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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.

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. 

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.

The DÉFI ACTUEL 1: 12-Month Student Bundle includes the DÉFI actuel 1: Student Textbook as well as 12 months of access to our online learning platform, Espace Virtuel.

DÉFI ACTUEL 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.

Please note: This is a pre-assembled bundle. The Print Textbook and Digital Access Code will be packaged and shipped together. 

Défi actuel 1: Instructor's Manual includes: 

• A clear overview of the manual’s approach and objectives
• Detailed guidance to help teachers save time when learning and using the method, and when preparing their lessons
• Practical tips for organizing and getting the most out of classroom activities
• Suggestions for effectively incorporating Workbook activities into lessons
• Numerous examples of oral and written production tasks
• All the answers to the Students Book activities

The  DÉFI ACTUEL 1: Workbook provides targeted practice to reinforce grammar and vocabulary, helping learners build a stronger foundation in the language. Phonetics activities connected to dedicated video capsules offer effective opportunities to practice key concepts. The workbook also includes a self-assessment to help learners track their progress, along with activities that encourage reflection on French-speaking cultures and social issues.

Défi actuel 2: Instructor's Manual includes: 

• A clear overview of the manual’s approach and objectives
• Detailed guidance to help teachers save time when learning and using the method, and when preparing their lessons
• Practical tips for organizing and getting the most out of classroom activities
• Suggestions for effectively incorporating Workbook activities into lessons
• Numerous examples of oral and written production tasks
• All the answers to the Students Book activities

The  DÉFI ACTUEL 2: Workbook provides targeted practice to reinforce grammar and vocabulary, helping learners build a stronger foundation in the language. Phonetics activities connected to dedicated video capsules offer effective opportunities to practice key concepts. The workbook also includes a self-assessment to help learners track their progress, along with activities that encourage reflection on French-speaking cultures and social issues.

Défi actuel 1: Instructor's Manual includes: 

• A clear overview of the manual’s approach and objectives
• Detailed guidance to help teachers save time when learning and using the method, and when preparing their lessons
• Practical tips for organizing and getting the most out of classroom activities
• Suggestions for effectively incorporating Workbook activities into lessons
• Numerous examples of oral and written production tasks
• All the answers to the Students Book activities

The DÉFI ACTUEL 2: 12-Month Student Bundle includes the DÉFI actuel 2: Student Textbook as well as 12 months of access to our online learning platform, Espace Virtuel.

DÉFI ACTUEL 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.

Please note: This is a pre-assembled bundle. The Print Textbook and Digital Access Code will be packaged and shipped together. 

The DÉFI ACTUEL 3: 12-Month Student Bundle includes the DÉFI actuel 2: Student Textbook as well as 12 months of access to our online learning platform, Espace Virtuel.

DÉFI ACTUEL 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.

Please note: This is a pre-assembled bundle. The Print Textbook and Digital Access Code will be packaged and shipped together. 

The  DÉFI ACTUEL 3: Workbook provides targeted practice to reinforce grammar and vocabulary, helping learners build a stronger foundation in the language. Phonetics activities connected to dedicated video capsules offer effective opportunities to practice key concepts. The workbook also includes a self-assessment to help learners track their progress, along with activities that encourage reflection on French-speaking cultures and social issues.