The Complete Idiot''s Guide to Learning French on Your Own makes French fun and entertaining - so you don''t feel bogged down with a "directory" of words. Feel confident about speaking the language and communicating with native speakers whether you''re planning a vacation or preparing for a business trip. In this Complete Idiot''s Guide you get enough of the basics that you can put to use immediately; friendly advice in an easy-to-understand format; tips, definitions, and warnings to help you along the way; and clear illustrations that feature everything you need to know!

These back-to-basics guides are much more than phrase books -- they offer a quick and effective method for learning grammar and pronunciation that gets results fast. Gone are the days of rote memorization and endless drills! The exercises in these guides are designed to be both practical and fun. Also included are delightful cultural tidbits and annotated tickets and business documents that will help travelers and others cope in a foreign language.