NEW VERSION Includes MP3's for your Mobile Device Attention: If you are a novice, start with our SmartFrench - Introduction to French Vol.1 and Vol.2 to get a solid foundation really fast. You will then be ready to work at this Beginner level.
In order to help you avoid spending time at memorizing words you don't need, at least right away, we checked what people commonly use in conversations. That is what you will learn in Vol.1 & 2. By isolating all the words from transcripts of French interviews we conducted for the present CDs Beginner, we found out that 65% of these words were small words and always the same, regardless of the person and the theme - 65%!!! Working with the volumes, you will know 65% of all conversations, verbs and all.
Then, you will develop strong listening skills with the CDs Beginner, and gain a great confidence in speaking the French language.
'Our son is using the product (as complement for GCSE preparation) and making leaps of progress already after years of frustration and struggling. D. CRASS 'J Linn' Gt Britain
SmartFrench is placing comprehension first--before speaking. You cannot have a conversation in French if you cannot understand at real speed what is coming back to you. Smart French is a unique program that prepares you to have a two-way conversation in French.
The difference between the audio CDs and the CDROM is that the CDROM has the videos of the interviews on which the lessons are based (to see people when they speak always helps), but it's for the computer (Windows and Mac). With the appropriate software, you can download the audio cds easily onto your mp3 player. Also check SmartFrench for Travelers.