FRENCH LANGUAGE BEGINNER LEVEL COURSE

Duration: 4 Months

Course Overview:

This course introduces students to the basics of the French language and Francophone cultures. It aims to develop foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, enabling students to communicate in simple, everyday situations.

Objectives:

• Basic Communication: Develop the ability to engage in simple conversations, understand spoken French, and write basic sentences.
• Vocabulary Acquisition: Learn essential vocabulary for everyday contexts.
• Grammar Fundamentals: Understand and apply basic grammatical structures.
• Cultural Awareness: Gain introductory knowledge of French-speaking cultures and practices.

Content Outline:

1. Introduction to French Sounds and Pronunciation

• French alphabet and phonetics
• Basic pronunciation rules
• Greetings and introductions (e.g., Bonjour, Salut, Comment ça va?)

2. Essential Vocabulary and Phrases

• Numbers (1-1000)
• Days of the week, months of the year
• Basic colors and adjectives
• Common phrases for everyday interactions (e.g., Merci, S'il vous plaît, Excusez-moi)

3. Basic Grammar I

• Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles)
• Present tense of regular verbs (ER)
• Basic sentence structure (subject-verb-object)
• Definite and indefinite articles (le, la, les, un, une, des)

FRENCH LANGUAGE BEGINNER LEVEL COURSE

Content Outline (Continued):

4. Describing People and Things

• Family vocabulary (e.g., mère, père, frère, sœur)
• Describing people (physical appearance and personality traits)
• Using adjectives with nouns (agreement in gender and number)
• Common irregular verbs: être (to be) and avoir (to have)

5. Everyday Activities and Routines

• Daily activities vocabulary (e.g., se lever, manger, travailler)
• Telling time and talking about schedules
• Reflexive verbs and pronouns
• Expressions of frequency (e.g., toujours, souvent, rarement)

6. Basic Grammar II

• Present tense of more regular verbs (IR and RE verbs like finir, vendre)
• Forming negative sentences (ne...pas)
• Asking and answering simple questions (e.g., Est-ce que...?, Pourquoi...? )

7. Food and Dining

• Food and drink vocabulary (e.g., pain, fromage, café, eau)
• Ordering at a restaurant or café
• Common expressions related to meals (e.g., J’ai faim, Qu’est-ce que vous recommandez?)
• Cultural notes on French cuisine and dining etiquette

8. Review and Final Assessment

• Review of key vocabulary and grammatical structures
• Practice conversations and role-plays
• Written and oral assessments

Evaluation Methods:

• Quizzes: Regular vocabulary and grammar quizzes to assess progress.
• Oral Participation: Active participation in class conversations and activities.
• Written Assignments: Short writing tasks (e.g., simple paragraphs, descriptions).
• Comprehensive test covering the first half of the course.

Resources:

• Textbook: A beginner-level French textbook (e.g., "Alter Ego A1" or "Entre Nous 1").
• Audio and Video Materials: Listening exercises and videos to improve comprehension.
• Online Tools: Language learning apps (e.g., Duolingo, Babbel) and websites for additional practice.
• Cultural Materials: Articles, short stories, and media related to Francophone cultures.

This syllabus provides a structured introduction to the French language, ensuring that students build a solid foundation in both linguistic skills and cultural knowledge within 4 months .