Paris, ville de lumiere
The most beautiful French city, Paris
The most beautiful French city, Paris
Learning objectives
Observe: Study the gestures people make when they talk, watch others who may know more than you do, and use them as models. Ask for clarifications or explanations—in French!
Listen: Realize that you need to understand the general meaning of messages, but you should resist the urge to identify each word separately or translate things into English. Try to associate meaning directly to what you see and hear so you may develop an understanding of French “from the inside.”
Speak: Even if you feel you will make mistakes, speak as much as you can. We consider making mistakes a necessary part of the learning process! Do pay attention to correct usage, and you will learn from your errors. Always remember that the superior language learner is a risk-taker.
Learn: Write sentences and short paragraphs on familiar topics relating to personal interests and practical needs.
Understand : Have mastered the most basic grammar structures and have a better understanding of how the foreign language functions.
Listen: Realize that you need to understand the general meaning of messages, but you should resist the urge to identify each word separately or translate things into English. Try to associate meaning directly to what you see and hear so you may develop an understanding of French “from the inside.”
Speak: Even if you feel you will make mistakes, speak as much as you can. We consider making mistakes a necessary part of the learning process! Do pay attention to correct usage, and you will learn from your errors. Always remember that the superior language learner is a risk-taker.
Learn: Write sentences and short paragraphs on familiar topics relating to personal interests and practical needs.
Understand : Have mastered the most basic grammar structures and have a better understanding of how the foreign language functions.