How does class work?

PAGES IN THIS SECTION:
• About the Course
• What are the class expectations?
• How am I being graded?
• How does class work?

Most of the time, class consists of two main activities: 1). talking about you in French, and 2). reading and discussing. Every day I will be asking questions repeatedly so that your brain absorbs French. Soon, you won’t even know you’re thinking in another language!

1. The first type of class activity involves me writing on the board the key language structures I want you to acquire. Using these language structures, I then ask questions about someone in class. I’ll “circle” the questions repeatedly so that you can acquire the language. We may then create a little story about your classmates using the information we learned in class.

2. Reading mirrors what we do with the personal question and answer sessions, only our conversations stem from the text. We first translate the written French aloud into English so that we all understand what we are reading. I ask questions throughout the class as stated above.

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Acquiring a language begins with your ears! As such, you MUST listen with the intent to understand. Also, I ask that you respond to EVERY single one of my questions. If I present new information, say “¡Oh!” and if you don’t understand a word, say “Que veut dire _____?” (What does _____ mean?) Responding to everything I say will help keep you focused in class.