French for true beginners used in everyday situations

Timetable

30h x 2 groups = 60h

Module aim (aims)

- developing the four basic language skills - speaking, reading, writing and listening

- mastering a range of vocabulary, phrases and structures of French at beginner level

- acquiring the ability to understand simple written and listened texts on general topics

- acquiring the intercultural knowledge necessary to establish and maintain communication with users of the target language, appropriate to their level of proficiency

- familiarisation with the fundamental values of the culture of French speaking countries

- developing an awarness of continuous improvement of language skills

- acquiring the ability to use teaching aids and information technology proficiently to develop language skills

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

The course is for students who have no prior knowledge of French and who are interested in discovering French language and culture.

Syllabus

1. Introducing oneself and others.
2. Countries and nationalities. Most known professions.
3. Objects – asking « what is it ? » and people - asking « who is it ? »
4. Days of the week, months and seasons of the year.
5. Telling the date, date of birth.
6. Questions « what time is it ? », « at what time... ? » and answering them.
7. Inscription for university classes. – telling email addresses and phone numbers.
8. Making shopping. Asking for the price.
9. Spending free time, hobbies. Everyday activities
10. Fixing meetings (examples of dialogues).
11. Asking for the way – how to get from one place to another (on foot and by public transport).
12. Describing the weather.
13. Describing people – physical and character. Family members.
14. Basic informations about French future and past tenses.
15. Evaluation test.

 

 

 

Reading list

Sylvie Poisson Quinton : Festival 1  méthode de français

Anne-Lyse Dubois, Martine Lerolle : Scénario 1  méthode fe français

Jacky Girardet : Panorama 1