French 1 - Discovering French Language and Culture

Full-year course Credits: 0.50, 2 semesters, 1 credit total Duration: 16 weeks, (15-weeks instruction) Delivery: Hybrid, (asynchronous and synchronous) Co...

Gabe Jolivet

English

Certificate Course

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18h 39m

Course Overview

French 1: Discovering French Language and Culture introduces students to the essential building blocks of the French language and lays the groundwork for effective communication and cultural appreciation. This semester is designed for high school students beginning their journey with French, offering a comprehensive and supportive approach to language learning. Through meaningful activities, interactive lessons, and real-world application, students gradually acquire the skills needed to speak, read, write, and understand basic French.

The semester begins with a focus on pronunciation and basic communication. Students explore the French alphabet, numbers, greetings, and classroom phrases. They learn how to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and talk about familiar subjects like school, family, and daily activities. Grammar instruction is woven into each unit, covering foundational concepts such as gender and number agreement, present-tense verb conjugations, and the use of articles and adjectives.

A unique strength of French 1 is its emphasis on real-life application. Students engage in conversations, role-plays, games, and short writing exercises that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. The course also incorporates cultural exploration—students gain insights into daily life, education, traditions, and geography of French-speaking countries. By connecting language to culture, students begin to understand how communication reflects identity, values, and customs around the world.

Course Outline: Semester 1 – Foundations of French Communication

Unit 1: Bonjour! Introduction to French

French alphabet and pronunciation
Basic greetings and farewells
How to introduce yourself and others
Numbers 0–100
Classroom expressions and commands
Skills Focus: Listening comprehension, pronunciation accuracy, spelling, social phrases

Unit 2: À l’école (At School)

Vocabulary for school supplies and classes
Telling time and creating class schedules
Days of the week and months
Introduction to regular -ER verbs in the present tense
Skills Focus: Verb conjugation, sentence building, describing routines, asking questions

Unit 3: Ma Famille et Moi (My Family and Me)

Vocabulary for family members and relationships
Describing physical and personality traits
Use of adjectives and subject-verb agreement
Verbs être and avoir, nationalities and professions
Introduction to possessive adjectives
Skills Focus: Descriptive writing, presentations, understanding gender and number agreement

Unit 4: Les Passe-temps (Hobbies & Interests)

Vocabulary for sports, games, and hobbies
Expressing likes and dislikes using aimer and préférer
Seasons and weather expressions
Forming simple present-tense sentences
Skills Focus: Expressing preferences, engaging in short conversations, writing about free time

Unit 5: La Vie Quotidienne (Daily Life)

Vocabulary for daily routines and activities
Introduction to reflexive verbs
Talking about time and frequency of actions
Cultural focus on French school life and daily traditions
Skills Focus: Sequencing events, describing daily habits, comparing cultures

Each unit concludes with a formative assessment such as a quiz, writing task, or oral presentation. Students might describe their school day, introduce their family, or perform a weather forecast in French. These assessments reinforce learning while also building confidence in speaking and writing. In addition, cross-cultural activities encourage students to compare aspects of their own lives with those of teens in Francophone countries, fostering a broader worldview.

By the end of Semester 1, students will be able to:

Greet and introduce themselves and others
Describe people and routines using accurate grammar
Conjugate and use common verbs like être, avoir, and regular -ER verbs
Understand and apply basic French sentence structure
Demonstrate familiarity with French-speaking countries and their cultures

French 1 Semester 1 is an essential first step toward language proficiency. It provides students with not only the linguistic tools but also the cultural insight needed to navigate and appreciate the rich world of the French language. Whether learners continue with French for academic, travel, or personal reasons, this course offers a vibrant and empowering foundation.

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Use correct pronunciation and intonation for basic vocabulary and expressions.
Introduce themselves and others using proper greetings and farewells.
Ask and answer simple questions about daily life.
Understand and use basic grammar concepts including articles, gender, present tense of regular verbs.
Demonstrate understanding of Francophone cultures and basic geography.
Engage in extended conversations using more complex vocabulary and grammar.
Conjugate and use irregular verbs (faire, aller, venir, etc.).
Describe locations and give directions.
Order food and describe meals and preferences.
Make future plans using "aller + infinitive".
Demonstrate awareness of traditions and customs in Francophone cultures.

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Gabe Jolivet

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18h 39m
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