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Advanced Placement

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH
R. Ladd and C. Girard
This new edition of AP French contains an updated series of exercises, both written and oral, designed to meet the general objectives of the advanced French course, as well as preparing student for the advanced placement exam. It focuses on the specific skills emphasized by the AP course: listening, speaking, reading and writing of the French language.

UNE FOIS POUR TOUTES: Une révision des structures essentielles de la langue française.
H. Sturges, L. Cregg Nielsen, and H. Herbst. Second edition.
This book will compliment any French course as it allows the instructor to use their own reading materials and thematic topics. It may be used as a tool for teaching grammar, as a reference grammar, or as a workbook. The entire book is in French, including explanations of grammar rules and uses of expressions. Answers to the exercises are found at the end, as well as a verb conjugation table.

WP3543 - TRIANGLE: Applications pratiques de la Langue française. $28.95
C. Demaray. J. Smith. Student Text. 197 pp 3rd ed.C.Bauer.ISBN:9781877653544
Designed for students preparing for the French Advanced Placement Exam and provides them with listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises comparable to those on the exam.The text is written entirely in French and offers topical vocabulary training, accompanied by picture sequences for narrative telling. Included are new passages on vocabulary and grammar, additional visual presentations, and a revised organizational structure.

REA1021 - (REA) AP FRENCH LANGUAGE With Three Audio CDs. $27.95
E. Knauer. Softcover, 608 pp.ISBN:9780738601021
This book and CD set provide a thorough review for the AP French Language Exam and is written in a way that high school students will readily grasp and appreciate. The full-length practice exams included in this book help your students get ready for the actual exam. Use them, along with the detailed explanations of answers, to help determine their strenghts and weaknesses, and to prepare them to score well on exam day. REA's AP study guides are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the course and the test.

BA1593 - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AP FRENCH $24.95
L. Amiry. Softcover, 450 pp.ISBN:9780764175800
Based on the 1997 AP French rules and guidelines, it contains exercises for reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. The review sections are in test format and two full length tests are modeled after actual AP tests and contain explanations for the answers. A detailed grammar review, verb list and a section on French culture offer the students additional assistance.

AM121W - FRENCH FOUR YEARS: ADVANCED FRENCH WITH AP COMPONENT. $24.95
F. Shein. Softcover, 381 pp.ISBN:1567653324
Designed to give advanced students a comprehensive review of French grammar and thorough preparation for the AP examination, this workbook also helps them to achieve advanced-level proficiency in reading, writing, listening comprehension, and oral fluency. Multiple examples for each point of grammar, numerous readings on subjects of interest to students, and abundant and varied exercises are provided. The appendix contains verb charts, punctuation and syllabication, and an alphabetical list of quoted authors. The audio program, including script, reinforces language and comprehension testing skills by using voices of native speakers with pauses for practice.

COURS SUPERIEUR DE FRANÇAIS
Designed for advanced learners who have completed three levels of French, this program offers practice in listening and reading comprehension and helps your students to develop their vocabulary and grammar skills to enhance their writing skills. Included is a concise history of French literature with text samples. An appendix contains verb forms, idioms and common geographic names.

REPRISE WORKBOOK
A Complete Review Workbook for Grammar, Communication, and Culture. Softcover, 530 pp.
This manual is an ideal review tool for intermediate through advanced learners of French. It offers clear and concise grammar explanations with contextualized examples for everyday usage. It is organized into 28 grammar chapters and 4 culture chapters with vocabulary boxes. It is practical, inviting, and easy to use.

LM8542 - TOUS LES POEMES POUR LE COURS AVANCE. $44.00
A. Hurtgen. ©1998. ISBN:9780673218391
In its fourth edition, this book has proven to be an invaluable resource in preparaing for the AP French literature exam. The student will learn techniques for understanding and analysing literary works as they progress through the numerous poems included in this book.

DCH4625 - GRADED FRENCH READER. PREMIÈRE ÉTAPE. $61.95
C.Bauer. 306 pp. Softcover.ISBN:9780669204629
These readers include short stories, excerpts from a novel and a play from different French and Francophone literary periods. Each book contains pre-reading study guides, post-reading exercises to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension, conversational and writing skills. A French-English glossary of difficult terms appears on each page and a full French-English vocabulary list is found in the appendix. It includes works by Works by Dumas, Hugo, Bernard, Verne, de Beaumont, Perrault and Diop. The Grade French Reader Deuxième Étape offers works by Voltaire, Maupassant, Merimée, Ionesco, de Beauvoir, Mallet-Joris, Tournier, Romains.

