Publisher's Synopsis
This upbeat French text motivates students and instructors with its creative approach to teaching language. Its notional-functional organization focuses on facilitating and inspiring effective communication in everyday situations. Reading material, composition topics, and discussion questions revolve around these situations. Readings include a variety of material, from authentic realia to cultural passages to literary selections, thus providing a range of levels and lengths to keep students interested. The cultural material highlights different French-speaking countries and encourages students to make cross-cultural comparisons.
