5 Best French Grammar Books For Self Study

Bonjour! My name is David and I've taught French to hundreds of students since 2014.

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Complete French Grammar is by far my no. 1 pick for students. It's the most popular grammar book on the market and would make for an excellent accompaniment for any online class!

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French Grammar For Beginners is a wonderful option for self study for pure beginners who have never learned any French before. Great place to get off to a good start!

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My next favorite is the Complete French Grammar Course. Also great for self study, this is book is a bit more comprehensive and goes a further in depth than the previous book. I also love the audio!

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I'm a huge fan of the Grammaire En Dialogues series. These books offer wonderful dialogues and do a great job mixing formal French grammar with modern French as you'd hear it on the street.

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This is the palm-sized Barron's French Grammar book. It's small but packs a powerful punch! Very comprehensive coverage of all aspects of French grammar. It's an essential reference for all students.

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