La Causerie Française

Early Registration (5/1-5/26): $418

Reg. Registration (5/27-8/14): $440

Late Registration (8/15-9/30):$460

Fridays 9:00-10:25

Class Description: 

This intermediate level class builds upon previous classes. It is conducted entirely in French. Selected reading and study materials are the basis for guided conversations in class. Prior to class, students should prepare by reading assigned materials and complete written exercises. During class, assignments will be reviewed and students will encouraged to participate in relevant conversations. Additional audio-visual and oral materials will be presented in class.

Prerequisite: French 5 students should have completed French 1A - 4 at La Causerie or possess equivalent levels of proficiency from other pathways. Students must be proficient enough to participate in French and to complete the assignments.

Book/Materials: The instructor will provide copies of reading materials and exercises, and the students may also be asked to purchase one or two paperbacks during the year chosen in consultation with class members.

Recommended Reference Books:

A good recent monolingual French dictionary:

-i.e: on paper: Le nouveau petit Robert: dictionnaire alphabétique et analogique de la langue française; Le petit Larousse illustré.

-i.e: online: https://dictionnaire.lerobert.com

A good recent bilingual dictionary (French/English- English/French):

-i.e: on paper: Collins, Robert French College Dictionary.

-i.e: online: https://www.wordreference.com

A book on French conjugation:

-i.e: on paper: Bescherelle: L’Art de conjuguer; La conjugaison pour tous.

-i.e: online: https://bescherelle.com/le-conjugueur-bescherelle