Breaking the French Barrier Level 3

By John Conner, Catherine Coursaget & Micheline Myers

Breaking the French Barrier Level 3 - John Conner, Catherine Coursaget & Micheline Myers
  • Release Date: 2015-08-01
  • Genre: French Language Studies
Score: 4.5
4.5
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Description

Breaking the French Barrier is part of the acclaimed language series that engages students of all levels, giving them all the tools needed to find success on the path to fluency.  First published in 1997, this series is now used throughout the country and world in high schools, colleges, and middle schools as well as by homeschool families and adult learners.
Building upon the foundation established in Level I (Beginner) and Level II  (Intermediate), Level III (Advanced) begins with a review of the present, past, imperfect, conditional, future and perfect tenses.  Among topics covered in detail are the subjunctive mood along with the passive voice, “if clauses,” punctuation, pronouns, and uses of the infinitive.  This level provides a wonderful review of the key grammar found on AP, SAT II, IB and college placement tests. Hundreds of exercises reinforce the amazing explanations offered by some of the country’s leading language teachers.  This text fully equips students for a lifetime of pleasurable and authentic contact with the Francophone world. In addition, this iBooks Textbook offers cultural articles (e.g., Le hockey à Montreal, La cuisine sénégalaise, Roland Garros, Le rap francaise) complete with audio, video and comprehension questions.
Vocabulary, grammar and cultural information are presented in this new Breaking the Barrier iBooks Textbook in a way that can only be called revolutionary. Combining the brilliant instructional features of the iPad with the winning approach developed by acclaimed teacher John Conner, Dean of Faculty at Groton School and former member of the AP Test Development Committee, this groundbaking version of the series is just what any language learner needs to excel.

Reviews

  • Trés bien!

    5
    By españa14
    Fantastic book. Started as a total beginner that knew “bonjour,” to someone that can speak after completing the series! Highlights: 1. Vocabulary: Each chapter has vocabulary flashcards that you can use to easily memorize the words related to the theme of the chapter. Know a word? click the green check mark. otherwise, you just toss it back in the pile and try again. 2. Grammar: Each chapter emphasizes a particular aspect of sentence structure. The start of the book begins with the present tense. Later chapters teach you the preterite (past tense) and the imperfect tense. 3. Cultural information: Each chapter focuses on a country that speaks french. There are also beautiful pictures and information about famous people from each country. A must purchase for $14.99!
  • Great!

    5
    By Texan15
    For $14.99 this is by far the best deal around. If you are looking to become fluent, the grammar based approach really worked for me. Each chapter allows you to both learn important vocabulary as well as new grammar. I recently traveled to France after completing the whole series and I couldn’t be happier with my ability to communicate after using this book!
  • Unbelieveable!

    5
    By Jmacmidd
    I flew through this book because it was just so easy and fun to use. I feel confident in my French-speaking abilities now, all thanks to Breaking the Barrier. Definitely give this series a shot you won’t regret it!