French - Grade 10
- Updated on May 5, 2026
☰ Program Description
The Grade 10 Core French course helps students develop their French language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course builds on students’ existing knowledge of French and encourages them to communicate more confidently in familiar situations, express personal ideas, and understand a variety of spoken and written messages.
Through interactive activities, conversations, reading exercises, writing assignments, and cultural exploration, students expand their French vocabulary, improve their pronunciation, and strengthen their understanding of French grammar and sentence structure. They learn to communicate about everyday topics such as school, family, hobbies, travel, personal interests, and community life.
At Apex Community Collegiate, the course can provide opportunities for students to use French in meaningful contexts through role-playing, group discussions, presentations, and practical language activities. Students also explore French-speaking cultures and communities, developing an appreciation for linguistic diversity and different cultural perspectives.
The Grade 10 Core French program supports continued language development and prepares students for further French studies at the high school level. It also helps build communication, listening, and intercultural skills that can be valuable in academic, personal, and professional settings.
Teaching and Learning Approach
The course can combine guided instruction, interactive language practice, independent work, and collaborative activities to help students develop confidence in French.
Students may participate in:
- Guided language lessons: Learn vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and sentence construction through examples and structured exercises.
- Conversation practice: Participate in dialogues, role-playing, and group discussions to improve spoken communication.
- Listening activities: Work with recordings and spoken materials to develop comprehension and recognition of common expressions.
- Reading exercises: Explore French texts to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and interpretation.
- Writing workshops: Develop paragraphs, descriptions, and short texts with opportunities for revision and feedback.
- Cultural activities: Explore French-speaking communities through stories, media, traditions, and classroom projects.
This approach encourages students to practise all four language skills while building confidence in using French in meaningful contexts.
◉ Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate progress in the following areas:
Speaking and Oral Communication
Participate in familiar conversations, ask and answer questions, express opinions, describe experiences, and communicate ideas using appropriate French vocabulary and sentence structures.
Listening Comprehension
Identify main ideas and relevant details in spoken French, recognize common expressions, and use context to understand conversations and short audio materials.
Reading and Interpretation
Understand the main ideas and supporting details in French texts, recognize familiar vocabulary, and use reading strategies to interpret meaning.
Writing and Grammar
Write organized sentences and short texts, apply appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and communicate information, opinions, and personal experiences clearly.
Cultural Awareness
Recognize aspects of Francophone cultures, appreciate linguistic diversity, and demonstrate respect for different cultural perspectives and practices.
Language Application
Apply French language skills to everyday situations, use context to understand unfamiliar expressions, and communicate with increasing independence and confidence.
🗹 Additional Information
Skills Students Will Develop
Through the Grade 10 Core French course, students can develop:
- French vocabulary and grammar knowledge
- Speaking confidence and pronunciation
- Listening and reading comprehension
- Written communication and sentence construction
- Practical communication in everyday situations
- Intercultural awareness and appreciation of Francophone communities
- Collaboration and presentation skills
- Independent language-learning strategies
These skills can support further French study and help students communicate in multilingual academic, social, and professional environments.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 112 Hours
- Total Program Fees: $1000
- Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction, Hybrid delivery, Distance education