French in Action

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A Beginning Course in Language and Culture: The Capretz Method, Part 1

By Béatrice Abetti and Marie-Odile Germain and Pierre J. Capretz and Barry Lydgate

Summary

French in Action: A Beginning Course in Language and Culture-The Capretz Method is a pioneering video-based language instruction course that has been widely acclaimed for its immersive approach. Now in its third edition, revised by Pierre Capretz and Barry Lydgate, it features updated illustrations, relevant contemporary content, and expanded material on the Francophone world. A new journal by the character Marie-Laure provides witty commentary on global changes from 1985 to the present, making the course engaging for modern learners. Utilised by numerous educational institutions, it remains an effective resource for mastering French language and culture.
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This course is ideal for students of French at the beginning level, educators seeking immersive and contemporary language teaching materials, and institutions prioritising a cultural and communicative approach to language learning.

French in Action is a model for video-based language instruction, and the new edition updates the text and workbook for today's students.

Description

Since it was first published, French in Action: A Beginning Course in Language and Culture-The Capretz Method has been widely recognised in the field as a model for video-based foreign-language instructional materials. The third edition has been revised by Pierre Capretz and Barry Lydgate and includes new, contemporary illustrations throughout and more relevant information for today's students in the Documents sections of each lesson.

A completely new feature is a journal by the popular character Marie-Laure, who observes and humorously comments on the political, cultural, and technological changes in the world between 1985 and today. The new edition also incorporates more content about the entire Francophone world.

In use by hundreds of colleges, universities, and high schools, French in Action remains a powerful educational resource, and the third edition updates the course for a new generation of learners.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jeffrey H. Fox of College of DuPage praises French in Action for its unique method of teaching French without relying on English, calling it the only text that achieves this. He highlights the course's enduring relevance despite changes such as the advent of the euro and the internet, noting how easy it is to update teaching materials while retaining the core content.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300176100

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 3rd Revised edition

Illustration: 1120 total scattered illus.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1089g

Pages: 376

Collections

Barry Lydgate Béatrice Abetti Education & Reference Marie-Odile Germain Non-Fiction Pierre J. Capretz

About the Author

Pierre Capretz is the creator of French in Action and a pioneer in video-based foreign-language instruction. He taught French at Yale University from 1956 to 2003 and was director of the Yale Language Laboratory from 1963 to 2000. Barry Lydgate is professor of French at Wellesley College.