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CHAMPS-ELYSÉES MAGAZINE/CD/Study Guide
Successfully adopted by teachers worldwide, we are proud to be distributors of this exciting and innovative approach to language learning. The magazine provides a word-for-word transcript of the CD program, while also highlighting and defining difficult words, idiomatic expressions, and confusing grammatical structures. The CD is an hour-long program which contains news and features about France, including play reviews and art exhibitions. The study supplement assists teachers and students by providing pre & post-listening exercises which test knowledge of the text.
LA5030 FRANCOSCOPIE $76.95
G. Mermet, Softcover, 440 pp., ISBN:9782035845382
This newest edition includes information on present-day French
civilization. Based on opinion polls and statistics, this book
demonstrates prevailing ideals and intellectual currents which comprise
French society today. Well-known in France as a reference tool, Francoscopie
can be used in the classroom or library to enhance cultural knowledge
and for research projects. Photos, drawings and graphs add dimension to
this one volume text.
CL3198 LES FRANÇAIS: MENTALITÉ ET COMPORTEMENTS $46.50
N. Mauchamp, Softcover, 159 pp., ISBN:9782090331981
This advanced civilization text discusses the mentality and behavior
of the French population. Through the use of numerous articles and
illustrations, we see their social relations, legal relations, beliefs and
taboos, etc. You will discover in this study the continuity of certain
traditions as well as the changes in others. A teacher's guide at the end
of each chapter allows you to work with the students on vocabulary and issues presented.
CL2146 CIVILISATION EN DIALOGUES: Book and CD Debutant $38.95
O. Grand-Clement, Softcover, ISBN:9782090352146
Civilisation en Dialogues was designed for high school and college students with both a beginning and more advanced format. Totally in French these books will sensitize your students to the lifestyle of French and will provide them a perspective on the French culture, through dialogs. Each book is composed of lessons, 26 in level one and 24 in level two, that can be used independently of one another. All of the lessons contain a dialog, chosen to awaken the student’s interest and to promote discussion, two pages “of information” that highlight the different points of the theme treated while furnishing sociological or historic indicators and illustrations, and finally a page “of activities” to reinforce the information learned. An answer key is included, as well as appendices with supplementary data and illustrations.
CL2153 CIVILISATION EN DIALOGUES: Book and CD Intermediare $41.50
O. Grand-Clement, Softcover, ISBN:9782090352153
CL5351 COURS DE LA SORBONNE: LANGUE ET CIVILISATION FRANÇAISE $51.95
Y. Berchiche, M. Dubois, R. Mimran, softcover, ISBN:9782090335354
This method based on dialogues of everyday life situations, was developed for adolescent and adult beginners. The chapters are a play that leads the student through the 4 seasons of the year with 8 characters who invite the learner to actively participate. Each scene is followed by a methodical presentation of grammar, vocabulary and text study as well as French civilization. The method involves cassettes to enhance oral and written skills.
CL2002 UNE ANNÉE EN FRANCE $42.95
C. Descayrac, softcover, 95 pp., ISBN:2190332002
From January to December, the sequence of French events comprise
this entertaining book, and provide you with a view of contemporary French
culture. All significant social, family and religious occasions are
included from the New Year to the literary awards. Amusing cartoons,
photos, charts, news articles and poems enhance the presentation. The
format of this text creates an equilibrium between the language, the
history, and the society.
CIVILISATION PROGRESSIVE DU FRANCAIS
C. Carlo, Causa, Softcover
Authentic documents, colorful photographs, maps, and tables comprise this fascinating study of French culture. Three levels progress in difficulty from beginning to advanced. The topic headings include regional geography, historical and political landmarks, social and cultural life. On the left page you will find the French cultural aspects. On the right page, you will practice the explanations with different activities. Comprehension questions are given at the end of each chapter to help reinforce students’ learning.
COLLECTION TESTS CLE: CIVILISATION
‘CLE Collection Tests', complete with answers, allow your students to gauge their knowledge of French civilization. This simple and precise method will definitely help your students to improve their skills in French. The CLE tests contain a large variety of activities, including multiple choice questions, crosswords, combination exercises, true/false and more! Available for beginning to advanced students.
