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!
1. 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. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts. Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn. • 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, an extensive glossary, and a grammar…
2. 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….
3. 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. Here you will find a comparative grammar of the four major Romance languages together based on their grammatical and lexical similarities for you, lovers of foreign languages, to learn and compare Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously. It is an audacious endeavor to find or create a novel way of learning to speak several…
4. 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 ! Unlike traditional language courses that are organized by level of difficulty, #LanguageHacking French focuses on the language and conversations you need to master so you can start speaking immediately, not after years of study. – 10 ‘mission-based’ units that build up to an easy-to-achieve speaking goal- 10…
5. Fluent in French: The most complete study guide to learn French (2015)
The Ultimate French Language Study Guide. Some results you can expect from this book: Whether you are a beginner struggling to find a suitable learning method to use, an intermediate-level student facing difficulties in your studies, an advanced learner beginning to notice the signs of a plateau in your motivation, or a long-time learner close to losing interest in learning French, this study guide has original, helpful techniques, hacks, and tips you can use to enrich your vocabulary and get you on track.Get your copy now!…
6. 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. In this book you’ll find:• 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.• English translations and explanations of French grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes.• Quizzes and review…
7. 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. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty of practice in using your language skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and…
8. 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. One version is recorded at a normal speed and one at a slower pace.✔ Follow the narrator’s speech and mimic the correct pronunciation✔ One version has a glossary between each paragraph. But if you aren’t confident enough for that yet, start by reading the dual French and English translation and use it as a French-English parallel text.✔ Do the quiz at the end of each…
9. 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. We have compiled French Stories for Beginners along with their translations, allowing new French speakers to have the necessary tools to begin…
10. 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. Introducing: French: Learn French For Beginners Including French Grammar, French Short Stories and 1000+ French Phrases. Not only will you learn grammar, but…
11. 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. Both new students of French and experienced speakers can benefit from the wealth of information that has been included in French All-in-One For Dummies. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not…
12. 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:…
13. 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. Are there things she doesn’t understand about Olivier, having never spoken to him in his native tongue? Does “I love…
Best French Language Books That Will Hook You
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French Language Policies and the Revitalisation of Regional Languages in the 21st Century
Author(s): Michelle A. Harrison, Aurélie Joubert
Publisher: Springer International Publishing,Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 5 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2311451
Conversational French Dialogues: 50 French Conversations and Short Stories
Author(s): Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Independently published, Year: 2019, Size: 268 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2375192
Medieval Latin and French Bestiaries
Author(s): McCulloch, Florence
Publisher: Project Muse, University of North Carolina Press, Year: 2018, 1962, Size: 33 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2423752
Inheritance and Innovation in a Colonial Language: Towards a Usage-Based Account of French Guianese Creole
Author(s): William Jennings,Stefan Pfänder
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2018, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2179194
French At a Glance: Foreign Language Phrasebook & Dictionary
Author(s): Gail Stein
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series, Year: 2018, Size: 559 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2260807
Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French: Learn & Compare 4 Languages Simultaneously
Author(s): Mikhail Petrunin
Publisher: Independently published, Year: 2018, Size: 6 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2411730
The lives of Ovid in seventeenth-century French culture
Author(s): Taylor, Helena
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Year: 2017, Size: 6 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1704546
Speed up your French: Strategies to Avoid Common Errors
Author(s): Margaret Jubb
Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2016, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1513152
Bagirmi Lexicon: Bagirmi-French, French-Bagirmi, with Grammatical Introduction in English
Author(s): John M. Keegan, Mahamat Idriss Djibrine
Publisher: The Sara-Bagirmi Languages Project, Year: 2016, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2152066
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.