FRENCH
Why do I need to learn French?
Cultural and social benefits
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The ability to speak French can help you connect with and understand Canada's
French-Canadian culture
Education benefits
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Higher education access
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Some of Canada's best universities are French-language institutions, and a degree from a bilingual program can lead to enhanced academic opportunities.
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Career Advancement
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Government jobs
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many feudal government jobs require you to speak French .
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Competitive edge
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Bilingualism makes your resume stand out.
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Increased job prospects
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French-speaking workers are in high demand in many Canadian industries
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What do you learn in French?
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Phonetics:
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Learn what the French alphabet sounds like , including vowels.
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Grammar:
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learn sentence structure, pronouns, verb conjugations (especially present and pasts tense), and negation.
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Vocabulary:
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Build a great vocabulary for common topics like family, school, and personal information.
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Sentence structure:
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Learn to form and use common sentence structures, including simple commands and questions.
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Language skills
culture connections
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Francophone cultures:
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Explore and learn about the customs, cultures, and history of various Francophone countries and regions, such as Quebec.
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Language in context:
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Gain an appreciation for the place of French in Canadian and global contexts.
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Creative works:
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Interact with a wide variety of French media and creative works, including literature, films, music, and visual arts.
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Comprehension:
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Understand simple, clear speech and texts, as well as non-verbal cues.
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Expression:
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Progress from simple commands to more detailed oral, written, and visual responses, and interact comfortably with native speakers.
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Strategies:
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Develop strategies to support communication, like using memorized vocabulary and structures.
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coummucation skills
What skills do you need
SKill building
You will need to have a good balance of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the French class.
In French class, we typically build our skills with activities such as:
-educational videos
-worksheets that usually incorporate a puzzle or task for enjoyability
When we are learning, teachers do not look for 100% accuracy, they look for your understanding. Basically, Grade 9 French is all about making the shift from basic knowledge to real world use. It provides you with the tools and exercises you need in order to survive in casual or sudden conversations with the baguette people and to understand more of the French you hear and see around you.
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