Deux mondes includes both oral and written activities that can be used as a
starting point
for communication. The student text consists of two preliminary Étapes
and fourteen
regular chapters. Each chapter explores a specific theme, introducing related
language
functions, vocabulary, and cultural information essential to communication at
the
beginning level. Functional language is supported by the Grammaire explanations
and
self-correcting exercises. Every regular chapter is divided into the following three parts:
· Activités et lectures
· Vocabulaire
· Grammaire et exercices Activités et lectures
The Activités are designed for oral communication and listening comprehension
in
the classroom. They are done with partners, in small groups, or by the whole
class. The readings provide cultural information and add context for learning
authentic language. A small number are adapted from accessible literary texts.
Each Lecture is followed by comprehension questions, Avez-vous compris? and
extension activities for partners or groups. Vocabulaire
Chapter vocabulary is mostly summarized by its lexical or thematic groups as
related to the chapter theme. The Vocabulaire presents words intended primarily
for recognition. They are meant for student review and reference; students are
not expected to learn all of the words for active use. Grammaire et exercices
The Grammaire section can be used for at-home study, or if instructors so desire,
it can
be used in class. Its numbered sections provide explanations in English and
are
referenced in the Activités et lectures sections. Answer keys are provided
in Appendix D to allow students to correct their own work.
Other exciting features include: Allons plus loin!
These activities encourage students to offer their own views on the topics raised
in the Activités and Lectures and to approach the topic from other perspectives. À vous la parole!
These activities are optional extensions of certain Activités; they encourage
students to
practice speaking French by doing engaging projects such as role-plays and
interviews. Info: Société , Histoire, Arts et lettres, Vie quotidienne
These illustrated boxes offer up-to-date information about everyday life and
broader social issues throughout the Francophone world. La langue en mouvement
Starting in Chapter 2, these brief sections give insight into how the French
language is changing, as well as into how it has developed historically. The
sections include the origins of words and expressions, variations in language
within the Francophone world, and other linguistic phenomena. Ça fait penser
Starting in Chapter 7, these margin boxes offer interesting facts that supplement
a few
Activités or readings in each chapter. They always open the door to further
discussion of
a particular topic. Les Francophones sur le vif
In this new feature, native speakers from France and the Francophone world give
their personal views about a variety of issues and everyday events. Cliquez là!
This new web feature is integrated throughout the text as an optional activity.
It is intended to help students feel successful as they explore the web on their
own while using French-language websites. Cliquez là! offers basic guidance
for using the web to delve deeper into issues or topics raised in the text activities.
Espace vidéo
This activity is intended to introduce a functional language topic tied to the
video clips in
each chapter. Clips from the video - new to this edition - can be used as models
for role-plays and skits in class.
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