Participants will examine the major themes that will drive the French AP curriculum along with the numerous sub-themes. Designing units of instruction will be an important part of the workshop as well as examining sample exam items. Developing a familiarity with the three modes of communication - interpersonal, interpretive and presentational - will be a key factor in our work. Another feature of the workshop will be becoming proficient in interpreting achievement-level descriptions that will assist teachers in evaluating student work. Time will be spent on integrating authentic materials and technology into our curriculum. Participants will leave the workshop with an abundance of resources to satisfy all the needs of the language and culture course.