The book assumes you aren't trying to write a thesis on 19th-century French literature; you are trying to order a croissant or ask for directions. The focus is on practical dialogue—phrases you can use immediately.
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A 400-page PDF is intimidating. Print only one chapter at a time (10-15 pages). Seeing a massive stack of paper kills motivation. Focus on the next 15 pages only. The book assumes you aren't trying to write