Relates French grammatical terms to corresponding terms in English, covering verb conjugation, objects, modifiers, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and gender.

Bridging the Gap to Language Mastery Since 1979

The Olivia & Hill (O&H) Press provides a series of concise study guides designed to support students learning a variety of foreign languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, Latin, and ESL. Since 1979, these guides have served as a “missing link” in modern language education by bridging the gap between basic immersion and professional mastery.

While immersion methods provide the “heart” of a language through cultural flow, O&H provides the “bones” by establishing a firm grammatical structure.

The O&H Methodology: English Grammar First
A core tenet of the O&H approach is addressing the “English grammar blindspot.” Many students lack the metalinguistic awareness to understand complex foreign structures because they do not first understand the corresponding English concepts.

O&H solves this by teaching English grammar first, using side-by-side comparisons to show exactly how the target language differs from English. This method provides a “mental hook” that:
● Reduces Cognitive Overload: Students focus on one new concept at a time.
● Prevents “Fossilized Errors”: We address bad habits that often form in immersion-only environments before they become permanent.

Supporting the Modern Classroom
These study guides are designed for self-study, enabling a “flipped classroom” model in which students learn the mechanics at home, freeing up valuable class time for communication. This efficiency is particularly beneficial in higher education, where instructional time is limited.

Beyond the classroom, the guides help learners overcome the “intermediate plateau” to achieve professional proficiency (such as ACTFL Superior or CEFR C1/C2 levels). This precision is essential for:
● High-stakes professional writing
● Technical reporting
● Standardized testing (OPI, DALF, DELE)