1. Advanced Vocabulary

• Daily Life & Routines: More nuanced vocabulary related to daily activities, hobbies, and interactions.
• Social Issues & Current Events: Vocabulary for discussing global issues, environmental concerns, and societal trends.
• Advanced Travel & Tourism: Vocabulary and phrases for handling complex travel scenarios, such as dealing with emergencies or cultural misunderstandings.
• Health & Wellness: Detailed vocabulary related to healthcare, fitness, mental health, and nutrition.
• Education & Careers: Terms related to higher education, job applications, interviews, and career paths.
• Technology & Innovation: Vocabulary for discussing technological advancements, social media, and digital communication.

2. Advanced Grammar

• Verbs:
  • Subjunctive Mood: Expanded use of the subjunctive to express emotions, doubts, and opinions (e.g., Il est important que...).
  • Past Tenses: Mastery of passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait for narrating past events and actions.
  • Future & Conditional: Detailed practice with futur simple, futur antérieur, and conditionnel for hypothetical situations and future plans.
• Pronouns:
  • Mastery of direct, indirect, and reflexive pronouns in various contexts.
  • Using relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, lequel) to form complex sentences.
• Complex Sentences:
  • Use of conjunctions and subordinate clauses to form complex and compound sentences.
  • Conditional sentences (si clauses) in the present, past, and future contexts.
• Negation:
  • Complex negations (e.g., ne... ni... ni, ne... aucun).
  • Double negatives and their nuanced meanings in different contexts.

3. Complex Sentence Structures

• Hypothetical and Conditional Sentences: Creating sentences that explore hypothetical situations using both the conditional and subjunctive moods.
• Indirect Speech: More advanced use of indirect speech to report conversations and statements from others.
• Expressing Complex Opinions: Structuring arguments and opinions in a sophisticated manner (e.g., Je suis d'avis que..., Il me semble que...).

4. Conversational Skills

• Formal Debates & Discussions: Participating in debates and discussions on a range of topics, including ethics, politics, and cultural differences.
• Persuasive Speaking: Using advanced language to persuade, argue, and influence others' opinions.
• Formal & Informal Communication: Switching between formal and informal registers depending on context, such as business communication versus casual conversation.

5. Reading and Comprehension

• Advanced Literary Texts: Reading and analyzing excerpts from French literature, including novels, plays, and poetry.
• Newspapers & Magazines: Understanding and discussing articles on current events, opinion pieces, and editorials.
• Critical Analysis: Analyzing texts for themes, motifs, and author’s intent, as well as drawing inferences.
• Understanding Nuance & Tone: Recognizing subtlety, tone, irony, and humor in written and spoken French.

6. Writing Practice

• Essay Writing: Writing well-structured essays on complex topics, including social issues, literary analysis, and cultural reflections.
• Formal Letters & Reports: Writing formal letters, reports, and official documents with appropriate tone and structure.
• Creative Writing: Crafting short stories, dialogues, or reflective essays that demonstrate creativity and mastery of language.
• Summaries & Critiques: Summarizing articles, books, or films and providing critiques based on personal and analytical perspectives.

7. Listening Practice

• Authentic French Media: Listening to French news broadcasts, interviews, podcasts, and songs to develop comprehension skills.
• Listening Comprehension: Exercises based on understanding nuanced spoken French, including identifying key ideas, specific details, and inferring meaning.
• Films & Documentaries: Watching and analyzing French films or documentaries to understand different accents, cultural contexts, and storytelling methods.

8. Cultural Knowledge

• French History & Civilization: Exploring significant events in French history, understanding the development of French society and culture.
• Art, Literature, and Philosophy: Introduction to key French philosophers, artists, and literary figures, and their impact on global culture.
• Francophone World: Understanding the diversity of the French-speaking world, including cultural practices, languages, and traditions across different francophone countries.
• Current Events & Global Issues: Discussing and analyzing current events in France and the broader francophone world, with a focus on understanding their cultural and societal implications.

9. Projects and Activities

• Research Projects: Conducting in-depth research on topics related to French culture, history, or current events and presenting findings.
• Group Debates & Presentations: Collaborating on group projects, including debates, presentations, and skits that require the use of advanced French.
• Cultural Immersion Activities: Participating in activities like cooking French cuisine, celebrating French holidays, or engaging with French media to deepen cultural understanding.

10. Examinations & Assessments

• Oral Exams: Demonstrating fluency and accuracy in spoken French, including the ability to discuss complex topics and present arguments.
• Written Exams: Assessing knowledge of advanced grammar, vocabulary, and the ability to write sophisticated essays and letters.
• Listening & Comprehension Tests: Evaluating the ability to understand spoken French in various contexts, including fast-paced dialogues and authentic media.