I have been trying to learn French for more than ten years.
I find the language beautiful and fascinating, but I find that I am either too busy to make my way through a workbook or too overwhelmed by the thought of memorizing all the verb forms. As a native English speaker, conjugation is not something that comes naturally to me, at least not at the level required by languages such as Latin, Spanish, and of course French.
I have tried workbooks, podcasts, I have even enrolled in live French classes on more than one occasion, but I always end up with the same thing: The voice on the audio file, perhaps Mr. Bibard himself, was friendly and laid-back. You get the information you need with a brief explanation of the tense being covered and how it is commonly used by native speakers. Then, you hear each conjugation, slowly at first to allow for correct pronunciation, then faster, to demonstrate how native speakers would say it.
The next part is the best part of all and the reason it feels as though you have a private tutor in your living room or car, wherever! I found the practice of quizzing myself in this way to be helpful, but it was time consuming. And, while it helped me remember the conjugations, I was always uncertain of the pronunciation. The audio companion is essentially the best of both worlds.
Your very own deck of audio flashcards! And, each audio file is only a few minutes long, focusing on one verb and one tense at a time. You get right to work without having to sit through an hours-worth of dialogue just to get to the practice portion, making these quick little drills perfect for anyone on the go. Make no mistake that this is, in fact, a workbook of conjugation drills, as the name suggests. This is not the place to start if you have never encountered the language or if you are unfamiliar with the basics of verb conjugation. There is very little hand-holding, here, which may be frustrating at times for a beginner.
The narrator will explain or describe a particular tense from time to time but it is not a given and many of the more complicated tenses are left undefined. A friendly reminder in the form of a chart at the beginning of the book, or a quick audio lesson at the start of each verb section would suffice as a point of reference for anyone who might need a little refresher along the way. That being said, as someone who DID need a refresher course in both pronouns and tenses, I found it helpful in the long run because I was forced to remember. There is a wealth of knowledge on this site and I would recommend it as an additional resource to anyone serious about learning French.
I have very few negative things to say about this book except that it lacks a helpful introduction, and the separated audio files can make for a cluttered workspace. Because the audio files are separate from the eBook, you have to have a kindle with internet access, and the ability to download mp3 files and word documents, or you have to have access to a secondary device such as a phone or computer. This made simultaneous access to both the eBook and the audio files complicated, and simultaneous use is without a doubt the most effective way to utilize the combination.
However, I imagine that this problem only applies to those who do not have Audible. It should also be said that while the separation of text and audio was at times inconvenient, the downloadable files now live on my computer and I can access them anytime, anywhere, whether or not I have my Kindle, and whether or not I have access to the internet. That being said, the books missing introduction hardly tarnishes my opinion of the book as a whole and should not discourage others from trying it out for themselves.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is committed to learning French, is looking for real help with conjugations and pronunciation, and anyone who is willing to do the work. The audio does a nice job at presenting each verb as a presentation before going into the conjugations. I think if I were a beginner the audio would help me more due to the information given before the verbs. I think the audio helps to know how to pronounce each verb and get used to talking in the french language.
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This audio bundle was exactly what I needed to easily practice and learn the verbs anywhere. Its a fantastic tool to add to my arsenal you are able to hear exactly how they should be pronounced.
You can also hear the "caring" in the voice of the author as he says each word. I did request the pdf copy of the verb drills, no problem, received it right away. I would certainly recommend this verb drill bundle to anyone studying French. I have taken French classes previously, this book would have been helpful in those classes. It's a wonderful tool and would definitely help those wanting to learn the french language.
The audio helps with understanding how the words are pronounced. Usually how you think things are said versus how they are really pronounced aren't always the same. Overall the book is very helpful and I would recommend it. Excellent tool for clarifying some of the tricky verb tenses.
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I found this audiobook to be very helpful. Not only is it a great length with many drills, but it is done in such a way that I can listen to it while I do other things, allowing the content to sink in. I am definitely glad I chose this book to sharpen up my French. See all 7 reviews.
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French Verb Drills Mega Bundle: Set up a giveaway. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item? The most complete study guide to learn French Kindle Edition. All around positive experience! If you scroll down to the bottom of the verb list, it should still be there. I hope this helps to find it in the meantime.
You can also hear the "caring" in the voice of the author as he says each word. French Audio Lessons t. Thanks, and happy learning! Enabled Optimised for larger screens Language: After an update there was a bug with the verb listing, but the support team quickly resolved the issue. Get to Know Us.
Best wishes from the Geoglot Team. The app is great and it has a variety of features and types of activity. Right now there is a limited number. But otherwise a useful app! This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices. Description Learn and practise French verbs with this interactive verb reference and drill tool. We've updated the app to Apple's swanky new version of the programming language, Swift 4.
Corrected an issue with the entry 'obtenir' - thank you for the observant user that spotted that! We rely on feedback to keep improving the apps, so if you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us on contact geoglot. Thanks, and happy learning! Adds support for Schoolwork, including handouts on key French grammar points. What's more, everyone can benefit from these in the new 'Quizzes' section, whether or not you are using Apple's new classroom technology.
Test yourself and push your fluency in these fun pop quizzes.
Interface tweaks and some under-the-hood improvements to keep things ticking over nicely. We've added a couple more verbs to the bank! This time it's a handful more tricky -yer verbs, which swap their -y- for an -i- in some parts of their conjugation. Also, a couple of niggling bugs have been squished, namely with the text-to-speech in some verb parts. Just some minor under-the-hood improvements to keep the app ticking over nicely.
Amongst other things, we've updated our codebase to Apple's latest version of the programming language Swift. In a nutshell, this just makes it easier to keep the app up-to-date and ready to extend in the future. Happy learning and thanks for your support! Nov 1, Version 2.