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FRENCH TEXT BOOKS


Elementary School

LUDO ET SES AMIS Ages 6-9

Ludo is new method where the first contacts with the language are oral via a variety of games, songs and short stories, followed by writing and reading for levels 2 and 3. Each lesson is based on the prior one to guarantee a good understanding of the contents. The workbook is closely linked with the text and offers concrete activities integrated to each lesson. Each of the 17 rhymes on the cds are recorded in a song version and a karaoke version. The teachers guide contains ideas on use of each lesson, exercises, transcripts of all recording, as well as reproducible activity sheets.

ALEX ET ZOÉ NOUVELLE ÉDITION
Alex and Zoe, acclaimed by teachers worldwide, has developed a new updated method which is enriched with more information. The full color photographs and drawings, in the 15 chapters, allow children 7-10 years of age to be visually stimulated while learning basic vocabulary and grammar, and developing the skills for elementary conversations. The new text contains a 24 page booklet on civilization, a CD ROM with additional activities. The workbook can be used to prepare students for the DELPH Primaire, as it contains an audio cd and relevant exercises. The teacher will now benefit from a downloadable portfolio on Internet, an interactive whiteboard, more suggestions for better use of the new method, two class CDs and one student audio cd with additional songs and rhymes.
Some components of the original series may still be obtained please contact us for details.

Level 1

Level 2 Level 3

CL4860 APPRENDS A LIRE AVEC ALEX ET ZOE $17.95 ISBN:9782090354867
Enjoy this 15 unit reading book for your beginning students. Each lesson contains a reading section followed by simple activities.

CL6650 ALEX ET ZOE A PARIS: Livre de Lecture $17.95 ISBN:9782090316650
Your beginning students will b e delighttfully introduced to over 250 vocabulary words. These illustrated reading passages are accompied by written and oral comprehension activities.

CL6803 ALEX ET ZOÉ EN VACANCES $17.95
30pp ISBN:9782090316803
Your students will learn 380 vocabulary words related to vacations. Accompanying comprehension and writing exercises will solidify their vocabulary acquisition.

CL6926 ALEX ET ZOÉ FONT LE TOUR DU MONDE $17.95
ISBN:9782090316926
Your students will enjoy learning new vocabulary words while exploring the world with Alex and Zoe on their tour. Writing and comprehension exercises follow each chapter.

VITAMINE
Vitamine was designed to continuously raise the elementary students’ interest and motivation through the use of rich media: dialogues, games, rhymes, songs, comics, varied activities and projects to accomplish in the classroom: theater, crafts, and poetry. Composed of seven work units and a review unit, vocabulary is introduced early with flash cards, a glossary in the textbook and audio and visual support. The bandes dessinees are also recorded on the class audio CD to help establish a coherence between the spoken and written language. The teacher’s guide contains ample suggestions for use and the CD-Rom also functions as an interactive whiteboard.

Level 1


Level 2

SUPER MAX

A new method for elementary and middle school students, Super Max will help them learn French at a super speed! Max has just moved to Paris from London. When he joins Madame Lafleur's class, the other kids notice that he learns French quickly. What is his secret? Filled with creative exercises, songs, vocabulary, games and projects, Super Max is an energetic way to teach and learn French. Each unit is divided into two sections, with a review after every two units. Audio transcriptions are included, as is a multilinigual glossary.


Level 1
  • HA6509 Student Book $26.50 ISBN:9782011556509
  • HA6516 Workbook $16.95 ISBN:9782011556516
  • HA6523 Teacher's Guide $42.95 ISBN:9782011556523
  • HA8096 Class Audio $85.95 ISBN:3095561958096

Level 2
  • HA6530 Student Book $26.95 ISBN:9782011556530
  • HA6547 Workbook $17.95 ISBN:9782011556547
  • HA6554 Teacher's Guide $42.95 ISBN:9782011556554
  • HA8102 Class Audi CD $85.95 ISBN:3095561958102

TIP TOP
Created for students 9-11 years old, this method gives a large variety of activities which will stimulate the desire to communicate in your students and prepare them for the Delf Primaire. The workbook offers activities and games to facilitate the comprehension of the material. An evaluation is offered at the end of each unit so the student may confirm his understanding of the concepts, additional training for the DELPH Prim. The teacher's guide offers detailed suggestions for class use, as well as a variety of group activities. The audio cd contains recordings of the dialogs, songs, phonetics and games. It also offers recordings of the oral activities of the notebook to promote phonetics understanding and comprehension. The "Pack Numerique" contains the book, workbook and audio CD in a digital format to be used with an Interactive Whiteboard or a video projector to enrich and enliven your classes.

