Enrolling students should be able to engage in on-going conversations; they should be able speak freely and fluidly, using a variety of verb tenses and a wide vocabulary; they should be able to discuss current events with peers as well as explain and substantiate their point of view. Very little English is used at this level. There is no textbook; newspaper and internet articles as well as the audio program, “News in Slow French,” form the basis for discussion. By the end of the course, students will have built a more nuanced vocabulary and improved fluidity of expression, including humor, and refined their pronunciation.
Enrolling students should be able to engage in on-going conversations; they should be able speak freely and fluidly, using a variety of verb tenses and a wide vocabulary; they should be able to discuss current events with peers as well as explain and substantiate their point of view. Very little English is used at this level. There is no textbook; newspaper and internet articles as well as the audio program, “News in Slow French,” form the basis for discussion. By the end of the course, students will have built a more nuanced vocabulary and improved fluidity of expression, including humor, and refined their pronunciation.