DCH4633 - GRADED FRENCH READER. DEUXIÈME ÉTAPE. $61.95 ISBN:9780669204636

WP3551 - ANTHOLOGY of Advanced Placement French Literature $27.95
D. Greuel. Softcover, 352 pp.ISBN:9781877653551
This volume contains the complete texts of Le Mariage de Figaro, L'Ecole des femmes, Pierre & Jean, Candide and all of the required poems on the 2000 AP reading list.

AP FRENCH LITERATURE STUDY GUIDES $10.95 Each unless indicated below
Designed specifically for students preparing for the AP French Literature exam, these thorough texts guide them by providing important themes, study questions, links to other texts, and paper and review topics designed for the test. Preparation questions accompany the full text, making this great resource for the AP French exam.

  • WP3411 - L'Ecole des Femmes ISBN:9781877653414
  • WP3853 - L'Enfant Noir ISBN:9781877653858
  • WP3772 - La Poésie de Ronsard, Labé, La Fontaine, Beaudelaire, Appollinaire $12.95 ISBN:9781877653773
  • WP373X - Une si Longue Lettre ISBN:9781877653735
  • WP3683 - Le Mariage de Figaro ISBN:9781877653681
  • WP3381 - Candide ISBN:9781877653384
  • WP3330 - Pierre et Jean ISBN:9781877653339
  • WP3691 - Guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieu ISBN:9781877653698
  • WP3934 - Une Tempête ISBN:9781877653933
  • WP3403 - Le Cid ISBN:9781877653403
  • WP342x - Moderato Cantabile ISBN:978187765342x

BA1619 - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SAT II FRENCH. $21.99
C. Kendris, softcover including audio CD. ISBN:9780764176210
Including 10 up-to-date model exams, instructions for grammar and reading comprehension, an analysis of the new SAT II format and an audio CD which emphasizes preparation for the test's listening comprehension section, this complete package helps your students prepare for the SAT II test. It also contains answer keys for the tests with explanations, grammar and vocabulary reviews and reading comprehension passages for additional practice and review.

REA4517 - SAT II: FRENCH SUBJECT TEST. $17.95
L. Cregg, P. Cuviller, M. Ellis. Softcover, 450 pp. ISBN:9780878914517
This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II. Inside you will find topical reviews packed with the information and strategies you'll need to do well on the exam, as well as six REA practice tests based on the actual College Board exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expet to encounter on the SAT II: French Test. Following each of our tests, you will find an answer key and setp-by-step detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material.

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Barron's Language Publications

FRENCH NOW!
C. Kendris, Ph.D., softcover
French Now has proven itself invaluable to French educators. With emphasis on practical vocabulary and expressions, your student will acquire listening, speaking and writing skills more rapidly. The text also covers cultural information and contains verb reference charts and a French/English glossary. This method provides your students with basic knowledge, an abundance of graded exercises ensure your students' acquisition of the French language.

  • BA7408 - Level 1 Workbook 3rd Edition $18.99 ISBN:9780812097405
  • BA5606 - Level 1 Workbook 4th Edition $18.99 ISBN:9780764135606
  • BA9587 - Level 1 Workbook 4th Edition + 3 audio cds $29.99 ISBN:9780764179587

BA3164 - PREPARATION FOR THE FRENCH REGENTS EXAMS. $6.95
Kendris, softcover, 224 pp. ISBN:9780812083163
Including a cassette package, this manual helps prepare your students for the Regents Exam. It contains 10 actual exams, complete with answer key, the latest exams and the cassette offers a selection of 40 listening examples with 40 multiple choice questions to enhance comprehension of the French language.

BA3947 - MASTERING FRENCH VOCABULARY: A thematic approach. $12.95
W. Fischer. ISBN:9780764123948
Approximately 12,000 useful terms are found in this bilingual phrase book, categorized according to 24 themes divided into 122 detailed subsections ranging from personal information to communications, medicine and science, to politics, religion, culture and more. It also features line art illustrations, charts, and a comprehensive alphabetical French-English word index. Both teachers and students will find this volume helpful when searching for any terms in French since the vocabulary is thematically grouped for fast reference.

