French 2

This intermediate French course will build on the foundation laid in Kepler’s French 1 course. Each week, we will cover the standard vocabulary, grammar, and conversational elements of a typical high school French 2 course, while also reviewing the material covered in French 1. We will delve into the culture of France in a way that will help students overcome many of the frustrations of cross-cultural communication!

The student will be expected to do regular homework from the Activities Manual, supplementing with a variety of videos, as well as practice orally with recordings the teacher will supply throughout the course. We will memorize Scripture verses as well as fun, useful conversations in French that take non-verbal communication into account.

Note: This course is for grades 9-12 who have taken French 1.

Course Objectives:

1. To build on the French grammar, vocabulary, and conversational ability of French 1.
2. To be able to read in French and build grammar and vocabulary
3. To converse in French
4. To catch a long-term vision for future fluency
5. To understand and love French-speaking people

Texts:

The BJU French 2 texts are no longer sold by BJU, but they are available at https://www.christianbook.com/. Used copies are also available more inexpensively at the following links.

• BJU French 2, Second Edition: 9780890847909
• BJU French 2 Activities Manual: 9780890847268. Please find an unused or minimally used copy of the Activities Manual. Or, if you prefer, BJU has also kindly granted me permission to make PDF copies of the Activities Manual available to students in Kepler's French 2 course.
• Larousse French English Dictionary: 9780671534073