Ensuite: Cours Intermediaire De Francais

I ordered this textbook for one of my college courses. I saved a lot of money and the book is new and in great condition. The only odd thing is that I received the Instructor's Edition rather than the Student Edition, which I was actually trying to order. To be honest, this doesn't really make a difference. The two editions are quite similar. I'm just glad I didn't get some other book entirely.

Ensuite is a good textbook giving the students a very nice overview of the French and francophone cultures, using original texts from francophone authors as well as well-chosen articles. The grammar section will please those who think about grammar as an important part of a French class for intermediate students. The 6 units are well-built, with 3 chapters each, and will allow students to discuss intersting topics in class. A drawback might be the presentation, though. The chapters are heavily loaded with vocabulary, and it might be scary to students... Also, black and white pictures are not what you would expect from a $50 book. Otherwise, Ensuite is an enjoyable companion.