FREN 111: Elementary French I

Elementary French I is the entry point to UMGC's French sequence — listening, speaking, reading, and writing elementary French in culturally appropriate ways.

What FREN 111 covers

(For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. Not open to native speakers of French; assumes no prior knowledge of French. Students with prior experience with the French language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to the French language.

The objective is to listen to, speak, read, and write elementary French in concrete, real-life situations and in culturally appropriate ways. Practice in pronunciation is provided. The diverse language and culture of the French-speaking world is also explored.

Typical FREN 111 assignments

Expect an assignment requiring you to demonstrate elementary French across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for a specific real-life situation.

Key topics in FREN 111

• Elementary French across all four skills
• French pronunciation
• Culturally appropriate communication
• The diverse French-speaking world

Writing tips for FREN 111

Follow the assignment instructions and rubric line by line

UMGC assignments for FREN 111 are graded against a specific rubric or grading criteria your instructor provides — every requirement has to be visibly addressed. Skipping a requirement because it seems minor is one of the most common reasons a strong submission loses points.

Practice all four language skills, not just vocabulary

Elementary and intermediate language courses like FREN 111 consistently grade listening, speaking, reading, and writing together — memorizing vocabulary lists without practicing real conversational structures and pronunciation is one of the fastest ways to fall behind the rubric.

Use culturally appropriate language and etiquette, not just correct grammar

UMGC's language courses consistently grade cultural appropriateness alongside grammatical accuracy — a grammatically correct sentence that ignores register, politeness conventions, or cultural context still loses points.

Why students seek help with FREN 111

Students sometimes focus on one skill (reading/writing) without the listening and speaking components the course specifically requires — the rubric typically wants all four skills demonstrated together.

How GradeEssays helps with FREN 111

Share your French assignment and rubric, and your writer will help you demonstrate the required skills for your specific real-life situation.

Prerequisites and course context

FREN 111 is not open to native French speakers and assumes no prior knowledge. Students with prior French experience should take a placement test instead. It is itself the required prerequisite (or placement test equivalent) for FREN 112. Note: students may receive credit for only one of FREN 101 or FREN 111.

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