'Based on eye-witness accounts, Robert Pike's moving book vividly depicts the lives of the villagers who were caught up in the tragedy of Oradour-sur-Glane and brings their experiences to our attention for the first time.' - Hanna Diamond, author of Fleeing Hitler On 10 June 1944, four days after Allied forces landed in Normandy, the picturesque village of Oradour-sur-Glane in the rural heart of France was destroyed by an armoured SS Panzer division. Six hundred and forty-three men, women and children were murdered in the nation's worst wartime atrocity. Today, Oradour is remembered as a 'martyred village' and its ruins preserved, but the stories of its inhabitants lie buried under the rubble of the intervening decades. Silent Village gathers the powerful testimonies of survivors in the first account of Oradour as it was both before the tragedy and in its aftermath. Why this peaceful community was chosen for extermination has remained a mystery. Putting aside contemporary hearsay, Nazi rhetoric and revisionist theories, Robert Pike returns to the archival evidence to narrate the tragedy as it truly happened - and give voice to the anguish of those left behind.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: French First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle. The audio to accompany this book is available to purchase on CD. It is also available to institutions via Kerboodle.

Collins CSEC (R) French provides comprehensive coverage of the CSEC (R) French syllabus. With a clear structure and engaging content, the Student's Book has been carefully planned around topic-based units so that language and skills are taught in context. The course takes a skills-based communicative approach with equal coverage given to all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Content is relevant to the age group and so provides engaging and motivating learning opportunities in real-world contexts. All topics, grammar and vocabulary are mapped to the syllabus, with clear learning objectives highlighted for each section of each unit. Units follow a carefully-planned, consistent structure allowing for reinforcement and progression at every stage. The course caters for all levels of ability, including the needs of students with less experience of French or those who need more support. It also provides extension activities for those students who require an extra challenge, and aims to encourage all students to develop their higher-order thinking skills. The layout of the book is clear and accessible, with boxed features highlighting key points of grammar, vocabulary or suggestions for taking things further. The opportunity to review is key and there are various Check-up and Review sections which encourage students to reflect on their progress. Each unit also contains a useful vocabulary section for ease of reference. To encourage students to broaden their perspectives, there are 'Francais en action' sections in every unit which offer stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable insights into the culture and society of Francophone countries. Opportunity for practice, consolidation and revision is provided throughout the course, with exam-style questions included to help students develop their skills for success. Audio files are available as a free download from the Collins website for listening comprehension exercises and pronunciation practice. To access the answer key for this textbook, contact [email protected]

Collins IGCSE (R) French provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE French (0520) syllabus. With a clear structure and engaging content, the Student's Book has been carefully planned around topic-based units so that language and skills are taught in context. The course takes a skills-based communicative approach with equal coverage given to all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Content is relevant to the age group and so provides engaging and motivating learning opportunities in real-world contexts. All topics, grammar and vocabulary are mapped to the syllabus, with clear learning objectives highlighted for each section of each unit. Units follow a carefully-planned, consistent structure allowing for reinforcement and progression at every stage. The course caters for all levels of ability, including the needs of students with less experience of French or those who need more support. It also provides extension activities for those students who require an extra challenge, and aims to encourage all students to develop their higher-order thinking skills. The layout of the book is clear and accessible, with boxed features highlighting key points of grammar, vocabulary or suggestions for taking things further. The opportunity to review is key and there are various Check-up and Review sections which encourage students to reflect on their progress. Each unit also contains a useful vocabulary section for ease of reference. To encourage students to broaden their perspectives, there are 'Francais en action' sections in every unit which offer stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable insights into the culture and society of Francophone countries. Opportunity for practice, consolidation and revision is provided throughout the course, with exam-style questions included to help students develop their skills for success. Audio files are available as a free download from the Collins website for listening comprehension exercises and pronunciation practice. The course can also be used by teachers and students of Cambridge O Level French (3015) and IGCSE (9-1) French (7156). This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: French First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures required to manipulate the language confidently and to prepare them thoroughly for their exam. The blend facilitates co-teaching and includes AS and A Level Student Books and online resources delivered via popular Kerboodle. The audio to accompany this book is available to purchase on CD. It is also available to institutions via Kerboodle.

'Based on eye-witness accounts, Robert Pike's moving book vividly depicts the lives of the villagers who were caught up in the tragedy of Oradour-sur-Glane and brings their experiences to our attention for the first time.' - Hanna Diamond, author of Fleeing Hitler On 10 June 1944, four days after Allied forces landed in Normandy, the picturesque village of Oradour-sur-Glane in the rural heart of France was destroyed by an armoured SS Panzer division. Six hundred and forty-three men, women and children were murdered in the nation's worst wartime atrocity. Today, Oradour is remembered as a 'martyred village' and its ruins preserved, but the stories of its inhabitants lie buried under the rubble of the intervening decades. Silent Village gathers the powerful testimonies of survivors in the first account of Oradour as it was both before the tragedy and in its aftermath. Why this peaceful community was chosen for extermination has remained a mystery. Putting aside contemporary hearsay, Nazi rhetoric and revisionist theories, Robert Pike returns to the archival evidence to narrate the tragedy as it truly happened - and give voice to the anguish of those left behind.

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Collins IGCSE (R) French provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE French (0520) syllabus. To support the Student's Book and Workbook, this full and comprehensive Teacher's Guide provides teaching notes and support material to enable teachers to plan and manage their lessons. An indispensable resource for teachers, this Teacher's Guide provides clear and concise notes for all units to support teachers in preparing, planning and managing their lessons. A comprehensive introduction explains the approach of the course and how teachers can make best use of the resources. The units then follow the same structure as the Student's Book, making it easy to use alongside the other resources. There is advice on how to use the Introductory unit as a diagnostic tool at the start of the course, to help assess levels of knowledge within the class. There are also suggestions throughout as to how to work with a mixed ability class, offering differentiated support and activities for all levels. The course can also be used by teachers and students of Cambridge O Level French (3015) and IGCSE (9-1) French (7156). This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.