Chez Nous: Branche sur le Monde Francophone, 3rd Edition

by Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen

For courses in Introductory French. Anchored in the best current innovations in language instruction, Chez nous, 3/e presents a highly integrative approach to the teaching of French language and culture. This thematically organized program combines a process-oriented approach to language skills development with carefully sequenced practice that leads beginning students to self-expression in French. Learners are encouraged to discover culture through authentic materials, tasks, and an expansive cultural perspective that embraces metropolitan France and the Francophone world.

Genres: Textbooks, France, Nonfiction, College, Reference

503 pages, Hardcover

First published August 10, 2001

Reviews

[Conner Lowes]

The only time I hope to ever see this french textbook again is if I have to read it because the Supreme Court requires all their justices to be bilingual...

Baguette.

[Thomas Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a well-organized French-as-a-second-language text with many opportunities and exercises for partner and group conversation on the learned themes and topics. Many great ideas for lesson plans, presentations, and experiential learning within with minimal English used. This is good for intermediate learners at the university level and for non-native speakers.

Unfortunately, this books uses some website resources and video resources that no longer exist.

Finally, the book loses a full star for its cost. This book cost in the neighbourhood of $120.00 nearly 20 years ago. Shame on textbook publishers for opportunistic pricing and gouching broke students who are also a captive market because the books end up being required reading in the courses. These publishers should be ashamed, but they have no shame.

[Hakija · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for beginners. A lot of pictures; very informative.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had my French final on Wednesday — now I plan to peruse this book from time to time to keep up my language skills.