speaking Skills
Summary: 5 Stars
I've studied French for years (8) and am now moving to France and while I can be read at a high level I've always struggled with speaking and listening. Movies and radio are a bit too fast and I had a hard time finding audiobooks with text. SmartFrench fills this void! Through repetitive drilling of the text, from native speakers, its explains accents, glidings, liasions and colloquial expressions - a true gem I haven't found anyone else! Great for listening during your commute since you can play the CDs in a CD player or burned to your Ipod. Even though I'm at the int/adv level I still found the beg CDs useful. They should be coming out with new products shortly that I am very excited about. Its is soooo worth the money at this inexpensive price!Book Review: Like this series
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like the SmartFrench series. I took an introductory French class over the summer and I felt it gave me a huge advantage in the class, especially with what is arguably the most difficult part of learning French - the pronounciation. Probably most CD series would be helpful with pronounciation, as well as listening comprehension, but there is just something about the SmartFrench CDs that make them enjoyable and interesting. Their technique is a good one - analyzing real French language conversations to determine what the most commonly used words are, and also teaching with contractions. Christian Aubert has a nice voice to listen to, also. Good series.Book Review: This is a MUST to learn French!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to be fluent in French one day, you must practice with these cds regularly, but for once you'll have fun doing it!!! I struggled with other methods, but this one has a different approach as it is like that by which kids learn. It introduces the patterns of the spoken language, not just grammar and vocabulary, so it's possible, in short order, to begin constructing sentences that sound French. It's a real confidence-builder. And it's so much fun. The speakers have engaging personalities that kept me interested. Buy this in a combination with a more basic course, but make sure you start with this one. You will get a lot from these cds.Book Review: Different approach.
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally something that is different. Very refreshing. Smart French allows you to be creative in your practice. Do like me, repeat half of a dialog and go to the next step. You won't have time to get bored. This course is not basic or advance, it is different. Smart French has found a way to tutor you in what is generally overlooked, the real way to speak and to understand. I have listened to the first couple of lessons several times and I have made a lot of progress already. I also work with the Smart French Introduction CDs for the basics and Rick Steves' Phrase Book for travel sentences. But this French course made a huge difference.