The French experience - No.1 : Beginners : Language Pack

Part of a multimedia course in French, comprising a television and radio series, student's book and integrated audio package, an activity book and a teacher's guide with a special teacher's pack of audio suitable for classroom use. Each of the 20 programmes develops a particular theme which is covered in depth in the course book.

Topics include: introductions, the family, work, where you live, shopping, directions, where to stay, health, leisure, travel and culture.

The course book contains an initial unit and 20 main teaching units plus regular revision and review sections to help readers monitor their progress. The language is taught in an interesting way using useful and relevant examples that can be easily adapted to each individual's needs.

Most of the audio is recorded on location, with the presenters introducing items and guiding readers through the material.

There are special sections on pronunciation and on French phonetics which will improve accents and understanding, plus a comprehensive grammar section.

In full colour and with extensive illustrations, this new course should stimulate beginners and make learning French a pleasurable experience.