Description
What is this course about?
In the second course in this series, Ann Williams—a Professor of French at the Metropolitan State University of Denver and winner of multiple academic awards—guides you through how to talk about daily life in French and explores cultural traditions. When traveling in French-speaking countries, the verb aller (“to go”) is one of the most useful. Get to know this verb, along with important question words such as how much, why, and when. You’ll also practice listening to a great deal of spoken French to build your decoding and comprehension skills.
Note: This course was created by The Great Courses. We are pleased to host this training in our library.
Objectives
What will I be able to do by the end of this course?
- Use new vocabulary to describe the location of objects and relationships between them in French.
- Apply the verb aller to express destinations and future activities.
- Ask and understand information questions using French interrogative words.
- Improve spoken French comprehension using listening and decoding techniques.
- Describe weather conditions, seasons, routines, and daily activities in French.
- Use possessive and interrogative adjectives appropriately.
- Discuss obligations, responsibilities, and future plans.
- Identify and conjugate regular -ER verbs and use the imperative mood.
- Describe French holidays and cultural traditions.
- Work with numbers above 100 to discuss dates and years.
Audience
Who is this course for?
- Individuals working as part of global teams
- Frequent travelers to French-speaking countries
- Language enthusiasts seeking to deepen French communication skills
- Students of French language and culture
Prerequisites
What do I need to know before taking this course?
- Basic understanding of French grammar and vocabulary
- Prior completion of French, Part 1 (recommended, not required)
- Interest in developing conversational French skills
