Learn French

Classes Offered

French I

The goal of French I is to emphasize basic structures of the language through intensive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

In addition to introducing Francophone culture, current events and the arts, thematic units revolve around getting acquainted; time/weather/date, ordering food and drinks, stating preferences and explaining what people are doing; describing people and things; talking about the city and where people live/ giving directions; discussing what people wear and buy and where they shop.

The major grammatical concepts studied include conjugating regular -er, -ir and -re verbs as well as the irregular verbs etre, avoir, faire, aller, venir and mettre; using indefinite and definite articles; adjective agreement and placement; making suggestions and commands; telling what will happen in the near future. 

French  II / II Honors

The goal of French II is to build upon the foundations acquired in French I with emphasis on speaking and interacting in the language. Students continue to perfect pronunciation, listening, and comprehension through the use of cultural influences and authentic materials.

In addition to a continuing emphasis on basic aspects of Francophone culture such as daily life, current events, and the arts, thematic units include personal identity; talking about week-end activities; describing French meal-times and food shopping; discussing leisure activities and cultural events; and talking about staying healthy and exercising.

Building upon the grammar of level I, the major grammatical concepts of French II include talking about what happened in the past and the recent past; using partitive, indefinite and definite articles; replacing direct and indirect objects with the appropriate pronouns; reflexive verbs; and more irregular verbs including verbs like sortir, lire, savoir, and connaitre.
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French  III  / III Honors

Building upon the foundations laid in French I and II, this course emphasizes communication and stresses interpersonal relationships in meaningful cultural contexts. To attain this goal, authentic language  and numerous communicative activities are brought into the classroom through a variety of mediums in order to help students build accurate language habits. 

At the end of the third year of study, the student will be able to…
Give personal information about his/her daily routine, describe himself and others and feeling, talk about daily activities and work around the house, how to accept or refuse an invitation, talk about Holidays, describe events and write stories in present and past time.

The study of the following modes and tenses will be reviewed/studied: imparfait, passé compose, futur, conditionnel présent, subjonctif présent. Other grammar topics include the use of double object pronouns; the literary past;  making comparisons; showing possession with possessive pronouns; and the use of relative pronouns.

French IV / IV Honors 

The goal of French IV is to emphasize basic structures of the language through intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Students continue to perfect pronunciation, listening, and comprehension with a greater emphasis on cultural influences and the use of authentic materials. 

Thematic units include health and well-being; the geography of they city; personal relationships; school and professional life; cinema and literature. Cultural topics and current events are interwoven into each of these thematic units and are as much a focus as as the unit vocabulary and grammar.

With an emphasis on consolidating the grammatical skills learned in French III - especially the ability to read, understand and use verbs in a wide variety of tenses - students will also be introduced to new verb tenses and moods; use indirect speech and "if" clauses; relative pronouns; using infinitives with prepositions and in the past; present participles; conjunctions and other expressions that require the subjunctive. 
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AP French

AP French Language and Culture is a college-level course intended for students in their final year of study of French. The three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational) defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century are foundational to the AP® French Language and Culture course. Course work provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their proficiency in each of the three modes in the intermediate to pre-advanced range as described in the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K–12 Learners. Students who enroll in this course should already have a good command of the grammar and considerable competence in listening, reading, speaking and writing. When communicating, students in the AP French Language and Culture course must demonstrate an understanding of the culture(s), incorporate interdisciplinary topics (connections), make comparisons between the native language and the target language and between cultures (comparisons), and use the target language in real-life settings (communities). Exclusive use of French by teacher and students for active communication is necessary in the classroom. Students use several primary textbooks and other authentic materials and resources.  Students are expected to take the AP French Language and Culture exam at the end of this course.  Per Fulton County and College Board policy, any student that does not take the AP exam FOR ANY EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED REASON is responsible for the returned/unused exam fee of $13. Any student that is passing their AP class, even if it is with a 70%, MUST take the AP exam.
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​Why Learn French?

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Learning French can have both short- and long-term benefits through the introduction and acquisition of a new language and culture. 
- Learning French will help you understand your own language. 
- Nearly 30% of modern English words find their origins in French. 
- French is spoken in 57 countries and territories on 5 major continents. 
- French has approximately 75 million native speakers and 190 million secondary speakers. 
- French is the second most commonly taught world language in the United States. 
- The Ga DOE has established an MOU between Ga Tech and Nancy-Metz in France. 


French in Business 
- France has the fifth largest economy in the world. 
- France is Georgia’s 3rd largest trading partner 
- There are 70 French companies doing business in Fulton County 
- French is an official language of the United States’ largest trading partner, Canada. 
- There are over 225 French companies in the state of Georgia 


French in the World 
- French is the official working language of major international organizations, including the United Nations, International Olympic Committee, and International Red Cross. 
- French is the second most spoken diplomatic language in the world. 
- More tourists visit France than any other country in the world. 





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​Which schools in Fulton County offer French? 
- All Middle and High Schools in Fulton County offer French. 
- Middle schools offer French as a High School Credit with successful completion of the 7th and 8th grade years. 
- High Schools offer on-level and honors courses in French up to Advanced Placement French. 


Is French offered in Fulton County Virtual School? 
- Yes. French is currently offered in Fulton County Virtual School.