Texts Selected for Text Analysis: Thematic, Grammar, Syntax, and Vocabulary Exercises

The book you hold in your hands is the result of several years of experience teaching French in an environment that is more or less unfavorable to the teaching of French as a foreign language. The social context, education policy-which treats French as an elective subject-and the shortage of cultural, pedagogical, and learning materials all contribute to trapping French learners in this unfavorable situation. Since there is little I can do-especially to counter education policy-I decided to compile, in book form, the various texts that have served as teaching materials throughout my career as a teacher of French as a foreign language. Many of these texts are my own creations, intended simply to address this widespread problem. So, I believe this little book could serve as teaching and learning material for French as a foreign language-material for group or individual practice. The grammar exercises and vocabulary lists that follow each text are designed to encourage learning and enhance language proficiency.