ESPACES
Rendez-vous avec le monde francophone
James G. Mitchell, Cheryl Tano
© 2027 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc.
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Discover why educators choose Espaces for their French language programs
“Overall, (Espaces) is well-organized and is great beginner's sequence for French. I taught it concurrently with a different textbook a few years ago and saw that students using this program were speaking French faster and creating better sentences than with the other book.”
—Nanar Khamo, Pepperdine University
Communicate Authentically,
Build Natural Proficiency
Vibrant and original, Espaces takes a fresh, student-friendly approach to introductory French that makes learning and teaching more enjoyable and effective. It develops students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills so they can express their ideas and interact meaningfully in real-life contexts. The new edition expands cultural comparisons and perspectives while building sociolinguistic awareness for confident, accurate communication in diverse francophone settings.
Want to Preview the New Edition?
The Program Sampler gives you a guided preview of the curriculum, including a walkthrough of a lesson and insights into how each component supports learning. It's a great way to explore the structure, teaching approach, and digital tools before diving in.
The Hallmarks of Espaces
Seamless integration of video
Includes the 2024 Silver Telly Award-winning Roman-photo dramatic series, Flash culture clips, authentic TV segments, and short films that immerse students in real-world language and culture.
Innovative four-part practice sequence
Guides students from form-focused Essayez! activities to meaningful Mise en pratique activities, Communication tasks, and open-ended Synthèse activities that promote proficiency.
Clear, student-friendly design
Features visually engaging textbook pages and an intuitive layout that supports ease-of-use for both students and instructors.
Curious About What the Program Covers?
Get a complete look at the Espaces curriculum to plan your syllabus, check pacing, and ensure coverage of key learning goals.
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At Vista Higher Learning, our mission is to raise the level of teaching and learning of languages to a new level. Our singular focus has been on creating the highest quality, integrated print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learners—to those improving a second language or perfecting their native language. We remain dedicated to publishing research-based, groundbreaking digital and print materials that inspire and empower language educators and students to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Ready to Explore Espaces?
Learn about the modules and learning objectives of Espaces, Sixth Edition.