French: Beginner Level 4 *Online*
French is the official language of 29 countries. It has a long history as an international language of literature and scientific standards and is a primary or second language of many international organisations. French has been called one of the three most useful languages for business by Bloomberg Businessweek. Join their ranks in this series of engaging courses, emphasizing spoken production and interaction. This level is for students who have at least 35 hours of classroom time in the language within the last 2 years, can ready very short, simple texts, can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics, and can use a series of phrases to discuss in simple terms areas of immediate personal relevance. Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to handle short social exchanges, read short, simple texts, write simple, personal letters, and talk about past events. Instructor: Cecile Galatoire
Sections
FRB4-SP24.01
9 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 4
No class Apr. 18
This class will meet online using Zoom. The Zoom link and information on how to join will be emailed to you. Please also check your spam folder.
If you register 12 hours or less before the class begins or after the start date, please contact zoom@ccae.org for the link.
Please note this course might require the purchase of a book. Please wait until after attending the first class with the purchase.
Instructors: Cecile Galatoire
Instructor
Cecile Galatoire
Cecile Galatoire is a French native who holds degrees in French Literature (Master's degree) and Education (Master's degree in Education and Training, and a French as a Foreign Language certification for students of all ages). She taught and served as pedagogical counselor in French and bilingual elementary schools/preschools. She also has a 10-year background as an editor in Paris, France.
She loves the cultural diversity in adult education classes, as well as the students' dedication for learning at every stage of their own journey. Her priority is to pay a special attention to everyone's needs in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. She also focuses on offering a variety of tools, games, situations of communication in order to develop in each student a sense of competency in every aspect of the language.