Breaking
the French Barrier is an independent high school French curriculum for homeschool
students in middle and high school. The components are user-friendly and do not
require parents to know the language themselves. The combination of modern
culture and solid grammar and vocabulary, this is a strong option for high
school credit. Students are required to have their own Worktext and Online
Access to use the curriculum.
There are 3
original levels: Beginner (Level 1), Intermediate (Level 2), and Advanced
(Level 3).
New for
2026 is the Beginner
A and Beginner B option. This is a 2-year presentation of the
content in the original Beginner level with a more deliberate pace.
There is extra review and mid-lesson checks for understanding. Can be used to
introduce the language to a middle school student (paced as you wish) or as a
full year of high school elective credit (120 documented hours).
Students
will learn speaking, listening, reading and writing skills from the beginning.
Most students will spend 40 minutes to an hour (3-4 times per week) to finish a
level in one school year. No previous French study is necessary.
Course
components include:
Student Worktext (essential, consumable, 1 per student)
1-year Online Access to lessons (required, sent via email, not a full
credit without the worktext)
Answer Key Booklet (highly recommended, students can check their own
work)
Testing Program (highly recommended for a high school student doing
this for a credit)
Vocabulary Quizzes included in the complete packages
Oasis quick reference guide (handy, but I still recommend a student
bilingual dictionary
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
