Current Goal: I would like to improve my French this year (within my U3).

UPDATE: As of April 2018, I have completed my goal! 

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Expansion: I would like to improve my spoken French and grammar by passing intensive Oral and Written French 2 in the Winter 2018 semester with at least a B+ grade. This would allow me to develop Competency 9 more thoroughly: the ability to work with school staff, parents, partners in the community and students in pursuing the educational objectives of the school. 

I will reach this goal by:

1. Speaking French at least five hours a week (three weekdays, two weekends) with brother and friends.

2. Using the Duolingo app daily until the course begins.

3. Skimming the Metro newspaper or the 24 at least once a week.

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I will measure/track my goal by keeping a journal/to-do list of what I have done day-to-day, so I can see the number of hours I have practiced, and feel motivated to make up for the ones I've missed. I will also keep track of my French grades once the winter semester has begun. 

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I will know I've reached my goal at the end of the semester, if I have a B+ or higher.

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In order to succeed, I will need occasional access to French-speaking conversational partners, either a physical or digital copy of a French newspaper, and my phone. I may also need to check WordReference or access a tutor if I am struggling. 

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I often speak on the phone with my brother and French-speaking friends for a cumulative total of five hours within a week either way, so I can simply ask to switch to French. I will do Duolingo activities on the bus, when I have nothing else to do anyway, and I can read the paper on the way to class/while waiting for class to start.

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To improve my working French, Quebec-specifIc vocabulary may be helpful to learn. I could also benefit from reading blogs and resources about French acquisition specifically. 

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This goal will be completed by the end of the winter semester, which will prepare me for the fourth field experience. I will check my journal once a month to ensure that I am on track!

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