Product Overview
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive review and thorough understanding of the elements of the French language and culture. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition is designed to strengthen students' skills and prepare them for various types of comprehensive examinations in proficiency and achievement. Topical organization into parts and chapters for maximum flexibility of use. Each grammatical chapter devoted to one major grammatical topic or several closely related ones. Clear and concise explanations of structures accompanied by copious examples. In-depth treatment of special grammatical elements, including special uses of verbs, expressions with prepositions, comparative and superlative expressions, and fractions and multiple numbers. Exercises of great variety and learning techniques following directly points of grammar to which they apply, providing both communicative and written practice. Directions in French. Practical vocabulary recycled throughout the book. Narrative overview of French civilization: language; geography; history; agriculture, industry, commerce; life-style, literature; art; music; science. Mastery exercises in each chapter. Materials for practice and testing in speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing. Appendix of complete verb tables, rules of French punctuation, and syllabication. Comprehensive grammatical index for ease of reference. Review Text, Softbound, 6 x 9 , 480 pages.
