French with Ease Paperback – 1 Dec. 1982

May I start by saying I already have the Assimil Spanish Course in MP3 and it works brilliantly. The French course didn't start well (A bit like real life I suppose) Sorry I digress. Firstly my i tunes didn't recognise the mp3 disc. When I eventually managed to copy the disk to I tunes the tracks were not in the correct order.I've since cobbled together the playlist and am working through the course. The audio readings are not as well spaced as the Spanish course which has a slight pause after each sentence, giving you a moment to reflect on what you had heard and have a quick glance at the English translation.So I may well buy the audio CD's and try them.Foolishly I also purchased a 12month usage of the e course. Don't waste your money the book and CD is by far the better option. And don't try to contact the help line. When I rang them no-one could or would speak English. You'd think they would give free course to their employees, wouldn't you.Having read this again it seems more like a moan.But I rate this course a 4 out of five and would highly recommend it. It is a pleasurable way to learn a language.tommo

I would totally recommend Assimil products for anyone keen to learn a foreign language quickly.However, you must be fully committed and be ready to dedicate your time for study every day!It doesn't have to be much but you have to do it every day so you can pick up vocabulary and grammar easily.Having learned two other foreign languages, I have found this course very practical and easy to follow.And more importantly, I could focus my sole attention on the language rather than on problems that a fellow course mates would come across if I was to take up French through a language school.

I am still working through it bu there are what appear to be errors or confusions but otherwise very good.

The method of doing a little everyday works well. The programme is easy to follow, enjoyable and stimulates a desire to learn more