Ça Roule! 1 has been written in accordance with the new Junior Cycle Specification for Modern Foreign Languages
Adopts a communicative approach which focuses on oral proficiency, listening to and understanding the spoken language, so students learn to communicate effectively in conversation
Uses interdisciplinary teaching methods and an integrated approach to the development of language skills (reading, writing, listening, speech and conversation)
Suitable for mixed-ability classes
Modern, full-colour design with student-friendly layout, vibrant photos and creative illustrations
Each unit begins with a checklist of the conversation, speech, listening, reading, and grammatical skills the student will learn
Reading and writing exercises incorporate students’ own lived experiences , bringing the real world into the classroom
Uses authentic texts and covers themes that provide the building blocks for language learning
Culture sections throughout each unit teach students about French habits and customs, therefore developing socio-cultural knowledge and promoting intercultural awareness
Group and pair work fosters peer-to-peer teaching and communicative language learning
Task-switching , problem-solving, mini-projects and self-assessment tools develop critical thinking skills
Students learn to use grammar in context, supported by exercises in their Journal de bord
Includes glossary of vocabulary
