Learning another language is
to know another culture
French
Grades 8-12
Madame Smith
Why Study a second language?
• It will improve your grades and skills in English
and Mathematics.
• It will improve your scores in tests like the SATs,
MCATs, and ACTs.
• It will increase employment opportunities.
• It will help you understand other cultures.
• It will look good on your records.
HOW MUCH CAN I LEARN
• It will depend on how many years you study
French.
• Like English, Math and other subjects,
language learning takes time.
• Continue French study after high school.
• Use your second language often in your
daily life.
• Study abroad if possible.
How can you succeed in the
foreign language classroom
• Bring all materials to class.
• Participate in classroom activities.
• Organize necessary information in binder
for assignments and home study
• Take notes in class and study them.
• Attend class regularly.
• Find a study partner.
How to help your child succeed
in a foreign language class
• Take an active interest in what your child is
learning.
• Make sure your child brings his-her
textbook and binder home.
• Provide a quiet place to study.
• Help your child learn to manage his-her
time wisely.
How to help your child succeed
in a foreign language class
• Listen to your child practice speaking
his/her new language. Call out vocabulary
words in English for your child to recall in
the French and have him/her spell them.
• Help your child see the relevance of the
new language in his/her daily live.
• Call or e-mail the teacher.
Tips to enhance your new
language beyond the class.
• Listen to music in French. Listening to
music is a great way to increase your
vocabulary and listening skills.
• Watch films in French.
• Watch some television programs in French.
Tips to enhance your new
language beyond the class
• Read newspapers in French. Some
newspapers are available in the Internet.
• Read books. Start with children’s books.
• Practice the French language with your
classmates.
• Teach your family the new language.
Why that first year is vitally
important?
• It is the foundation of learning the new
language.
• It opens your eyes to a new way of seeing
the world.
• It expands your knowledge of other
cultures.
Learning French will open new
doors in your future career.
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Business
Communications
Government Services
Social Services
Education
Science
Travel Services
Why learn French?
• There are approximately 40 countries/places
where French is the official language – not
just in France.
• Knowing French will allow you not only to
function but to compete effectively in the
global economy of the future and increase
your job opportunities and salary potential.
Why learn French?
• Studying French increases your
appreciation of other people and their
cultures.
• Knowing French will improve your
vocabulary and grammar in English. About
40-50% of English vocabulary comes from
French.
Why Learn French
• French opens up an entire world of sporting
events to enthusiasts. French is always an
official language used to announce the
Olympic games no matter where the games
are located. You can follow Canadian
hockey games, European soccer, tennis
tournaments (French open), the Tour de
France and car races like the Le Mans and
the Monte Carlo.
Why Learn French?
• Learning a new language, like French,
develops your critical and creative thinking
skills.
• Using French enhances your travel abroad
to Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and
Africa.
Why Learn French?
• French is the language of culture, opening
your door to art, music, dance, fashion,
cuisine, and cinema.
• French is the language of many great
literary masterpieces.
• The French language is just beautiful!