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1
Learning another language is to know another
culture
  • French
  • Grades 8-12
  • Madame Smith

2
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
Tips to enhance your new language beyond the class
  • Read newspapers in French. Some newspapers are
    available in the Internet.
  • Read books. Start with childrens books.
  • Practice the French language with your
    classmates.
  • Teach your family the new language.

9
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.

10
Learning French will open new doors in your
future career.
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Government Services
  • Social Services
  • Education
  • Science
  • Travel Services

11
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.

12
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.

13
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.

14
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.

15
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!
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