Module 3: Une journée à l’école
As a student, your main job is to focus on your education and to work on a variety of school projects. Since it is such an important part of your life, you are going to learn how to describe your school life in French. One day you may end up traveling to a French-speaking country as an exchange student. If you participate in a foreign exchange program, you will want to know how to communicate about your schooling.
In this module, you will learn about school and the aspects of school life. You will investigate the subjects in school, the supplies used in school, and phrases that you would hear in school. In addition to your exploration of school life, you will learn the numbers 40 through 59, how to tell time, and learn about the 24-hour clock. While you explore this module, you will study the different colors and how to use them as descriptive adjectives. At the end of the module, you will have the opportunity to explore the country of France, including the French people, French traditions and customs, important history, and significant landmarks.
Getting Started
Imagine that you had to travel and attend a French school for a day. What differences would you expect between American and French schools? Do you think it would be easy to make new friends? Would you participate in any sports or extra-curricular activities? What aspects of your current school would you hope to find in a French school? What aspects of your current school would you hope would not exist at a French school?
Post your responses to these questions in the discussions area. Then, return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your coursemates' posts. Reply to at least two of them, making sure to offer new insights, ask questions, and encourage further conversation.
Key Vocabulary
To view the definitions for these vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.
| adjective | dommage | incroyable | pronunciation |
| beret | essaie encore | indefinite articles | proper noun |
| bravo | European Union | modifies | republic |
| cognates | gender | motto | une journée à l’école |
| currency | hypothesis | noun |