Learn the “Universal Language of Culture” and a preferred tongue for devotees of cinema, drama, music and haute cuisine. Gain basic conversational skills and essential grammar. French I is for those new to the French language or for those with prior French studies looking for a review of the basics.
Our French courses are currently offered asynchronously on-demand.
On-demand online: Customize your course duration (six to 16 weeks) and access Vista Higher Learning’s SupersitePlus for audio, video, activities, tutorials, assessments and pronunciation guides. Record your voice, listen to native speakers, complete homework and learn French at your own pace with this instructor guided course. This instructor-guided course is designed with flexibility in mind, making it ideal for learners with busy or unpredictable schedules, no live sessions required.
Required textbook (Used for French I-V On-demand):
“Promenades,” 4th Edition, Vista Higher Learning (VHL)
Choose the textbook that works best for you:
Electronic Textbook + 24 month SupersitePlus & WebSAM digital access
ISBN: 978-1-54333-618-4 $193
Physical textbook + 24 month SupersitePlus & WebSAM digital access
ISBN: 978-1-54333-617-7 Price: $279.60
Do not purchase materials from other stores. Access Codes for VHL’s online resources are required and are only available through Vista Higher Learning: vistahigherlearning.com/schools/wiscconted/
This course can be applied to the following certificate:
French Language Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
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Recognize and use basic French vocabulary related to greetings, the classroom, family, occupations and university life
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Apply rules for articles, adjective agreement and present-tense verbs (être, avoir, and regular -er verbs) in simple sentences
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Demonstrate accurate pronunciation of French sounds, including accented letters and numbers from 0 to 100
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Understand and respond to everyday spoken and written French using familiar vocabulary and grammatical structures
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Compare cultural practices from French-speaking regions, such as greetings, education systems and family life
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Practice speaking and writing in French by completing structured exercises, recording your voice and responding to familiar prompts
Prerequisites
This course is for beginning French speakers. There is no prerequisite.
Instructor
Tamara began teaching in 1999 and has taught a variety of Spanish courses for all levels of proficiency. She strives to create a fun, engaging learning environment that allows students to quickly acquire language skills through interactive communication, music, culture and… read more
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.