Dear Students,
The following course outline has been created both as an example of how you can navigate the French Language B course and as a guide for your learning throughout Year 2. You can find out more about the units of inquiry and featured text types by exploring the corresponding resources provided during the course.
As we progress through the year, you will study a variety of themes, develop your language skills, and practice different text types that are essential for success in IB French Language B.
Year 2
| Month | Theme | Unit of Enquiry | Type de texte |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | Identité | During this unit, you will explore Francophone families and personal identity. – La famille francophone – La répartition des familles en France – La famille sénégalaise/canadienne | L’Article |
| July | Identité – Santé | During this unit, you will explore questions related to health and well-being. – Qu’est-ce qu’on mange ? – Le stress – Maladies, obésité et dépendance | Brochure Journal intime Instruction |
| August | Expérience | During this unit, you will explore travel and the Francophone world. – Voyages en Francophonie – Les DROM-COM (DOM-TOM) – Les accents francophones | Carte postale Courriel Discours |
| September | Ingéniosité humaine | During this unit, you will examine the role of creativity and innovation in society. – Art – Technologie | Annonce publicitaire Messages sur les réseaux sociaux Critique |
| October | Partage de la planète | During this unit, you will investigate environmental and geographical issues. – Zone urbaine et rurale – Environnement | Interview Blog |
| November | Organisation sociale | During this unit, you will learn about social responsibility and the world of work. – Le monde du travail – Restos du cœur | La lettre formelle La lettre de motivation |
| December | Organisation sociale | During this unit, you will explore social challenges and issues affecting communities. – Les problèmes sociaux | Rapport officiel Tract |
| January | Révision | During this period, you will practise reading and listening comprehension using a wide range of authentic materials. – Banque de compréhensions écrites et orales | Stratégies et conventions de tous les types de texte |
| February | Révision | During this period, you will focus on preparing for the Individual Oral. – L’oral : les stratégies | Oral |
| March | Révision et Examen | During this final period, you will focus on written production, final revision, and examination preparation. – La production écrite – Révision générale | Tous les types de texte Examen blanc |
What I expect from you
Throughout the year, I expect you to:
- Participate actively in class discussions.
- Use French as much as possible during lessons.
- Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Explore Francophone cultures with curiosity and respect.
- Practise the conventions of different text types regularly.
- Apply feedback to improve your language proficiency.
- Prepare consistently for assessments, the Individual Oral, and the final examination.
By the end of Year 2, you should feel confident discussing all the prescribed themes, using a variety of text types, and communicating effectively in French in preparation for your IB assessments.
