TTC Video – Learning French – A Rendezvous with French Speaking Cultures

Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures includes what most platforms omit: context. In these 30 lively, step-by-step lectures, Professor Ann Williams of the Metropolitan State University of Denver has crafted an effective and engaging course that gives you the core building blocks of the language while also giving you crucial insight into the relationship between French and French-speaking cultures. This ingenious approach is perfect for adult language learners who are serious about enjoying and using the French language. This course is designed to provide an insider’s look at the French-speaking world, and it reveals the deep and often invisible intersection between language and culture. By touring France and countries such as Morocco, Canada, Senegal, and others, Professor Williams gives you a feel for everyday life, highlighting the vocabulary you need for success, whether you are looking to get around as a tourist or want to engage with the people and the culture on a deeper level.

Lectures:

1 Welcome to the French-Speaking World

2 Ici, on parle français: French Is Spoken Here

3 French around the World

4 Francophone Towns and Villages

5 Weather, Seasons, and Some Geography

6 La Vie en France: Life in France

7 Vacations and Leisure Activities

8 A table: Daily Meals

9 Buying Groceries

10 Where to Eat

11 The Life of the Traveler

12 Public Transportation

13 Travel and Technology

14 Souvenirs de voyage

15 Les Vetements: How and Why to Dress

16 The Home and Private Spaces

17 Je fais des progres en français!

18 La Musique, le theatre et la danse

19 La Litterature et le cinema

20 L Art et les artistes

21 Le Patrimoine: Museums

22 Le Patrimoine: Customs

23 Le Patrimoine: Places to Visit

24 Le Tourisme et les regions

25 Les Fetes et les festivals

26 Underlying Cultural Values

27 Aventures: Conversation

28 Aventures: Telling a Story

29 Aventures: Reading Cultures

30 Your Future with French