This book, along with the online portion and answer key, is essential to this course. Before you jump into lesson 1, this course has a section called the 10 Steps. The purpose is for the student to get comfortable with the look and sounds of this new language. If you have had some previous exposure, it may take you 1-2 weeks. If you are new to the language, the 10 Steps can take as long as you need to get comfortable. You are not writing anything at this time, so relax and soak it in. When you do begin lesson 1, you will notice that the expectation is for you to really dig into the language. Still, Level 1 is for a beginner. Take your time, use the video lessons as a model, and you will find yourself progressing as things click. Don’t be scared of the vocabulary and grammar presented off the bat, this is a normal, high school level course. Handy verb charts in the back are a quick reference, and dictionary pages that are both French to English and English to French will get lots of use. ~Sara
The all-in-one textbook/workbook is the centerpiece of our language curriculum. With essential vocabulary, grammar fundamentals and up-to-date cultural information, our core text is everything you need for a full year's course. Upon completion of our three-level series, students will have practiced every important topic in French and have the confidence to read, write, and speak fluently.
Featuring thoughtful exercises, an exciting adventure series, authentic audio from native speakers, and a comprehensive testing program, our curriculum offers everything needed for language mastery.
LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER)
Our level 1 book assumes no prior knowledge of French. The "First Steps" lesson also presents all the sounds of the French language so that students can develop an authentic accent.
Throughout the chapters, easy-to-understand explanations unravel these essential building blocks of language:
Breaking the Spanish Barrier and Breaking the French Barrier
are middle school and high school foreign language learning options that are
homeschool-friendly. Students learn the four language skills of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing, with a healthy dose of culture and fun in
every lesson! Online access provides cultural videos, grammar exercises, and
interactive vocabulary flashcards. The narrative teaching style feels comfortable
and engaging.
Students are required to have a consumable worktext and
answer key, plus access to online instruction and resources.
Components:
Level 1 (Beginner) starts with an introduction section called the Ten Steps. This provides a time for the student to become familiar with the look and sounds of the language before they begin the actual lessons. In addition to vocabulary, students will learn to use the present tense, preterit, and imperfect verb tenses.
New for 2024 is Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A Vamos! and 1B En Camino. Completing both levels will place a student in Level 2 (Intermediate). Each course is one
full year and includes more practice and review than the full Level 1. This is
an ideal option for a student in middle or high school who prefers more time
with a concept before moving on.
Level 2 (Intermediate) starts with a good review of Level 1 content before moving forward. See the Level 2 description for details.
Level 3 (Advanced) reviews the first two years, adding more advanced grammar concepts. See the Level 3 description for details.
~Sara
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Breaking the Barrier |
| Grades: | 8-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781955306065 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.6 |
