Languages French

A man who is ignorant of foreign languages is ignorant of his own. Johann Goethe

Overview

Students begin to use written and spoken French to interact with teachers, peers and others. They develop an understanding that languages are part of creation; by studying other languages they gain insight into the world that God has given us and has commanded us to care for. They will develop a range of descriptive and expressive language to talk and write about immediate environments, personal interests and feelings. They locate and analyse information from different sources presenting it in modes and formats suitable for the intended audience. Students identify the relationship between language and culture, understanding that personal and community identity are expressed through cultural expression and language use.

Aims

To introduce the students to the structure and flow of French
To lay a foundation for further studies in French
To give the students an understanding of one of France, French culture, traditions and values
To encourage the students to develop a competence in the usage of French in both spoken and written form
To understand God originated languages, and in heaven, all nations and languages will be represented

Topics Include

Salut – Greetings and farewells
Qui est-ce – Describing people
Tu aimes les animaux – Pets
Ma famille – Family
À table – Food and birthdays
Numbers 0-70

Time Allocation

4 periods per cycle

Requirements

Booklist Items
Levy Cost

Assessment

Participation in communication activities (oral, speaking comprehension))
Completion of set tasks/projects
Participation in classroom activities
Ability to understand and follow instructions (listening comprehension)
Weekly Spelling / Vocabulary tests.
Topic Tests
Examinations
Reading and writing simple text

“The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” That is why it was called Babel – because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:6-7, 9