Here is a list of the best French Language books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Living Language French, Complete Edition: Beginner through advanced course, including 3 coursebooks, 9 audio CDs, and free online learning (2010)
- Easy French Step-by-Step (2008)
- Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French: Learn & Compare 4 Languages Simultaneously (2018)
- Language Hacking French : A Conversation Course for Beginners (2016)
- Fluent in French: The most complete study guide to learn French (2015)
- Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate (Coursebook) (Ultimate Beginner-Intermediate) (2009)
- Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, Premium Third Edition (2016)
- French: Short Stories for Beginners + Audio Download: Improve your reading and listening skills in French (2017)
- Conversational French Dialogues: Over 100 French Conversations and Short Stories (Conversational French Dual Language Books) (2018)
- French: Learn French For Beginners Including French Grammar, French Short Stories and 1000+ French Phrases (2018)
- French All-in-One For Dummies, with CD (2012)
- Barron’s AP French Language and Culture with Online Test & Downloadable Audio (2019)
- When in French: Love in a Second Language (2017)
Living Language French, Complete Edition: Beginner through advanced course, including 3 coursebooks, 9 audio CDs, and free online learning (2010)
Complete French is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. At the core of Complete French is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience.
Easy French Step-by-Step (2008)
Easy French Step by Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess.
Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French: Learn & Compare 4 Languages Simultaneously (2018)
Nowadays thousands of grammar books, textbooks, outlines, references and language guides of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French are published year by year. However, all of them teach these languages separately.
Language Hacking French : A Conversation Course for Beginners (2016)
‘Ten years ago, Lewis spoke only English. But constant travel, along with a buoyant attitude, has unmasked the polyglot within.’-National Geographic #LanguageHacking is a state of mind. It’s about ditching excuses, using shortcuts and taking risks. It’s about learning what’s indispensable, skipping what’s not – and most importantly !
Fluent in French: The most complete study guide to learn French (2015)
The Ultimate French Language Study Guide.
Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate (Coursebook) (Ultimate Beginner-Intermediate) (2009)
Developed by the experts at Living Language, this course has everything you need to learn French from scratch or to revive the French that you learned years ago. Ultimate French combines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. It’s the perfect way to learn French for school, travel, work, or personal enrichment.
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, Premium Third Edition (2016)
Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of FrenchPractice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en.
French: Short Stories for Beginners + Audio Download: Improve your reading and listening skills in French (2017)
Inside French Short Stories for Beginners you’ll find: ✔ Simple (but not boring) stories written with the most useful French grammar structures and common French vocabulary.✔ Improve your listening comprehension with the two versions of the audio.
Conversational French Dialogues: Over 100 French Conversations and Short Stories (Conversational French Dual Language Books) (2018)
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly. ‘How do I get out of this situation?’ many students ask themselves, to no avail, but no answer is forthcoming.Until now.
French: Learn French For Beginners Including French Grammar, French Short Stories and 1000+ French Phrases (2018)
Most people don’t have a huge amount of extra time to spend learning a new language. Could you be one of them?You see, most people make the same mistakes when learning French and this is causing their progress to stagnate. The problem is that they are only sticking to one way of learning French.But now, you can maximize your chances of learning French in less time compared to reading boring textbooks.
French All-in-One For Dummies, with CD (2012)
French is a beautiful language but can be quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or for business or leisure travel, French for Dummies All-In-One makes it easier. With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language.
Barron’s AP French Language and Culture with Online Test & Downloadable Audio (2019)
Developed by expert French teachers who have worked with the College Board for years, this edition features:
When in French: Love in a Second Language (2017)
A language barrier is no match for love. Lauren Collins discovered this firsthand when, in her early thirties, she moved to London and fell for a Frenchman named Olivier—a surprising turn of events for someone who didn’t have a passport until she was in college. But what does it mean to love someone in a second language? Collins wonders, as her relationship with Olivier continues to grow entirely in English.
Best French Language Books That Will Hook You
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Learn French for Beginners - 3 in 1 Bundle: 40 Exciting French Short Stories to Easily Learn French & Improve Your Vocabulary the Fun Way
Author(s): Language Learning, Touri
ID: 2942064, Publisher: Touri Language Learning, Year: 2021, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Deafness, Gesture and Sign Language in the 18th Century French Philosophy
Author(s): Josef Fulka
ID: 2607777, Publisher: John Benjamins, Year: 2020, Size: 1 Mb, Format: pdf
Easy French: 2 Books in 1 French Language + Short Stories for Beginners. A complete step-by-step guide to learn and speak French quick and easy starting from zero
Author(s): McKenzie, Anne; Pascal, Louis
ID: 2627643, Publisher: , Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are truly hot items according to The Wall Street Journal, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.