Un blog pour les classes de Français 1-2 à Wilson High School!
Paris cityscape from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris
26 April 2010
Pre-Assessment
Today everyone took the Pre-Assessment for Chapter 5. If you were absent, you will need to speak with me as soon as possible (aussi vite que possible) so that we can make arrangements for you to make it up.
- French is the only language other than English spoken on 5 continents - French is the second most frequently taught language in the world (after English) - French is an official language of the United Nations, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, and many other international organizations - France is the world's most popular tourist destination - Learning a foreign language can enhance your mental flexibility, problem-solving capabilities, and interpersonal skills - Multilingualism is linked to a slowdown of age-related mental diminishment (speaking French will make your brain younger!) - Knowledge of another language will improve your understanding of your native language