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- B1-2 | Intermediate French 2 | In Person
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Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
About this Class
Our core language classes will strengthen your French through speaking, writing and comprehension activities while providing insights into Francophone culture. Our teachers and curriculum use cutting-edge methods and resources to expand your skills and increase your confidence in French. With full immersion from day one and a communicative, task-based approach you'll gain a deeper understanding of the French language and Francophone world!
Required: B1-1 or equivalent. Prepare for CECR B1
Required textbook: Edito B1 2023 EDITION
In this course you will cover units 3, 4 and 5; pp. 41 to 84.
Content you will cover: Unité 3: « Cultivons les arts »
Learn How To
Explain and motivate one’s choices; give and ask for advice; express one’s opinion; tell a movie’s plot; talk about a work of art.
Grammar
Conditionnel présent : conjugation and use; using ne…que for restriction; how to use linking words to express cause and consequence.
Society, Culture, and Vocabulary
Pop culture; the festival of la francophonie; female rap singers. Vocabulary: Performative arts; music; visual arts, theater, and cinema.
Pronunciation
When to pronounce final consonants.
Content you will cover: Unit 4: “La francophonie jusque dans l’assiette”
Learn How To
Rephrase a statement to elaborate; present a country, a city, and its inhabitants; express a wish or one’s will.
Grammar
Indefinite pronouns and adjectives; the indicative and the subjunctive to express one’s will and wishes; negative phrases and adverbs.
Society, Culture, and Vocabulary
Starting a new life in New Caledonia; French words in other languages; food festival in Martinique; food in Senegal; delicious cheap food in Québec. Vocabulary: Language; the Francophone world; adjusting to life abroad; food and types of cuisine.
Pronunciation
L’enchaînement vocalique (linking vowels seamlessly).
Content you will cover: Unité 5: “Mondes urbains”
Learn How To
Describe an activity; report miscellaneous news; complain about something.
Grammar
The passive voice; adjective placement; adjective nominalization.
Society, Culture, and Vocabulary
Paris and Parisian monuments; poetry about city life; gentrification in Montréal. Vocabulary: City life and neighborhoods.
Pronunciation
Optional liaisons.
Testimonials
Maria
Boston
I loved the class: good students and professional teacher. The books are for adults with interesting topics to discuss. I had a really good time during class.