Contacts: Langue et culture francaises / Edition 9

by Jean-Paul Valette, Rebecca M. Valette

Overview

One of the most popular and trusted introductory French programs available, CONTACTS: LANGUE ET CULTURE FRAN AISES is renowned for its superior grammar sequencing, four-skills presentation and practice, vocabulary control, and supportive pedagogy. More learner friendly than ever, the new ninth edition features an all-new design while maintaining hallmark strengths like logical progression and clear organization, which have successfully served more than half a million CONTACTS users. The program reflects the realities of the contemporary French and Francophone worlds while effectively preparing readers for work, study, and travel abroad with its practical illustrations and activities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133309581
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	World Languages
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jean-Paul and Rebecca M. Valette are widely respected modern language authors for college and high school programs. A native of France, Jean-Paul Valette is a full-time writer. Rebecca Valette is a professor emeritus of Romance Languages at Boston College and past president of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). In 2006, the Valettes were honored by the French government and named Officier and Commandeur dans l'ordre des Palmes Academiques for their outstanding contributions in promoting French language and culture in the United States.


Rebecca M. Valette is a professor emeritus of Romance Languages at Boston College and past president of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF).

Table of Contents

To the Student: Bonjour!: Preface. Unite 1: BONJOUR, TOUT LE MONDE! Le on 1. Bonjour! Le on 2. Copain, copine. Le on 3. a va? Unite 2: OUI, NOUS PARLONS FRAN AIS. Le on 4. Quebec. Le on 5. Dakar. Le on 6. Gen ve. INTERLUDE LITT RAIRE. Unite 3: ENTRE AMIS. Le on 7. La vie est belle. Le on 8. la terrasse d'un cafe. Le on 9. Vive la musique! Unite 4: NOTRE MONDE PERSONNEL. Le on 10. Ma famille. Le on 11. Rien n'est parfait. Le on 12. Le r ve et la realite. INTERLUDE LITT RAIRE. Unite 5: CHEZ LES FRAN AIS. Le on 13. Une question de priorite. Le on 14. Un mois a Paris. Le on 15. Souvenirs de vacances. Unite 6: BON APP TIT! Le on 16. Un grand gourmand. Le on 17. Petit dejeuner du matin. Le on 18. L'anniversaire de Charlotte. INTERLUDE LITT RAIRE. Unite 7: L'UNIVERSIT . Le on 19. Une condition essentielle. Le on 20. Des notes importantes. Le on 21. Probl mes, probl mes. Unite 8: HIER ET AUJOURD'HUI. Le on 22. La vie urbaine. Le on 23. Le premier rendez-vous. Le on 24. Un cambriolage. INTERLUDE LITT RAIRE. Unite 9: IMAGES DE LA VIE. Le on 25. Le sport, c'est la sante. Le on 26. Pauvre Stephane! Le on 27. Le grand amour. Unite 10: PERSPECTIVES D'AVENIR. Le on 28. Une candidate parfaite. Le on 29. Apr s l'universite. Le on 30. Si j'avais plus d'argent.... INTERLUDE LITT RAIRE. Unite 11: LE MONDE ACTUEL. Le on 31. La reussite. Le on 32. Fran ais et Europeens! Le on 33. La mondialisation: pour ou contre? Appendices. I. Les sons fran ais. II. Les verbes reguliers. III. Les verbes auxiliaires. IV. Les verbes irreguliers. Vocabulaire. Fran ais-anglais. Anglais-fran ais. Index. Credits.

Editorial Reviews

"The structure of the grammar presentations lends well to the visual learner. The scaffolding approach to the exercises within the textbook helps students build upon knowledge and keeps past knowledge used and not as easily forgotten. The listening exercises are spot on."

"There are not very many textbooks out there that combine vocabulary, grammar, and culture into a coherent whole, complete with workbook exercises and audio support. CONTACTS comes the closest to this ideal."

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