Customer Reviews
What a Joke
This program is a total waste. All it is, is French Conversations that you read along with. It TEACHES you nothing. Don't waste your money.
Smart French works!
Smart French is a unique program that carefully introduces the learner to the way the language is really spoken by native speakers. I've used many instructional materials, texts, cd roms, tapes, videos, and have taken classes as well as worked with a private tutor for a year. Smart French is one of the best programs I've used, particularly in the way it structures the lessons and its use of highlighted text that shows what is and is not pronounced in French conversation. It has helped a lot with listening comprehension. I'm also pleased that my pronunciation, fluency, and accent have improved. I have a long way to go, but this program has made a difference. I recommend Smart French highly as a very effective way to increase confidence and ease with the language.
Not Your Father's Language Lab
If you are serious about understanding spoken French, and learning to speak it yourself, then you owe it to yourself to pick up Smart French. Each lesson is broken down into logical steps that enable you to progress rapidly. It still takes discipline and motivation, and a good book on grammar is highly recommended, but of all the ways I have attempted to learn and to teach myself french, this is far and away the best.^M
