Conversational French B

Conversational French B is an intermediate course designed for students who have successfully completed Conversational French A. The course is geared toward 8th-10th graders.

Easy French Step-By-Step continues as the spine text, guiding students through more complex grammatical structures and verb tenses while strengthening accuracy and fluency. Students will deepen their understanding of French syntax and expand their ability to express themselves clearly in both spoken and written French.

Speaking French remains central to the course. Students will regularly read aloud, answer and ask questions in French, and participate in guided conversations and short oral presentations. Vocabulary acquisition continues at a brisk pace, requiring consistent memorization and review to support increasingly sophisticated communication.

Grammar instruction will be enriched with selections from French literature and fables, cultural videos, art and history studies, and introductions to a variety of Francophone countries and cultures beyond France, such as Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean.

By the end of this course, the successful student will demonstrate proficiency consistent with a full high school credit in French and will be well prepared for more advanced language study.

• Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.
• High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.
• Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)
• Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm
• Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:
  1. Visit zoom.us/download.
  2. Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
  3. Open and run the installer on your computer.
  4. In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.
• Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.