French

French is one of the top 5 languages spoken worldwide. According to the Francophone Alliance of the World, it is spoken by approximately 88 member states and governments worldwide. 29 countries use French as their official language. 409 million people speak French as their primary language worldwide. On the North American continent, eleven territories, states, or countries speak or use French in a formal or informal capacity.

Introducing a foreign language at an early age furthers cultural understanding and appreciation. As we explore how the French speakers of the world use their language to express thoughts and philosophy, we cultivate a broader perspective of our own world. Many of the worlds leading philosophers have emerged from the French language. Some of the most well known French philosophers are Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Foucault, Sartre, and Camus, among others.

The curriculum Hill Country Middle School follows is T'es Branché, which is the first year French curriculum from Westlake High School. The first year high school curriculum is broken up into 7th and 8th grade at the middle school level. The first five chapters are presented during 7th grade and chapters six through ten and presented during 8th grade.

Come aboard and learn French while earning your first high school credit towards your foreign language requirement for high school graduation. We explore French culture, music, food, and art together while having fun. Je suis ravie de faire votre connaissance!