Breaking the French Barrier Beginner "B" Homeschool Package
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Breaking the French Barrier Beginner “B” is a structured, year-long course combining print and digital materials, designed for students seeking elective credit. Students complete work in the print textbook and online; the included tests and quizzes are used for evaluation.
All you need for a year’s worth of French curriculum:
- Beginner “B” Student Edition book (hardcopy)
- Beginner “B” Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin — today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
- Answer Key Booklet (hardcopy)
- French Oasis pocket dictionary (hardcopy)
- Test Program (hardcopy)
- Vocabulary Quizzes (hardcopy)
- Pacing Guide (hardcopy) including a suggested calendar, grading rubric, and other helpful suggestions
For Parents:
Parents do not need to speak French to use this program. Students work through the online activities independently, receiving instant, targeted feedback — no grading required. Parents can create their own linked account to monitor their student’s progress online. Chapter tests and vocabulary quizzes, included in the package, can be graded easily using the provided answer key and rubric.
Overview:
Breaking the French Barrier Beginner “B” picks up where Beginner “A” left off, and is designed for middle school or introductory high school students. Students will first review the major vocabulary and grammar from Breaking the French Barrier Beginner “A,” including the present tense, passé composé, progressive constructions, object pronouns, prepositions, and adjective agreement.
Key Grammar Topics covered:
- Imparfait (imperfect tense)
- Future tense
- Passé récent (recent past)
- Commands (imperative mood)
- Reflexive constructions
- Relative pronouns
Rappel !
A section in the middle of each chapter called Rappel focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.
Cultural Content:
Up-to-date cultural information is introduced at the beginning of each chapter from regions such as Togo, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Madagascar, Haiti, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and more. Through immersive articles, videos, and literary selections, students encounter a variety of French accents from across the French-speaking world.
Online Access enhances learning with:
- Audio recordings of native speakers for listening practice
- Instructional videos that explain key grammar concepts
- Twelve unique interactive exercise formats (including fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, sentence building, translations, matching, and more) to keep practice varied and engaging
- Cultural articles featuring notable people and landmarks from French-speaking countries
- Instant, corrective feedback for every exercise
- Responsive flashcards with audio to reinforce vocabulary
- Oral questions and video instructional capsules
Online Access covers the same content as the print textbook, with audio recordings, videos, and interactive exercises — supporting a range of learning styles.
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ISBN: 978-1-955306-75-1
Why Breaking the Barrier?
Breaking the Barrier has offered language curriculum since 1997 — the books are written by experienced classroom teachers with a time-tested methodology.
Unlike programs focused on vocabulary memorization, students practice the target language across all four skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — through a combination of a structured print textbook and a rich Online Access component with audio, video, interactive exercises, and cultural content from the Spanish and French speaking worlds.
This is a full-year, structured course designed for students seeking elective credit.
Do I need to speak French/Spanish as the parent/teacher?
No. The program is fully self-directed — students follow the online activities independently and receive instant, targeted feedback without any teacher input. Parents can assist by offering encouragement and grading the chapter tests using the provided rubric.
What do I need for a second student?
Each additional student needs one extra Student Edition book with Online Access. The Answer Key, Test Program, Vocabulary Quizzes, and Pacing Guide included in the Homeschool Package can be reused across multiple students.
Can I renew Online Access?
Yes. Online Access is valid for 12 months from the date of activation (not purchase). Before your subscription ends, you can renew for an additional full year for $40.