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French Years 1–4

Year 1 • Year 2 • Year 3 • Year 4

Take knowledge of grammar and culture to the next level

The contents link communication and culture by incorporating ACTFL's Five C goal areas and offer plentiful opportunities to apply skills and understandings. 

  • All points of grammar are illustrated by examples in which key elements are typographically highlighted.
  • The organization permits the teacher to follow any sequence suitable to the objectives of the course.
  • Systematically repeated and carefully controlled vocabulary enables students to concentrate on structural practice throughout the grammar chapters.
  • Chapters on French and French American cultures allow students to become familiar with the background of native speakers of French.
  • Carefully scaffolded, the exercises proceed from simple assimilation to more challenging manipulation of elements and communication.
  • A comprehensive appendix provides students with model verb tables, basic rules of French punctuation and syllabication, and a guide to pronunciation.

Years One to Three are available in two different formats. 

  • Workbook Format—consumable worktexts with write-on lines for student practice and comprehension.
  • Review Text Format—6" x 9" texts designed for ease of study and reference in a proficiency-oriented communicative approach.

Answer Keys are available for use by teachers.

French Four Years: Advanced French with AP® Component

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Master the linguistic and cultural content needed to achieve advanced-level proficiency in French.

  • Grammar is written in English but all exercises require that answers be give in French.
  • Topics of the 29 feature readings are varied and relevant to students' age and experience.
  • The final reading in each chapter is followed by questions, essays, research projects, or discussions that provide alternative forms of assessment.
  • Students are encourage to read the short biographical notes given at the end of each chapter to make short, knowledgeable presentations.
  • Reflects ACTFL's Five C's and the current AP French Language and Culture Tests, including modes of communication.
  • Appropriate for preparation for the Advanced Placement exam.

The Teacher Package includes:

  • A companion audio program that drills skills in speaking, listening, and reading comprehension. Reflects the current AP French Language and Culture Tests. A script is included in the Answer Key.
  • An Answer Key with answers to all practice exercises and chapter assessments and detailed answers to free-response questions. 
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