Contacts

One of the most popular and trusted introductory French programs available, CONTACTS: LANGUE ET CULTURE FRAN�AISES is renowned for its superior grammar sequencing, four-skills presentation and practice, vocabulary control, and supportive pedagogy. More learner friendly than ever, the new ninth edition features an all-new design while maintaining hallmark strengths like logical progression and clear organization, which have successfully served more than half a million CONTACTS users. The program reflects the realities of the contemporary French and Francophone worlds while effectively preparing readers for work, study, and travel abroad with its practical illustrations and activities.

“"The structure of the grammar presentations lends well to the visual learner. The scaffolding approach to the exercises within the textbook helps students build upon knowledge and keeps past knowledge used and not as easily forgotten. The listening exercises are spot on."”

"There are not very many textbooks out there that combine vocabulary, grammar, and culture into a coherent whole, complete with workbook exercises and audio support. CONTACTS comes the closest to this ideal."

Jean-Paul and Rebecca M. Valette are widely respected modern language authors for college and high school programs. A native of France, Jean-Paul Valette is a full-time writer. Rebecca Valette is a professor emeritus of Romance Languages at Boston College and past president of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). In 2006, the Valettes were honored by the French government and named Officier and Commandeur dans l'ordre des Palmes Academiques for their outstanding contributions in promoting French language and culture in the United States. Rebecca M. Valette is a professor emeritus of Romance Languages at Boston College and past president of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF).

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