Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone, 5th edition

Albert Valdman
Cathy Pons
Mary Ellen Scullen

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For courses in elementary French.

A flexible and dynamic approach to the French language and culture

Chez nous offers a flexible, dynamic approach to elementary French that engages students by bringing the French language and the culture of French-speaking people to life. The text helps students achieve grammatical and communicative competence through pertinent, well-sequenced themes, carefully designed presentations of important structures and a wealth of opportunities for meaningful practice.

The 5th Edition offers significantly updated content, including coverage of contemporary topics about which students will be excited to converse, and a modern, engaging design.

Hallmark features of this title

Focuses on the “Five C's”: communication; cultural comparisons; communities; connections; and cultural framework.
Puts grammatical structures in the context of authentic communicative use with the flexibility to focus on simpler language features first.
Builds student confidence and proficiency with a process-oriented approach to skills development.
Nuanced treatment of culture illuminates the diverse cultures of France and the French-speaking world.
Authentic texts and tasks develop language skills with vocabulary and grammar practice oriented toward real-world situations and authentic tasks.
Features authentic language and language change to teach the differences between formal and conversational French and highlight the of the evolution language.

New and updated features of this title

UPDATED: Students now acquire more vocabulary before abstract topics are introduced. Vocabulary and associated content have also been revised to update technology and media coverage.
UPDATED: Revised coverage gets students discussing contemporary topics (relationships, ecology, social engagement and more), while updated cultural notes (paired with a video clip) offer a more nuanced picture of the French-speaking world.
UPDATED: Recorded grammar charts and contextualized examples present current, authentic spoken French.
NEW: Art hotspots paired with an activity in each chapter feature artistic works from the French-speaking world.
NEW: The text's brand new, user-friendly design is mobile-ready, device-neutral and features new photos, line art and realia.

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Chapitre Préliminaire: Présentons-nous!
1. Ma famille et moi
2. Voici mes amis
3. Études et professions
4. Métro, boulot, dodo
5. Du marché à la table
6. Nous sommes chez nous
7. Activités par tous les temps
8. Voyageons!
9. Nos relations interpersonnelles
10. La santé et le bien-être
11. Arts et médias

Appendice 1. L'alphabet phonétique international
Appendice 2. Grammaire supplémentaire
Appendice 3. Verbes
Appendice 4. Lexique français-anglais
Appendice 5. Lexique anglais-français

About our authors

Mary Ellen Scullen, for many years, has taught French language, culture and linguistics, as well as coordinated the basic French language program at the University of Maryland, College Park. She was named Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes académiques of France.

Cathy Pons is Professor Emerita in the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She is a past president of the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina. She is coauthor with Scullen and Valdman on 2 editions of Points de départ.

Albert Valdman held the posts of president of the American Association of Teachers of French and of the International Association of Applied Linguistics. He was named Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Palmes académiques of France and was awarded the Médaille d'Or du Mérite Francophone by Renaissance Française.

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