A six-part series on DVD for beginners in French.

This lively, fast-track introduction to everyday French is aimed at absolute beginners and covers the most useful travel basics. These programmes form part of the highly successful BBC short course 'Talk French', which also comprises a course book, audio and free online activities at www.bbc.co.uk/languages.

Prog 1: greeting people in French; introducing yourself; talking about where you come from; saying what you do for a living

Prog 2: introducing the family; meeting people at a christening; ordering drinks at a caf

Prog 3: finding your way around town; getting lost in the countryside; saying where you live and work

Prog 4: booking a room in a hotel; checking in; buying a train ticket; asking about times

Prog 5: visiting the fish-market in Marseilles; ordering a meal in a restaurant; buying fruit and vegetables

Prog 6: nightlife in Marseilles; painting in the landscape of Czanne; talking about your favourite sports.

A six-part series on DVD for beginners in French

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