Level 1

Level 2

GRENADINE
Softcover
Combine six students traveling in France, add one knowledgeable witch, sprinkle in songs and stories, a hint of humor, and an array of enjoyable activities, and voilà, you have Grenadine. Created for beginning elementary school students, Grenadine encourages learning with lively, interactive exercises which help them master basic phrases, articles, verbs, colors, numbers, and more!


Level 1
  • HA5222 Student Book ISBN:9782011554697 $26.75
  • HA5223 Workbook ISBN:9782011552235 $19.25
  • HA5224 Teacher'S Guide ISBN:9782011554734 $43.25
  • HA9149 Figurines ISBN:3095561991499 $78.95
  • HA9142 Class CD (2) ISBN:3095561991420 $88.95
  • HA9148 Student CD ISBN:3095561991482 $20.50

Level 2
  • HA5228 Student Book ISBN:9782011554703 $27.25
  • HA5229 Workbook ISBN:9782011554024 $19.75
  • HA5230 Teacher's Guide ISBN:9782011554741 $43.50
  • HA9152 Figurines ISBN:3095561991529 $91.25
  • HA9155 Class CD (2) ISBN:3095561991550 $91.25
  • HA9153 Student CD ISBN:3095561991536 $21.50

CARAMEL

Softcover
Perfect for beginning students, this text follows the adventures of Caramel the pony and his friends while introducing basic skills such as letters, numbers, days of the week, basic verb conjugations, and more! Colorful illustrations, lively songs, and simple dialogues ease students into learning the French language.


Level 1 Level 2

HA250 JE LIS, TU LIS Volume 1. $21.00
M.A. Hameau ISBN:9782010030871
This method, used in many elementary schools, has reading selections and vocabulary that are geared to the interest levels of the young students. Colorfully illustrated with clear, imaginative pictures, this book shows the daily lives of three French children, while incorporating basic vocabulary. It has a flexible application, but is especially suitable for teaching basic concepts such as time, color, the seasons, etc....

FRENCH IS FUN Book A

Second Edition Lively Lessons 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.

TATOU LE MATOU
Beautifully illustrated and created for elementary students, Tatou le Matou uses well-known stories and songs to introduce students to French. This method focuses on oral learning while also providing stimulating visual activities. It includes a CD to help students develop auditory comprehension. The teacher's guide includes numerous reproducible activities and evaluation sheets. A special teacher's case (level 1) contains an alphabet poster, a calendar, and more helpful tools for the French classroom! Level 1

Level 2

TRAMPOLINE: Méthode de français.
S. Meyer-Dreux, M. Garabedian, M. Lerasle
This method adopts the form and pace of an illustrated journal. Interesting theme development supports an interactive approach to learning, with various activities for oral and written French. Based on daily French civilization, i.e. the daily lives and adventures of Julie and her friends, elementary students will learn about French families, schools, vacations, recreation, etc.

PETIT TRAMPOLINE

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LEVEL 2

IL ÉTAIT...UNE PETITE GRENOUILLE.
J. Girardet, J. Schelle-Mervelay, S. Toux
An entertaining method for teaching children 5-8 years old who are first learning the French language. It introduces the basic functions of French by using the richly illustated storybook format familiar to the younger student. Always a popular method with FLES educators.

  • LEVEL 1
  • LEVEL 2
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    KANGOUROU
    For elementary school level, this method emphasizes oral proficiency, thus students immediately use the French language. The student book has abundant illustrations. Teachers will find this instructional method very helpful, with an itinerary and many suggestions for class activities and exercises.

    LEVEL 1

  • HA4879 Student book $33.95 ISBN:9782010178269
  • HA4934 Workbook $17.95 ISBN:9782010200052
  • HA4878 Teacher's guide $43.50 ISBN:9782010178252
  • HA5157 Cassette (50 min.) $79.50 ISBN:3095560009133
  • HA5202 Figures, felt board & card game. $323.95 ISBN:3095560009607
  • HA5201 Thirteen posters $160.75 ISBN:3095560009591

  • LEVEL 2

  • HA4913 Student book $34.95 ISBN:9782010190346
  • HA4912 Teacher's guide $43.50 ISBN:9782010190339
  • HA5208 Cassette $74.25 ISBN:3095560009669
  • HA5210 Supplementary figures $112.95 ISBN:3095560009683
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