Structured French Five

Volume five

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Description

Structured French Five is our fifth level and the first stage of the intermediate programme. It represents an important step towards greater confidence, precision, and independence in French.

At this stage, learners move beyond the foundations to develop greater accuracy, nuance, and control in both spoken and written communication. A central milestone is the introduction of the perfect tense, allowing learners to speak confidently about past experiences and events.

Particular attention is also given to adjective agreement and placement, prepositions across a variety of contexts, and more nuanced question structures.

Vocabulary expands through themes such as countries, cities, restaurants, humour, appearance, personality, emotions, colours, and taste, encouraging a more natural and expressive use of French.

As always, each concept is introduced progressively and practised systematically to ensure accuracy, confidence, and control.

About the author

Anaïs Vella is a dynamic French woman with a rich cultural and linguistic background. Born in 1988 from an Italian-descended family near the picturesque Saint-Tropez in the south of France, she has a passion for languages and teaching that has shaped her career.

In 2012, Anaïs moved from the glamorous city of Cannes to London, where she began teaching French. Over the years, her innovative teaching approach has helped thousands of students worldwide, culminating in the development of her signature methodology. Her work is encapsulated in a series of books originally titled Learn French with Anaïs, later rebranded as The Structured Book of French.

Anaïs is fluent in French, English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently learning Russian and Arabic. Her academic achievements include two master’s degrees, one in Education and the other in Criminal Law, from the University of Nice.

In 2019, Anaïs founded Anais and Co in London, a language tuition company that focuses on delivering structured, tutor-led language programmes.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Anaïs is a devoted mother of four children. Her family resides in Madrid, where her children are being raised in a trilingual environment at a British school, reflecting her dedication to fostering a love of languages and cultures in every aspect of her life.

Details

Pages 249

Lessons 30

Exercises 24

Format 21.55 x 28.54 cm

ISBN 979825405670

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Who is it for?

This book is intended for learners who have completed Structured French Four or who are already comfortable using present and past structures at a basic level.

It is suitable for learners who wish to improve their accuracy, expand their descriptive abilities, and gain more control when speaking about past experiences.

Objectives

By the end of Structured French Five, learners will be able to speak about past experiences and events with growing confidence and accuracy, allowing them to communicate more naturally about everyday life.

They will describe people, places, and experiences in greater depth while communicating with greater clarity, flexibility, and independence.

Timeline

Includes guided work through the book, testing on key topics and vocabulary, written and oral practice to reach the expected level, and the end-of-book assessment.

Includes learning the content, completing homework, and practising listening. A minimum of one hour of self-study is expected for each hour of lessons.