Required Books for our Students

At LearnFrenchUSA, we use a few essential books for our classes.

These carefully selected resources support everything you'll learn in class and help you build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and conversation.

FOR BEGINNERS: Books 1 + 4, FOR INTERMEDIATE: Books 1 + 5, FOR ADVANCED: Books 2 + 6. (BOOK 3 IS OPTIONAL)

1. ULTIMATE FRENCH: BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

This all-in-one guide includes lessons on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday dialogues — making it perfect for new learners. You'll use it extensively in class and for practice between sessions.

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Please have these books available before your first class — they are required for full participation and progress.

*Note: A PDF and MP3 audio version of the Ultimate French and Grammaire Progressive book series are also provided FREE OF CHARGE for enrolled students. No need to purchase unless you’d like a physical copy.

2. ULTIMATE FRENCH: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

This edition builds on intermediate fluency and prepares you for native-level comprehension. It includes advanced reading passages, idiomatic expressions, structured grammar review, and cultural insights that we’ll work through in class.

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3. BESCHERELLE: LA CONJUGAISON (OPTIONAL)

An indispensable reference for mastering French verb conjugations, this book includes 12,000 verbs and detailed explanations. For accurate usage and tense-building in class and beyond.

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4. GRAMMAIRE PROGRESSIVE DU FRANÇAIS - NIVEAU DÉBUTANT

A classroom favorite, this book offers clear explanations and step-by-step exercises. We’ll refer to it regularly during lessons to strengthen your grammar skills.

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5. GRAMMAIRE PROGRESSIVE DU FRANÇAIS - NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE

This updated grammar workbook helps reinforce your understanding of French grammar at an intermediate level. Lessons include contextual examples and practical exercises we will reference regularly in class.

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6. GRAMMAIRE PROGRESSIVE DU FRANÇAIS - NIVEAU AVANCÉ

This advanced grammar workbook deepens your grasp of complex sentence structure, nuanced usage, and stylistic fluency. Expect regular assignments and in-class references to this book.

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