French 1

French 1 focuses on developing listening skills by repeated exposure to the spoken language. Speaking skills are encouraged through recommended assignments using voice tools. Reading and writing skills, as well as language structures, are practiced through meaningful, real-life contexts. The use of technology enhances and reinforces authentic language development and fosters cultural understandings through exposure to native speakers and their daily routines.

Semester A

Major Concepts:

• Language connects people.
• You can learn a second language.
• The language we use changes with the situation.
• People appreciate your effort to learn their language.
• Learning another language will open the door to a new culture.
• Language requires you to solve problems.
• Conversations are more than questions and answers.
• You already have language skills that you can use to successfully learn another language.

Semester B

Major Concepts

• You already have language skills that will help you learn another language.
• Language learning requires you to solve problems.
• Conversations are more than questions and answers.
• Learning another language will open the door to a new culture.
• Language and culture are inextricably linked.