Mais Oui!

This text offers a unique, motivating approach to discovering the French language and the French-speaking world. A series of carefully crafted tasks help students develop their critical-thinking skills and take control of their own learning. There are 12 chapters, plus one Chapitre complémentaire that includes a listening passage and a reading. The Culture et réflexion section, included in each chapter, presents information about the parts of the French-speaking world that relate to the chapter s theme. Vocabulaire actif boxes throughout the text help students learn the new vocabulary introduced in each section. End-of-chapter vocabulary lists include English definitions. En général activities have been placed before reading selections to increase student comprehension. A text-specific web site includes task-based search activities, an extensive syllabus with chapter-by-chapter teaching suggestions, links to authentic French sites, maps, and downloadable transparencies.Thompson, Chantal P. is the author of 'Mais Oui!' with ISBN 9780395956021 and ISBN 0395956021.