SO8193 LA FRANCE AU QUOTIDIEN $35.95
R Roesch and R. Rolle-Harold, Softcover, 104 pp., ISBN:9782706114281
Vibrant photographs illustrate this informative book on daily life in France, including sections which explain the basics of family life, education, recreational pursuits, work, and much more. Each section contains comprehension questions, proverbs, poems, and background notes. A great reference for Francophiles, this book also aids students in preparing for the DELF examination and is perfect for your civilization classes.
SO9072 LA FRANCE AU QUOTIDIEN 2 AUDIO CD'S $48.50
R Roesch, ISBN:9782706109072
Created to be used with the text, these recordings echo all the themes in the book.
LA FRANCE AUX CENT VISAGES
Annie Monnerie, softcover, 223 pp.
A new approach to French Civilization, this text is divided in five units which allow you
to review the historical development of the country, to explore the image
of France yesterday and today, to accompany the French in their social
environment, to discover the variety of traits in the different regions of
France, and to understand the moralistic fiber of the society. An
excellent book geared for the advanced students who want to refine their
understanding of French civilization through the use of articles, studies,
and statistics. This text also helps prepare students for parts A3 and A5
of the DELF certification.
NA0858 Les Institutions de la France Ve République $27.95
Gunten, Bernard de, Softcover, 158 pp., ISBN: 9782091609645
Written entirely in French, this guide will educate the reader as to the governmental institutions of France. Subjects covered include the state and its organization, elections and electoral bodies, administration, local governments, the justice system and international organizations in relation to France. Abundant diagrams, illustrations, maps, graphs and charts help the student absorb details about France's government.
LIRE ET VOYAGER $24.50 Each
Book and CD sets
This collection of travel guides, each accompanied by a audio CD, contains the region's geography, history, and sample dialogues to better understand both the area and the language. These books, beautifully illustrated, are designed for beginning to intermediate students and contain comprehension phonetic and grammatical exercises.
CID5666 A L'HEURE ACTUELLE: Dossiers de civilisation française $26.95
Book and Audio CD, L. Bonato, Softcover, 95 pp., ISBN:9788853000460
This book presents a series of nine thematic studies that develop elements of French civilization such as cinema, food, sports, ways of life, designed for the comprehension level of high beginning students. Each study is introduced by a text and proposes a rich selection of articles. Comprehension and evaluation exercises allow the student to test his/her understanding of each section, and the accompanying audio cd allows for listening comprehension.
AMC4968 LES FEMMES DANS LA SOCIÉTÉ FRANCAISE AU XXIEME SIECLE $59.95
Bard Christine, ISBN:9782200264963
From World War I to the present day, women have struggled with their roles within society. Workplace discrimination, objectifi cation, political marginalization, and juggling the demands of motherhood and work have plagued women. Through archives, novels, films, and interviews, this text specifically addresses the demographics, ideologies, economics, and cultural aspects of French women’s lives throughout the past six decades.
SE0266 GUIDE DE L'EURO POUR TOUS $19.50
P. Jurgensen , Softcover, 504 pp., ISBN:9782738110268
Where can you exchange money for the Euro, and are there fees for the exchange? How can one distinguish if the money is real or counterfeit? How does one pay the rent and taxes? How can one protect their savings and investments? This clear and concise guide answers all of these questions as well as discussing all the impacts of the Euro on citizens, businesses, investors, and commerce.
ML3443 LES PARTIS POLITIQUES EN FRANCE $13.50
R. Platone, Softcover, 64 pp., ISBN:9782745927699
An impartial discussion of the political parties in France, their insurgence, ideas and actions and impact is found in the study. These groups have found strong roots in the formation of all French institutions and continue to direct this country's development.
CID7056 TOUS A BORD–QUATRE AMIS A PARIS DVD $95.95
DVD + booklet, 48 pp., ISBN:9788853007056
This 13-episode DVD shows the daily activities of four friends living in Paris. Episodes include: making new friends at school, shopping, taking the metro, cooking, and many more. The accompanying booklet features two pages per episode with activities, transcriptions, and answer keys.
CID8589 A VOUS LA FRANCE! $32.50
Cignatta, T., Softcover + CD, 160 pp., ISBN:9788853008589
Join two French teenagers as they explore France and French-speaking countries! Divided into thematic units, each section features photos, internet activities, written and oral exercises, and games. The included CD contains listening exercises.
