French 8 Day 1: https://www.duolingo.com/o/pquzbq (Classroom code: P Q U Z B Q )

French 8 Day 2: https://www.duolingo.com/o/xeymwf (Classroom code: X E Y M W F )

On mobile: Go to your settings (profile) find where it says "Progress Sharing" and enter the Classroom code. When entering the classroom code, don't put any spaces!

To do
1. Sign up for Duolingo
2. Download the app on your phone/device
3. Enrol in the class: French 8
Enrolling in the class is how I will be able to check your progress

I would like you to set your daily goal at 10XP (Casual). Duolingo is homework Monday to Friday, and will help inform your final grade. Languages are all about practice, so I should see a commitment to completing 10XP everyday and your continued progress through the levels. (This means that you cannot just complete "Basics 1" everyday for homework.)  If you miss a day during the week, you can make it up on Saturday. I will not be looking at any Duolingo done on Sunday (but if you would like to keep up your 'streak' and make your green owl friend happy, you should continue!) Fun tip: Try the "chat" feature, where you text in French with a Duolingo bot!

Find the research about Duolingo's benefits HERE

F.A.Q

Can I just do 50XP on Saturday instead of doing Duolingo everyday?
No. The idea is to practice your French skills everyday! If you miss a day during the week, make it up on Saturday!

What if I just do an extra 10XP the following day?
If you miss Monday, wait until Saturday to make up your missed day. The goal is to have you practice your language skills on a daily basis.

Can I do more than 10XP a day?
I recommend 10XP-20XP  a day because it is a manageable amount. Although Duolingo is like a game, it is not like a typical video game where you need to beat all of the levels all at once. Do not sit down and try to 'beat the game.' Languages are all about practice, doing a little each day will be more beneficial for your language acquisition in the long run.

I don't have a phone, do I still have to do Duolingo?
Duolingo is both web-based and on mobile! You can do Duolingo on a desktop computer as well as on your phone. (The web version actually has more grammar tips and information on it! Lucky you!)

How much of my mark is it worth?
It is worth 5%.
E.g. if you are between a B and an A, I will bump you up if you have consistently been doing Duolingo. I have also found that those who do Duolingo, just do better in the course itself. It practises all of the language elements (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and supplements vocabulary learned in class. This counts as homework, although you are welcome to complete it in class.

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Completely optional: Want to work on your reading or listening? That's great! I want to give you another language learning tool to play around with if that describes you. https://www.lingq.com has a lot of stories that you read and listen to (you can highlight the text to see what words mean.) Click here to see how it works.