OTHERS BARRON'S LANGUAGE PUBLICATIONS

  • BA0234 - Write it in French: a workbook in French. $14.99 ISBN:9780812043617
  • BA0473 - French Now! A Level One Worktext. $18.95 ISBN:9780764135606
  • BA2496 - French Verbs - 300 verbs. $6.99 ISBN:9780764113567
  • BA2813 - 501 French Verbs. $16.99 ISBN:9780764179839
  • BA0435 - 2001 French and English Idioms. $16.99 ISBN:9780764137501
  • BA3721 - Beginning French Bilingual Dictionary, (2nd ed.). $8.99 ISBN:9780812042733

Amsco School Publications

FRENCH IS FUN, Lively Lessons

  • Book A.Second Edition For Beginners.
    Created for the upper elementary and middle school French programs, this text uses a fun and lively approach to language teaching. The students will learn vocabulary through entertaining exercises, short narrations, illustrated conversations, personalized dialogue activities and review units with games, puzzles and picture stories. A pronunciation section helps the pupils develop their conversation skills. The workbook contains supplementary exercises, the set of 4 cassettes includes a script and offers exercises and narratives for each lesson. The teacher's manual includes a key and quizzes for all lessons, unit tests and two achievement tests.
    • AM534P - Textbook, Softcover. $27.50 ISBN:9780877204824
    • AM534H - Textbook, Hardcover. $39.95 ISBN:9780877204855
    • AM534W - Workbook. $10.00
    • AM534T - Teacher's Manual, with Answers. $14.50
    • AM534C - Cassettes (set of 4 with script). $160.00
  • Book 1. For Beginners
    Presented in a natural and enjoyable style, this basal text will help your students learn beginning communicative text in French. Short entertaining narratives illustrate new vocabulary and grammatical structures. Each lesson contains dialogues, exercises, interactive activities and a pronunciation section. Five review units feature games, puzzles and picture stories to reinforce the skills learned, and an "Intervalle Culturel" introduces your students to the French speaking world and includes questions for text comprehension. The workbook features supplementary exercises. The cassettes offer optional questions and exercises, as well as narratives dialogues with answers. The teacher's manual, complete with answer key, includes quizzes and unit tests.
    • AM690P - Textbook, Softcover. $25.50 ISBN:9780877204961
    • AM690W - Workbook. $10.50 ISBN:9780877200253
    • AM690T - Teacher's Manual with answers. $19.50
    • AM690C - CD's (set of 4 with script). $240.00
  • Book 2. For Advancing Students
    • AM560S - Textbook, Softcover. $22.00
    • AM560A - Workbook. $9.95
    • AM560T - Teacher's Manual with Answers. $12.00

FRENCH FIRST YEAR
This series of review texts are useful as refreshers and a reference for beginning to advanced students of French. The lessons can be followed in any order thereby adapting to any teaching curriculum. Passages for listening and reading comprehension complement the grammar sections, and illustrated cultural notes introduce your students to up to date surveys of the French language, geography, history, life-style, literature, art, and music will keep you in touch with contemporary developments. Clear concise explanations and numerous exercises provide your students with ample review and practice. Grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic phrases, word order, and rules of punctuation and syllabication are just some of the topics covered.

  • AM523W - Workbook $24.00 ISBN:1567653056
  • AM523P - Review Text $16.50 ISBN:9781567653090
  • AM523T - Teacher's Manual with Answers $6.95
FRENCH TWO YEARS
  • AM527W - Workbook $25.95 ISBN:9781567653069
  • AM527P - Review Text $20.95 ISBN:9781567653106
  • AM527T - Answer Key $5.95
FRENCH THREE YEARS

FRENCH PRACTICE AND TESTING
This series was designed to help students demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of French through a variety of speaking, listening, reading and writing exercises. Some of the practice materials is higher in gradation to assure the student's preparation and to familiarize them with the variety of proficiency tests in use.

DICTIONARIES

  • AM778P AM778P - French Dictionary (Bilingual). $23.50 ISBN:9781567653236

  • MGH6651 - HARRAP’S FRENCH AND ENGLISH COLLEGE DICTIONARY. $55.00
    Hardcover, 1054pp ISBN:9780071456654

  • AM409P - Dictionnaire Scolaire du Français (Monolingual). $19.50 ISBN:9780877204763

EASY READERS WITH EXERCISES Each of these readers is calibrated to the grated level and contains vocabularies and review exercises to practice your students' reading comprehension and help them build vocabulary and structure to enhance speaking and writing skills. Also included is information on French culture and civilization.

