Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation preservation and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials Folkways Records seek to strengthen people s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document "people s music " spoken word instruction and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987 and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity education increased understanding and lively engagement with the world of sound.
This album is the second of three volumes of a French language course: Speak and Read French created by Armand Begue a professor at Brooklyn College and his wife Louise Begue in 1959. The recording gathers different conversations of everyday life including a doctor visit a driving lesson and frequently asked questions at the train station.
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Cet album est le second volume de la methode d apprentissage de la langue française en trois parties: Speak and Read French creee par Armand Begue professeur au Brooklyn College et par sa femme Louise Begue en 1959. L enregistrement recueille des conversations sur des sujets divers de la vie courante tels que la visite chez le medecin la leçon de conduite ou des renseignements à un guichet de gare.
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