Echange 1 is the first part of a new KS3 French course that reflects all the requirements of the KS3 MFL Framework. Echange 1 is aimed at Year 7, Echange 2 at Year 8 and Echange 3 at Year 9 respectively. Part 1 is in single-book format (with differentiated Workbooks and further support and extension material in the back of the Students' Book). From Part 2 onwards there are differentiated Students' Books, Workbooks, Teacher's Books, Resource and Assessment files, CDs and cassettes. This fully-integrated course includes the following components for Part 1: Students' Book, 2x Workbooks (Encore and En plus); Teacher's Book, Resource & Activity Pack, CDs, Cassettes, Flashcards, OHT file, ICT component. For Part 2 there are the following components: 2x Students' Books (Encore and En plus); 2x Workbooks (Encore and En plus)' 2x Teacher's Books (Encore and En plus); 2x Resource and Activity Packs (Encore and En plus); 2x CDs and cassettes (Encore and En plus); Flashcards, OHT file and ICT component. The Students' Book contains starters and plenaries on each spread. Grammar and language strategies are explained in clear, concise language and students are encouraged to discuss and reflect upon what they have learnt. Assessment is provided through checklists with graded activities in the Students' Book and tests on Copymaster: these can also be used for self assessment. There is also plenty of opportunity for independent study in the Encore and En plus sections, Reading section and grammar activities at the back of the Students' Book.