Défi

Défi

A comprehensive, task-based approach to French for adult learners! 

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61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

A version specifically adapted for English-speaking audiences! The hybrid edition of the DÉFI 1 student book, English version, is a component of the DÉFI collection: the original, motivating, and easy-to-use French method designed for older teenagers or adults.

  • All instructions are provided in English to facilitate understanding and autonomy
  • Grammar boxes and grammar reference sections translated into English
  • Francophone cultures and societies as the primary material for learning
  • Themes and authentic, current, and varied documents that spark interest and curiosity
  • A primary focus on interculturality to encourage engagement
  • A guided progression for ease of use and adaptation to different teaching realities
  • A truly action-oriented approach with micro-tasks throughout the instructional sequence that prepare students for the final challenges at the end of each unit
  • An original unit structure: 2 cultural dossiers, each leading to the completion of a final task
  • Reading, listening, and writing strategies implemented naturally 
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

The DÉFI 1: Workbook is a colorful book, built in parallel with the DÉFI 1: Textbook and its themes, which allows students to review and deepen their knowledge.

The workbook includes:

  • Exercises that reinforce and deepen the language skills of the learner through systematic work on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A page of phonetic activities to put into practice the concepts discussed in the phonetic lessons of the corresponding textbook.
  • A self-assessment to evaluate language and cultural skills
  • Activities that prompt learners to reflect on the cultures of Francophone societies.
  • Preparation for the DELF A1 with advice and explanations to better understand the exam and training activities for each of the challenges.
19.95 CAD
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

DÉFI is an original, motivating, and very easy-to-use French textbook series. Anchored in the action-oriented approach, it awakens the curiosity of learners by placing culture as a fundamental element of language learning. It is aimed at adolescents or CECRL A1-level adults.

This series offers:

  • An easily adaptable structure of 8 units per level, each divided into two thematic folders. Each folder contains: 1 discovery double-page, 2 double-pages with interesting documents accompanied by grammatical, vocabulary, and cultural activities, as well as a final challenge.
  • Realistic and useful documents that facilitate language acquisition for the learner: multicultural elements, social data, etc.
  • Varied reading strategies to facilitate the understanding of documents and develop the autonomy of each learner.
  • A primary focus on intercultural exchange: the learner reacts and interacts based on his or her experience and identity.
  • An inductive and progressive study of grammar.
  • Vocabulary study throughout the series and reinforced by a dedicated page at the end of the unit.
  • Accompanying audio and video clips. 
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

The DÉFI 2: Workbook is a colorful book, built in parallel with the DÉFI 2: Textbook and its themes, which allows students to review and deepen their knowledge.

The workbook includes:

  • Exercises that reinforce and deepen the language skills of the learner through systematic work on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A page of phonetic activities to put into practice the concepts discussed in the phonetic lessons of the corresponding textbook.
  • A self-assessment to evaluate language and cultural skills
  • Activities that prompt learners to reflect on the cultures of Francophone societies.
  • Preparation for the DELF A1 with advice and explanations to better understand the exam and training activities for each of the challenges.
19.95 CAD

The DÉFI 3: Workbook is a colorful book, built in parallel with the DÉFI 3: Textbook and its themes, which allows students to review and deepen their knowledge.

The workbook includes:

  • Exercises that reinforce and deepen the language skills of the learner through systematic work on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A page of phonetic activities to put into practice the concepts discussed in the phonetic lessons of the corresponding textbook.
  • A self-assessment to evaluate language and cultural skills
  • Activities that prompt learners to reflect on the cultures of Francophone societies.
  • Preparation for the DELF A1 with advice and explanations to better understand the exam and training activities for each of the challenges.
19.95 CAD

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39.95 CAD

The DÉFI 3: Instructor's Manual is an indispensable tool for teachers whose students use the DÉFI 3 textbook.

  • It offers many ways to make use of the activities of the student’s textbook.
  • It provides suggestions and calendars to organize the course sequence.
  • It allows the teacher to save considerable time preparing the course.
  • It provides practical ideas for in-class activities.
  • It contains workbook keys.
  • It includes transcripts of audio tracks and videos.
39.95 CAD
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39.95 CAD

The DÉFI 4: Instructor's Manual is an indispensable tool for teachers whose students use the DÉFI 4 textbook.

  • It offers many ways to make use of the activities of the student’s textbook.
  • It provides suggestions and calendars to organize the course sequence.
  • It allows the teacher to save considerable time preparing the course.
  • It provides practical ideas for in-class activities.
  • It contains workbook keys.
  • It includes transcripts of audio tracks and videos.
39.95 CAD
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The product can only be purchased by verified teachers. Register here.

39.95 CAD

The DÉFI 5: Instructor's Manual is an indispensable tool for teachers whose students use the DÉFI 5 textbook.

  • It offers many ways to make use of the activities of the student’s textbook.
  • It provides suggestions and calendars to organize the course sequence.
  • It allows the teacher to save considerable time preparing the course.
  • It provides practical ideas for in-class activities.
  • It contains workbook keys.
  • It includes transcripts of audio tracks and videos.
39.95 CAD
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61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

DÉFI is an original, motivating, and very easy-to-use French textbook series. Anchored in the action-oriented approach, it awakens the curiosity of learners by placing culture as a fundamental element of language learning. It is aimed at adolescents or CECRL A1-level adults.

