French 1

 Bienvenue à la classe de français!

Welcome to French class!

Course Description: 

(skill level ~ novice low to novice mid-level learners) 

French I offers students the opportunity to develop their foundation of the French language.  This course will begin with the basic pronunciation of letters and sounds, and students will also learn how to introduce themselves and greet others.  Students will learn basic classroom commands and will learn vocabulary that allows them to hold simple discussions in French regarding various subjects including interests, weather, time, and asking for directions . Students will conduct many writing and speaking activities using new vocabulary and the present tense of various verbs. The basis of this course will be founded in learning French vocabulary, constructing basic sentences in French, and discovering cultures that use French on a day-to-day basis.

Required materials:

 French-English Dictionary, 3 in. 3-Ring Binder, Pencils/Pens, Loose Leaf Paper

Resources

About me

I hope that all of the students that take French are as excited about language as I am. My journey with French began in 7th grade, taking me to live in France twice, and has yet to end. In fact, my love of languages and cultures broadened so much that I now speak 9 languages. But, let me tell you, learning a new language is never easy. Everyone makes mistakes, says something embarrassing, commits a faux pas or any number of things – no matter their age, circumstance, or previous knowledge. What counts is continuing the journey and moving forward despite those mistakes ; to BE COURAGEOUS. My goals for French class are to develop proficiency, according to Montana Content Standards and ACTFL standards, in communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational.

Alors, allons-y!

  • Contact me anytime at meredith_ward@redlodge.k12.mt.us