Modern language students will continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.Students will actively participate in contextualized activities and use all three communicative modes (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) to increase their ability to communicate orally and in writing.Students learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures.Familiarity with the culture of French-speaking peoples is increased through comparisons and connections to American culture.