Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary for a range of topics, such as home and family, travel, shopping, food and recreation. Although this course is intended for students with no prior French language experience, it would also be a valuable refresher. No classes on 10/29 and 11/5.

Text: French Picture Dictionary (Berlitz Publishing). ISBN: 978-1780044774 (approximately $10). This compact dictionary combines images with French text and phonetic pronunciations that covers many categories of interest.

Gregory Downs, BA in French with a minor in German from USM, has a strong passion for foreign language acquisition and linguistics. He loves to share the knowledge he has gained.