This will enable the students to develop a strong base in the language. In this course you will explore more than one language while you learn about the people and places where language is spoken. The class will concentrate on conversational skills. This course will not count towards credit in a specific language. In first year French, students concentrate on listening and speaking while learning about the French-speaking world.
Students learn good pronunciation and basic communication skills.
Geography and daily life patterns are discussed. By the end of the year, students should be able to carry on simple conversations about everyday subjects. In addition to a review of first year materials, new verb tenses are learned and conversational practice is included daily. Both original and structured writing practice is done. Everyday vocabulary is expanded.