Deux mondes includes both oral and written activities that can be used as a
starting point
for communication. The student text consists of two preliminary Étapes
and fourteen
regular chapters. Each chapter explores a specific theme, introducing related
language
functions, vocabulary, and cultural information essential to communication at
the
beginning level. Functional language is supported by the Grammaire explanations
and
self-correcting exercises. Every chapter of the student textbook is divided into the following three parts:
· Activités et lectures
· Vocabulaire
· Grammaire et exercices Activités et lectures
The Activités are designed for oral communication and listening comprehension
in
the classroom. They are done with partners, in small groups, or by the whole
class. The readings provide cultural information and add context for learning
authentic language. A small number are adapted from accessible literary texts.
Each Lecture is followed by comprehension questions, Avez-vous compris? and
extension activities for partners or groups. Vocabulaire
Chapter vocabulary is mostly summarized by its lexical or thematic groups as
related to the chapter theme. The Vocabulaire presents words intended primarily
for recognition. They are meant for student review and reference; students are
not expected to learn all of the words for active use. Grammaire et exercices
The Grammaire section can be used for at-home study, or if instructors so desire,
it can
be used in class. Its numbered sections provide explanations in English and
are
referenced in the Activités et lectures sections. Answer keys are provided
in Appendix D to allow students to correct their own work.
Other exciting features include: Allons plus loin!
These activities encourage students to offer their own views on the topics raised
in the Activités and Lectures and to approach the topic from other perspectives. À vous la parole!
These activities are optional extensions of certain Activités; they encourage students to practice speaking French by doing engaging projects such as role-plays and interviews. Exprime-toi!
This small margin feature is placed near designated activities to indicate supplementary vocabulary that can be used when doing these activities. This feature provides idioms and current expressions that students enjoy using to express their feelings while talking. À propos…
These illustrated boxes offer up-to-date information about everyday life and broader social issues throughout the Francophone world. À la rencontre des arts
These feature boxes highlight the contributions of French and Francophone artists to the arts—painting and sculpture, cinema, literature, and music. La langue en mouvement
Starting in Chapitre 3, these brief sections give insight into how the French
language is changing, as well as into how it has developed historically. The
sections include the origins of words and expressions, variations in language
within the Francophone world, and other linguistic phenomena. Cliquez là!
This web feature is integrated throughout the text as an optional activity.
It is intended to help students feel successful as they explore the web on their
own while using French-language websites. Cliquez là! offers basic guidance
for using the web to delve deeper into issues or topics raised in the text activities.
Les Francophones sur le vif
Found in Chapters 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13, each of these new readings presents background information on one of the native speakers featured in the video of the same name. Pour résumer
The activities in this new culminating section (À vous de parler, À vous de lire, and À vous d'écrire) allow students to synthesize their knowledge and demonstrate their ability to use the chapter vocabulary and grammar communicatively. Les Francophones sur le vif Video Program to accompany Deux mondes
This new video program, filmed specifically for Deux mondes, features contextualized interviews with a variety of native speakers of various ages, diverse origins, and occupational backgrounds. The participants are “real” French people, not actors, who talked to us in their own words about who they are and what they do in settings and situations that match our chapter themes. The unscripted, documentary style of the videos allows students to experience what native speakers actually sound and look like, enabling them to become comfortable with authentic language beyond their level of linguistic mastery, the key to developing functional proficiency in (rather than knowledge of) French. Related activities are found in the online Cahier d’exercices at the Connect French (www.mhconnectfrench.com) site. Grammar Tutorials
These tutorials, taught by an animated instructor, focus on 17 key structure points that students typically struggle with in the introductory French course. Each tutorial is followed by a brief assessment. | 
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