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Invitation au monde francophone (with Audio CD) (World Languages) 2nd Edition

by Gilbert A. Jarvis (Author), Therèse M. Bonin (Author), Diane W. Birckbichler (Author),

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Helps students acquire proficiency in communicating within culturally-significant contexts, inviting students to examine and appreciate differences and similarities among individuals and cultures in an interconnected world.

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"As far as I am concerned, among all the first year manuals I am familiar with, INVITATION does the best job in giving a real and practical comprehensive introduction to the whole francophone world. As universities in the United States increasingly reshape their programs around the notion of cultural diversity and globalization, administrators and colleagues around the country will embrace that aspect of the book."

"The Info-culture sections seem to be much richer than the typical culture �blurbs� found in many textbooks."

". . .the new CHEZ NOUS pre- and post-reading activities are terrific. Without them, this section may have sparked interest in very motivated students, but now there is some reason for everybody to look."

"[I am] favorably impressed by the authors� desire to update the cultural information, to present current language usage, to re-sequence certain grammatical presentations and to include pronunciation exercises in each chapter."

"I am most attracted by programs that use the internet effectively to reinforce authentic situations and lead to interactive activities in class. This text does a nice job of this."

About the Author

Anne Lair directs the French Basic Language Program at the University of Utah where she also teaches undergraduate courses. In addition, she is the French Bridge Curriculum Director and State French Bridge Coordinator (continuation of the French Dual Immersion) in Utah. She has published on symbolism of food in France, and French culture, and co-authored INVITATION AU MONDE FRANCOPHONE (Heinle, 2005), and Liaisons [3rd edition (Cengage 2020)]. She is the recipient of several teaching awards including the ACTFL Nelson Brooks award (2013) for excellence in the teaching of culture. She has received the Palmes Academiques (2017), an award given by the French Government in recognition of her contribution to promoting the French language and culture. She has served as Honorary Consul to France in Utah since April 2017.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning; 2nd edition (June 16, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1413001335
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1413001334
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.25 x 10.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,170,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #672 in French Language Instruction (Books)
- #21,786 in Core

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Gulf Coast Books

was in perfect condition with both cds inbuded! way exceeded my expectation for the low price

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2011

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The book was in perfect condition, even though it was listed as used. there wasn't a single note or pen mark in it, and both of the cds were in their original sealed pouch, unused. In the french class I got it for, I paid the least for my book by about 40 bucks, and I am only comparing that to the other students that bought used. I cant say enough how pleased I was with this purchase. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SELLER!

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Andre

Just in time for class!

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2011

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It came in time for my second class and the notes left on the pages are helpful since it translates some words for me. Thanks.

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2009

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Good book, in good condition. A little overpriced because i expected the workbook to be included but oh well!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2009

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The book is in pretty good condition. There's some writing, but the notes are helpful. Unfortunately this book is missing the first disc, but has the second one. The book is in tact and has no ripped or missing pages :)

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011

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I received this product within the time frame stated and it was exactly as described. I will definitely do business again!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2014

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Exactly what I needed!

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Luke Barker

Great book for learning beginning French

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2007

I used this book for a college introductory course and it was much better than any that I had ever used in high school. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn french. The cd was also very helpful in helping me to learn how to pronounce.

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J. R. Combs

Has its merits, but doesn't explain enough

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2010

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I had to use this book for French 101 in college. I don't recommend it, if you're not being forced to purchase it. The culture sections do contain a lot of helpful and interesting information about France and the other French-speaking countries, but the book has a nasty habit of not explicitly defining the vocab words it introduces. Many of the nouns come in the form of little drawings, with the French underneath. If the picture is unclear (which they tend to be), you'll have to check the French-English dictionary in the back. Most of the words they use are there, but not all of them. In those cases, grab a bigger dictionary or Google Translate. I got my book used, and the person who I bought it from wrote many of the translations next to the words, which helped me out a lot.

I understand that a foreign language textbook can use words that it doesn't explicitly define, but it shouldn't be doing it when introducing the basic chapter vocab words.

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