This is a revised edition of the popular primary course "Alex et Zoé" updated and with some additional components. It is designed for 7 - 10 year olds, in 3 levels, with each level providing 50 - 80 hours of French. Bright cartoon stories form the basis of the wide range of dialogues, activities and games. Each pupil's book contains 15 chapters of 4 lessons. The books are clearly laid out, with the emphasis on visual stimuli and each lesson ends with a cartoon strip using the vocabulary learned in a simple written format. The "livret de civilisation" reinforces cultural elements introduced in the lessons. Additional exercises to consolidate the coursebook material are found in the workbook along with 8 pages of exercises to practise basic grammar and an audio-CD for listening practice. The activities on the accompanying CDs are all based on the pictures in the pupil's book (pick out the characters or objects mentioned, listen and repeat or answer the questions). There are also songs for the class to sing along to and join in with the actions.