CID8596 Answer Key $5.95
HA5074 SAVOIR-VIVRE AVEC LES FRANÇAIS $21.95
Odile Grand-Clement, softcover, 96 pp., ISBN:9782011550743
When in a foreign country, you will have to adapt to new and
different attitudes, gestures, and rules of polite behavior. This little
reference work will help you learn how to live with the French, guiding
you through everyday situations, as well as special or unusual occasions.
A good book to have before going abroad!
EL6925 - LES FRANÇAIS ET LA TABLE $29.95
A Drouard, Softcover, 152pp, ISBN:9782729826925
What were the foods and drinks of the French during the middle ages? Did nutrition change during the Renaissance? When did the current food techniques become set? What were the consequences of the industrialization of the agricultural production on the nutrition of the French? When did the nouvelle cuisine emerge? This brief historic synthesis on Les Français et la Table answers these questions and many others while discussing the parallels in the evolution of French nutrition, cooking and gastronomy from the Middle ages until contemporary times.
LA4037 LE SAVOIR-VIVRE: Softcover Edition. $19.50 ISBN:9782035074034
Sabine Denuelle, hardcover, 319 pp., ISBN:9782035603067
This guide to proper etiquette covers everyday situations such as
eating in restaurants and giving successful parties, as well as special
events such as weddings and the birth of a baby. An interesting look at
French culture.
SE6374 ÉVIDENCES INVISIBLES: Américains
et Français au quotidien $49.95
R. Carroll, softcover, 183 pp., ISBN:9782020133005
Cultural misunderstandings between the French and the Americans are
often difficult to resolve. This book shows, through the analysis of
common situations, how to obtain a consciousness of the difference and
learn to explore alternative actions. An excellent and long awaited work
which helps the reader avoid the possible "gaffes" and "faux
pas" which create difficulties in friendships or business relations.
HA4631 ÊTES-VOUS UN VRAI FRANÇAIS? $31.50
M.Mashino, Softcover, 250 pp., ISBN:9782246406914
The author of this work has written many provocative essays
concerning France and French people. This book answers many questions
about the true identity of French people, using interviews with citizens
from many of the cultures that make up France today.
SO5666 LE GRAND LIVRE DES FÊTES $45.95
A. and S. Gasser, and C. Merlin, Hardcover, 103 pp., ISBN:9782747005661
Holidays-the great reunion of family, friends, free time, and feasts! From Noël to Bastille Day, this illuminating book of festivals presents the origins of major French religious, national, and familial traditions with concise descriptions and distinctive illustrations. Special sections include Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, weddings, and birthdays.
DM2002 L'EPOPÉE DES BLEUS 98 - CHAMPIONS DU MONDE $19.95
CD-ROM for PC only
Get in the game with Aimé Jacquet and les Bleus as they work their way towards victory. Follow the exciting match of Brazil and France, learn more about the team players, and relive the moments that took the Blues to victory. A must-have for any soccer fan!
INT6381 LA FABULEUSE HISTOIRE DE LA COUPE $29.95
Etienne Labrunie, Softcover, 141 pp., ISBN:9782915586381
Pelé, Maradona, Cruyff, Zidane, Fontaine, are the names of just a few soccer heroes. This book will take you in the wings of this legendary event, where you will come in contact with the most successful teams of each world cup including Brazil and Germany. The world cup is also a historical picture of world development from the Nazi salute given by Germans in 1938 games, to the emergence of African teams, and the addition of Asian teams in the last few years. Relive the changes in the 20th century through 50 key moments in the competition for this coveted sports award.
MV5017 LA LEGENDE DE LA COUPE DU MONDE 1930-2002 $45.95
Thierry Roland, 216 pp, hardcover, color illustrations, ISBN:9782830706604
One of the biggest sport events inthe world, the World Cup for soccer is presented in this book by Thierry Roland, an expert on the subject. He traces the peaks of this sport event such as the Hungarian team win in 1954, the 13 goals of Justin Fontaine in Sweden, the final win by England in 1966 by a controversial goal, the victory of the Bleus in 1998, the fifth win by Brazil in 2002. The book also includes portraits of important players, medal winners and reports of the World Cup games.
INT5249 LE TOUR DE FRANCE, 100 ANS DE PASSION: Les 100 Plus Belles Histoires du tour de France $37.95
Eric Delanzy, Hardcover, 240 pp., ISBN:9782951895249
The great adventure of the Tour de France has been going on for over 100 years! Within the pages of this book filled with color photographs, you will cross paths with all it's stars from Eugène Christophe to Lance Armstrong. Through 100 fascinating anecdotes, one more astonishing than the next, you will travel from the Alps of Huez to the Champs Elysees and relive the astounding speed and accomplishments of the "Maillots Jaunes".
