Linking Media to Authentic Expression
The new 2024 Silver-Telly Award-winning Roman-photo video series features engaging, relatable storylines that boost student confidence and build real-world communication skills. Integrated throughout each unit, the videos offer comprehensible input, preview grammar, and reinforce vocabulary.
Paired with print and digital activities, this is a powerful tool for both instructors and students to spark interaction, support meaningful learning, and bring French to life.
Improve Lexical Skills Through Listening
New web-only Contextes audio-sync vocabulary readings help students acquire vocabulary naturally, through context and sound. As they follow along with native speaker narration, students strengthen pronunciation, develop comprehension skills, and deepen vocabulary retention.
These readings support inductive learning and provide a ready-made, multimodal tool for language exposure and practice.
Assessments for Building Proficiency
The new Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) strand offers assignable, proficiency-based assessments built around Le Zapping videos—authentic, high-interest content students love. Rubrics clarify expectations and simplify grading, giving instructors a flexible, meaningful alternative to traditional tests.
Available on Supersite for easy assignment and tracking.
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Discover with Inquiry-Based Projects
The new Projet strand features meaningful, personalized tasks that build real-life communication skills. Clear stepped-out instructions help students investigate topics of interest, explore Essential Questions, and engage in sustained inquiry.
Projet promotes authenticity and reflection, and offers student choice—providing a rich, engaging alternative to traditional assessments.
Access Media Seamlessly Through vText
The new vText features seamlessly embedded presentational audio and video, accessible directly through integrated icons on every page. Students benefit from a convenient split-screen view, which displays multimedia content alongside textbook pages and related activities.
This design enhances comprehension by providing rich, contextual input without interrupting study flow. The embedded media supports diverse learning styles and encourages deeper engagement with the language.
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