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Breaking the French Barrier Beginner “A” is a structured, year-long course combining print and digital materials, designed for students seeking elective credit. Students complete work in the print textbook and online; the included tests and quizzes are used for evaluation.

All you need for a year’s worth of French curriculum:

• Beginner “A” Student Edition book (hardcopy)
• Beginner “A” Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin — today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
• Answer Key Booklet (hardcopy)
• French Oasis pocket dictionary (hardcopy)
• Test Program (hardcopy)
• Vocabulary Quizzes (hardcopy)
• Pacing Guide (hardcopy) including a suggested calendar, grading rubric, and other helpful suggestions

For Parents:

Parents do not need to speak French to use this program. Students work through the online activities independently, receiving instant, targeted feedback — no grading required. Parents can create their own linked account to monitor their student’s progress online. Chapter tests and vocabulary quizzes, included in the package, can be graded easily using the provided answer key and rubric.

Overview:

Designed for total beginners who are ready to immerse themselves into the beautiful language of French, Breaking the French Barrier Beginner “A” presents essential vocabulary, key grammar, and important cultural information from many French-speaking countries and regions. It is the perfect starting point for middle school or introductory high school students.

The STEPS Section:

Students begin their journey with an engaging foundational section covering ten essential building blocks — greetings, family, telling time, numbers, weather, days of the week, home and school vocabulary, and more — that help students begin speaking immediately. Students build confidence from day one!

Core Content Covered:

After the foundational section, students work through chapters that are thematically organized. Most chapters feature a region of the French-speaking world.

Each chapter includes:

• A visually designed cultural map of a part of the French-speaking world
• Vocabulary with interactive flashcards for fun and easy practice
• Clear presentation and explanation of grammar topics with plenty of practice
• Practice activities online with correction feedback and the ability to repeat practice as needed

Key Grammar Topics covered:

• Present tense (regular and irregular verbs)
• Passé composé (past tense)
• Progressive constructions
• Object pronouns (direct and indirect)
• Prepositions
• Adjective agreement and placement

Rappel !

A section in the middle of each chapter called Rappel focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.

Cultural Content:

Up-to-date cultural information from countries and regions such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, Québec, Senegal, and Morocco is offered at the beginning of each chapter. Through immersive articles, videos, and literary selections, students encounter a variety of French accents from across the French-speaking world.

Online Access enhances learning with:

• Audio recordings of native speakers for listening practice
• Instructional videos that explain key grammar concepts
• Twelve unique interactive exercise formats (including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, sentence building, translations, matching, and more) to keep practice varied and engaging
• Cultural articles featuring notable people and landmarks from French-speaking countries
• Instant, corrective feedback for every exercise
• Responsive flashcards with audio to reinforce vocabulary
• Oral questions and video instructional capsules

Online Access covers the same content as the print textbook, with audio recordings, videos, and interactive exercises — supporting a range of learning styles.

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ISBN: 978-1-955306-68-3