"En Fin de Compte" is a language teaching course in French for degree level students based on a "communicative" teaching method. This method aims to bring students' skills into a closer relationship with their social and professional language needs. The course has been tested internationally. It has the backing of the Economic and Social Research Council and the Nuffield Foundation. There is a tutor's book to accompany the course, and also a pack containing the tutor's book and two video cassettes.