La Passerelle

Designed for students at the upper intermediate level, that is students at UK A- and AS-level, at UK National Curriculum levels 8, 9 and 10, at UK GNVQ Language Level 3 and above, as well as adults studying for business or leisure purposes. The rationale behind the writing of La Passerelle is a conviction that there is a real need for a book (and cassette) that does not separate grammar from communication, a book that deals with French grammar in use. Clear and succinct grammar explanations are supported by examples of grammar-in-use in printed materials (including cartoons) and in recorded interviews on cassette. Explanation is followed by exercises. These move from being very structured to being more open-ended to allow students the opportunity for self-expression. The grammar presentation is in French - this is because the authors think it preferable for classes to be conducted in the target language. To summarise, La Passerelle aims to provide a bridge to spoken and written fluency by * improving students' knowledge of grammar * providing natural contexts which require students to talk to each other in French * improving written accuracy