Week 1 Introduction

What do you know about French so far? Possibly much more than you think! Take the “Frivia” quiz to see how many questions you can answer!

Culture

Where in Canada is French spoken? Let’s explore an introductory overview of various aspects of French Canada.

What is La Francophonie? Just how far-reaching is the French language across the globe? Let’s find out by seeing how many countries where French is spoken we can name, including their capitals and the continent on which they are found.

Grammar

Let’s learn how to greet each other in various contexts, and how to say ‘au revoir’!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this week, you should be able to:

  1. Identify countries and their capitals where French is the official language.
  2. List words used in the English language that have been borrowed from French.
  3. Identify expressions unique to Québec.
  4. Discuss the cultural aspects related to greetings in France and French-speaking Canada, including the "bec" or "bise".
  5. Distinguish between "tu" and "vous" to show respect in a variety of professional and information situations.
  6. Employ vocabulary in sentences to greet people formally and informally and to ask how they are.