Note: Les Tortues 1 (A1.1) is designed for 9-12y-old students who have English reading and writing skills and are new to French. For three quarters, along with the textbook and workbook “Les Loustics 1” and various action-oriented and creative activities, students will learn to construct simple phrases in French. Topics related to everyday life will allow students to introduce themselves and others, to describe their environment, to express their feelings and tastes. The workbook offers a progressive introduction of writing. All activities are conducted mainly in French with an immersive approach.

• Course Type: Onsite in Room 204

• Course Pace: Regular, 10 weeks, once per week for 1 hour, for a class-time total of 10 hours per quarter. This is the first class of the level; the enrolled learners will finish the course in June.

• Prerequisite: None. This class is for complete beginners. Any prior exposure to French? Please take a placement test: https://www.afseattle.org/placement-tests/

• Next Course: Les Tortues 1 (A1.1) in Winter 2023, then Spring 2023.

• Textbook and Workbook (not included in tuition): Les Loustics 1, which covers the academic year 2022-2023. Please check the store page for purchasing options: https://www.afseattle.org/store/

• Educational Program Policies : https://www.afseattle.org/about/policies/

A valid membership is required in order to enroll in this course

Objectives

Objectives of level A1:
- understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
- introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know, and things they have.
- interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Required Course Material