Planning a trip to France or a French speaking country sometime in the future? Are you intrigued by the idea of speaking another language?  Do you want to challenge yourself and try something completely different?  French Beginners is a practical course which will enable you to communicate in French in a variety of situations. The course has a strong emphasis on cultural and intercultural learning.  By the end of year 12, you will be able to hold a conversation in French, understand a variety of French texts and write your own texts in French.

NESA Syllabus information – French Beginners

• The ability to conduct a conversation in French

• The ability to write a variety of texts in French

• The ability to comprehend both written and spoken French texts

• A greater understanding of how language works

• Improved confidence in the application of grammar in both English and French

• The ability to recognise cultural aspects of language

• Improved confidence in speaking skills in a variety of situations and contexts 

• The ability to communicate and succeed in the global economy

• Improvement in memory, self-discipline and problem-solving skills

A workbook must be purchased which goes with the textbook lent by the school. 

• Travel

• teaching 

• business 

• hospitality 

• any profession where it would be an advantage to know a second language. 

• French Film Festival excursion 

• Excursion to a French restaurant 

• Students will work through the course in a series of Modules. Module booklets will be purchased from the Front Office each term at a cost of approximately $10 per term.