{"product_id":"french-verbs-made-simpler-david-brodsky-9780292714724","title":"French Verbs Made Simpler","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's time for a new approach to learning French verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of French verbs--especially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These straightforward, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating French verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of French verb forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrench Verbs Made Simple(r)\u003c\/i\u003e has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of all verb tenses and forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe simple patterns and rules that govern the conjugation of \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e verbs--including those verbs whose irregularities follow patterns that can be easily learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed discussion of how each verb form is used, with numerous examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full explanation of whether a verb should be conjugated with avoir or être, and the conditions under which the past participle is variable--two of the thorniest problems for students of French.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extended treatment of the subjunctive that will help you understand why it is used in some situations but not others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete conjugations for 57 basic model verbs (along with 27 \"variants\") and a comprehensive listing of some 6,200 verbs that indicates which of the models each verb follows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanations--as well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations--\u003ci\u003eFrench Verbs Made Simple(r)\u003c\/i\u003e is the only guide to French verbs a learner needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Brodsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0292714726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780292714724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniv PR Books for Public Libry\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2007 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended","brand":"David Brodsky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47135228821759,"sku":"9780292714724","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8e9bdcd4-baa8-445a-84f2-263cbf9e046e.jpg?v=1755009517","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/french-verbs-made-simpler-david-brodsky-9780292714724","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}