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French 1A & 1B

Debuts - an Introduction to French.  Textbook.
Ann Williams-Gascon, H. Jay Siskin, Thomas T. Field.
McGraw-Hill.   ISBN:  007312544X OR 9780073125442
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Workbook/laboratory Manual Part 1 to Accompany Debuts: An Introduction to French.
Ann Williams, H. Jay Siskin, Tom Field.
McGraw-Hill.   ISBN: 0073219126 OR 9780073219127
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English Grammar for Students of French: The Study Guide for Those Learning French
Jacqueline Morton.      Olivia & Hill Press
ISBN:   093403432X or 9780934034326
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Note: French 1A students will continue to use Débuts as they progress to French 1B.

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French 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B

  1.  Bien Vu, Bien Dit.  Williams, Grace, Roche.  McGraw-Hill Publishing.  ISBN – 9780072897593
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  1. Workbook/Laboratory Manual to Accompany Bien Vu, Bien Dit.  Williams, Grace, Roche. ISBN – 9780073259130
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  1. English Grammar for Students of French: The Study Guide for Those Learning French.  Jacqueline Morton.  Olivia & Hill Press.  ISBN - 9780934034326
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