# Noncredit French (NFRN) courses

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1211

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### NFRN 201 — Beginning French for Older Adults

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 90 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/nfrn.md)
- Recommended Course Preparation: ENGL C1000
- Non Credit
- Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

This introductory-level course will enable students to begin speaking, reading, and writing elementary-level French as well as understanding the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary, and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual, and written contexts. By the end of this course, learners will be able to engage in basic French conversations about daily life, health, family, and travel, with a focus on building confidence, memory, and enjoyment through cultural exploration and social connection.

### NFRN 202 — Elementary French for Older Adults

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 90 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** NFRN 201 or FREN 1A or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process.
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Non Credit
- Grading Option: Pass/No Pass

This is the second semester of the introductory level course, which will enable students to continue learning to speak, read, and write elementary-level French and understand the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary, and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual, and written contexts. Designed with older adults in mind, this course offers an encouraging environment for learning and practicing intermediate French. Activities include travel-related scenarios, guided discussions based on French films and readings, and opportunities to share personal experiences and perspectives in French.