French 2 lower: module 1

About this course

The course develops French communication through topics including workplace skills, interests, work-related experiences and significant life events. Learners practise describing habits, discussing past activities, giving simple advice, shopping, and talking about weather and seasons. Teaching emphasises spoken interaction and listening, with pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Grammar work includes revising the present tense, using the passé composé, beginning the imperfect, forming questions, and working with savoir and connaître. Cultural discussion covers French NGOs and common French clichés.

What you'll learn

• Describe skills, interests and personal attributes
• Discuss present routines and past habits using relevant tenses
• Give simple advice in everyday situations
• Ask for and discuss everyday items when shopping
• Talk about weather, seasons and months

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental French, at approximately Elementary (A2) level. It suits those who have studied French recently for around a year or have equivalent knowledge, including the ability to discuss habits, recent activities and short real-life conversations. Participation involves regular spoken interaction, pair work, group work and role plays.

• Previous French study or equivalent knowledge is expected
• Learners should already be able to discuss habits and recent activities
• The course includes frequent spoken interaction with other learners

Before you go

• The course book and exercise book are based on units 5–6 of Entre Nous 1. Learners are advised to wait until after the first class before purchasing the book.
• Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
• Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.