Croisiere en langue francaise is a cultural journey through a compilation of 100 texts (including a few crosswords puzzles and poems), each of them presenting a grammatical point studied at the intermediate level. Since the texts have different levels of difficulties, some texts could also be used either at the beginner or advanced levels. However, the manual could be read as a novel with two main characters although, there is no thick plot or suspense (perhaps, the only one: we may wonder if the main characters would be together ever after). Over 200 color photos are included. The texts, embrace a multitude of themes such as: sport, education, celebrities, showbiz, political figures, American and French presidential elections, cinema, fashion, gastronomy, painting, popular literature, solar system, and others. Since the manual is intended to be used by students on their own, an Answer Key comes as a separate book.

Student comments:

Professor Cohen-Scali’s texts helped me master the nuances of grammar topics that we worked on in class. As a side benefit, they also enriched my vocabulary. The texts were clear, concise, and compact. They were very helpful to refer to when I get confused. For anyone who is learning French, this is an easy to understand and comprehensive resource book you won’t want to miss. - Victor Davis.

The texts that Professor Cohen-Scali has made are extremely thorough and useful in addressing the larger picture of French grammar. They do not merely walk the student through different rules and conjugations, but combine skills in order to ensure a much more comprehensive understanding than one would find in an ordinary text book. They definitely helped to solidify my understanding of the grammar rules. - Hannah Martin.

These texts were the tool I found most useful in learning the targeted grammar. The exercises are challenging yet very manageable and present the grammatical ideas in realistic settings, such as articles and dialogues. The texts are a good way to develop confidence and an organic feel for the grammar without feeling repetitive or unnecessary, as some textbooks may, all while developing stronger vocabulary. - Jeremy Canfield.