French Course Descriptions:

French 1:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

This is a beginner-level French language course designed for students who have little or no prior French learning experience. Students are introduced to the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to French culture. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to carry on basic conversations in the target language as well as read and write short passages using the structures learned. The topics in Leçon 1 - 5 of the textbook will be covered. By the end of this course, students who successfully complete French level 1 should be able to:

• To greet people
• Introduce themselves and someone else
• Count from 1 to 30
• Spell their names and other given words
• Tell time
• Indicate the weekday, month, and season
• Point out people
• Express likes, dislikes, and preferences
• Say who they are
• Describe what they do
• Make general statements
• To ask yes/no questions
• Accept and refuse an invitation

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 2:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 2 French course is designed for students who have completed level 1 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in French and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 6 - 10 of the textbook will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Ask for specific information
• Add emphasis to a statement
• Give dates
• Describe what they own
• Talk about common objects, people, nationalities, hobbies
• Describe appearance and personality
• Express general opinions
• Say where they are going
• Talk about future events
• Name places in a city
• Describe their family
• Express personal relationships
• Indicate ownership
• Talk about the weather

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 3:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 3 French course is designed for students who have completed level 2 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 11 - 15 of the textbook will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Talk about clothes
• Describe a purchase and discuss prices
• Point out people and things
• Count to a million
• Describe one's home
• Make comparisons
• Talk about one's finances
• Describe certain feelings and needs
• Make suggestions
• Describe past actions and ask about past activities
• Talk about vacation plans
• Describe where they went
• Give complete dates

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 4:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 4 French course is designed for adult learners who have completed level 3 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 16 - 20 of the textbook will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Indicate for how long certain activities have been going on
• Describe recent events
• Talk about cities and countries
• Discuss food and beverages
• Talk about portions and servings
• Describe meals
• Talk about various quantities
• Talk about studies
• Express wishes and obligations
• Refer to previously mentioned people and things

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 5:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 5 French course is designed for adult learners who have completed level 4 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 21 - 25 of the textbook will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe what they say, read, and write
• Talk about interpersonal relationships
• Ask others for favors
• Discuss city life
• Talk about what they know and who they know
• Describe people and things in longer sentences
• Talk about the past
• Describe what they are doing at a certain time
• Describe what they used to do
• Narrate a past event, tell the main facts of the event, and describe the circumstances
• Describe events that took place at different times in the past
• Talk about various sports
• Refer to places previously mentioned

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 6:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 6 French course is designed for adult learners who have completed level 5 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 26 - 30 of the textbook will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe their daily routine
• Describe the body
• Discuss personal relationships
• Express feelings and emotions
• Describe interactions
• Describe different personalities
• Indicate how we do certain things
• Rank people and things
• Describe future events
• Discuss professional choices
• Talk about future possibilities
• Discuss vacation plans
• Describe hypothetical situations
• Make polite requests

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

French 7:
(3 hours per week for 6 weeks)

The level 7 French course is designed for adult learners who have completed level 6 language proficiency. Students will continue to develop their four basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn about French culture. The topics in Leçon 31 - 33 of the textbook will be covered. Students will also discuss current events, literature, cultural topics in class. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Discuss professional goals
• Describe simultaneous actions
• Express personal obligations
• State opinions about people's actions
• Express wishes and make requests
• Express beliefs and doubts
• Express various emotions

Textbook: Contacts (9th Edition)
ISBN: 978-1-133-30958-1

Private French lessons:

We offer French language private lessons. Private lessons are $80 per hour for 1 to 4 students. We will schedule lessons based on the availability of the student(s) and teacher. Start dates are flexible. Please register at least 2 weeks before your first lesson.