This series offers:

  • An easily adaptable structure of 8 units per level, each divided into two thematic folders. Each folder contains: 1 discovery double-page, 2 double-pages with interesting documents accompanied by grammatical, vocabulary, and cultural activities, as well as a final challenge.
  • Realistic and useful documents that facilitate language acquisition for the learner: multicultural elements, social data, etc.
  • Varied reading strategies to facilitate the understanding of documents and develop the autonomy of each learner.
  • A primary focus on intercultural exchange: the learner reacts and interacts based on his or her experience and identity.
  • An inductive and progressive study of grammar.
  • Vocabulary study throughout the series and reinforced by a dedicated page at the end of the unit.
  • Accompanying audio and video clips. 
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

The DÉFI 4: Workbook is a colorful book, built in parallel with the DÉFI 4: Textbook and its themes, which allows students to review and deepen their knowledge.

The workbook includes:

  • Exercises that reinforce and deepen the language skills of the learner through systematic work on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A page of phonetic activities to put into practice the concepts discussed in the phonetic lessons of the corresponding textbook.
  • A self-assessment to evaluate language and cultural skills
  • Activities that prompt learners to reflect on the cultures of Francophone societies.
  • Preparation for the DELF A1 with advice and explanations to better understand the exam and training activities for each of the challenges.
19.95 CAD
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

DÉFI is an original, motivating, and very easy-to-use French textbook series. Anchored in the action-oriented approach, it awakens the curiosity of learners by placing culture as a fundamental element of language learning. It is aimed at adolescents or CECRL A1-level adults.

This series offers:

  • An easily adaptable structure of 8 units per level, each divided into two thematic folders. Each folder contains: 1 discovery double-page, 2 double-pages with interesting documents accompanied by grammatical, vocabulary, and cultural activities, as well as a final challenge.
  • Realistic and useful documents that facilitate language acquisition for the learner: multicultural elements, social data, etc.
  • Varied reading strategies to facilitate the understanding of documents and develop the autonomy of each learner.
  • A primary focus on intercultural exchange: the learner reacts and interacts based on his or her experience and identity.
  • An inductive and progressive study of grammar.
  • Vocabulary study throughout the series and reinforced by a dedicated page at the end of the unit.
  • Accompanying audio and video clips. 
61.70 CAD 64.95 CAD

The DÉFI 5: Workbook is a colorful book, built in parallel with the DÉFI 5: Textbook and its themes, which allows students to review and deepen their knowledge.

The workbook includes:

  • Exercises that reinforce and deepen the language skills of the learner through systematic work on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A page of phonetic activities to put into practice the concepts discussed in the phonetic lessons of the corresponding textbook.
  • A self-assessment to evaluate language and cultural skills
  • Activities that prompt learners to reflect on the cultures of Francophone societies.
  • Preparation for the DELF A1 with advice and explanations to better understand the exam and training activities for each of the challenges.
19.95 CAD

About DÉFI

DÉFI is a French program that is original, motivating, and user-friendly. Grounded in the action-oriented approach, it sparks learners' curiosity by emphasizing culture as a key aspect of language learning.

Designed for older teenagers or adults, it covers levels A1 to C1.

Why DÉFI?

  • An action-based approach with micro-tasks integrated throughout the teaching sequence to prepare learners for challenges at the end of each unit.
  • Structured into 8 units per level, each divided into two thematic folders, with specific contents including discovery pages, documents, and additional tasks.
  • Offers inductive and progressive grammar work, along with vocabulary reinforcement through word clouds, mind maps, and other activities.
  • Authentic, current, and diverse topics and documents to spark interest, alongside a focus on interculturality and guided progression for flexibility in teaching.
  • The option for a gentle progression into the language, with the Volume 1 anglophone edition. 
  • A Teacher’s Manual that saves time in class preparation and implement ways for effective differentiation in instruction and assessment.
  • An action-based approach with micro-tasks integrated throughout the teaching sequence to prepare learners for challenges at the end of each unit.
  • Structured into 8 units per level, each divided into two thematic folders, with specific contents including discovery pages, documents, and additional tasks.
  • Offers inductive and progressive grammar work, along with vocabulary reinforcement through word clouds, mind maps, and other activities.
  • Authentic, current, and diverse topics and documents to spark interest, alongside a focus on interculturality and guided progression for flexibility in teaching.
  • The option for a gentle progression into the language, with the Volume 1 anglophone edition. 
  • A Teacher’s Manual that saves time in class preparation and implement ways for effective differentiation in instruction and assessment.

DÉFI components

Textbook

Workbook

Teacher's Manual

Bundle Edition

Digital Edition

Go through the levels and samples

Défi 1
A1

Défi 2
A2

Défi 3
B1

Défi 4
B2

Défi 5
C1

Workbook spotlight: building proficiency

The workbook is a vibrant resource, designed to complement the Student Edition and its themes, facilitating practice and enhanced learning opportunities for students.

Key features of the workbook include: 

  • Exercises aimed at reinforcing and expanding the learner's language skills through systematic exercises on vocabulary and grammar.
  • A dedicated phonetics activity section to reinforce the concepts introduced in the phonetics sections of the Student Book.
  • Self-assessment tools for evaluating language and cultural proficiency, accompanied by activities promoting reflection on Francophone cultures and societal norms.
  • Comprehensive preparation for the DELF exam, offering guidance and explanations to optimize exam performance, as well as practice exercises covering various test components.

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