Un coup d'oeil sur la France

by McGraw Hill

Published 16 October 1990
Un coup d'oeil sur la France (Coulanges and Daniel) is a popular cultural reader that explores French geography and spans the remarkable history of France from Vercingétorix through the twentieth century. Basic vocabulary and numerous side glosses facilitate your students' reading of the text. Questions for comprehension and discussion improve students' reading and speaking skills as they deepen their understanding of French civilization.


A reader for your intermediate through early advanced Spanish studentsLegends from Latin America/Leyendas latinoamericanas contains 18 stories that chronicle approximately 2,000 years and includes Indian tales from before the arrival of Columbus, stories of the conquest and colonial period, and tales based on events from the 19th century, bringing Latin Americas cultural heritage to life. The text is presented in simple Spanish and English so that students gain valuable reading skills in their new language with the support of their native language. The content questions that follow each reading enhance understanding, and the exercises reinforce the grammar and vocabulary list at the end of the last legend.

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