En Bonne Forme - Softcover

Dietiker, Simone R.; Van Hooff, Dominique

Softcover

ISBN 10: 066941624X ISBN 13: 9780669416244

Publisher: D C Heath & Co, 1997

Synopsis

Based on the conviction that a solid knowledge of French grammar is essential, En bonne forme introduces each grammar topic by way of one or more excerpts of French or francophone literature. These reading selections (Lectures), at the beginning of each chapter, illustrate the grammar topic.

The core of the chapter is the grammar section (Grammaire). It consists of a thorough explanation of each grammar topic with reinforcement exercises after each major step. Supplements de grammaire consist of a selection of idiomatic expressions that appear in the Lecture or are related to the grammar topic. Each item is followed by reinforcement exercises. The fourth major feature, the Synthese section, contains contextualized activities, communicative activities in pairs and groups and topics for written composition. En bonne forme provides ample opportunity to improve all four skills-reading, writing, listening, and especially speaking.

About this title

From the Back Cover

En bonne forme 8/e

En bonne forme is a fully integrated Intermediate French program, based on the conviction that a solid knowledge of French grammar is essential for solid acquisition of the language. Although the core of each chapter is the grammar section, students are given ample opportunity throughout to improve all four skills--reading, writing, listening, and speaking. All of the grammar explanations and exercise directions are given in French to encourage greater acquisition of the language. Reading selections, carefully chosen to illustrate the grammar structures presented in each chapter, are immediately reinforced with exercises.

STUDENT RESOURCES

PRINT:

Student Text (978-0-470-42421-6)
Student Activities Manual (978-0-470-42869-6)

About the Author

Simone Renaud was born in France, raised in Morocco (North Africa), and studied for seven years in the Sorbonne where her degrees (Licence de lettres classiques, CAPES de Lettres Modernes, Diplome de professeur de français à l'étranger) prepared her for teaching French abroad. Her teaching experience includes teaching French in Geneva (Switzerland) for Smith College and teaching all levels, from beginners to Master Degree classes and assistants programs, at the University of Oregon in Eugene and at San Jose State University. She created and ran for many years the Alliance Française of Santa Cruz, CA, where she is retired. In addition, Professor Renaud has authored many successful French textbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: D C Heath & Co
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 066941624X
• ISBN 13: 9780669416244
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: French
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 512