French B for the IB Diploma Grammar and Skills Workbook Second Ed

Hachette's French B for the IB Diploma: Comprehensive Support for Standard and Higher Level Students

Designed to align with the updated IB Diploma French B Guide, this flexible course equips students with the skills and confidence to become proficient communicators while fostering a deep conceptual understanding of the language. Tailored to meet the needs of both Standard and Higher Level learners, it ensures thorough syllabus coverage with engaging, authentic resources and practical skills development.

Key Features and Benefits

• Confidence in Communication: Students explore the five prescribed themes (Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organisation, Sharing the Planet) through authentic texts and skills-based practice, presented in clear and accessible learning pathways.

• Contextualized Grammar and Vocabulary: Grammar and vocabulary are introduced in meaningful contexts, helping students produce coherent written texts and deliver polished oral presentations, with attention to appropriate spoken and written registers.

• Enhanced Receptive Skills: Authentic written texts, audio recordings at a natural pace, and thoughtfully designed reading and listening tasks develop students’ comprehension and analytical abilities.

• Global Citizenship and Cultural Understanding: A diverse range of text types and cultural materials exposes students to Francophone cultures worldwide, promoting intercultural awareness and appreciation.

• Integrated Skills Development: Each unit includes structured tasks to build and refine reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, ensuring balanced and effective language acquisition.

• Links to TOK and CAS: Meaningful connections to Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) are embedded throughout, alongside opportunities to reflect on IB learner profile attributes in action.

Hachette’s French B for the IB Diploma is an essential resource for students and educators, offering everything needed for success in the IB French B course. With its engaging content, practical skills focus, and emphasis on cultural understanding, it provides a rich and rewarding learning experience.