Synopses & Reviews
This new expanded and updated fourth edition makes reference to current technology and contemporary social expressions as it teaches the basics of spoken and written French. It's a high school-level textbook emphasizing oral proficiency and offering instruction in written French composition, reading proficiency, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and use of French idioms. Dialogues, songs, word puzzles, and other student-friendly features help students build French communication skills as they gain insights into contemporary French life and culture. Practice and review questions are presented throughout the text, and answers to all questions are given in a set of perforated pages at the back of the book. The text is complemented with a wealth of photos and illustrations.
Synopsis
Intended for use by students who are beginning French, this worktext attempts to stimulate the student's interest in both the language and in the French culture. It includes humorous stories, skits and dialogues, as well as exercises that are imaginative and challenging, words and music of French songs, word puzzles, riddles, French proverbs, menus and recipes, art reproductions and more. Suitable for both the classroom and self instruction.
Synopsis
(back cover)
Let's talk in French!
Parlons franais!
This comprehensive worktext is designed for use in beginning high school and college French courses. It emphasizes functional use of spoken and written French as the language is used in everyday situations. Students of French will receive a solid foundation in French grammar, vocabulary, verb forms, idioms, and sentence structure. This worktext includes hundreds of questions and exercises with answers at the back of the book.
* Dialogues * Word Games * Stories * Amusing Cartoon-Style Illustrations * Photos of French Landmarks * An Engaging Immersion into Modern French Culture