FR 251French Language 2: Module 1
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- French Studies
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course aims to enhance students’ written French expression by reinforcing various grammar points, learning new grammatical structures, and contextualizing their usage. This course will also help students synthesize different aspects of the French language and recognize common errors by writing assignments which will be strengthened through a peer-review process.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- FR192B - French Language 1: Module 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3611 | 25 / 35 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 081 | 3173 | 0 / 40 | Online or by arrangement |
| LEC 701 | 1207 | 23 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
91% liked it66% easy96% useful
From 44 ratings and 6 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I took this course online and it was so hard to teach yourself. The instructional videos help, but not nearly as much as having a person standing in front of you gaging whether the room is understanding or not. Very important and necessary info, but difficult without being on campus in person.
Jun 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
not a bad course but felt like a waste of time. theres two french essays you have to write. didnt feel like I learned any french or grammer. no oral component
Dec 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
all review of things we've studied in 192 A/B. subj, cond, future ant., PQP. nothing super new.
Dec 2016 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
First half of the course is easy, but then it gets a lot harder towards the end. The exam was brutal.
Apr 2016 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Thought the course was going to be a lot harder than it actually was - lots of review on the main grammar concepts and verb tenses
Apr 2016 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
21 posts and comments in 20 threads mention FR 251, December 2010 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2023
FR 252/251 1 point, 7 comments
u/Loud-Meeting-8434: “Does anyone know the difficulty of FR 252 or 251? Thanks!”
Fall 2021
FR 151 Textbook 0 points, 6 comments
“I have FR 151 this sem and the textbook I need is Deux Mondes 8th Ed. Do I really need to buy it? Will the textbook be necessary for the class? …”
u/n5234ad99: “Had the prof for FR251 and we used the textbook (different one) daily. The connect is probably important as it's likely a bank of extra exercises for you. Even googling the textbook and using the file type boolean filter should help you find it if libgen doesn't have it. …”
Fall 2020
Language Courses Online? 0 points, 4 comments
“Hi all, I'm thinking of taking a language course during W21 and I'll be on co-op. I'm thinking of taking Dutch 101, but I'm curious on how intense it be will (admittedly it is a 101 course though - …”
u/shib8: “I'm taking FR251, FR276, and FR296 right now and it is wonky compared to in class. All my classes are asynchronous so I have not had any opportunities to talk to any classmates or practice speaking aside from the self-recorded intro at the start. …”
Spring 2020
Quality of French vs. Mandarin courses at Waterloo? 3 points, 10 comments
“So I have a foreign language requirement for my degree and I was wondering about the accessibility and enjoyability of both the French and Mandarin courses. …”
u/DaydreaminMyLifeAway: “I took the courses required for the french diploma II and the profs were all really good. I actually did learn a lot and I feel like my grammar improved a lot. …”
u/DaydreaminMyLifeAway: “i feel like my oral skills are still HS level lol. there’s still some courses specifically geared towards oral communication but the mandatory courses like FR192A, 192B, 251 and the culture courses are all reading and writing”
Spring 2019
200 Level French Courses 3 points, 0 comments
u/KWAutoInquiry: “Looking to add a French elective this upcoming term and I've narrowed it down to - FR 251 French Language with Kerry Lappin-Fortin - FR 276 Québec Literature with Nicole Nolette Just wondering if anyone has taken either of these course or had either of these profs. …”
Winter 2019
FR 151 2 points, 4 comments
“I’m fluent in French. I went to high school in French (full French), so I wanted to know if I would be allowed to take FR 151 (Basic French). …”
u/QuanticSaber: “I also went to a full French high school and on the first day of the class they told me I couldn't get the credit for FR 151. If I wanted to take a French course it had to be either FR 251 or FR 252”
Can anyone bless me the FR251 book Ollivier; Beaudoin; Grammaire française, 6 e édition 3 points, 5 comments
Fall 2018
FR251 Online 6 points, 4 comments
u/iBelieve7: “Currently, debating about taking this course while on coop... wondering how manageable the course load is compared to FR192B? And if it’s worth taking...”
u/CloudyClocks: “I took FR 251 in 1st year and it wasn't too bad. We had to write some movie review, an essay, participate in some group discussions on learn. …”
Best bird courses with the least work 4 points, 16 comments
“I’m taking CS 245, 246, 251, and MATH 239 next term and want a fifth course that won’t add too much pressure Any good tips?”
u/UnverifiedPost: “What are you interested in?”
u/ipaint625: “… Do you know if FR 251 is very heavy on oral French, or is it more written and writing? And I’d love a good English course, just as long as there aren’t too many essays. …”
Spring 2018
How was your experience taking FR 251 Online 2 points, 2 comments
u/Thoterloo: “I am trying to decide between taking FR 251 Online and FR 250. Either of these would count towards my french certificate. For people who have taken 251 online, how often did you find yourself doing last minute work? Required books? Any advice regarding online courses in general? …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… 680 FINE 682 FINE 690 FINE 694 FINE 695 FR 101 FR 151 FR 152 FR 192A FR 192B FR 203 FR 250 FR 251 FR 252 FR 255 FR 276 FR 291 FR 296 FR 297 FR 303 FR 351 FR 353 FR 363A FR 392A FR 393A FR 395A FR 424 FR 484 FR 600 FR 605 FR 606 FR 611 FR 681 FR 687 GBDA 101 GBDA 103 GBDA 201 …”
Winter 2017
why are you awake and what are you doing? 4 points, 18 comments
“I've been a uber-degenerate and watched a bunch of buzzfeed videos, what about you guys?”
u/cheesydionysus: “I've been doing homework for a course with only homework due today after which I have to start studying for two consecutive tests tomorrow and the day after. So pretty much REKT :P”
u/cheesino: “That's sad; I'd offer you a free backrub if you were my SO! FR 251 will be the death of me :(”
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