2nd Edition

Savoir Faire Plus Le Français à l’Université

By Géraldine Enjelvin Copyright 2009
    208 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    206 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Written by an experienced tutor, Savoir-Faire Plus is specifically designed to meet the requirements of today’s generation of language undergraduates. Focusing on the life of an Anglophone first year undergraduate studying French in the UK and sharing a house with four francophone students, this engaging textbook provides:

    • a clear, logical structure
    • a blend of communicative, research-based and traditional exercises
    • a wide range of activities covering the four key linguistic skills as well as intercultural skills
    • authentic texts (with extracts from Le Monde, L’Express, Le Nouvel Observateur and Libération)
    • guidance and practical tips for effective and independent learning.

    Each of the ten chapters consists of four topics-based sections which provide students with a wealth of diverse material allowing them to gain an in-depth knowledge of relevant topical subjects such as regional languages, sustainable development and fair trade, amongst others. Digestible grammar points are integrated throughout and a range of additional exercises are available on the Companion Website allowing students to perfect their language skills.

    Suitable for both self-study and class use Savoir Faire Plus is the ideal course for all advanced students of French, consolidating knowledge gained at A-Level while supporting the transition to undergraduate study.

    The Companion Website can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415444750

    Biography

    Géraldine Enjelvin

    'Students have much to gain from this book, not least the stimulus to learn to express themselves in French on a variety of topics in a well-informed, well-structured and persuasive manner. Teachers will welcome the wealth of materials and activities, which integrate language and cultural study in a very refreshing way.' - French Studies

    Review Language Teaching: Surveys and Studies (Cambridge University Press)

    Lang. Teach. (2010), 43:1, 1–37 c Cambridge University Press 2010

    Written by an experienced tutor, this book is specifically designed to meet the requirements of today’s generation of language undergraduates. Focusing on the life of an Anglophone first year undergraduate studying French in the UK and sharing a house with four francophone students, this engaging textbook provides: a clear, logical structure; a blend of communicative, research-based and traditional exercises; a wide range of activities covering the four key linguistic skills as well as intercultural skills; authentic texts (with extracts from Le Monde,L’Express, Le Nouvel Observateur and Lib´eration); and guidance and practical tips for effective and independent learning. Each of the 10 chapters consists of four topic-based sections which provide students with a wealth of diverse material allowing them to gain an in-depth knowledge of relevant topical subjects such as regional languages, sustainable development and fair trade, amongst others. Digestible grammar points are integrated throughout and arange of additional exercises are available on the accompanying website allowing students to perfect their language skills.