French

Tutor: Lizz Thibodeau

Suggested Grade Level: Level A (Grades 9/10)

Time: Tuesdays, Period 2, 3-5:00 pm | September 3 - December 10, 2019 (makeup date December 17 if needed)

Location: Carpenter's Union, 3800 Highbury Ave S, London, ON N6N 1P3 (Classroom B)

Cost: $220 + Course materials ($10/unit)

Course Description: This course is intended to introduce students to the French language. Guided and structured interactive situations will help students to begin to understand and speak French. Student will develop basic skills in four streams: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will explore five units based on themes related to their daily lives and second language learning: introductions, food, travel, culture, and heroes. The course will balance the focus on speaking and listening (50%) with reading and writing (50%). Class time will be spent mastering grammar concepts, peer editing writing assignments, and practicing oral interactions and presentations. Writing assignments, grammar practice, and technology-enhanced learning will be assigned for completion each week. Each unit will include written and oral assignments culminating in the final unit project – all of which will receive a tutor-assigned grade. A final written and oral exam may be requested by parents for an additional fee of $50.

Required Materials: Text materials will be available from the tutor prior to each unit and will include all grammar activities, reading and writing assignments, and answer key. ($10/unit for a total of $50)