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Title: The French Correction: Grammatical Problems for Review and Reference (Yale Language Series) by Norman Susskind ISBN: 0-300-03158-0 Publisher: Yale University Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 1984 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Wealth of Information Found in Slim Volume
Comment: Don't let the slimness of this volume fool you, in under 100 pages author Norman Susskind pinpoints key problem areas in French grammar and suggests ways in which the native English speaker can master them. Each tip is assigned a three digit number which is nicely cross-referenced in the back in a thorough index. All of the tips are grouped under the following twelve chapter headings: Articles, Object Pronouns, Relative Pronouns, Passe Compose and Imperfect, Agreement of Participles, Reflexives, Passive Tense, Subjunctive, Interrogation, Certain Effects of Certain Verbs in Certain Tenses and Moods, Faire, Falloir, S'Agir and Time.
In addition to concise information, formatted in an almost encyclopedic style, Susskind sprinkles his French gems with a liberal coating of humor and grammar usage illustrating his points with actual sentences. My only complaint here is the lack of English translation for all the sentences however simplistic. I realize that Susskind intends the book for advanced students who have already encountered rigorous grammar exercises and can easily recognize the sore subjects Susskind so thoughtfully summarizes with a knowing wince, but I do think that a beginning and most definitely an intermediate student will benefit greatly from this compendium. My absolute favorite chapter is Certain Effects of Certain Verbs etc. where Susskind turns his attention to the devoir, pouvoir, vouloir, and savoir and explains their usage in the different tenses with English translations. This is most appreciated! Kudos Mr. Susskind
Rating: 5
Summary: An invaluable tool for the French student and teacher alike!
Comment: This is one book that no French teacher/student should be without! From his very first paragraph and throughout his entire book, Professor Susskind will delight every Francophile with his witty yet extremely practical approach to those rather "prickly" points that seem to characterize French grammar. Norman Susskind will have both students and teachers alike howling with laughter as they encounter some funny and very effective illustrations which help immeasurably in simplifying some rather troublesome grammatical topics: relative pronouns, object pronouns, etc. This book should be required reading for ALL French students and their teachers.(It is especially relevant to native speakers of English who are trying to master French). There is nothing else like it on the market. C'est formidable! Buy this book!!
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Title: Advanced French Grammar by Monique L'Huillier ISBN: 0521484251 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The Ultimate French Review and Practice: Mastering French Grammar for Confident Communication by David M. Stillman, Ronni L. Gordon ISBN: 0658000748 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: English Grammar for Students of French: The Study Guide for Those Learning French by Jacqueline Morton, Jacqueline Morten ISBN: 093403432X Publisher: Olivia & Hill Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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