09FRE
This course requires 2 options.

Year 9 - French

Course Description

The aim is to stimulate interest in the French language and French everyday life and to build confidence in exchanging simple information in French. The course will enable students to hold a simple conversation in French, with good French pronunciation, to write and to understand simple spoken and written French on familiar topics as well as learn about the culture of the French Speaking World.

Course content

The Year 9 course is a full-year course and is based on Levels 1 to 3 of the New Zealand curriculum. It provides basic structures and vocabulary to communicate on the following topics:

  • Greetings
  • Describing people
  • Family
  • School and time
  • Leisure activities

The emphasis is on using language to communicate, and extensive use is made of pair-work and group activities to practise speaking skills.

This is a full-year course and takes up 2 option lines.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Specific Costs

$15 - workbook
$10 - cultural activities

Pathway

Assessment Information

Regular class tests and termly tests target reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as vocabulary acquisition.

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.