French I is for those who have had no previous French study or have forgotten what they learned. Emphasis will be placed on learning a new sound system and listening skills. By studying vocabulary and basic grammar, you will learn to understand and say simple phrases using the present tense of the three basic verb groups. You will gain confidence in basic sentence construction as well as listening comprehension. The required textbook: Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate, is available at the Brookline Booksmith and online. No class for the week of Feb 20th - school vacation.