Beginning students and those who have graduated form our Discover French course develop listening, speaking and reading skills in the company of Theirry and Lucille, two Parisian children, and their puppet Gaston. This two-semester course, being taught in schools in Europe, incorporates comic strips, games and lively classroom activities to make French study easy and fun. Gaston textbooks are available in the C.O.D. bookstore. Fun provides upper elementary and middle school students with all the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills associated with most first-year high school programs. Beginning students or those who have completed Gaston or another French course now learn essential French grammar.
New vocabulary is introduced weekly, and grammar is taught in a fun, non-threatening manner.
I-III attain a higher level of French proficiency in French is Fun IV as they learn more essential French verbs, use contractions to show possession, build vocabulary and increase ability to communicate orally and in written form. Course continues with Level I text. Learn about French geography, history, government, lifestyle, holidays, language and more. New topics are introduced weekly through interactive activities and games. Recommended to upper elementary and middle school students.