French II

French II aims to help students further develop their French language skills–reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking–and to develop cultural competencies to better understand the Francophone world. Students undergo a comprehensive review of foundational grammar and vocabulary, focusing on gaining a firm grasp of present tense, and build upon these skills during the year to develop strong foundations using the past tenses of passé composé and imparfait. Course themes focus on sports and leisure, weather, seasons, holidays, travel, and housing. Students learn through a variety of activities and demonstrate their skills through skits, oral presentations, quizzes, tests, writing assignments, and cultural projects.