The curriculum guide for Nova Scotia's core program in French as a second language describes the basic program for beginning students regardless of student grade level, because of the wide range of program entry levels. It is intended that teachers select activities appropriate to the age level and experience of their students. The first section of the guide outlines program structure, objectives, levels of development to be attained in each of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), teaching methodology, evaluation and testing, objectives and testing, skills testing, and use of test results. The second section contains teachers' suggestions for a broad range of related classroom activities for early levels of language learning, including recommended activities using television, activity centers, readers, games, cultural activities, and other enjoyable exercises and activities. Some classroom techniques are also suggested. (MSE)