Défi 1, A1 : a French course for English speakers, student's book

Défi 1

Défi's innovative design follows a task-based, content-focused approach that will spark students' curiosity. In this program, culture is at the core of every activity, stimulating students to build knowledge through explorative and expansive learning. Défi is designed for teenagers or adults at the A1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages grade).

This method features :

• A reassuring and easily adaptable structure : 8 units, each divided into two thematic dossiers.
• Each dossier contains : 1 double page of discovery ; 2 double pages with trigger documents accompanied by grammatical, vocabulary and cultural activities ; and a final task (Défi).
• Various reading strategies to facilitate easier understanding of the documents.
• Special emphasis on interculturalism.
• Inductive and progressive grammar work.
• Strong presence of vocabulary work with a dedicated page at the end of the unit.
• Video capsules on phonetics.
• Instructions, grammar, and reading strategies drafted in English.
• Bilingual glossary.