General Note: In English and French.Includes index."Berlitz"--Cover.Accompanying compact disc contains dialogues in French to reinforce lessons from the book.
Formatted Contents Note: Getting started -- The French you already know -- Laying the foundation : basic French grammar -- Getting started with pronunciation and basic expressions -- Getting your numbers, dates, and times straight -- Talking about your home, family, and daily routine -- French in action -- Getting to know you : making small talk -- Asking directions and finding your way -- Bon appetit! Dining out and going to the market -- Shopping made easy -- Going out on the town -- Taking care of business and telecommunicating -- Recreation and the outdoors -- French on the go -- Planning a trip -- Dealing with money in a foreign land -- Getting around : planes, trains, taxis, and more -- Finding a place to stay -- Handling emergencies -- The part of tens -- Ten ways to pick up French quickly -- Ten things never to say in French -- Ten favorite French expressions -- Ten phrases that make you sound French.