French for Beginners
eBook - ePub

French for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

French for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

About this book

E-book includes audio access and learning software via link.

This beginner-friendly course is your clear start into French—designed especially for English-speaking learners. You'll begin with the most important sounds and accurate pronunciation, then build step by step with useful words, phrases, and short dialogues for daily life, travel, work, and family—so you can hold your first conversations with confidence. Each unit follows a simple pattern: brief explanation in English, compact vocabulary list, sample dialogue, pronunciation tips, mini-exercises, and a quick review for consolidation.

French grammar is explained in plain language (sentence structure, personal pronouns, question forms, key tenses), avoiding unnecessary jargon and using memorable rules of thumb. Culture notes help you use French respectfully and authentically in everyday contexts across France and the broader Francophone world.

The book is ideal for self-learners at level A1–A2: clear goals, study-time tips, checklists, and short end-of-chapter tests keep you motivated. Highlights draw attention to French terms so you recognize them faster in context. Whether you're preparing for a trip, connecting with French speakers, or simply exploring a new language, this book leads you in a structured, motivating, and practical way to your first conversation success.

SynapseLingo stands for a learning-smart structure: small steps, frequent review, and immediately usable language—supported by audio and interactive practice delivered via the included link. This e-book was developed with AI-assisted tools and subsequently editorially reviewed to ensure the highest learning quality.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Lesson 1: Learn have and avoir: English–French Funcast
  4. Lesson 2: French to be — être: Speak I am, You are with confidence
  5. Lesson 3: French Verb Go: aller — je vais, tu vas, ils vont
  6. Lesson 4: Learn can in French Fast: can = pouvoir
  7. Lesson 5: English to French: Make/Do = faire — je fais, tu fais
  8. Lesson 6: I had, You had in French: j'avais, tu avais, vous aviez — Master ‘to have’ in the Imperfect
  9. Lesson 7: English to French: I was — j'étais | Past Tense être Made Easy
  10. Lesson 8: English to French: go = aller — master the ‘went’ forms fast
  11. Lesson 9: Make & Do in French: faire + ça a fait
  12. Lesson 10: English–French Avoir Future: I will have = je vais avoir
  13. Lesson 11: I will be → je serai: English–French Future of être
  14. Lesson 12: English–French: Learn 'go' — aller + future forms like tu iras
  15. Lesson 13: Do in French: do → faire with Future Forms
  16. Lesson 14: Learn French Travel Questions Fast: 'Where is...?' Où est ... ? & 'Is there...?' Y a-t-il ... ?
  17. Lesson 15: Is there ...? in French — Y a-t-il ... ? Travel Phrase for English Learners
  18. Lesson 16: Learn French Fast: May I ...? = Puis-je ... ?
  19. Lesson 17: Learn need in French: avoir besoin de — Quick, Funny Guide
  20. Lesson 18: English–French Travel Phrase: Where is ...? = Où est ... ?
  21. Lesson 19: English to French: What is ...? → Qu'est-ce que ... ?
  22. Lesson 20: Learn “How much does ... cost?” in French — Combien ça coûte ?
  23. Lesson 21: I would like ... = je voudrais ... — English–French Cafe Politeness
  24. Lesson 22: English–French: Can you ... ? Say Peux-tu ... ?
  25. Lesson 23: Can you ... ? in French — Pouvez-vous ... ? Made Easy
  26. About the Author
  27. Stay in Touch