Faisons le point! is a collection of texts drawn from the popular media that encourages students to use
their basic knowledge of French to discuss timely events in French. Students discover and explore French culture
and society and apply cultural concepts through reading, writing, speaking and listening activities.
Features
Features two written texts, one oral selection and pre- and post- reading activities in each chapter that highlight
and reinforce the chapter theme.
Opens each text with Expressions utiles sections that define important French expressions.
Provides paraphrasing or, in more difficult cases, marginal English translations unfamiliar or problematic
terms, idioms or phrases.
Includes recordings with written introductions that familiarize readers with the topic under discussion.
Provides an extensive pedagogical apparatus that includes :
Exercises de vocabulaire
Questions sur la lecture
Sujets de discussion
Communication pratique
Sujets de débat
Sujets de composition
Includes a functional Servez-vous vocabulary section in each chapter to acquaint students with words, phrases,
and idioms that help them understand and explore chapter topics.
