Learning French: Aventures: Conversation

Description

The difference between mere tourist travel and adventure is that adventure is about immersion, which requires you to engage on a deeper level. This unit gives you that deep engagement, beginning here with the art of conversation. Discover the rhythms of French conversation and some of the cultural rules to set you up for success. 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.

•  Identify and apply appropriate greetings and leave-taking behaviors in French conversations
•  Compare and contrast the topics and cultural differences in conversations between French-speaking countries and the US
•  Analyze and describe the dynamics of conversations between native French speakers, including interruptions and sparks
•  Utilize pronouns effectively in order to speak more succinctly in French conversations
•  Demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences in teasing and interruptions within French conversations