The student also learns to read carefully and to write with correct spelling. Attention to phonetics is also given, as the student becomes accustomed to the sounds of French as they relate to the graphic forms of the language. The text and tests are set in modern French life, so the learning of customs is integrated with the learning of the language. The second year of French expands on previous year's study of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects. The student continues to emphasize communication skills and a greater flexibility of expression.
Students further develop their reading skills by reading short stories.
French II Two elements of effective communication are the understanding of the foreign culture and the learning of vocabulary in a cultural context. This year more emphasis is put on the student's written work as we study France's history from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. The student also continues to work on and develop conversational ability. Students read more difficult literary selections and use videos as a learning tool. During the fourth year, the student works for more control of linquistics and cultural subtleties.