  • Beginning Level (in present tense only)
    • AM432P - UN ETE PAS COMME LES AUTRES $13.95 ISBN:9780877204794
    • AM432K - Answer Key & Dictations $3.50

    • AM670P - LE MYSTERE DES FAUX BILLETS $14.50
    • AM670K - Answer Key & Dictations $4.00

  • Intermediate Level
    • AM440P - LE VOL DE LA JOCONDE $13.95 ISBN:9780877204831
    • AM440K - Answer Key $4.50

  • Advanced Level
    • AM494P - UNE MYSTERIEUSE DISPARITION (includes passe simple and present subjunctive) $13.50ISBN:9780877204923
    • AM494K - Answer Key $4.95

    • AM134P - DOUZE CONTES DE MAUPASSANT $14.95 ISBN:9780877204688
    • AM134K - Answer Key & Dictations $3.50

Self Teaching Methods

BA0155 - VOILÁ Book & Cassette Set. $35.00
J.Gonthier, C.Geohegan. Softcover. Two 90-min. Cassettes.ISBN:9780764170157
A complete introductory program for the adult learner of French, it is based on a conversational method with an emphasis on spoken language Menus newspaper, billboard items, ads, magazine articles, and tourist brochures serve as the base for excercises. Included are two 90-minute cassettes to help students develop their listening comprehension and enhance pronunciation, a vocabulary list, a transcript, and an answer key.

MGH5058 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH $23.95
S. Oudot, D. Gobert. 360pp., softcover ISBN:9780844215051
The eighteen units in this book will provide your students with the French skills necessary to ask for and give directions, shop, take transportation, deal with agencies, careers, leisure activities, and more. The use of photos, news articles, and other authentic publications will expose your students to the right language structure and idioms in the right context. A cultural section highlights life in Francophone countries, while role-plays and dialogues offer extensive practice in speaking and comprehension.

BA3504 FRENCH MADE EASY $19.95
Book and Cassette set. ISBN:9780812083507
A great set for beginning French speakers of all ages! As you listen to native French speakers discuss their culture, you will improve your speaking skills, add new vocabulary, and learn key expressions. The accompanying booklet provides tests to help you monitor your progress, verb charts, and a mini dictionary with more than 1000 words to help you build your vocabulary.

MGH2376 AT HOME ABROAD FRENCH $13.95
A. & N. Harrison. Softcover, 384pp. ISBN:9780658002373
This guide offers useful words and phrases covering a wide range of situations you might find yourself in while traveling or living in a French speaking country, or while studying the language. Topics offered include accommodations, movies and theater, parties and clubs, sightseeing, hiking, sports, family and friends, medical care, banks, and more. Perfect for student exchange programs and group tours.

EDC1303 EASY FRENCH $12.95
K. Daynes and N. Irving. Softcover, 128 pp. ISBN:9780794501303
Learn essential French grammar points as you follow the tale of the "Camembert Treasure". Simple dialogues, clearly-illustrated grammar points, and internet links throughout the book make this an invaluable resource for any new French student.

HMB1930 FRENCH FOR DUMMIES $25.95
D.K. Schmidt. Softcover, 384pp. ISBN:9780764551932
Perfect for self-learning, this easy-to-understand guide contains the basic tools to help students learn French. Each lesson includes pronunciation guides, common idioms and expressions, cultural notes, and much more. A mini-dictionary, an irregular verb form chart, and an audio cd are included for further reference.

HIP9746 EMERGENCY FRENCH $5.95
C. Arthur. Softcover, 80pp. ISBN:9780781809740
Small enough to fit in your pocket and arranged for quick and easy reference, this essential guide helps you communicate in any emergency situation, including accidents, robberies, health problems, and others. A quick reference guide includes numbers, days, months, time, basic phrases, and common signs.

EDC326 - LEARN FRENCH $10.95
N Irving. Softcover, 64 pp.ISBN:9780746005323
A trio of characters takes the readers on an adventure during which they learn French vocabulary and grammar and soon go beyond everyday phrases. English explanations, directions, as well as a glossary and a systematic grammar section ease the students' introduction to the language.

BA1513 - FRENCH MADE EASY Beginner level Book & K7 $19.95 ISBN:9780812083507
Perfect your French by choosing from among the 45 themes and situations offered, those which most closely correspond to your particular needs and interests, while simultaneously reviewing the essential points of grammar, enriching your vocabulary, and learning modern, everyday expressions. The manual includes a grammatical summary, verb tables, a mini dictionary and a wealth of practical information.


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