Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: French 1 or Counselor Approval
First Semester 55020A (S1) AND Second Semester 55020B (S2)
Two Semesters (FY)

This course will continue to introduce the student to the French language through the method of TPRS—teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling. The goals of understanding and speaking the language will be emphasized through the comprehensible input of vocabulary words or phrases which will allow the student to acquire the language efficiently and naturally. The skills of reading and writing in the French language will continue to be emphasized. During the class period, the target language will itself be used as the medium of instruction with translations given, usually in written form, as needed. At this level, the student will begin reading more stories and short novels that will increase their written fluency as they exhibit their growing knowledge of French through essays and/or projects. To initiate the student into cultural awareness of daily life in France and other French-speaking areas of the world, films in the French language will be viewed, vocabulary acquired, quotes read, questions asked, discussions led, and essays written all with the intention of greater motivating students to acquire the French language. Students can expect to have success learning a second language using this method.