Bravo! (with Audio CD) [Paperback]

Judith Muyskens (Author), Linda Harlow (Author), Michèle Vialet (Author), Jean-François Brière (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1413003184 | ISBN-13: 978-1413003185 | Publication Date: November 3, 2004 | Edition: 005

All students are not equal when it comes to the intermediate course-they all come to class with different levels of language preparation. It was because of this challenge that BRAVO! was created-and over the years it has evolved into a proven solution for student success. BRAVO! brings parity to the intermediate course, enabling students of diverse backgrounds to review first-year structures independently before delving into new material. A CHANCE TO LEVEL THE LEARNING FIELD Grammaire a reviser-a BRAVO! hallmark and a built-in course equalizer-allows students to self-assess and evaluate their readiness for each chapter's lessons. Grammaire a reviser acts as a diagnostic and/or assessment tool for both the instructor and the learner, checking for mastery of the forms and structures at hand. Those who need the review prior to class have it-and if they need more help on specific grammar points they can to the Workbook/Lab Manual (also available online on the QUIA™ platform). If they need even more help, they can access vMentor™, a FREE live online tutoring resource. Students are empowered to come to class on a more level learning field with those students who are better prepared. As a result, more time will be spent in class using the structures functionally as well as practicing new material. No other intermediate French program offers more in-text and study tools to help instructors teach and students learn-effectively bridging the gap between introductory and intermediate course.

Editorial Reviews

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"BRAVO! handles the inherent difficulties of the intermediate course quite well..its strongest features (covering grammar structures, 3 divisions within each chapter, excellent reading passages, and writing exercises) make it a challenging, but excellent text."

"Through the incorporation of extended dialogues representing real situations, presentation of vocabulary and emphasis on expressions..and the inclusion of relevant cultural information, BRAVO! provides an excellent bridge between beginning and advanced French studies. Because the program offers a wealth of materials and resources, teachers can easily adjust the level of instruction according to students' needs, making BRAVO's pedagogical flexibility one of the text's key attractions."

"The Dossier personnel feature is a well-designed tool and in our experience contributes to improving students' writing skills and grammar awareness. The wide variety of exercises makes it easy for the instructor to pick and choose and keep things interesting and motivating for the students."

About the Author

Judy Muyskens and Linda Harlow are now seasoned Heinle authors. Both are currently occupying high-ranking administrative positions at their respective universities (Vice President of Academic Affairs), are well-published, and well respected in the language community. Judy is a first author on a competing introductory title, while Linda remains truly committed to Heinle with an exclusive publication of Bravo!

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Heinle; 005 edition (November 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413003184
• ISBN-13: 978-1413003185
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Book!, October 17, 2005

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John McKinnon (Bells, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bravo! (with Audio CD) (Paperback)

This textbook is difficult to use and doesn't adequately explain grammatical points, and it is not put together well. The tests with this book use idiomatic expressions and other grammatical points that aren't fully explained or expressed in the text. It doesn't offer any type of practice test program like its predecessor Rendez-vous. Personally, I don't like Rendez-vous or Bravo; the two books just don't present the material in a clear and concise manner. I would suggest to any instructor considering this book for his or her class to make another choice! Students would be better off buying a learn-it-yourself program at their local bookstore rather than taking a course with this book! If you're looking for a good intermediate French textbook consider Interaction - Révision de grammaire française 6th edition by Susan St. Onge, Ronald St. Onge, and Katherine Kulick. For advanced grammatical studies I recommend La Grammaire à l'oeuvre 5th edition by John Barson. Both of these wonderful books are published by Thomson-Heinle.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not come with the bookcode, September 25, 2011

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Demet Duran - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bravo! (Paperback)

I bought this book for a class I am taking and the class requires the book key as well. I bought it "new" thinking the code would be included. But it was not. Now I have to buy the code separately which will be another 65 dollars.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!, September 21, 2011

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Grace - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bravo! (Paperback)

Textbook arrived in good condition, and I have enjoyed using it. It not a hardcover, making it seem more like a workbook, which I enjoy.