Year 9 French

Are you ready for a full year of French? Welcome to Year 9!

Year 9 French builds on the learning completed in Years 7 and 8 French.   You will not work in form classes so you will get to know new people in your year level.

The year begins with a review of all work covered in previous years to ensure everyone starts with confidence.

While still a beginner level programme, during the Year 9 course, you will become more independent in your use of French - creating your own sentences and expressing your basic opinions.

The topics covered are:

- My identity (countries, nationalities and languages)

- My school life (subjects, likes and dislikes, ability, timetable)

- My hobbies (sports, music, interests, household chores)

- Food (opinions, shops and shopping, currency, eating at home, in cafés and restaurants)

- Clothing and fashion (opinions, shopping, opinions on uniform)

French culture is woven through lessons - you may try some French food, get a glimpse into French schools, sing songs and maybe even study a French film.

Assessment covers the skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.  There is also a research assignment on the French speaking world.

You will have access to their online notebook. There are many online programmes to complement your learning and your teachers are always there to support you.  There are also catch-up classes available at lunchtimes.

Students who are new to St. Mary’s College and French learning in Year 9 attend a series of lunchtime tutorials in Terms 1 and 2 to catch you up on missed work.