Edexcel International GCSE and Certificate French

Summary:
This brand-new Student Book provides a grammar-led approach with extensive exam preparation that will help you develop independent, culturally aware students of French ready for the exam.

The book is written to the latest Edexcel specification by experienced teachers. Extensive use of French reflects the style of the exams and, with specific exam advice and practice, it helps to build all the skills needed for success. Topics on Francophone cultures are integrated throughout to ensure students gain the cultural awareness that is at the heart of this qualification.

The book provides up-to-date content following a clear sequencing of topics designed specifically for teaching French at this level. It is designed to develop spontaneous, confident linguists who are able to progress to further study of French.

This book has been endorsed by Edexcel and is for both the International GCSE French and the Level 1/2 Certificate in French.

• Develop students' ability to use French effectively
• Stretch and challenge students to achieve their best grades
• Ensure the progression required for further study at A-level or equivalent
• Provide insight and encourage a positive attitude towards other cultures

• Teacher Guide + Audio CD (ISBN 9781444181067) includes all recordings and transcripts together with detailed guidance, editable vocabulary lists, cultural PowerPoints and interactive activities
• Grammar Workbook (ISBN 9781444181074)

Table of Contents:
La France and les pays francophones
Unité 1 C'est la rentrée!
Unité 2 On se détend
Unité 3 Là où j'habite
Unité 4 Bien manger pour être en forme
Unité 5 On sort
Unité 6 On prépare les vacances
Unité 7 On arrive en France!
Unité 8 Le shopping
Unité 9 On a des problèmes!
Unité 10 Tu t'entends bien avec eux?
Unité 11 Le travail et l'argent
Unité 12 Notre environnement
Unité 13 La vie n'est pas toujours rose
Unité 14 Mon monde à moi
Unité 15 Projets d'avenir
Exam Corner for each unité including advice and practice
Extensive Grammaire and Vocabulaire sections

About the Author(s):
Authors: Yvette Grime has taught extensively at GCSE. She now combines her teaching with working part time as a freelance translator. Jayn Witt was Head of Modern Foreign Languages in an 11-16 comprehensive school for over 25 years.
Series editor: Mike Thacker is a former Director of the Language Centre at the University of Surrey. He is the author of several textbooks for the teaching of Spanish and has many years of experience as a senior examiner at GCSE and A-level.

Readership:
Edexcel International GCSE and Certificate French