martes, 16 de marzo de 2010

Learn French: Introduction to French

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Introduction to French
Laura K. Lawless
From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language
Bonjour et bienvenue ! Learning French can be a fun and rewarding experience. Today we'll learn some facts and figures about the French language.
The French Language
Introduction to French
If you've ever wondered where French came from and how it fits in with other languages, or what exactly a Romance language is, here is some basic information.


Facts and Figures about French
How many French speakers are there? Where is French spoken? In which international organizations is French an official language? Read this introduction to some facts and figures about the French language.

Language Learning
Why learn French?
There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language in general, and French in particular.

Spanish is Easier than French... Not!
There is a common myth among English speakers that Spanish is much easier to learn than French. When asked for more information, perpetrators of this urban legend invariably mention how difficult French pronunciation and spelling are, in comparison to Spanish. While there is some truth to this, there are also things in Spanish that are more difficult than French. This article is a detailed comparison of the two languages so that you can decide for yourself if one of them is more difficult.

Useful Resources
French Travel Guides
Here is a collection of useful books for anyone traveling to France. In addition to the guide books you would expect from such a list, a phrase book and two audio books are also included.

Travel French
If you're planning to travel to France or another francophone country, this e-course will teach you the French vocabulary and phrases you'll need during your trip.


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