Hi
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on getting some extra help/tutoring/divine intervention in French if you're not enrolled in a course? I took 101 years ago and need some review, but I'm cheap and don't want to pay for a tutor, and Undergrad Tutorial Services is only available to students currently enrolled in the course. I dodn't want to take 102 without some prep.
If there's anyone out there in a similar situation, or perhaps someone that just likes to show off their French skills to grateful undergrads, or has some advice pertaining, that would be great.
Thanks!

1/30/2008 3:38:23 PM

If you're only looking to get a refresher before taking another class, I really wouldn't worry too much. A lot of people have forgotten almost everything. I went a year or so after taking 101, then took 102 online from another school over the summer and learned approximately nothing, and then when I took 201 I was freaked out, but once I got to the class I realized everyone else had forgotten most of the info as well.

1/30/2008 3:51:15 PM

if you're really worried, just buy a study guide--i think mine was like $12 at b&n

1/30/2008 4:05:40 PM

I would buy this book

Its $13.00 here on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-French-Practice-Uitimate-Reference/dp/0071492429/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201727325&sr=8-1


This is hands down the best French language review book on the market and for the price its unbeatable. I started using mine in French 3 (High School) and continue to use it in 300-level French courses.

1/30/2008 4:10:50 PM

I don't know if you're eligible since you already have credit for 101, but you might be able to take 110. It's pretty much 101+102 in one semester, you'll get plenty of review before plunging into the 102 material.

1/30/2008 7:04:10 PM

I took 4 years of French in high school, so I'm fairly fluent in the language. You're welcome to pm me or msg me on aim: threewingedfury.

1/30/2008 7:06:52 PM

bonjour.

1/30/2008 10:39:58 PM

faut peter dans l'eau pour faire des bulles

1/30/2008 10:55:23 PM

The Pimsleur tapes are available for download from NCSU libraries' website, free for students.

1/31/2008 12:05:14 AM

there were a few weeks this past summer when i really needed to know french, it would have been handy.

but alas, those weeks have gone.

1/31/2008 11:29:59 AM

Thanks guys!
I appreciate the advice . I have a big review book, I'm just a big nerd and want to make sure I'm pronouncing everything right. I might try that book, I like $13.00 much more than a semester's worth of tuition!
Usually when I post a topic on here I get verbally abused or referred to a professor as some 'awesome' practical joke. So, thanks for the honest feedback

1/31/2008 11:09:32 PM