2. Learning another language is to know another culture French Grades 8-12 Madame Smith

3. Why Study a second language? It will improve your grades and skills in English and Mathematics. It will improve your scores in tests like the SATs, MCATs, and ACTs. It will increase employment opportunities. It will help you understand other cultures. It will look good on your records.

4. HOW MUCH CAN I LEARN It will depend on how many years you study French. Like English, Math and other subjects, language learning takes time. Continue French study after high school. Use your second language often in your daily life. Study abroad if possible.

5. How can you succeed in the foreign language classroom Bring all materials to class. Participate in classroom activities. Organize necessary information in binder for assignments and home study Take notes in class and study them. Attend class regularly. Find a study partner.

6. How to help your child succeed in a foreign language class Take an active interest in what your child is learning. Make sure your child brings his-her textbook and binder home. Provide a quiet place to study. Help your child learn to manage his-her time wisely.

7. How to help your child succeed in a foreign language class Listen to your child practice speaking his/her new language. Call out vocabulary words in English for your child to recall in the French and have him/her spell them. Help your child see the relevance of the new language in his/her daily live. Call or e-mail the teacher.

8. Tips to enhance your new language beyond the class. Listen to music in French. Listening to music is a great way to increase your vocabulary and listening skills. Watch films in French. Watch some television programs in French.

9. Tips to enhance your new language beyond the class Read newspapers in French. Some newspapers are available in the Internet. Read books. Start with children’s books. Practice the French language with your classmates. Teach your family the new language.

10. Why that first year is vitally important? It is the foundation of learning the new language. It opens your eyes to a new way of seeing the world. It expands your knowledge of other cultures.

11. Learning French will open new doors in your future career. Business Communications Government Services Social Services Education Science Travel Services

12. Why learn French? There are approximately 40 countries/places where French is the official language – not just in France. Knowing French will allow you not only to function but to compete effectively in the global economy of the future and increase your job opportunities and salary potential.

13. Why learn French? Studying French increases your appreciation of other people and their cultures. Knowing French will improve your vocabulary and grammar in English. About 40-50% of English vocabulary comes from French.

14. Why Learn French French opens up an entire world of sporting events to enthusiasts. French is always an official language used to announce the Olympic games no matter where the games are located. You can follow Canadian hockey games, European soccer, tennis tournaments (French open), the Tour de France and car races like the Le Mans and the Monte Carlo.

15. Why Learn French? Learning a new language, like French, develops your critical and creative thinking skills. Using French enhances your travel abroad to Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa.

16. Why Learn French? French is the language of culture, opening your door to art, music, dance, fashion, cuisine, and cinema. French is the language of many great literary masterpieces. The French language is just beautiful!