Programme d’immersion française – French Immersion Program
The French Immersion Program at W. C. Miller is a direct continuation of French Immersion Program in the Border Land School Division. Throughout the following four courses, communication during class time will be spent entirely in French. As communication courses, the topics are relevant and of interest – we listen to, read, talk and write about things that happen in our everyday lives. Students who are enrolled in the French Immersion Program will continue with the same class from year to year taking grade level appropriate courses each year. Any requested changes to the program must be approved by administration.
Français langue seconde – Immersion 10F
Prerequisite: Programme d’immersion française - 8e année
This course is a transition course to senior high school French. The one-hour class will be conducted fully in French. Emphasis is placed on communication in the second language; students will practice speaking French to express themselves, writing in a variety of ways and for different purposes, as well as listening to and reading in French for comprehension and information. Using the textbook, exercises, videos, projects, novel studies, and games, students will be able to use what they are learning to engage in various topics of conversation in French.
Français langue seconde – Immersion 20F
Prerequisite: Français langue seconde – immersion 10F
Everyday communication in French through speaking, listening, reading and writing continues to be the emphasis at this level. The one-hour class will be conducted fully in French. New vocabulary and grammatical structures are again practiced and reinforced through the use of conversational activities, videos, games, novel studies, and more.
Français langue seconde – Immersion : langue et communication 30S
Prerequisite: Français langue seconde – immersion 20F
Students continue to develop precision with grammar and to expand their vocabulary. Classes conducted fully in French, along with letter-writing, reading French stories, newspapers and magazines, and listening to French interviews all reinforce skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading. Again, real conversations about everyday topics continue.
Français langue seconde – Immersion : langue et communication 40S
Prerequisite: Français langue seconde – immersion : langue et communication 30S
As in French 30S, students will continue to develop an extensive vocabulary as well as precision with higherlevel grammar. The one-hour class will only be conducted fully in French. Through daily conversation, reading and writing in French, the students continue to develop their communication skills in the French language. French texts, literature, letter- writing, conversation, games, novel studies, videos and projects also enhance the students’ learning in French.
French at W. C. Miller is a direct continuation of “French: Communication and Culture” program (formerly called Basic French) in the Border Land School Division. Throughout the following four courses, there is a gradual shift toward class time being spent entirely in French – this reflects the increasing importance of spoken French throughout the four courses. As communication courses, the topics are relevant and of interest – we listen to, read, talk and write about things that happen in our everyday lives.
French (10F) Prerequisite: Grade 8 French
This course is a transition course to senior high school French. Emphasis is placed on communication in the second language; students will practice speaking French to express themselves, writing in a variety of ways and for different purposes, as well as listening to and reading in French for comprehension and information. Using the textbook, exercises, videos, projects and games, students will be able to use what they are learning to engage in various topics of conversation in French.
French (20F) Prerequisite: French (10F)
Everyday communication in French through speaking, listening, reading and writing continues to be the emphasis at this level. New vocabulary and grammatical structures are again practiced and reinforced through the use of conversational activities, videos, games and more.
French (30S) Prerequisite: French (20F)
Students continue to develop precision with grammar and to expand their vocabulary. Classes conducted mostly in French, reading French stories, newspapers and magazines, and listening to French interviews all reinforce skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading. Again, real conversations about everyday topics continue.
French (40S) Prerequisite: French (30S)
As in French 30S, students will continue to develop an extensive vocabulary as well as precision with higher-level grammar. Through daily conversation, reading and writing in French, the students continue to develop their communication skills in the French language. French texts, literature, letter- writing, conversation, games, videos and projects also enhance the students’ learning en français.
Spanish (10F)
Spanish is the language of Spain and most of South America and the "second language" in many parts of the United States. There are significant Spanish-speaking communities found in Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg and many aspects of Hispanic life and culture are already familiar - food, Latin music, art and literature. This course will cover basic grammar, some Spanish culture and has a strong aural-oral emphasis. Presented in the first year are the alphabet, numbers and many of the basic verbs needed in everyday speech.
Spanish (20F)
Prerequisite: Spanish (10F)
This course builds on the skills learned in Spanish 10F. New vocabulary includes the extended family, shopping and clothes, restaurants and food, and travels to Madrid, Spain. Many new verbs are introduced in order for students to talk and read about these experiences, as well as to listen and write. Students continue to learn Spanish culture from both Latin America and Spain.
Spanish (30S)
Prerequisite: Spanish (20F)
This course continues to build on the skills learned in Spanish 20F. This level includes authentic representation of the culture of the Spanish-speaking world (including North America). New vocabulary such as sports, body parts and seeing a doctor, and daily routine is introduced. At this level students become immersed in the past tense so that they are able to talk/read/write about and listen to what they and others did yesterday, last week, and last year.
Spanish (40S)
Prerequisite: Spanish (30S)
This course again builds on previous levels, while expanding vocabulary and engaging students in the language. At this level the student will work with several more verb tenses including another past tense as well as the subjunctive tense. Students will spend time reading Spanish books, listening to authentic native speakers, writing different kinds of texts as well as speaking the language to each other.