A comprehensive book for French language instruction, "French the Easy Way," written by Christopher Kendris and Theodore Kendris and distributed by Barron's, provides 23 work units covering the basic elements of the language. Each unit contains a dialogue and exercise designed to teach you French communication. Also included in the book are instructions for its use, independent study suggestions, and a guide to pronunciation, as well as short references at the back of the book for items such as vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical terms.
"Learn French the Fast and Fun Way" by Elisabeth Bourquin Leete and E. Leete, distributed also by Barron's, provides quick instruction in the language for those visiting an area where French is the primary language. The book takes you through a series of lessons for conversational French in areas such as greetings, sightseeing, and shopping through introductions of words and phrases followed by short exercises to test your knowledge. Additionally, the book includes maps, full-color illustrations, puzzles, and vocabulary cards to help you learn French.
Published through McGraw-Hill Professionals and available in e-book format only, "Schaum's Outline of French Vocabulary" serves as a guide to those wish to teach themselves French. The book covers the fundamentals of French vocabulary necessary for fluent conversation through a series of units that cover everyday situations such as travel and home life. The lessons are accompanied by exercises that reinforce the skills you have learned.
When you are ready to extend your self-education of the French language beyond basic conversational phrases, "Essential French Grammar" by Seymour Resnick, available through Dover Publications, provides instruction to help develop your understanding of the language. The author suggests that you do not attempt the book, which provides hints for effectively understanding the French language, unless you have previously mastered hundreds of French phrases. The author suggests reviewing sections that you may find difficult numerous times until you feel you have mastered the concepts.