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Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French
Talk to the Snail Ten Commandments for Understanding the French
Author: Stephen Clarke
Have you ever walked into a half-empty Parisian restaurant, only to be told that it’s “complet”? Attempted to say “merci beaucoup” and accidentally complimented someone’s physique? Been overlooked at the boulangerie due to your adherence to the bizarre foreign custom of waiting in line? Well, you’...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781596913097
ISBN-10: 1596913096
Publication Date: 12/26/2006
Pages: 272
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4.6 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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buzzby avatar reviewed Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French on + 6062 more book reviews
Skimmed it, sort of entertaining, he brings just enough self-depricating humor to make it acceptable. Then again, you could probably tell the same jokes about any country.
cwchoi avatar reviewed Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French on + 3 more book reviews
I bought it for a friend who is going to study in Paris. I thought I would just "have a look", then I couldn't stop. It's a very fun book to read.
reviewed Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French on + 636 more book reviews
This made for the perfect escapist-type, comical book to read. There was, of course, some overlap between this book and his others, but it was certainly an interesting read with many useful tips for life in France. All in all, I did greatly enjoy it!


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