Bonne continuation: approfondissement à l'écrit et à l'oral [Paperback]

Nina Furry (Author), Hannelore Jarausch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130829080 | ISBN-13: 978-0130829085 | Publication Date: December 21, 2000 | Edition: 1

This book serves as a guide to the independent study of advanced levels of French, focusing on content through which linguistic skills can be practiced. Reading selections and activities designed to improve comprehension, will introduce readers to a variety of text types, increase vocabulary, and reinforce abilities to use the structures of French appropriately. Four main sections, each organized around one broad theme, provide both unity and variety. In each part, French and francophone short stories, poems, songs, and expository selections— such as newspaper articles, art reviews, and historical discussions offer different perspectives from which to view the central topics. Themes include the visual arts, folklore and literary treatments of European and West African traditions, human relationships, and the presence of the past in the contemporary world. For experienced language learners, who want increased confidence in their ability to express themselves, and to enjoy an adventure in the mastery of French.

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Text: English, French

From the Back Cover

Bonne continuation is designed for students continuing from intermediate to advanced levels of French in fourth- and fifth-semester courses. It provides a rich variety of authentic content through which linguistic skills can be practiced and enhanced.

The four main Unités are organized around themes - the visual arts, folklore and tradition, love and friendship, and the presence of the past in the contemporary world. In each Unité, engaging short stories, poems, songs and expository selections such as newspaper articles, art reviews, historical discussions or letters offer different perspectives from which to view the central topic. The accompanying activities draw from and expand on the topics of the readings, and are designed to improve reading comprehension and writing skills, to encourage progress in listening and speaking, to increase vocabulary and to reinforce the students' ability to use the structures of French appropriately. A presentation of grammar structures follows each unit for easy reference and practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (December 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130829080
• ISBN-13: 978-0130829085
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,543,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cultural source!, October 19, 2010

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Kendra "K" (Takoma Park, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bonne Continuation: Approfondissement à l'écrit et à l'oral (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I'm using this book in an independent study class to help bolster my French prior to entering an art history doctorial program. Both my instructor and I love the cultural content and find the lessons to be quite engaging. The text really does take one beyond what one has learned in a traditionally taught language course. As such, grammar, sentence construction, conjugation and the definition of words is not the focus of this text, but I guarantee you will gain a greater understanding of how the French speak and write.