French Beginner 1 Part 1 - Intensive

A twice-weekly class for beginner French students aimed at giving students a strong introduction to the French language. Each module is taught over 4 lessons. Vocabulary from earlier modules is recycled as we move through the course, giving students lots of repetitive input. Lessons follow a sequence of building listening and reading skills before progressing to productive skills.

Lesson 1:  I am called... I am... years old

• Introduction to French sounds and pronunciation.
• Introduction to vocabulary to give one's name and age.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 2:  I am called... I am... years old

• Numbers up to 13 and the verb to have.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 3:  I am called... I am... years old

• Listening and reading practice.
• Guided Translation and writing focus.

Lesson 4:  I am called... I am... years old

• Guided speaking and writing production.
• Spontaneous speaking and writing production.

Lesson 5:  My birthday is...

• Introduction to vocabulary to give one's birthday.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 6:  My birthday is...

• Numbers up to 31 and months.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 7:  My birthday is...

• Listening and reading practice.
• Guided Translation and writing focus.

Lesson 8:  My birthday is...

• Guided speaking and writing production.
• Spontaneous speaking and writing production.

Lesson 9:  My hair and my eyes

• Introduction to vocabulary to give a description of one's hair and eyes.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 10:  My hair and my eyes

• The verb to have and colours.
• Listening and reading practice.

Lesson 11:  My hair and my eyes

• Listening and reading practice.
• Guided Translation and writing focus.

Lesson 12:  My hair and my eyes

• Guided speaking and writing production.
• Spontaneous speaking and writing production.