RA7695MY LIFE IN FRANCE $14.95
J. Child and A. Prud'Homme, Softcover, 368 pp., ISBN:9780307277695
The transformation of Julia Child from American transplant to French chef is chronicled in this collection of her memoirs. She arrived in Paris in 1948 with her American husband and discovered a passion for cooking and teaching that led to her best-selling cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her TV show, The French Chef. Her experiences with both French and American culture are sure to provide insight and entertainment to any student.
MZ1621SPLENDOR OF VERSAILLES $24.95
C. Constans and X. Salmon, Softcover, 224 pp., ISBN:9781577171621
Many of the treasures of Versailles are detailed within this detailed, full color tome. From royal portraits and tapestries to porcelain and chinaware, these artifacts provide a glimpse into the grand court life of years past. A visual treat for students, classes or the casual reader.
NT2725
- THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD: An Anthology of Cross-Cultural Perspectives
$37.95
L. Fiber Luce, softcover, 361 pp., ISBN:9780844212722
This book is an anthology of 19 readings in English. It is divided
into 4 sections. Section I introduces readers to the concept of
cross-cultural studies through readings. Section II focuses on the culture
of France, while Section III contains insights on the francophone cultures
of Africa, the Caribbean and North America. Finally, Section IV takes on
the problems that face French speaking cultures today and in the decades
to come. At the end of each section, you will find a set of discussion
questions and activities.
DAE6902 BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF FRENCH POLITICAL LEADERS $19.95
D. Bell, D. Johnson, P. Morris, Hardcover, 463 pp., ISBN:9780130846907
This major reference work covers more than 400 important French political and social figures from 1870 to the present day. Politicians such as Thiers, Gambetta, Clemenceau, Jaures, Petain, de Gaulle, and Mitterrand, as well as the great thinkers of France: Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Emile Zola are also covered in this conprehensive dictionary. Perfect for students, researches, and general readers, as it provides critical information.
SBP0455 SIXTY MILLION FRENCHMEN CAN'T BE WRONG: Why We Love France but Not the French $16.95
J-B Nadeau, J. Barlow, Softcover, 351 pp., ISBN:9781402200458
The French smoke, drink and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems. They take seven weeks of paid vacation per year, yet have the world's highest productivity index. From a distance, modern France looks like a riddle. But up close, it all makes sense. Decrypting French ideas about land, food, privacy and language, the authors weave together the threads of French society—from centralization and the Napoleonic code to elite education and even street protests—giving us, an updated understanding of France and the French.
STK0004 LES FETES A TRAVERS LA FRANCE $12.95
Jean-Claude Lauret, Softcover, 670 pp.,
Every French region has its own personal festivities each year. In this guide the author has collected and analyzed all the French celebrations. Your students will learn all about the carnival, fairs, sports events, pagan and religious holidays, as well as events celebrated with fireworks. This handbook will always be useful since all the holidays remain unchanged year after year.
EMC9304 LA FRANCE EN POCHE $25.50
Softcover with audio CD, 143 pp., ISBN:9788853609304
Written entirely in French, La France en Poche introduces the civilization of France and the french-speaking world for intermediate students. The book and CD combination help students refine their reading, writing, and oral skills. Twenty units cover such topics as cultural events, customs, and environmental concerns while reinforcing language and vocabulary of the topics. Comprehension activities, games and quizzes accompany the text.
NT1495 THE FRENCH WAY $13.95
Ross Steele, Softcover, 128 pp., ISBN:9780071428071
This engaging handbook will help students understand how the French
people think and act in their daily lives. It discusses the varying ways
they interact with one another, celebrate holidays, eat, dress and do
business. Many illustrations and 85 commentaries cover topics of interest
to students, including Americanization, ecology, food, humor, the media,
religion, sports, and style. The book is organized alphabetically for ease
of use, and is completely indexed.
BA0595 GETTING TO KNOW FRANCE AND FRENCH
$7.95
N. Wright, Softcover, 32 pp., ISBN:9780812015324
A great introduction to France and the French, this little book is
packed with information about daily life, famous places and even includes
useful words and phrases and a pronunciation guide.
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