Chez nous Branche sur le monde francophone

For courses in Elementary French

A flexible and dynamic approach to the French language and culture
Chez nous: Branché sur le monde francophone offers a flexible, dynamic approach to elementary French that engages students by bringing the French language and the culture of French-speaking people to life. Authors Mary Ellen Scullen, Cathy Pons, and Albert Valdman help students achieve grammatical and communicative competence through pertinent, well-sequenced themes, carefully designed presentations of important structures, and a wealth of opportunities for meaningful student practice. The 5th Edition offers significantly updated content, including coverage of contemporary topics about which students will be excited to converse, as well as a modern, engaging design.

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Mary Ellen Scullen, For many years, she has taught French language, culture, and linguistics, as well as coordinated the basic French language program at the University of Maryland, College Park. She was named Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques of France.

Cathy Pons is Professor Emerita in the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She is a past president of the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina. She is co-author with Scullen and Valdman on two editions of Points de départ.
Albert Valdman held the posts of president of the American Association of Teachers of French and of the International Association of Applied Linguistics. He was named Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques of France, and was awarded the Médaille d’Or du Mérite Francophone by Renaissance Française.

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Chapitre Préliminaire: Présentons-nous!
1. Ma famille et moi
2. Voici mes amis
3. Études et professions
4. Métro, boulot, dodo
5. Du marché à la table
6. Nous sommes chez nous
7. Activités par tous les temps
8. Voyageons!
9. Nos relations interpersonnelles
10. La santé et le bien-être
11. Arts et médias
Appendice 1. L’alphabet phonétique international
Appendice 2. Grammaire supplémentaire           
Appendice 3. Verbes     
Appendice 4. Lexique français-anglais    
Appendice 5. Lexique anglais-français