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French II is a high school foreign language course that builds on and reviews skills and concepts taught in French I through further exposure to communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Course materials are designed to support students as they work to gain a basic proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural competency. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Use basic French in everyday situations in oral and written communication; Use French vocabulary at the level appropriate to living in francophone countries; Demonstrate knowledge of France and other francophone countries; Listen to and understand passages in French related to various themes; Read and understand passages in French related to presented themes; Compare and contrast cultural aspects of francophone countries and the United States. This course gives students practice using the mechanics of the French language, acquaints them with the cultural differences of francophone countries, and helps them gain a keen awareness of their own culture.
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Building on the concepts and lessons from French I, students enrolled in this course will continue to strengthen their communication skills with a more in-depth study of the French language. With practical interactive lessons, students improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills through exploring everyday life in France. French II is an advanced two-semester elective that encourages students to further develop reading, writing, speaking   
proficiency with adventure-themed lessons that include vocabulary, pronunciation, the parts of speech, sentence patterns, and reading comprehension. The course includes recordings of actual French speakers to strengthen students’ communication skills.