French Conversation for Teens: Food, Travel, Planes, Trains & Automobiles
This class is for older teens who have studied French for three or more years, and would like more practice speaking French. It can be taken before or after French Everyday Conversation for Teens. Focus will be on food & travel.
Mrs. Edwards
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(92)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
N/A- Students will likely be motivated to continue learning the meanings and usages of more French phrases.Assessment
Learner progress is assessed by the student's increased knowledge and comfort level in the material discussed. There will be time at the end of each class for a question and answer session. we will have fun speaking French and taking risks in a safe environment. I have taught French for over 30 years and I love helping reluctant learners gain confidence in their speaking ability.Class Experience
This course will involve practicing articulating oneself in French. Communication is fun in spoken language. My teaching style is engaging and participatory. I strive to create a classroom environment that has a serious and comfortable sense of purpose. Learners should have taken three or more years of French classes. I will introduce phrases and encourage each student to take calculated risks by using them in a conversational setting. We will practice pronunciation together by taking turns so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in asking and answering questions. Students will share the newly acquired skills in their own fun, creative, and innovative responses. Our conversations are always original and usually a bit zany. Week 1: Introductions, basic conversation, commonly used expressions, practice dialogues, and the vocabulary of shopping, food, and baking, with grammar lessons woven in. Conversation practice and questions at the end of each session. Week 2: Continue and build upon lessons from week 1, practice survival French vocabulary, and then use those expressions in conversations. Vocabulary dealing with food and drink, money, travel, and more useful expressions for getting around in France. Week 3: Continue to build on lessons from weeks 1 & 2 and begin practicing conversations about trains, tickets, seating, luggage, people, and verbs associated with travel. More basic grammar is practiced while discussing airplane travel and required documents, followed by conversations expressing opinions, desires, wants, and needs. Finally, we will use all of the lessons from previous weeks to have deeper conversations where the student may express their wants and needs as they learn vocabulary dealing with automobile transportation. Students will also review grammar concepts and sentence construction as they develop speaking skills.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of various French terms and phrases. Students will practice vocabulary that relates to their lives and will practice expressing themselves in French.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/A
Supply List
N/A
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
92reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Annie Edwards has for nearly four decades been a teacher, administrator, and mentor in an independent school setting. She grew up in Maine. Most recently, Annie served as the Director of University Guidance at Beijing City International School in Beijing, China. Prior to that post, Annie resided in upstate New York in the U.S where she served as the Associate Director of College Guidance, Academic Director and Advisor of the Community service program. She also taught French, English and psychology. Annie holds a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University, a master's degree from Middlebury College, and a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA.Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 16-18
1-2 learners per class
