Mais Oui, Custom Publication

by Chantal P. Thompson, Bette G. Hirsch, Elaine M. Phillips

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.

Genres: France

389 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1000

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't find the audio CDs particularly useful. It is hard to learn a second language without practicing with others, and if you are taking a class the audio CD's are a bit redundant, although they my offer some practice to those who need plenty of repetition.

[Mitch]

Studied last summer at a frenzied pace. Want to pick it up again.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a thorough first-year college-level French textbook. Nothing fancy, but it does the job.

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my textbook for my college French. I didn't think it was that good, but I supplemented my studies with some other store-bought non-textbook French books that helped a lot.