Introduction
Glossary of grammatical terms
1 THE FRENCH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES COMPARED
2 NOUNS
3 DETERMINERS
4 PRONOUNS
5 ADJECTIVES
6 NUMBERS
7 ADVERBS
8 NEGATION
9 VERBS 1
10 VERBS 2: TENSES OF THE INDICATIVE
11 VERBS 3: THE IMPERATIVE, THE INFINITIVE, PARTICIPLES
12 VERBS 4: THE SUBJUNCTIVE
13 PREPOSITIONS
14 CONJUNCTIONS
15 RELATIVE PRONOUNS
16 QUESTIONS AND EXCLAMATIONS
17 PUNCTUATION, ACCENTS, SPELLING AND SPECIFIC SOUNDS IN FRENCH
Appendix 1: a glossary of computing terminology
Appendix 2: inclusive writing
Verb tables
Answers to exercises
Biography
Casimir d’Angelo was Director of the Language Unit at the University of Cambridge from 1998 to 2014 and has taught at all degree levels. He is presently Director of the Global Training Centre at the China UK Development Centre.
Mike Thacker was Director of the Language Centre at the University of Surrey from 1991 to 2005 and has taught at all degree levels.
"Essential French Grammar offers a number of useful features for language learners and instructors. I found the comparisons between French and English throughout the book to contain useful elements that can be used in translation or when introducing some key grammar points to English native speakers. The section on punctuation, accents, spelling, and the specific sounds of French covers the use of space before and after punctuation marks, which is rare to find in grammar books. Providing a variety of exercises for practice in each chapter and the corresponding answer key at the back of the book, makes it easy for learners and instructors to test comprehension throughout the course."
Dr Sandra Salin, Senior Lecturer in French, Newcastle University, UK.
"Essential French Grammar has a helpful layout and uses concise, clear explanations which do not assume prior knowledge of grammatical terminology. ‘Key points’ provide neat summaries and parallels between English and French are highlighted and contrasted. As a lecturer, the online material accompanying the book has also proven to be a useful resource when designing learning activities."
Emilia Wilton-Godberfforde, Lecturer and Head of French, The Open University, UK.
