LEVEL: Year 8
LENGTH: Full Year
Recommended background: This course is for beginners. It is not suitable for students who have studied in France and who are proficient background speakers.
Content:
Course used: Tapis Volant 1
Students will be introduced to the study of French through the development of:
- Their ability to communicate in French
- Knowledge and understanding of French culture and society and the capability to move between French and English and to make comparisons
- Language learning skills
Communicative topics studied include self and family, nationality, animals, school routines, time, food and drink, leisure activities, physical characteristics, music and describing people.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the Australian Curriculum Framework. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.
Assessment contains aspects of intercultural literacy; listening; speaking; reading and writing with an emphasis placed on interactive communication skills.
Special Requirements: Activity Book 1
Leads to: Year 9 French