La Causerie Française

Early Registration (5/1-6/3): $420

Reg. Registration (6/4-8/14): $440

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

Fridays 9:00-10:25

Class Description: This intermediate-level course builds upon the foundations established in previous levels and is conducted entirely in French. Selected reading and study materials serve as the primary catalyst for guided in-class dialogue. Prior to class, participants prepare by engaging with assigned materials and completing written exercises. During our sessions, we review these assignments and engage in active, relevant dialogue. The curriculum is also enriched with a variety of authentic cultural and oral resources presented in class.

Prerequisite: French 5 is designed for participants who have successfully completed French 1A–4 at La Causerie or possess an equivalent level of proficiency from other pathways. Individuals should have the linguistic confidence to engage fully in a French-speaking environment and the skills necessary to complete the coursework.

Book/Materials: The instructor provides copies of reading materials and exercises. Throughout the year, the class may also choose to purchase one or two paperbacks, selected collaboratively to reflect the interests of the group.

Recommended Reference Books:

A good recent monolingual French dictionary, for example:

On paper: Le Nouveau Petit Robert: dictionnaire alphabétique et analogique de la langue française and Le Petit Larousse illustré.

Online: https://dictionnaire.lerobert.com and https://www.larousse.fr

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

On paper: Collins Robert French College Dictionary.

Online: https://www.wordreference.com and https://www.deepl.com

A book on French conjugation:

On paper: Bescherelle: L’Art de conjuguer or La conjugaison pour tous.

Online: https://bescherelle.com/le-conjugueur-bescherelle