Customer Reviews
Complete French A level course - By: , 08 Nov 2003 
This book is great - benefits include
- both AS & A2in one book
- MODERN! bright & colourful
- clear layout
- helpful contents overview (it notes the aspects of communication, grammar & exam skills contained withing each topic area)
- clearly presented grammar points within each topic area
- separate section containing texts offering the possibility of further extended work
I made the mistake of ordering the 1994 original version first -don't bother! It is predominantly black & white & although the content is much the same, it looks very dull.
In short - this book does the job (you'll need the cassettes though) - but unlike some others, it does it with some style!
Incomplete and frustrating! - By: , 19 Aug 2003 
From the very begining you are aware that the book is only part of the package. Continual references to 'worksheets' 'tapes' & the 'self study booklet' make it clear that the book is designed for classroom use with the necessary back-up. As a stand alone it's use is limited.
Designed around 15 aspects on lifein modern France, the articles are generally well presented although there are a number of basic errors, the map of the Francophone world, the flags of European countries etc.
Overall it would be good if you have the back-up, if not then forget it.
This book covers all of the topics needed for post 16. - By: nikkiclarke40@hotmail.com, 07 May 2001 The joy of this book is that unlike many of it's rivals, it covers the topic areas for the AS & the A2in one book.
Although a lot of the articles are very similar to the original this book is more colourful & up to date. The texts are often challenging & there are a good range of listening & speaking activities.
The book also provides enough material for teachers, enabling them to get on with teaching & not having to worry about finding additional resources.
The additional resources to accompany the book are also excellent & resolve the problem of additional home study materials.
