Eyewitness Travel Guides: 15-Minute French [With CD]

This course is excellent. The picture-clues help commiting this difficult language to memory. One can start using what one has learnt straight away and the amount of vocabulary and grammar is just right to take in and begin to consolidate in 15 minutes as well as to remember and rehash during the day. As opposed to many other language methods, each day's content is just right to commit to memory permanently, making this a very efficient and encouraging course. I have tried to learn Arabic 4 times now, either through courses or selfstudy, but have never succeeded. Now I am. This method should be used in schools to help children gain enough knowledge of a language fast enough to make them feel it is worth to learn a language well.

I love this book. The lessons are very easy. With the CDs, you can't miss.

I have always wanted to learn French and teach my children French. But as a stay-at-home mom with three young children, I've found it very hard to find the time. This program is so simple and interesting to use - even at 6:00 in the morning! The layout of each lesson with the colorful photos is great. I look forward to listening to the CD every morning before the kids get up. It usually takes me two days to learn each lesson so it'll probably take me about 6 months to finish the program. The book is small enough to put in my pocketbook so I can study while my daughter is at ballet, etc. I think it is the best program out there!!!!

These "15 Minute..." foreign language series are wonderful. They're accessible, convenient, and simple. It doesn't bog you down with too much information on one page or section, nor does it give you phrases that may be a bit too informal or just ridiculous. After reading over one section at least 3 times you acquire the phrases and the words naturally without thinking too hard. Also, the colorful illustrations make it much more realistic and fun. I'd highly recommend it for those who may travel to France or those who are learning French. I like this series so much that I'm going to buy a 15 Minute German for my friends.

I found out I was going to France and only had a few days to brush up on my high school French. This was just what I needed -- the perfect refresher course. I didn't bother listening to the CDs since I already had a basic knowledge of the language and pronunciation. However, I reviewed the very concise book on the flight over and was amazed at how well I handled the language once I got there. It gave me most everything I needed to get by. I was so impressed that I'm ordering the Spanish, Italian and Japanese (none of which I have any knowledge). Why bother with months and months of expensive classes when this gives me everything I need?