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Both authors lecture at Bournemouth University. Jacqueline Gonthier is a former translator, COI, London.I like this book very much...[it] contains authentic material and is suitable for adult learners of all ages. * Linda Newman, Kendal College *
Designed for adults returning to the study of French after a short or longer break, Voici! fulfils the requirements for NVQ level 2. It also aims to help students achieve a high grade pass at GCSE level or equivalent. Whether students are learning for business or for pleasure, the 11 units provide all the opportunities needed to foster speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. All the activities are based on real situations and the course is suitable for both group and individual study.
The listening element is available separately as a CD or cassette set with accompanying booklet containing the answers to the exercises plus recording transcripts.
- : LES GENS ET DES VIES
- : 1 Vous etes comment?
- : Appearance. Clothes. Adjectives. Demonstrative pronouns.
- : 2 La vie de tous les jours
- : Daily routines. Reflexive verbs. Leisure activities and hobbies.
- : 3 Qu'est-ce que tu as fait?
- : Preferences. Talking about holidays. The perfect tense. Looking for a job.
- : C'ETAIT LE BON TEMPS
- : 4 Hier, aujourd'hui, demain
- : Comparisons. Sequences of events. The imperfect. Making a presentation about your town.
- : 5 Aujourd'hui, demain
- : Thinking about the future. The future strategy of a company. Imagining life in the future.
- : SORTIES ET INVITATIONS
- : 6 Je voudrais quelques renseignements...
- : Enquiries, replies to enquiries. Direct object pronouns. The future of irregular verbs.
- : 7 Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce week-end?
- : Making suggestions. y and en. Directions.
- : 8 Recevoir
- : Invitations. Replies to invitations. Small talk.
- : 9 En visite
- : Visiting a company. Business lunches. Letters of thanks.
- : SERVICES ET CLIENTS
- : 10 Acheter et vendre
- : Buying and selling. The conditional. Tenses with si. Order of object pronouns. Following instructions and making recommendations.
- : 11 Problemes et solutions
- : Explaining problems. Complaining, dealing with complaints. Introduction to the subjunctive and the pluperfect.