Learning French: Welcome to the French-Speaking World

Bonjour! Begin your voyage with a global look at the French language and French-speaking countries around the world. Learning a new language is an active process, and language is deeply connected to the cultures where it is spoken. In this first lecture, you will survey a few patterns and rules to jump-start your understanding of French. This lecture, presented by Ann Williams, is from Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures. In Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures, you will gain a practical, in-depth introduction to a beautiful language. In these 30 step-by-step lectures, Professor Ann Williams has crafted an effective and engaging course that gives you the core building blocks while also giving you crucial insight into the relationship between language and culture—perfect for anyone serious about learning French.

•  Use basic phrases and expressions to greet people and initiate simple conversations in French
•  Identify and understand cultural differences and norms when interacting with French-speaking individuals
•  Conjugate and use regular -er verbs in present tense correctly
•  Develop basic reading skills in French to understand simple texts and directions