Synopsis "Speak French with your English vocabulary: The French you already know"
Your first 2,000 French & English words. French and English are related because both languages hold a very strong Latin influence. Consequently, English and French share a very long list of cognate words. Cognates are words that are similar in spelling and in meaning in two languages. In fact researchers, who have conducted many studies on the topic, conclude that 30% to 35% of all words in French and in English are the same. If your native language is English, you have already enough vocabulary to begin speaking French fluently. If you are an English speaker, 30% to 35% of the words you are currently using can also be used in French. Being able to recognize the French cognates in English will help strengthen your interests in speaking French, increase your vocabulary in your own English, enhance your writing and reading skills, and build your confidence. However, you must be aware of these words and learn their pronunciation. This book has compiled a long list of true cognates, words that have the same spelling and meaning in both French and in English. English speakers who are interested in learning French as well as French speakers interested in learning English may find this book very useful. The compiled list of cognates, the easy recognizable words in both French and English may give you the extra push to need to achieve fluency in either language. For English speakers, these are easy words to incorporate into your daily French conversations. This book can be used by students and professionals in all fields: medicine, law, law enforcement, education, business, etc....This small book will help you re-invent yourself and start speaking French in no time. There is no greatest joy when people make a connection through language. Using these cognate words is the simplest approach to make that connection at home with your family or at work with your clients or co-workers. It will help you enrich your vocabulary in French with words that you already know in English. The only thing you have to do is to familiarize yourself with the French alphabet. Learning the alphabet will help you say these cognate words properly.
