Course runs Sept. 14–Dec. 7, 10 virtual sessions Wednesdays, starting Sept. 21. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5:45–6:45 p.m. See summary for details. (No virtual conversation session Nov. 23)
Register through: September 13, 2022
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$239
Learn the French basics with listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. French 1 covers introductions, numbers, cities and likes and dislikes. Textbook and workbook required. The Alter Ego 1 textbook and workbook are used for French 1 & 2.
Prerequisite: None.
Instructional videos and interactive online materials in the Canvas course platform introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening and reading skills. Participants should budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous materials in preparation for the live online conversation groups. Participants practice speaking live with the instructor in small groups of 3-6 students in 30-minute weekly sessions. Groups will vary weekly, so participants should be available for the entire one-hour time slot. Online course materials are available one week before the first live conversation class and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
Find out if this is the right level for you with these placement tests: French 1 self-placement test, French 2 self-placement test.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.
Textbook purchase required: French 1 & 2 Textbook, Workbook purchase optional: French 1 & 2 Workbook.
Sessions are available for fall 2022 (See Upcoming dates for more detail):
Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Dec. 7, 5:45–6:45 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation Nov. 23)
Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Dec. 7, 7–8 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation Nov. 23)
Mondays, Sept. 26–Dec. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Mondays, Sept. 26–Dec. 5, 6:45–7:45 p.m. CT
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By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 35 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 3.5 |
$239
Course runs Sept. 14–Dec. 7, 10 virtual sessions Wednesdays, starting Sept. 21. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5:45–6:45 p.m. See summary for details. (No virtual conversation session Nov. 23)
Register through: September 13, 2022
All times shown in central time.
$239
Course runs Sept. 14–Dec. 7, 10 virtual sessions Wednesdays, starting Sept. 21. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 7–8 p.m. See summary for details. (No virtual conversation session Nov.23)
Register through: September 13, 2022
All times shown in central time.
$239
The course runs Sept. 26–Dec. 5, with 10 virtual sessions Mondays, starting Oct. 3. Live conversation small groups are scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: September 25, 2022
All times shown in central time.
$239
The course runs Sept. 26–Dec. 5, with 10 virtual sessions Mondays, starting Oct. 3. Live conversation small groups are scheduled between 6:45–7:45 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: September 25, 2022
All times shown in central time.
Contact Christopher Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608-262-7389
Email registrations@pyle.wisc.edu or call 608-262-2451.
(MA, University of Maine) is an online French instructor for the Continuing Education program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her degree in French literature, but has always been passionate about teaching the language itself.
(PhD candidate, UW-Madison) has taught French for several years as a T.A. and at a local high school. She enjoys working with language learners in a positive setting and helping to create a rewarding and enriching experience for all students.