This second edition of Tapis Volant 1 includes an authentic context and a focus on French as a language of the Pacific and as an international language. It also incorporates the best of modern communicative methodology. There is a strong emphasis on reading and a systematic approach to grammar and vocabulary, with practice exercises and unit tests covering all skills.

Designed around the principles of intercultural language learning, such as noticing, making connections, reflecting and interacting, the student book provides ample opportunities for students to develop intercultural competence while learning a new language.

This second edition of Tapis Volant 1 includes an authentic context and a focus on French as a language of the Pacific and as an international language. It also incorporates the best of modern communicative methodology. There is a strong emphasis on reading and a systematic approach to grammar and vocabulary, with practice exercises and unit tests covering all skills.

The teacher companion presents all the pages from the student book with wrap-around practical teaching notes that include lesson tips, extension activities, assessment ideas, extended cultural information, cross-references to other components and a wealth of support material in a single, easy-to-use resource. All the pages from the activity book are reproduced with answers to support quick and easy correction of student work.