Publisher's Synopsis
C'est a! is a brief introduction to French that gives students the essential French grammar and vocabulary they need in a sleek and elegant package. C'est a! is ideal for any instructor who wants to finish a first-year textbook without rushing. The streamlined three-part chapter organization of C'est a! clearly presents the vocabulary, grammar and culture of the French language and the Francophone world and provides students with ample practice in all four skills. This slim volume features an attractive, colorful design with realia from throughout the entire French-speaking world. C'est a! carefully integrates the authentic materials into each chapter, not only to give students a feeling for the French and Francophone cultures but also to provide them with a context for the grammar and vocabulary they are learning. In addition to the cultural material in the text, C'est a! incorporates nearly 2 hours of video material into the program to increase students' knowledge of French language and cultures.
