Description
See Reviews of Instructor Sally Barstow
Many well known children’s stories and fables were originally written in French. The goal for this course is to expose students to familiar children’s stories or fables in French. Since these stories are so familiar and often repetitious in nature, students will easily be able to learn the vocabulary and find themselves able to understand the texts. (ie: The 3 little pigs, Chicken Little, The Fox and the Crow) and at least one longer Fairy Tale (ie: Snow White, Cinderella). Live class activities will work through the stories and the vocabulary to prepare for a reading in class by the students. Students will then listen to native speakers present the stories as well.
Course Structure
Who should enroll?
This course will target French students who have a base of French equal to mid-year French 2 or above
- High speed, broadband Internet
- Web cam, sound card, and microphone (for live sessions)
- Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
- Computer for Zoom meetings and access to assignments
Evaluation and Feedback
Teacher is available to meet with students after class or upon request
Communication
Vicki Dincher –
This was a very fun class, it was not stressful and I learned a lot of new vocabulary. This class helped me with my French pronunciation and I feel more confidant in my French speaking, and I owe it all to Mme Barstow! Merci for a great time.
(No name given)
Vicki Dincher –
All the stories in this class were fun, and one of them, Le Lion et le Hérrison, was new to me. As such, I both learned new stories, and got to practice my French. By reading along to the stories, I got better at pronunciation and also at my vocabulary. In this class, I learned about an African story to explain animals’ places in the world, some vocabulary, and history of fairytales. I would recommend this class to other people, as it was fun and educational
Hannah Kortright
Vicki Dincher –
This was such a fun class to take! Each story was easy to understand, charming, and exciting to read, whether they were familiar to me or not. I learned a lot of new French vocabulary that I can’t wait to use. I would absolutely recommend this class to any level of French student!
Aubrie Ellis