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