French 2

Course Description

French 2 strengthens students' comprehension of the spoken and written language. Students learn how to respond in real-life situations while expanding their vocabulary and improving their reading skills. They increase freedom of expression through oral and reading comprehension exercises based on excerpts from great French literary works. Grammar exercises focus on reflexive verbs, direct and indirect pronouns, subjunctive mood, and preterit, imperfect, conditional, and past-perfect tenses. Students learn about the many French-speaking lands around the world. Supplements include songs, verses, and video clips. The instructor presents material in both English and French.

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Recommended Viewing Schedule

five 45-minute lessons per week; approximately 170 lessons per year

Other Foreign Language Classes

French 1 | French 3 | Spanish 1 | Spanish 2 | Spanish 3

Student Text

Builds on the foundation laid in French 1 while strengthening comprehension of the spoken and written language. Develops linguistic survival skills with an expansion of vocabulary and reading skills. Contains oral and reading comprehension sections that expose the student to French literature. Teaches the language in the context of French-speaking lands throughout the world. Exposes the student to the oral dialect of the various areas. Includes a good selection of French songs with a Christian emphasis.The Teacher's Edition contains reduced student pages with marginal notes and answers. It presents the material in English, but the instructor should have a basic background in French.

Items in the DVD Subject Kit* | Items in the Online Subject Kit* * These subject kits are available for separate purchase or are included in any Online or DVD secondary (7–12) grade kit.

Meet the Instructor

Mrs. Susanne Anderson, BA, MA

Susanne Anderson received her BA and MA degrees from Bob Jones University and has taught high school French for twenty-one years. She has sponsored three summer missionary trips to France and enjoys sharing her love of the French people and their language with her students. Her French training includes high school, college, and postgraduate grammar and composition classes as well as three years of private tutelage from a former resident of Monaco.

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Availability/Pricing

• Order French 2 DVD Subject Kit ($399) | Find out more about the DVD option
• Order French 2 Online Subject Kit ($379) | Find out more about the Online option

French 2 is also available at no extra cost when you purchase a secondary (7-12) DVD or Online grade kit.

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