What is a quality core French program?
A good core French program should: Begin early in elementary school and continue through secondary school Include at least 40 minutes of instruction daily Be taught by a teacher who is fluent in French Use French as the language of communication in the classroom Follow a curriculum emphasizing communicative skills and vocabulary suitable to the age and interests of the students Provide opportunities to use French in communication with native speakers Have French-language materials in the school library at a level that the students can read and understand Provide out-of-classroom opportunities to use French Include written and audio-visual materials that foster an appreciation of the cultures of French-speaking people.
