Sure, you can blurt out Merci! and Oui! Oui! and Garcon! as well as the next tourist, but in truth your French lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That just won't do if you're touring the City of Light or sunning in Tahiti or ordering a la carte in a Montreal cafÈ. Whether you're traveling to a French-speaking country or learning French for business, this pocket-sized primer is your passeport to one of the world's most beautifulóand usefulólanguages. Learn French in a Hurry features: Common French phrases (days of the week, numbers, letters) Pronunciation and conjugation tips and tricks Grammar made easy Useful words and terms Helpful French-English and English-French dictionaries With Learn French in a Hurry, you'll master le francais right away! AUTHOR: Laura K. Lawless is a French and Spanish speaker who's lived in France and Morocco. A freelance writer, editor, and translator, she's also completed graduate work in translation, interpretation, linguistics, and literature. The About.com Guide for French Language, Lawless is also the author of The Everything French Grammar Book, The Everything French Phrase Book, and The Everything French Verb Book.