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Eating and Shopping in France, A Kolibri Practical Guide to Lifestyle, Manners and Language

Product Review (submitted on 5 February 2013):

The author of this book is an experienced linguist who has lived and worked in France for over 25 years. Pam Bourgeois created Kolibri Languages and has published a series of practical guides to lifestyle, manners and language. This resource is a beautifully illustrated, practical guide to 'what to expect and what you should know when eating and shopping in France.' It is clearly laid out and offers, on each double page, up to date cultural and language tips as well as key words. It is divided into three sections covering eating out, traditional food shopping and places not to be missed.

My adult students really enjoyed flicking through it and were attracted by its format. I used the section 'Le marché' in class and its idioms, tips and advanced useful phrases enabled me to differentiate effectively. The accompanying audio CD was well received by adult students in my beginners group who felt that it helped with their pronunciation.

However this guide is really designed for students' personal use. It is ideal as a support for those preparing a trip to France or can be used by students independently. As such it is an excellent resource and would be an ideal Christmas present for a Francophile. This is the first book in the Kolibri Languages Practical Guides series and with its choice of themes it is an ideal passport to the French lifestyle.

Languages Today, Issue 13, Spring 2013