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In the French Novice course, students explore the French language and culture which introduces them to the fundamentals while exposing students to different cultures through art, song, celebration, and geography. Students develop their interpretive, presentation, and interpersonal skills through a variety of activities that reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and the application of time frames to acquire more complex language skills. To expand their cultural and intercultural understanding, students read and compare texts and media in French across a variety of topics: identity, family & community, food & culture, the school setting, life at home and travel. The goal is for students to develop a curiosity for learning a new language and a passion for French that focuses on real-life situations through the exploration of authentic materials and experiences.
Students will be able to:
- Engage in short and simple conversations to provide and obtain information, as well as express feelings, emotions, and personal preferences
- Develop strategies to individually increase vocabulary and language comprehension skills
- Understand and interpret written and spoken language on familiar topics
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Francophone cultures and be able to compare them to their own experiences