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Our core language classes will reinforce 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 augment your skills and boost your confidence in French. With a focus on conversational French and active student participation using videos and interactive exercises, you will master the finer aspects of the French language.

Required textbook: Edito C1 - In this class, Part 1, you will cover themes 1 and half of theme 2. In the spring, for part 2, you will cover half of theme 2 and theme 3.


Theme 1: « Justice, quelles alternatives? »

Oral Comprehension:
- An excerpt from a radio show on equine therapy in prison (p. 14)
- Debate on restorative justice (p. 14)
- Understand the role of a community member (p. 14)
- Discuss animal mediation (p. 14)

Written Comprehension:
- An article on restorative justice (p. 12)
- Argue about animal mediation in prison (DALF) (p. 14)

Audio-visual Comprehension:
- A movie trailer on restorative justice (p. 12)

Francophonie:
- Restorative justice in Belgium (p. 12)

Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Choose active or passive voice (p. 16, p. 18)
- Justice: actors, facts, places, criminal procedure, effects of restorative justice (p. 15, p. 17)
Production:
- Summarize a text on restorative justice (p. 21)
- Methodological sheet 2 Summary (p. 188)

Theme 2: SOS Democratie

Oral Comprehension:
- A satirical chronicle on politics (p. 24)
- Record a political chronicle (p. 24)
- A radio show on the rise of populism (p. 25)
- Express opinions on current democratic societies (DALF) (p. 25)
- An interview on political distrust and the position of young people (p. 27)
- Present a viewpoint on "spectacle politics" (DALF) (p. 27)
- A dialogue on voting (p. 28)
- Debate on compulsory voting (DALF) (p. 28)

Written Comprehension:
- An infographic on the French people's relationship with politics (p. 24)
- Conduct a survey on the relationship with politics (p. 24)
- An article on the crisis of democracy (p. 26)
- Raise awareness about the importance of being informed before an election (p. 25)

Francophonie; - The Nigerien columnist Mamane (p. 24)
- A Belgian political show (p. 27)

Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Ensure text coherence and cohesion with logical connectors (p. 29, p. 33)
- Political life and democracy: political systems, actors, conditions/obstacles to democracy, renewal paths… (p. 30, p. 31)

Production: - Write an essay on the relevance of voting in elections (p. 35)
- Methodological sheet 3 Argumentative essay (p. 189-190)
- Prepare a participatory initiative (p. 38)

Theme 3: Osé, le changement!

Oral Comprehension:
- A testimony of professional reconversion (p. 42)
- Debate on equality in life changes (DALF) (p. 41)
- A dialogue on change management (p. 42)
- Decode professional change (p. 42)
- Present the main changes in the world of work and their effects (p. 42)

Written Comprehension
- An article on the concept of change (p. 40)
- Describe the contribution of changes to fight against the climate crisis (p. 41)
- React to the phenomenon of bed and breakfast (p. 42)

Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Distinguish the different values of "tout" (p. 44, p. 46)
- Change: factors, aspirations, keys to success, obstacles, illusions… (p. 43, p. 45)

Production:
- Reflect on the ability to change (p. 48)
- Methodological sheet 5 Oral presentation (p. 193)