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LESSONSGERMAN IN 20 LESSONSITALIAN IN 20 LESSONSAMERICAN ENGLISH IN 20 LESSONSMODERN GREEK IN 20 LESSONSRuSSIAN IN 20 LESSONSINGLÉS EN 20 LECCIONESFRANCES EN 20 LECCIONESINGLES EM 20 LigOES  \nCoNVERSATIONAL BRAZILIAN PoRTUGUESECoNVERSATIONAL JAPANESESPANISH CoNVERSATIONAL GUIDESPANISH IN SPANISHFRANCAIS EN FRANCAISENGLISH IN ENGLISHDEUTSCH AUF DEUTSCHITALIANO IN ITALIANO  \nCONVERSATIONALFRENCHIN 20 LESSONS  \nILLUSTRATED  \nIntended for self-study and for use in schoolsWith a Simplified System of Phonetic Pronunciation  \nR.DIEZ DE LA CORTINA  \nUNIVERSITIES OF MADRID AND BORDEAUXAUTHOR OF THE CORTINA METHODORIGINATOR OFTHE PHONOGRAPHIC METHOD OFTEACHING LANGUAGES.  \nand Revised by  \nDOUGLAS W.ALDEN  \nPRINCETON UNIVERSITY  \nAn Owl Book  \nHENRY HOLT AND COMPANYNew York  \nCORTINA LEARNING INTERNATIONAL,INO.  \nPublishers WESTPORT,CT 06880  \nCopyright C1954,1962,1977 byCortina Learning International,Inc.  \nAll Rights Reserved  \nThis material is fully protected under the terms of theUniversal Copyright Convention.It is specificallyprohibited to reproduce this publication in any formwhatsoever,including sound recording,photocopying,orby use of any other electronic reproducing,transmittingor retrieval system.Violators will be prosecuted to thefull extent provided by law.  \nCataloging Information  \nCortina Method French in 20 Lessons,illustrated,intended for self-study andfor use in schools;with a new system of phonetic pronunciation to en-able the student to speak correct French,by R.Diez de la Cortina andrev.by Douglas W.Alden.New York,R.D.Cortina Co.,1977.382 p.illus.21 cm.  \n1.French language—Grammar.2.French language一Conversation and phrase books.I.Title.PC2111.C7151977448.24255-4890ISBN 0-8327-0003-7(hardbound)ISBN 0-8327-0011-8(paperback)  \n# INTRODUCTION\n\nHow a Knowledge of French Can Help You  \nThere are many reasons why forward-looking Americansshould want to know French at this time.  \nFrench is truly the “international language.”No matter whereyou go in the world—you can converse with cultured people ifyou speak French.French is the universal language of transla-tion at the United Nations.It is the only sure means of com-munication in Europe,the Orient and Africa.It is the recog-nized medium of diplomatic intercourse.It is the mark of socialpolish ...the language of etiquette in all countries.  \nBecause it has been the “second language”of cultured peoplefor so long a time—French has found its way into many partsof our own language.Our literature and polite conversation isoften sprinkled with French expressions.French dishes are onthe menus of most of our fine restaurants.French is an im-portant part of the vocabulary in the world of fashion,art,science,theatre,opera,etc.  \nNo trip abroad would be complete without some time spentin the most visited of foreign countries...France.And whenyou visit France,you will find your knowledge of the nativetongue a source of unending satisfaction and pleasure.You willbe able to become more intimate with the French people.Youwill be welcomed as a cultured friend—not merely a tourist.  \nYou will be invited into French homes.Instead of finding yourtrip a dull procession of monument-visiting—you will havemany thrilling experiences to relate when you return homeAnd you will find that your knowledge of French saves youmoney when you deal with tradespeople,hotel-keepers,ticket-sellers,and so on.  \nAnd even though you may not be planning a trip abroad atthis time,you never know when you will have the opportunity.But apart from traveling,there are many other ways in whicha knowledge of French can add to your happiness.You candine in a charming restaurant and order from the elaboratemenu without the slightest hesitation.Then suppose you haveseats for the opera—Thais,Faust,Manon,or Louise?All thesebeautiful operas(whether you see them or hear them on radio,television,or recordings)become twice as 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