Advice+from+former+Fr.+II+students


 * Advice to incoming French II students from Mme Kalfus's French II classes 2010-2011**

The main advice I have is to take advantage of the learning opportunities available. French Ii isn't terribly hard, especially when you keep up with your work and do the practice assignments. Even then, there were times when extra help is needed, and that is when Madame's resources are the most helpful. Don't be hesitant to work with Quizlet, Conjuguemos, and any other practice activities available. Don't let her extra help resources go to waste! A lot of times these websites are what made me grasp the material. Work hard and you'll be rewarded with a good grade ad of course knowledge in the French language.

For me, French is not my favorite subject because I'm deeply terrible at it. So study hard! Madame Kalfus might be crazy at times but that is okay because she is totally awesome. It's not my favorite subject but it's definitely my favorite class! She is sooo funny and sweet. You will love French II.

My advice for you all next year is to pay attention and don't fall behind because once you're behind it's almost impossible to catch up.

My biggest piece of advice is to STUDY YOUR VERBS! Doing this will help you so much with speaking and understanding French. Also don't be afraid to ask questions in class, don't be afraid that you will look stupid, you will look even more stupid when Mme calls on you and you don't know the answer because you didn't ask the question! Good luck French II!

My advice would be to study and to do your homework.

French isn't that hard unless you don't pay attention. Pay attention & try to memorize the verbs. The hardest part is usually the writing & coming up with all the parts of a sentence. Pay attention and listen closely, you don't want to miss an important detail.

My advice for you in French II is to make sure you study all of your verbs, especially the conjugations. Doing your homework helps a ton, so even though it might not count for anything, do it anyway--it'll give you experience and will help make things stick. Also use the French website. Mme gives out helpful links for us to use. Don't stress, have fun.

Try to pay attention and take a lot of notes. You need to practice speaking & Conjuguemos at home a lot so you don't forget what you learn. You do not want to fall behind, so pay attention! If you miss out on the chapter or don't understand, ask for help because it will be hard in the next chapter because old vocabulary comes back a lot. It's good to learn other languages because you can use them in your job when you're older. French is fun!

French was so much fun this year, definitely stick it out. But the most important thing is to memorize vocab and verbs. You can't rely on common sense using a different language!

You will do really well in French II if you complete your homework, study on your own, and really try to understand the material.

French II really isn't that bad. The hardest thing is all the verbs you learn, so study!

Study hard, do some of your homework, pretend to pay attention and you'll at least survive. Good luck.

Hi! Please take the time to be mindful of all the assignments given. Learning a language takes more than skimming sentences; it requires quality time with each situation. Study verbs & conjugations. Other than that, you'll be fine. Oh, and have fun with it! Study your notes.

For French II you will need to study a lot and stay up-to-date on all the new words. If you fall behind you want to catch up fast because if there is something you don't get, later on it will come back to you and make something new harder to learn.

I know freshman year is hard enough getting used to a new school, but don't slack off. Learning a language is one of the most important things you could do. French II will be difficult, but you'll make it. Make flashcards, study for quizzes, and most importantly. . . WRITE EVERYTHING! It will help immensely. If you are serious about learning French, then act like it. You'll be a lot better off when you're interested in the topic. French II was my favorite subject this year. You learn a lot and it's worth sticking with. Good luck, Bonne chance!

Always bring your materials, and never slack off. It's a fairly easy course if you keep up with your work. Past participles are the hardest thing we do, so when the time comes, STUDY THEM!!! Even though homework is formative, still do it! It's great practice, and don't worry, Madame is amazing, one of the most fun teachers I've ever had. So, yeah. ..

Pay attention. Don't text during class. Really, it's not that hard of a class. Mme Kalfus is very nice & a good teacher.

Practice & do your work. Pay attention in class. Don't goof off. . .even though it's fun, "but you won't learn anything," well, __retain__ much of what you learn, that is. Good luck and I've had Madame Kalfus for 2 years & she's an amazing teacher. We all love her to death & if you do your work, she'll love you, too.

Clearly, you have an uncanny knack to conjugate verbs and test well. However, the in-depth journey into French language and culture will require you to engage in singing, yelling "Je!" at a weighted dice cube, and develop a proficiency in people skills. I wish you well in your crusade against the soon-to-be-known unknown. But remember, have fun. Good luck.

Coming into French II, you should know it's a lot of fun and you're lucky to have Mme. But, it's very easy to get behind. If you miss the first lesson you'll almost always be confused, so PAY ATTENTION AND __PARTICIPATE__!

In Mme Kalfus's French class, you will learn plenty of French while having fun at the same time. Mme Kalfus gives the class a fun time while teaching you critical facts about the French language. If you just listen carefully and be ready to answer a question, you will surely pass this class.

If you really want to learn French in French II, focus.