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In this course, you鈥檒l explore values, beliefs and societal ideas while deepening your understanding of French grammar. You鈥檒l master the plus-que-parfait tense, negation and indefinite adjectives and pronouns. The lessons focus on social change and crises, and your grammar skills will expand to include irregular -ir verbs, demonstrative adjectives, partitive articles, pronouns (y, en and object pronouns) and past participle agreement. You鈥檒l also be introduced to the pass茅 simple to improve your reading comprehension.
Required Textbook Package (Used for Intermediate French I-IV On-demand):
鈥淚maginez,鈥� 5th Edition
Choose the package that best fits your learning style:
- Electronic Textbook(vText)聽+ 18 month SupersitePlus & WebSAM digital access
ISBN: 978-1-54338-892-3 | Price: $177.99 - Physical textbook聽+ 18 month SupersitePlus & WebSAM digital access
ISBN: 978-1-54339-470-2 | Price: $243.59
Important: Do not purchase materials from other stores. Passcodes for VHL鈥檚 online resources are required and are only available through .
This course can be applied to the following certificate:
French Language Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate between pass茅 compos茅 and imparfait to narrate past events
- Express emotions and preferences using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures
- Summarize childhood experiences and family dynamics in spoken and written French
- Interpret cultural content from Francophone Africa
- Compose short narratives that integrate past tense forms
Prerequisites
Intermediate French I or equivalent experience
Course Format
This course is offered asynchronously on-demand online. It’s designed for busy adults who want structure and support, with the freedom to learn at when it’s most convenient.
You鈥檒l work independently online, with regular guidance and feedback from your instructor. Together, you鈥檒l create a personalized schedule with weekly due dates to help you stay on track. You can complete the course in as little as six weeks or take up to 16 weeks.
All of our on-demand language courses use VHLCentral.com (鈥檚 online learning platform), a powerful tool that brings language learning to life through:
- Interactive activities that reinforce what you鈥檝e learned
- Auto-graded homework with instant feedback
- Audio and video clips featuring native speakers
- Pronunciation tools that let you record and compare your voice
- Step-by-step tutorials to explain grammar and vocabulary
- Integrated assessments to track your progress
- Cultural readings and videos that bring the language to life
Throughout your course, you’ll receive expert guidance and personalized feedback from a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee French language instructor. This flexible format is ideal for motivated learners who want structure and expert support without the commitment of attending live classes.
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.