-  Français 2 is a fast-paced, multi-faceted development of the French language and culture. 

-  The course runs on the principle of comprehensible input (listening and reading understandable French), and with the belief that language is acquired rather than learned.  In this way, instructional methods and student work will not resemble those of more traditional language classrooms or other subject matters.  

-  The course seeks to establish a strong base for early language development through comprehensible near immersion in the classroom, varied teaching methods (including TPR- Total Physical Response- and TPRS- Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), class discussion and conversation, projects, and approximately 20 minutes of reading a night.  

-  The curriculum encourages student interest in French culture through presentations, demonstrations, music (Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Joe Dassin, Francis Cabrel, Hugues Aufray and others), and films (Le Huitième Jour ; Au Revoir,  les Enfants ; Le Mur; Jean de Florette, Manon des Sources and Entre les Murs). 

-  The course instruction seeks to accommodate all types and levels of learning. 

-  While the development & acquisition of conversational communication are the focus of the course, students will also be developing French reading & writing skills in preparation for higher levels.