Table of Contents for the Beijing Foreign Studies University French Self-Study Textbook37

## Introduction
- Purpose and overview of the textbook
- Target audience and level of study
## Section 1: Phonetics and Pronunciation


Chapter 1: Introduction to French Phonetics
- The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- French vowels and consonants
- Intonation and liaison


Chapter 2: Practice Exercises
- Exercises on vowel and consonant pronunciation
- Exercises on intonation and liaison
## Section 2: Basic Grammar


Chapter 3: Nouns and Articles
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Gender and number of nouns
- Singular and plural forms
- Possessive pronouns


Chapter 4: Adjectives
- Agreement of adjectives with nouns
- Possessive adjectives
- Demonstrative adjectives


Chapter 5: Verbs
- Conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense
- Regular and irregular verbs
- Subject pronouns


Chapter 6: Practice Exercises
- Exercises on nouns, articles, adjectives, and verbs
- Reading and writing exercises
## Section 3: Intermediate Grammar


Chapter 7: Past Tenses
- The passé composé (compound past)
- The imparfait (imperfect)
- The plus-que-parfait (pluperfect)


Chapter 8: Conditional and Subjunctive Moods
- The conditional and its uses
- The present and past subjunctive moods
- Uses of the subjunctive


Chapter 9: Prepositions and Adverbs
- Prepositions and their uses
- Placement of adverbs
- Comparison of adjectives and adverbs


Chapter 10: Practice Exercises
- Exercises on past tenses, conditional and subjunctive moods, prepositions, and adverbs
- Reading and writing exercises
## Section 4: Advanced Grammar


Chapter 11: Relative Pronouns
- Use of relative pronouns
- Types of relative pronouns
- The subjunctive with relative pronouns


Chapter 12: Passive Voice
- Formation of the passive voice
- Uses of the passive voice
- Impersonal constructions


Chapter 13: Interrogatives and Negatives
- Interrogative words and their uses
- Formation of negative sentences
- Placement of negative elements


Chapter 14: Practice Exercises
- Exercises on relative pronouns, passive voice, interrogatives, and negatives
- Reading and writing exercises
## Section 5: Vocabulary and Expressions


Chapter 15: Everyday Vocabulary
- Basic vocabulary for everyday situations
- Numbers, time, and colors
- Common phrases and expressions


Chapter 16: Academic Vocabulary
- Vocabulary related to education and professions
- Specialized terms and idioms
- Cultural references


Chapter 17: Practice Exercises
- Exercises on vocabulary and expressions
- Reading and writing exercises
## Section 6: Culture and Civilization


Chapter 18: French Culture and History
- Overview of French history and culture
- French literature, music, and art
- French cuisine and gastronomy


Chapter 19: French-Speaking Countries
- Geography and history of French-speaking countries
- Cultural and linguistic diversity within the Francophone world
- The role of French in international relations


Chapter 20: Practice Exercises
- Cultural and civilization exercises
- Reading and writing exercises
## Appendices


Appendix A: Verb Conjugations


Appendix B: Vocabulary List


Appendix C: Grammatical Tables


Appendix D: Answer Key

2025-01-07

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