French Level 1
Course Description
Lee-Scott Academy

The Course
This course is designed to enable the student to develop novice-low to novice-mid level proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French. Students will acquire a knowledge of the basic elements of French grammar, including the use of subject and object pronouns, adjectives, and verbs in the present tense. The student will be introduced to French culture and the many francophone countries that exist. Audio and video materials are used for practice and reinforcement.  Students should be prepared to practice their use of language in class through communicative activities.

Sample Topics
Help with vocabulary – recognizing cognates
Being polite
Gender matters
Subject pronouns
Verbs être [to be] & avoir [to have]
Introductions
Introducing oneself
Introducing somebody else (name; address; job)
Talking about family & friends
Possessive pronouns
Clothes & Colors
Numbers, Time
The Calendar
Getting information about a place
Asking for directions and giving directions
Booking; Buying tickets; Asking for information
Weather and associated activities
Food and going out to eat

French Club
All students enrolled in French are eligible to become members of the French Club.  See the link on the main page for more information.