Learning French and want to know more about France?

«Progressive» series includes an excellent country studies textbook «Civilisation progressive du français A2/B1 Intermédiaire». The book covers a variety of aspects such as geography, history, political system, economics, culture, and everyday life in France; it also contains a chapter about French-speaking countries. The material is conveniently organized: texts are given on the left page and reading comprehension exercises are on the right page.

The textbook is accompanied by a CD with 30 reportages that illustrate the topics mentioned above.

There is also a supplement with answer keys to exercises.

Steele R. Civilisation progressive du français. A2/B1 / Ross Steele. - Paris : CLE International, 2017. - 208 p.: ill. (Location – French reading room, catalogue code – Ш147.11 S82)

Steele R. Civilisation progressive du français. Corrigés. A2/B1 / Ross Steele. - 2ème édition. - Paris : CLE International, 2019. - 35 p. (Location – French reading room, catalogue code - Ш147.11 S82)