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