James G. Mitchell
Cheryl Tano
Contemporary. Communicative. Cultural.
Designed to invite meaningful connections with contemporary and diverse francophone cultures, Promenades takes a student-friendly approach to introductory French.
In the fifth edition of Promenades, presentations and activities have been revised to further incorporate a broader range of francophone cultures and promote intercultural communicative competence. New Projets create deeper learning experiences, while updated diagnostic pre-assessments and assignable IPAs offer a more student-centered approach to testing.
With an updated contemporary design, Group Chats, and Student Video Recordings accompanied by rubrics, Promenades provides tools that make both teaching and learning easier, more meaningful, and more manageable.
The Hallmarks of Promenades
- Culture as an integral part of learning:
Promenades seamlessly integrates culture into every chapter, focusing on diverse francophone regions.
Every feature aims to promote intercultural communicative competence by encouraging students to compare their own experiences with francophone cultures, engage in meaningful reflection, and practice communication in real-life contexts. - Contemporary and engaging video programs:
Promenades' 2024 Silver Telly Award-Winning Roman-Photo video series brings everyday experiences to life, while Flash culture and Panorama culturel videos provide students with insights into the francophone world.
Authentic videoclips in Le Zapping expose students to popular media, providing valuable context for how French is spoken in real-world contexts, making learning both practical and relatable. - Comprehensive approach to communication:
Promenades fosters communication skills through a dynamic approach that integrates authentic French contexts and interactive activities.
By blending real-life scenarios with structured practice, students develop proficiency in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication.
The activity progression moves from recognition and comprehension to guided practice, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar concepts in diverse formats. This method ensures that learners build confidence and competence in using French in practical, meaningful ways.
Our Mission Your Partner in Language Learning
At Vista Higher Learning, our mission is to raise the teaching and learning of languages to a new level. Our singular focus for the past twenty-five years has been on creating the highest quality integrated print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learners—from those learning a new language 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.
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