Michel Thomas Method French Advanced Review

Rating: 8.5/10
Publisher: Hodder Arnold

This course is a variation on the Michel Thomas Method French Advanced course that I've already reviewed here.

Pros
Complete Advanced course (4 CDs) plus concise review CD
Easy to follow and progress through material without effort.
Great system for easily remembering grammar and structures.
Thomas emphasizes correct pronunciation but with colloquial flavour.
Targeted on speech: Focus on listening, thinking out the answer and proper expression.

Cons
Not extensive vocabulary.
Intermediate rather than actually advanced.
Need another system for learning how to read and write.
(Michel Thomas Method French Vocabulary course reviewed here.)

Conclusion
This review cd is a useful addition to the Advanced course, as it removes all the padding in the earlier course, including student replies, discussion etc, and just has Michel Thomas speaking and answering himself with a slight pause for your practice response. It's a great way to review the course. I probably wouldn't buy this cd if I already had the original Advanced 4 cd set, but it certainly adds some usefulness for people purchasing the set for the first time.

For further comments on the Advanced Course, see my review here.