Course Overview

French II B continues the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, building directly on French II A. Organized around the themes of the house, shopping, entertainment, spare time, and travel, this course provides students with practical vocabulary and grammar to communicate in everyday situations. Cultural insights—including people, geography, and history from the French-speaking world—are integrated to enhance linguistic learning with meaningful global context.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Expand vocabulary to discuss home life, shopping experiences, entertainment, hobbies, and travel.
• Strengthen use of present-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives in more complex contexts.
• Apply grammar to interactive and situational communication tasks.
• Continue to develop proficiency in reading comprehension, structured writing, and conversational fluency.
• Explore Francophone culture and history, deepening their understanding of global perspectives.

Instructional Approach

Through engaging lessons, project-based activities, and cultural integration, students practice applying French in real-world situations. Instructional strategies are designed to address varied learning styles while reinforcing grammatical accuracy and self-expression.

Outcome

By the end of French II B, students will:

• Communicate more confidently using expanded vocabulary and structures.
• Demonstrate consistent control of present-tense verbs, descriptive language, and functional grammar.
• Apply French to practical contexts such as shopping, leisure, and travel.
• Show increased cultural awareness of the people, geography, and history of the French-speaking world.
• Be prepared to advance into French III A, moving toward intermediate-high proficiency.