Taxi Course Description#
Taxi, also known as Le Nouveau Taxi, is one of the best-known French language-learning series published by Hachette FLE. Designed with a communication-focused approach and based on CEFR standards, this series prepares learners to use French in real-life situations, travel, education, and work.
By providing audio files, a variety of exercises, group activities, and step-by-step instruction in vocabulary and grammar, this series is considered one of the most popular French language-learning resources used in institutes and universities around the world.
Who Is This Series Suitable For?#
- People who intend to learn French from the basics
- Teenagers and adults
- Applicants planning to migrate, study, or work in French-speaking countries
- Candidates preparing for the international DELF and DALF exams
Taxi Series Levels#
- Taxi 1: A1 level
- Taxi 2: A2 level
- Taxi 3: B1 level
Each book covers a complete level and prepares learners to move on to the next level. This series is specifically designed for levels A1 through B1.
How Many Lessons Does Each Book Include?#
Each book usually contains 12 lessons. Each lesson is structured to integrate vocabulary, grammar, conversation, listening, reading, and writing instruction. Review and assessment exercises are also provided at the end of each lesson to help learners consolidate the material.
Which Skills Does This Series Develop?#
This series develops all four core language skills in a work-oriented learning environment.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Speaking | 1. Improving conversation skills 2. Communicating in real-life situations |
| Listening | 1. Enhancing listening skills 2. Using standard audio files |
| Reading | 1. Understanding everyday texts 2. Understanding practical texts |
| Writing |
1. Learning to write messages
2. Learning to write emails 3. Learning to write formal and informal texts |
Vocabulary Instruction#
Vocabulary is taught through a variety of topics, including introductions and getting acquainted, family, shopping, travel, food and restaurants, work and education, health, French culture, and everyday life, enabling learners to use the words in real-life situations.
Grammar Instruction#
French grammar is taught step by step, with practical examples and a variety of exercises, enabling learners to use grammatical structures correctly in both conversation and writing.
Pronunciation Instruction#
Each lesson includes a section dedicated to correct pronunciation, phonetics, and sentence intonation in French, helping learners improve their speaking skills and speak more fluently.
Key Features Of The Series#
- Instruction based on real-life situations
- Simultaneous development of the four core language skills
- Practical vocabulary and grammar instruction
- Audio files and multimedia resources
- A variety of exercises for consolidating the material
- Suitable for in-person classes, online learning, and self-study
- Aligned with CEFR standards and the DELF and DALF exams
Why Choose The Taxi Series?#
If you are looking for a standardized, practical, and reliable series for learning French, Taxi is one of the best choices. Through step-by-step instruction, a focus on communication skills, and a variety of exercises, this series prepares learners to use French in everyday life, travel, education, and the workplace. These books are also suitable resources for preparing for international French language exams such as the DELF.