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FRANCAIS.COM
M. Danilo, J.L. Penfornis.
Designed for the intermediate-level student, this new series tackles the linguistic and cultural aspects of professional life through real-life dialogues and exercises. Grammatical and cultural points intertwine in a variety of exercises that will stimulate students. This collection also helps students prepare for the CFP, CCIP, DFA 1, and DELF 1 examinations.

AFFAIRES.COM
M. Danilo, J.L. Penfornis, Softcover.
Equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in corporate France, Affaires.com is the advanced student's guide to the French business world, and is designed to serve as a preparation for the DFA1 (Diplôme de français des affaires, level 1). Divided into six colorful units of five lessons each, this program can be used in the classroom or at home as a self-teaching method. Units include entrepreneurship, marketing, professional correspondence, and human resources. The student book provides an additional language section covering simple grammar and pertinent vocabulary. Over 250 hours of learning.

VOCABULAIRE PROGRESSIF DU FRANCAIS DES AFFAIRES
J.L. Penfornis, Softcover.
This book contains an in-depth, progressive method which facilitates the learning of French business grammar for intermediate and advanced students. The essential usages and examples are presented and discussed on the left-hand page and exercises to practice these rules are found on the right-hand page. each chapter builds on the lessons previously taught to provide a continuity in the learning process. A great tool for both students taking French business courses as well as workers in French companies.

CL9489 - COMMUNICATION EXPRESS $43.50
B. Seignoux, S. Cerqueda, M.H. Leâo, softcover ISBN:9782090339482
This method is designed for adult beginners who wish to work and travel in a French speaking country. The fully illustrated textbook can be used over a length of 60-90 course hours. Cassettes support the student's oral communication skills and global understanding. In a realistic presentation, six main chapters offer various situations in a either professional or touristic context. Each scene is followed by exercises to help the student retain vocabulary and grammar through role plays.

COMMENT VONT LES AFFAIRES?
This new method was created for beginning students of French who want to learn the language in the context of business, without foregoing the knowledge and vocabulary necessary for daily life. It is a practical course which helps the student develop both oral and written skills. All the themes required for the preparation of the Certificat de français professionnel from the Chambre de Commerce et d' Industrie de Paris are addressed in this course developed for the adult learner.


  • HA5144 - Student book $38.95 ISBN:9782011551443
  • HA5145 - Workbook $19.95 ISBN:9782011551450
  • HA5146 - Teacher's guide $43.95 ISBN:9782011551467
  • HA9085 - Class cassettes (3) $184.95 ISBN:3095561990850
  • HA9087 - Student Audio CD $44.50 ISBN:3095561990874

AFFAIRES À SUIVRE
Designed for intermediate students, this manual is the second part of Comment vont les Affaires and prepares them for either the CEP - Certificat de Français Professionnel or the DFA1-Diplôme de Français des Affaires.

LE FRANÇAIS À GRANDE VITESSE - Niveau Débutant (Cours intensif).
S. Truscott, M. Mitchell, B. Tauzin. Softcover.
A new course developed for adults in professional situations, who are trying to develop their knowledge of French. There are 15 units which use professional or para-professional situations, as their base. Each unit helps develop a fundamental knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar used in each situation through written and oral exercises. The teacher's guide provides ideas on the development of each topic, cultural information, an answer key, and transcriptions of the tapes. An excellent book for adults needing to learn French for a professional use.

OBJECTIF ENTREPRISE - Niveau Moyen.
This is the second level of Le Français à Grande Vitesse and is geared to the students who wish to direct themselves towards commercial or administrative studies. A more in-depth text with emphasis on the development of the business language, while providing the students with a stronger grammatical base.

  • HA9981 - Textbook $40.50 ISBN:9782011549983
  • HA0041 - Teachers Guide $43.95 ISBN:9782011550040
  • HA999X - Exercise Book $21.50 ISBN:9782011549990
  • HA9006 - Cassette (Workbook) $76.25 ISBN:3095561990072

LES AFFAIRES EN FRANÇAIS
J-P. Bajard, C. Sibieude.
Adult learners with a broad grasp of business, will perfect their French skills and acquire appropriate business vocabulary using this text as business trips, negotiations, problem solving and hiring personnel are highlighted. Each of the eight lessons contains dialogues (available on cassette), role plays, and written exercises on the chapter's theme.

LE FRANCAIS DU TOURISME
Softcover.

This new guide is designed for the advanced student preparing for a career in the French tourism or hotel industries. Divided into five sections of three units each, the student book includes detailed lessons in product conception, promotion, and sales, as well as grammatical exercises and industry-specific vocabulary. A service-oriented approach to the profession, this program prepares students for the difficult or unforeseen situation, with specific attnetion to professional communication and the development of strategies for working with others. A final section is comprised of example CFTH (Certificat du français du tourisme et de l'hotellerie) exams based on authentic documents, with attention to oral and written comprehension and expression. Up to 200 hours of class time.

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Correspondence and Letter Writing

SO1736 - CORRESPONDANCE COMMERCIALE FRANÇAIS-ANGLAIS. $45.95
Schoenwald, ulrich. Paperback, 211 pp. ISBN:9782708131736
Here is an excellent bilingual guide to writing 600 different business letters which will assist your correspondence in any economic and business situations. With the French letter on the left and the English version on the right, you will save lots of time creating your letters. You can choose words, phrases or the entire letter to create the perfect document.

NA4194 - LA CORRESPONDANCE COMMERCIALE FRANÇAISE $27.95
L. Bas, C. Hesdard. Softcover, 160 pp. ISBN:9782091831879
In a very user-friendly style, this recent addition to the very popular "Reperes" series presents nearly 200 different types of letter, covering the whole range of commercial correspondence. The book includes necessary information on creating correspondence for commercial, financial, administrative and human relations issues. Also included is an index which contains a simple glossary of the essential terminology of French business correspondence.

LE PARFAIT SECRÉTAIRE: La correspondance commerciale et administrative.
G. Vivien, V. Arné. 350 pp
An indispensable reference tool, this work includes model letters easy to adapt to your personal needs. You will find examples of forms and correspondence used in commercial activities, personnel management, marketing, accounting, bank relations and insurance papers. It also introduces the most up-to-date business vocabulary.p>

  • LA1348 - Softcover Edition. $19.95 ISBN:9782035603012

    MB1286 - 200 MODÈLES DE LETTRES. $14.50
    P. Maury. Softcover, 285 pp.
    ISBN:9782501053112
    This practical pocketbook guide offers 200 sample letters, both for business and personal use. An excellent reference for home or office, it includes comments to aid comprehension and usage.

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