This beginning French course is a student's first introduction to the French language and culture. A text, workbook and notebook will be used, as well as audio and videocassettes. Basic vocabulary lists and grammar rules will be given, but more importantly, students will be expected to communicate this knowledge through speaking, writing and listening. There will be daily practice with student-centered activities and interaction between student and teacher. Sample goals include the ability to carry on a basic conversation, and to ask and answer questions related to time, weather, school, friends, and family.
Active participation is required.
This is an introductory one year course in which listening and speaking are the main goals. Our secondary goals are writing and reading. By the end of the course, the student should be able to survive a French setting. A basic text and workbook are used, as are many other resources. Students should be able to ask and follow simple directions, tell time, discuss weather, order a restaurant meal, greet people, shop, describe themselves, friends and things.