Course Detail: LNG130 - French Conversation: Beginning I
- Develop Fluency: Through engaging activities and immersive discussions, you'll quickly gain confidence in expressing yourself in French. You'll learn to communicate comfortably in various real-life scenarios.
- Cultural Exploration: Beyond language proficiency, this course delves into the vibrant history, traditions, and customs of French-speaking peoples. You'll uncover fascinating insights into art, cuisine, literature, and societal norms, providing a deeper understanding of the cultural contexts that shape the language.
- Direct Interaction: Interacting directly with native speakers is a cornerstone of this course. You'll have the invaluable opportunity to practice your language skills in authentic settings, gaining firsthand exposure to diverse accents and expressions.
Student Testimonials:
"The instructor makes the course what it is. His teaching style is so encouraging and he makes everyone feel comfortable. He models the spoken word, gives us opportunity to ask and answer questions, uses the book and various audio and video sources and makes the two hours fly by. I looked forward to the class every week and always felt as if I had learned a lot. Greg is just so kind and you can tell he really loves his subject matter and loves sharing it with students." - Former Student
About the Instructor: Greg Smith teaches French at the University of Saint Francis, as well as privately. He developed language fluency at l'Institut International d'Études Françaises in Strasbourg, France. Smith convenes the Café Français, a weekly gathering of learners and native speakers of French in Fort Wayne.
