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Seattle Language Academy (SLA) is a non-profit language school in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle with first class instructors who are dedicated to the love of languages.
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French 101
In this first session, students acquire a basic command of French for a variety of every
day situations. Grammar presented at this level includes nouns and subject pronouns, adjectives, articles, regular present tense verbs, common irregular verbs, interrogatives, and negation. By the end of the class, students will know how to introduce themselves and greet others, distinguish between the formal and informal 'you,' give descriptions of people, places, and things, exchange personal information, and discuss family and social relations.
French 102
This lower-intermediate class is aimed at those who possess a basic command of nouns, agreement of adjectives, and present tense conjugations. Students learn how to talk about the weather and clothing, express basic likes and dislikes in the present tense, make more complex forms of greeting, and use the simple past tense. Cultural readings focus on the themes of family and social relations in France, trips, holidays and transportation and grammar points include common irregular verbs, subject and object pronouns, and negation.
French 103
This lower-intermediate level introduces adverbs, negation, direct and indirect object pronouns, and common uses of the present conditional as well as the difference between the simple past and the imperfect in past tense narration. Vocabulary and the use of idiom are reinforced and expanded through readings and oral and written exercises focusing on the themes of work, family and education. By the end of the class, students know how to distinguish between completed and continuous actions, can read and narrate stories in the past tenses and have a basic command of reflexive verbs.
French 104
This intermediate level begins with a systematic review of all past tenses and pronouns as well as the rules of gender, number, and agreement. New grammar to be covered includes comparatives, the future tense and the present subjunctive, ample time being given to practice and reinforce these new forms. Students review expressions of quantity and learn more about buying food, ordering in cafés and restaurants, and communicating by telephone. Discussion and reading topics at this level focus on travel, shopping and dining out, and regional differences in French cuisine.
First year French Conversation & Review
In general, for the first year of learning a language, there are certain key words, expressions and sentence structures that one must learn. We teach these basics to adults by attempting to contextualize them in a variety of common everyday situations, and at the same time remain attentive to imparting correct grammar and usage.
This class will provide a generous selection of readings, engaging exercises, listening material and dialogues through which students will have the opportunity to practice and hone their speaking, reading and pronunciation skills. Reading materials will include short stories, “extraits” (excerpts) and articles from newspapers and magazines. Regular writing assignments, the study and imitation of dialogues, and take-home tests will form a regular part of the class.
French 201-204
The second-year series is suitable for those who have a basic command of French grammar and syntax (French 101-104 at SLA or one year of college French or equivalent) and can demonstrate intermediate proficiency in reading, writing and speaking French. Designed to expand and refine students' basic repertoire of language skills, the 200 series combines systematic reviews of first-year grammar and vocabulary with conversation practice organized around themes of general cultural interest. Discussions highlight important aspects of contemporary life in French speaking cultures. Through in-class activities ranging from presentations to film viewings, oral and written exercises and interactive role-playing, students enhance their speaking abilities, improve their reading and writing skills and deepen their knowledge of French culture.
French 300
French 300 (Advanced Conversation) is a continuing class for students who possess advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking French and wish to maintain and improve their language skills in a structured setting.
Advanced French Conversation & Film
This course consists mainly of speaking, guided conversation and reading.
There will be no formal study of grammar. However, we will address relevant grammar questions as they arise, and as appropriate to the level of the class.
To ensure the natural flow of the class, students should:
know the basics of grammar, including the main tenses—present tense, past tense, imperfect tense, future tense and the forms and uses of the conditional and subjunctive—common irregular verbs; prepositions and articles.
be able to read with some ease and to summarize the main points of the reading.
be capable of expressing their ideas and points of view in complete and grammatically correct sentences.
The class will feature guided in-class conversations on topics of cultural interest, with the goal of learning relevant vocabulary; reading magazine and newspaper articles, short stories, and dialogues; opportunities to relate personal experiences; viewing and discussion of two documentaries and a variety of news clips from TV5 and BBC; and bi-weekly composition assignments.
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