Synopses & Reviews
For courses in Introductory French.
Building on the success of earlier editions and anchored in the most current innovations in language instruction, the Fourth Edition of Chez nous offers a richly nuanced focus on the Francophone world through a highly integrative and process-oriented approach to the development of language skills that emphasizes the “Five C’s” and is consistent with the National Standards.
The Fourth Edition Chez nous is a complete elementary French program designed for use at colleges and universities, over two or three terms or semesters. Using a careful progression from skill-developing to skill-using activities and a sophisticated treatment of Francophone culture, the text and its full complement of supplementary materials help students develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills as well as insights into other cultures by exposing them to authentic, contemporary French and encouraging them to express themselves on a variety of topics.
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“Overall, this is an excellent textbook — outstanding even… this can be the best introductory French textbook by far to date. I was extremely impressed with the comprehensive nature of the book and the detail. The authors truly did a remarkable job in creating this textbook. Chapeau !”
~ Caroline Nash, Louisiana State University
"The program works extremely well at my university. It has produced a high level of linguistic competency within the context of the first year of instruction in all four skills areas. In addition, it works very well with the global interests of many of our students. The book is also easy to teach from and works well with a variety of approaches. "
~ Jean Marie Schultz, University of California at Santa Barbara
"Chez nous is one of the few books on the market that has given grammar the attention it deserves. The authors are clearly aware of the issues involving grammar pedagogy, and they have admirably integrated findings from the field of applied linguistics into the development of their grammar explanations and activities. I appreciate the fact that, usually, the activities are not mechanical drills; instead, they are developed in a way that attempts to mirror naturally occurring discourse.”
~ Stacey Katz, University of Utah
Synopsis
As you enter the fourth edition of Chez nous, you will enter the richness of the diversified French-speaking world. Bienvenue!
Building on the success of earlier editions and anchored in the most current innovations in language instruction, the fourth edition of Chez nous offers a richly nuanced focus on the Francophone world through a highly integrative and process-oriented approach to the development of language skills that emphasizes the “Five C’s” and is consistent with the National Standards.
Synopsis
This package contains the following components:
-0205686818: Student Activities Manual for Chez nous: Branch¿ur le monde francophone
-0132428598: Quick Guide to French Grammar
-0135033675: Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone
-0205690963: MyFrenchLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone (24-month access)
-0425228614: OXFORD FRENCH PENQUIN DICTIONARY
Table of Contents
Chapitre préliminaire : Présentons-nous!
1. Ma famille et moi.
2. Voici mes amis.
3. Études et professions.
4. Métro, boulot, dodo.
5. Du marché à la table.
6. Nous sommes chez nous.
7. Les relations personnelles.
8. Activités par tous les temps.
9. Voyageons!
10. La santé et le bien-être.
11. Quoi de neuf? cinéma et médias.
12. Les beaux-arts.