Vis-à-vis engages students with its unique integration of contemporary culture and communicative building blocks, providing tools to build a solid foundation in introductory French. The hallmarks of Vis-à-vis include a clear chapter structure with four lessons in which vocabulary, grammar, and culture work together as integrated units; an abundance of practice activities that range from form-focused to communicative; a balanced approach to the four skills; and rich and diverse coverage of the Francophone world. The easy-to-use Connect platform provides ample opportunity for practicing receptive listening and reading skills, acquiring vocabulary and grammar, and producing open-ended writing and speaking responses (alone or in groups). The rich video program helps to build cultural as well as linguistic competence. These features of Vis-à-vis support the core goals of the Introductory French course-communicative and cultural competence-and lay the groundwork for student success.

Ch 1 Une nouvelle aventureCh 2 Nous, les étudiantsCh 3 La vie en couleursCh 4 À la maisonCh 5 De génération en générationCh 6 À table!Ch 7 Les plaisirs de la cuisineCh 8 Vive les vacances!Ch 9 En route! Ch 10 Comment communiquez-vous?Ch 11 Vivre en ville Ch 12 La passion pour les artsCh 13 La vie quotidienne Ch 14 Sur le marché du travailCh 15 Les loisirs Ch 16 Qu'en pensez-vous?