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Liaisons: Introductory French, 4th Edition

Wynne Wong, Stacey Weber-Fève, Anne Lair

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Overview

“Liaisons: Introductory French” is an innovative French program grounded in principles of teaching and research in second language acquisition. Through this carefully structured program, students discover how to make connections with their classmates, their instructor, their community, and the French-speaking world.

With an engaging mystery film shot in Montreal, Quebec, and Paris, the program provides a rich array of communication-based activities designed to fuel interaction in and out of the classroom. The program’s framework asks students to explore new vocabulary and grammar through different mediums, connect form and meaning through a set of confidence-building activities, and actively create language.

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Meet the Authors

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Wynne Wong

Wynne Wong is Professor of French and Director of French Language Instruction at the Ohio State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on second language acquisition and Quebec cultural studies, and is responsible for graduate teaching associate training. In addition to publishing in different areas of second language acquisition, she is known for her research in French on Processing Instruction and structured input, and for her award-winning article (with B. VanPatten) "The Evidence is IN: Drills are OUT" (Foreign Language Annals, 2003), winner of the 2005 Stephen A. Freeman Award. Dedicated to building bridges between theory and practice, she is also the lead author of the textbook LIAISONS (Cengage, 2013, 2017) as well as INPUT ENHANCEMENT: FROM THEORY AND RESEARCH TO THE CLASSROOM (McGraw-Hill, 2005) and FOCUSING ON FORM IN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION (with D. Simard, Routledge, 2015).

Stacey Weber-Fève

Stacey Weber-Fève is Associate Professor of French at Iowa State University. She is a specialist of French cinema and has published books and articles on women's filmmaking and life writing and is currently researching French cinematic comedy and several French stars of comedy films. An award-winning teacher dedicated to "bridging the gap" between "language teachers" and "literature professors," she has also published and presented on the teaching of the French language, culture, literature, and film through integrated approaches and input-to-output processes at all levels of the foreign language curriculum, including advanced levels. She is co-author of the textbook LIAISONS and the recipient of the Nelson Brooks award (2015) given by ACTFL for excellence in the teaching of culture.

Anne Lair

Anne Lair directs the French Basic Language Program at the University of Utah where she also teaches undergraduate courses. In addition, she is the French Bridge Curriculum Director and State French Bridge Coordinator (continuation of the French Dual Immersion) in Utah. She has published on symbolism of food in France, and French culture, and co-authored INVITATION AU MONDE FRANCOPHONE (Heinle, 2005), and Liaisons [3rd edition (Cengage 2020)]. She is the recipient of several teaching awards including the ACTFL Nelson Brooks award (2013) for excellence in the teaching of culture. She has received the Palmes Académiques (2017), an award given by the French Government in recognition of her contribution to promoting the French language and culture. She has served as Honorary Consul to France in Utah since April 2017.

What's New

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  • The new “Compétences interculturelles” section builds real-world connections to culture using authentic topics like time, food, and housing to spark reflection.
  • Streamlined vocabulary found in two “Vocabulaire” sections per chapter features engaging visuals for context and a variety of activities to reinforce comprehension.
  • The new “Tâche de synthése” section provides optional tasks that reinforce chapter topics and adapt easily for review, assessment, or project-based work.

Features

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  • An enhanced MindTap Course features an updated Learning Path, a new eBook, and richer assessment options, like speaking opportunities and auto-graded pronunciation activities.
  • Anchoring the program, a suspenseful film set in Montreal and Paris follows a Montreal graduate student as her past and present collide in unexpected ways.
  • Functional grammar presentations found in three “Grammaire” sections per chapter reinforce communication with film-based examples, clear explanations, and ample practice.
  • The “Liaisons avec le mots et les sons” section in each chapter focuses on pronunciation, sharpening listening and speaking skills, and deepening cultural awareness.
  • “Liaisons avec la lecture et l’écriture” pairs culture-focused readings with guided writing tasks that help students connect ideas and develop structured expression.

Table of Contents

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P. Bienvenue
1. Une vie équilibrée
2. Les plaisirs de la vie
3. Nos origines
4. Les espaces
5. Les plaisirs de la table
6. Les goûts et les choix
7. La vie professionnelle
8. Les moments de vie marquants
9. Les arts et les médias
10. Les relations interpersonnelles
11. La vie en action
12. La santé et le bien-être
F. L'histoire continue...

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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357986636
  • ISBN-13: 9780357986639
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  • ISBN-10: 0357949013
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MindTap for “Liaisons: Introductory French,” Instant Access, 4 Term is Cengage’s Learning Platform that offers everything you need to engage your students and prepare them for what’s next. Uniting trusted content, customizable assignments, and intuitive teaching tools, MindTap supports you in delivering guided, high-impact learning experiences — while helping you simplify your teaching with flexible course setup and seamless LMS integration.

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MindTap for “Liaisons: Introductory French,” Instant Access, 1 Term is Cengage’s Learning Platform that offers everything you need to engage your students and prepare them for what’s next. Uniting trusted content, customizable assignments, and intuitive teaching tools, MindTap supports you in delivering guided, high-impact learning experiences — while helping you simplify your teaching with flexible course setup and seamless LMS integration.