Question

100 POINTS!!

If you have been keeping up with the tasks you set for yourself on the “Find French at Home” assignments, you are well on your way to becoming a lifelong French learner. As you know by now, having regular habits of conversing with French speakers, getting information from French sources, and participating in French cultural events, can set you up for unique opportunities throughout your life. Take a few moments to reflect on your experience developing these habits, and how you imagine your connection to French unfolding over the next several years. Write one paragraph about your experience developing these habits and how you project you will stay connected to French and its culture.

In a second paragraph, reflect on how knowing French will help you in your life academically, personally, socially, and even professionally. Give specific examples and details.

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Language or Culture Resources
What I will do:
When I will do it:
1. My friend Kelsey who also speaks French
1. Talk with her in French and have conversations with her in French.
1. One a week on Thursdays
2. Le Monde
2. Read an article
2. Every two days
3. French films and movies
3. Watch a movie in French with English subtitles and French audio
3. Once a month Every Monday
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Answer 1

Here is a suggested two paragraph response:

Developing daily habits of using French has been rewarding and challenging. Talking with Kelsey once a week in French helps me practice my speaking and listening skills. Reading articles from Le Monde exposes me to news in French and new vocabulary. Watching movies in French with subtitles helps my comprehension. It has taken discipline to keep up these habits consistently, butsticking with them has helped French become a part of my routine. I plan to keep practicing in these ways and hopefully find more opportunities to use French socially or during a study abroad trip in the future.

Knowing French will enrich my life for years to come in many ways. Academically, having proficiency in a second language shows colleges I have strong language skills that will help me in any field of study. Personally, speaking French allows me to connect with more people from various cultures. Socially, conversing in French may lead to new friendships and experiences I would not otherwise have. Professionally, speaking French could open up international career opportunities or allow meto better serve clients from francophone countries. Overall, becoming lifelong French learner will help me grow as a global citizen by broadening my perspectives and connecting me to a rich cultural heritage.