Prerequisite:

Students who wish to take the course must be able to affirm:

• I can understand a slow, articulated speech on a familiar, everyday subject.
I can understand phrases and words related to immediate areas such as personal and family information, employment, shopping, etc.
• I can present or describe people, daily activities, living conditions, likes and dislikes.

Overall Goals:

1. This workshop is intended for beginner-level students who wish to improve their understanding of the French language, as well as their oral expression. Emphasis will be placed on the construction of a complete and well-conjugated sentence, followed by a few consecutive sentences until the mastery of short dialogues and simple conversations. Pronunciation will also be practiced.


2. Role-playing games as well as activities in pairs or small groups will allow students to practice the notions seen in the French as a second language courses for beginners, levels 1 and 2. Oral production will be maximized. Special attention will be given to enriching vocabulary and expressions most useful in everyday life.


3. Subjects and themes will be proposed to students. Among the themes proposed: presentation of oneself and others, health, family, shopping, travel, food, vacations and travel, leisure, daily activities, life in Quebec.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

• Express yourself on various subjects
• Talking about different jobs, talking about your skills and qualities
• Understand common instructions
• Asking for help in your workplace
• Orientation in a city

Methodology:

Classes will begin with the enrichment of vocabulary that students will use in the workshop, but also in everyday life. This can be done using glossaries, short videos or written material.


Required Material :

Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.
  
  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
• Internet Connection: Minimum - 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended - 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
  
  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft's detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link


• Book

E-Book

Title : NorthStar, 5th ed.-Listening & Speaking 2 / Reader+ w/Resources and MyEnglishLab. Digital Format Copyright: 2019
ISBN : 9780136568759
Price : Approximately $ 62.10
Authors : Laurie Frazier
Available at : Northstar Listening and Speaking Level 2

Hardcover Book

Title : NorthStar, 4th ed. - Listening and Speaking 2 | Book w/ App + Resources Copyright: 2019
ISBN : 978-0135226964
Price : Approximately $ 67.00
Author : Laurie Frazier
Available at : Amazon.ca


Schedule description
No class Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving Weekend