You press the remote control and see a table set with une fourchette and un couteau; then un croissant and de la confiture appear, while a voice names them. French Premier is a DVD that invites you to get involved by making choices about the vocabulary you want to learn. Apart from food, there are themes involving the body, buildings, furniture and countries, as well as basic items such as numbers and colours. Then you can watch an animation about a trip to France. French Premier costs pound;12.99 from Premier Interactive, 29 Rowan Road, Denvilles, Havant PO9 2UX.

Tel: 0845 373 1839 www.french-premier.co.uk