French 3-Year and French 9-Year Programs
The French 3-year program is designed for students wishing to take French with minimal or no previous background in the language. The 9-year program is designed for students who have had prior French instruction either through Immersion or 3 -6 years of FSL instruction. Students whose first language is French should arrange an interview with the French teacher to discuss best placement in either the 20 or 30 level course or to discuss a challenge.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 10-9Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: 2-3 years of French (prior enrollment in French immersion or FSL course), French 9Students will build on previous French skills to develop proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening in French. Topics covered in this course include Activities, Shopping, Vacations, Fine Arts, and other areas of interest. Students will engage in various language activities based on the context, the communicative task, and the different information and communication technologies available. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to learn about the French culture through various in class activities.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 20-9Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: French 10-9Y or placement based on interview with current FSL teacher
Students will build on previous French skills to develop proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening in French Topics in this course include Senses and Feelings, Close Friends, Fads and Fashion, Consumerism and other areas of interest. Students will engage in various language activities based on the context, the communicative task, and the different information and communication technologies available. Additionally, students will continue to have the opportunity to learn about the French culture through various in-class activities.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 30-9Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: French 20-9Y or placement based on interview with current FSL teacher
Students will build on previous French skills to develop proficiency in speaking, writing; reading and listening in French Topics covered in this course include World of Work, Travel and Tourism, Role of the Media, Conservation and the Environment (optional), and other areas of interest. Students will engage in various language activities based on the context, the communicative task, and the different information and communication technologies available.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 10-3Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
This is a beginner course for students who have no French background. Native speakers of French or students previously enrolled in Immersion or French as a Second Languages should arrange an interview with the French teacher to discuss best placement in either the 3Y or 9Y level course or to discuss a course challenge.
In this introductory course, students will learn basic vocabulary and expressions. Using this knowledge, they will be able to participate in conversations and to write fundamental paragraphs. Some areas of study include personal interests, family and friends, sports, food and travel. Most conversations will be in the present, immediate future and immediate past tenses. Additionally, students will also learn about French culture through various classroom activities.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 20-3Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: French 10-3Y or placement based on interview with current FSL teacher
This intermediate course will build on the basic vocabulary and grammar acquired in French as a Second Language 10. Students will participate in more complex conversations and written communication. Some areas of study include personal interests, family and friends, sports, food and travel. Conversations will progress from present and immediate past and immediate future tenses to the past tense. Additionally, students will continue learning about the French culture through various classroom activities.
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 30-3Y
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: French 20-3Y or placement based on interview with current FSL teacher
This course will build on the basic vocabulary and grammar acquired in French as a Second Language 10 and 20. Students will improve their proficiency in French by using the target language to communicate information, to explore opinions and to express ideas. They will speak with clear pronunciation and intonation in rehearsed and spontaneous situations, select appropriate words and phrases, and communicate with reasonable grammatical accuracy. Additionally, students will continue learning about the French culture through various classroom activities.