Today was my first French class and I feel like I just got back from a two hour cardiovascular workout. It’s a group class with around ten students of varying backgrounds and the teacher (who can’t be a day over 25) does a good job of keeping things interesting by making it very interactive. The “downside”, however, is that you’ve always got to be on your toes and ready to respond if she asks you a question. Aside from the use of a couple of English words to clarify some vocabulary, everything was in French. No English “crutch” I guess, which in the long run will be a good thing.
I’m pretty sure that I placed into the level I’m in by the slimmest of margins. While I feel like I’m able to understand the majority of what the teacher and the other students are saying, it definitely seems like my speaking skills are a bit behind those for some of the others. That said, I’m glad that I placed into this class as I feel like I will learn a lot more from it than a lower level.
For Monday I’ve got my first homework assignment – watch something on tv and provide a summary for the class. Even though grad school is still fairly fresh in my mind, the concept of homework is a very foreign one for me right now that will take some time to get used to again. Regardless, I’m definitely looking forward to the class as it will provide some structure to my ongoing attempt to improve my French.
I’m pretty sure that I placed into the level I’m in by the slimmest of margins. While I feel like I’m able to understand the majority of what the teacher and the other students are saying, it definitely seems like my speaking skills are a bit behind those for some of the others. That said, I’m glad that I placed into this class as I feel like I will learn a lot more from it than a lower level.
For Monday I’ve got my first homework assignment – watch something on tv and provide a summary for the class. Even though grad school is still fairly fresh in my mind, the concept of homework is a very foreign one for me right now that will take some time to get used to again. Regardless, I’m definitely looking forward to the class as it will provide some structure to my ongoing attempt to improve my French.
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