Contacts
Contacts by Jean Paul Valette is a comprehensive introductory text published by Houghton Mifflin in 1997. This 6th edition, written in French and spanning 586 pages, is designed for both students and instructors, offering a user-friendly approach to learning the language. The book presents grammar lessons in a logical sequence, ensuring consistent vocabulary reinforcement while focusing on the four essential language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Readers will find that Contacts effectively aligns with the national standards for foreign languages, addressing culture, connections, comparison, communities, and communication. The text incorporates icons to highlight these elements throughout, enhancing the learning experience. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those beginning their journey in French language study, making it suitable for educational settings and self-directed learners alike.
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Both students and instructors find this popular introductory text easy to use. The grammar lessons are presented in a logical sequence with constant vocabulary reinforcement and practice of the four skills–listening, reading, writing, and speaking. In addition, Contacts meets the five “Cs” of the national standards for foreign languages–culture, connections, comparison, communities, and communication–which are denoted by icons when they appear in the text.
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