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Bellot, Jacques
Bellot, James
Familiar dialogues : $b for the instruction of them, that be desirous to learne to speake English, and perfectlye to pronounce the same
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"Familiar Dialogues" by James Bellot is a language instruction manual written in the late 16th century. The work is designed for those who wish to learn to speak English fluently, particularly aimed at French speakers. It presents a series of dialogues in both English and French to teach pronunciation and conversation skills, allowing learners to practice daily interactions. At the start of the text, Bellot introduces the purpose of the dialogues, expressing compassion for those who find themselves in a foreign country without the ability to communicate effectively in the local language. The opening includes an acknowledgment of the challenges faced by individuals struggling to adapt to new environments. Following this, various characters are seen engaging in simple conversations about daily life, such as getting ready for school or discussing purchases at the market. In these exchanges, the characters help reinforce the learning of essential phrases and vocabulary through practical examples, laying the groundwork for conversational competency in English. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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English language -- Conversation and phrase books -- French -- Early works to 1800
English language -- Pronunciation by foreign speakers -- Early works to 1800
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