Comprehensive programs are for people looking to spend a lot of time studying: the goal with these programs is to really speak the language, and achieve at least a moderate level of fluency as quickly as possible. Which program is right for you depends on whether you'd like to learn through an audio & workbook combination, or mainly through audio or a "learn while you drive" type system.

This 29 CD set with workbook is part of the larger Foreign Service French course published by Multilingual Books. Designed to help students reach a level of proficiency which will enable them to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations. The audio & workbook proram follows a format of learning, practice and progress at your own pace, which is standard to these courses. Read More...

This 24 CD set from Penton Overseas is ideal for somebody who has a long commute, or is planning a car trip or vacation. Through their unique "learn in your car" method, they cover everything from vocabulary to conversational skills & a simulated immersion environment. The CDs come with transcript booklets but not actual workbooks, and are designed for quick learning on the go rather than studying grammar rules. Read More...