Objectives & Content

Objectives: At the end of this chapter you will be able to talk about a university, courses of study, jobs, and the workplace. You will also be able to give commands, make suggestions, express preferences, and compare education and the workplace in France, Québec and the rest of Canada. You will learn a great deal about the history and status of French in Canada.

The following sections comprise this chapter:

AUDIO RESOURCES

Access the Points de deépart, Sons et lettres, Écoutons, and Vocabulary and Student Activities Manual audio for the chapter. The most recent version of Real Player is required to listen to the audio.

PRACTICE

Check your understanding of each lesson's vocabulary and grammar presentation through multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank activities that are automatically graded and provide immediate feedback. In addition, use the online Flashcards and the Soccer Game for additional practice.

WEB RESOURCES

Access a variety of activities and research links:

• The links that accompany certain textbook and Student Activities Manual exercises.
• The Surfons sur Internet activity explores topics related to the chapter theme. Conduct research on the Francophone Web, respond to essay questions and gain new insight into the Francophone world.
• The Venez chez nous Web activity explores the Francophone Web to enhance your understanding of the topics presented in the corresponding Venez chez nous section of the textbook.
• In the Expansion Links you will find fun links for further practice and exploration, such as personal Web pages, games, videos, and much more.

Check your listening comprehension skill by viewing this brief interview with a native French speaker and completing the activity.

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