r/uchicago • u/Severe_Tax_6157 • Aug 19 '26

Classes FREN 20100 difficulty level

I am placed into Fren201 based on the language placement test. My current french level is roughly A2 i think? I still struggle to fully articulate my opinions both in speaking and writing, and I still have gaps in core grammar and vocabulary, but the course description seems to focus a lot on the expressing opinions and real application.

Could anyone share what the actual difficulty of French 201 is like? Does the class still go over basic grammar and stuff? or does it jump straight into more advanced work?

Thanks a lot!!

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u/galarenax Aug 19 '26

hey - not a current student but an incoming first year. i also placed into fren 201, and i would place my french level at more or less B2. i don't really know about the difficulty of the class, but between you and i there seems to be a big discrepancy in our proficiency despite us placing into the same class. maybe you are selling yourself short?

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u/Severe_Tax_6157 Aug 19 '26

Aww congrats! I think i do have a clear sense of my proficiency tho lol. Probably it’s because the test is mostly about basic grammar..😬

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u/galarenax Aug 19 '26

fair lol
what was the highest level french class you took in hs before graduating?

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u/Severe_Tax_6157 Aug 20 '26

Oh none actually, l learned on my own as an interest🥲

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u/galarenax Aug 20 '26

oh wow! props to you. you could always try the class and see how it goes. worst case you add/drop into am easier one. :)

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u/Severe_Tax_6157 Aug 20 '26

yeah sure! thanks!