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1961100151397Berlitz 1961 in16. 1961. Broché.
1953121499New York: Grosset & Dunlap 1953. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in cloth. Light bumping at spine crown/heel. "31U 2.29" stamped at bottom of front panel. Sunned spine. Grosset & Dunlap hardcover
19491482<p><strong>The Berlitz Self-Teacher: French</strong></p><p><strong>Author:</strong> Charles F. Berlitz<br /><strong>Publisher:</strong> Grosset & Dunlap<br /><strong>Publication Date:</strong> 1949<br /><strong>Location:</strong> New York N.Y.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p><em>The Berlitz Self-Teacher: French</em> is a classic language-learning text that brings the renowned Berlitz Method directly to the independent student. Published in 1949 under the guidance of Charles F. Berlitz the grandson of the company's founder this book represents the mid-20th century's approach to mastering a new language. It was designed for the post-war learner seeking practical conversational skills in French without the need for a live instructor.</p><p><strong>Methodology and Content</strong></p><p>The core of the book is the famous <strong>Berlitz Method</strong> which emphasizes direct association and intuitive learning. Its key features include:</p><ul><li><p><strong>No-Translation Approach:</strong> The method encourages learners to associate French words and phrases directly with images and concepts avoiding reliance on English translation as a crutch.</p></li><li><p><strong>Phonetic Spelling:</strong> A hallmark of this and other Berlitz books of the era is the use of simple immediate phonetic respellings e.g. "bonjour" might be rendered as "bohn-zhoor" to help the self-learner approximate correct pronunciation without formal training.</p></li><li><p><strong>Progressive Dialogues:</strong> The book is built around practical everyday conversations and situations a traveler or student might encounter such as greetings dining shopping and asking for directions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Illustrated Learning:</strong> Numerous line drawings and visual cues are used throughout to reinforce vocabulary and meaning adhering to the principle of direct association.</p></li><li><p><strong>Grammar in Context:</strong> Rather than presenting dry abstract grammar rules the book weaves grammatical concepts into the dialogues and exercises allowing the learner to absorb them through pattern recognition and use.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Significance and Use Today</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Historical Artifact of Language Learning:</strong> This 1949 edition is a fascinating snapshot of pre-audio/visual language education. It captures the pedagogical style and cultural context of its time from the vocabulary chosen to the illustrative style.</p></li><li><p><strong>Foundational Approach:</strong> The core Berlitz principles in this book—focus on conversation pronunciation and practical use—are still considered effective foundations in language acquisition.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collector's Interest:</strong> For those interested in the history of the Berlitz company which became a global giant in language education this self-teacher is a key piece of its publishing history.</p></li><li><p><strong>Charming if Dated:</strong> While modern methods have evolved with technology this book offers a charming structured and self-contained way to begin learning French. The language and social scenarios are naturally those of the late 1940s providing a cultural history lesson alongside the linguistic one.</p></li></ul><p>In summary <em>The Berlitz Self-Teacher: French</em> is more than just a vintage textbook; it is the embodiment of a revolutionary teaching method adapted for the mass market. It remains an effective clear and historically interesting tool for the motivated independent learner.</p> Grosset & Dunlap hardcover
1964R160223321Berlitz. 1964. In-18. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 210 pages - quelques dessins en noir et blanc dans le texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 460-Langues espagnole et portugaise
4225881Berlitz Language. Bilingual. Audio CD. Used; Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books from classics to hidden gems ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 09/03/2012 Berlitz Language unknown
20131-1780043872Berlitz Language 2013. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 734 pages. French language. 8.90x6.06x1.81 inches. Berlitz Language paperback
1780044550.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1780044984.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1780044909.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1780044992.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1780044895.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
178004495X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1780044941.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
20195845307Berlitz Travel 2019. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item250grams ISBN:9781785731235 Berlitz Travel paperback
197747644Editions Berlitz S.A., 1977. 128 Seiten , 15 cm, kartoniert
1995Q-0449007464Fawcett 1995-03-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Fawcett paperback
1981RO40060559FRANCE EMPIRE. 1981. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos frotté, Quelques rousseurs. 208 pages - quelques planches en noir et blanc, dont frontispice.. . . . Classification Dewey : 130-Phénomènes paranormaux. Pseudo-sciences
19195778New York: M.D. Berlitz 1919. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good/Very Good. 1919 1st edition of this Berlitz Italian verb drill IN THE UNCOMMON PICTORIAL DUSTJACKET. Solid and VG in a bright VG example of the wonderful dustjacket with light fading at the panels and very light chipping at the spine crown and panel top-edges. 12mo 125 pgs. <br/><br/> M.D. Berlitz hardcover books
19195778New York: M.D. Berlitz 1919. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good/Very Good. 1919 1st edition of this Berlitz Italian verb drill IN THE UNCOMMON PICTORIAL DUSTJACKET. Solid and VG in a bright VG example of the wonderful dustjacket with light fading at the panels and very light chipping at the spine crown and panel top-edges. 12mo 125 pgs. M.D. Berlitz unknown
0266336094.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1332380344.Gmass_market. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
1396080597.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
033111514X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
0243860110.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
0483174726.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
