PROGRAMME DE COURS
| Class Meetings | Les devoirs (homework) |
| WEEK 1 – Introductions and presentation/discussion of the syllabus; overview of the textbook and homework. Pronunciation of Expressions utiles for class and introduction to Common Grammar Terms – 1.1 Section préliminaire |
Carefully read and study the vocabulary, listen to all audio & check out the resources listed in section 1.1. |
| WEEK 2 – Formal and familiar greetings. Discussion of the various registres in French. 1.2 Comment se saluer – Making introductions 1.3 Comment se présenter |
1.2 : Complete exercises 1-5 and check your work. Bring any questions you may have to class. 1.3 : Study Quizlet flashcards. Practice pronunciation of vocab. complete & check exercise 1. |
| WEEK 3 – Asking about and identifying people; using c’est & ce sont. 1.4 Qui est-ce ? Identifier les personnes – Asking about and identifying things; using indefinite articles. 1.5 Qu’est-ce que c’est ? Identifier les choses |
1.4 : Watch the videos under Ressources supplémentaires. Complete & check exercise 1. 1.5 : Complete & check exercises 1-5. |
| WEEK 4 – Classroom expressions and instructions; intro to the alphabet and accents; numbers 0-60. 1.6 En classe – Pronouns and the verb être, adjectives for describing physical appearance. 1.7 Description physique des personnes |
1.6 : Study Quizlet flashcards. Complete & check exercises 1-9. 1.7 : Memorize the verb être. Study flashcards and re-watch the video on le visage. Complete exercises 1-6. |
| WEEK 5 – Origins, nationalities, countries, and languages. 1.8 Décrire ses origines (nationalités) – Talking about feelings and emotions. 1.9: Exprimer ses émotions (Comment vas-tu ?) |
1.8 : Review the verb être & memorize the verb venir. Complete exercises 1-2. Write a paragraph (6-7 sentences) about yourself. 1.9 : Re-watch video on emotions & practice pronunciation. Complete exercises 1-2. |
| WEEK 6 – Francophone regions around the world. 1.10 Francophonie – Points culturels – EXAMEN 1 |
1.10 : Study the map under Ressources supplémentaires. Complete exercise 1. *Study for the first exam!* |
| WEEK 7 – Review of exam. The French alphabet and accent marks. 1.12 Comment ça s’écrit ? – Definite and indefinite articles; gender & number. 1.14 Déterminants – articles définis et indéfinis. |
1.12 : E-mail me a voice recording of the alphabet & spelling of your name. 1.14 : Complete exercises 4-5. Study flashcards (focusing on gender of each noun). *Submit test corrections* |
| WEEK 8 – Gender & number agreement with adjectives. 1.15 Noms et adjectifs – Classroom vocabulary, the expression il y a, numbers 60-100. 2.1 La salle de classe |
1.15 : Regardez cette vidéo. Complétez les exercices 1-5. 2.1 : Complétez les exercices 1-6. |
| WEEK 9 – Talking about your studies; the verb avoir; intro to telling time. 2.2 Quels cours est-ce que tu as ? – Likes and dislikes; conjugating regular -er verbs; direct objects. 2.3 Quels cours est-ce que tu aimes |
2.2 : Mémorisez le verbe avoir. Exercices 1-7. 2.3 : Exercices 1-4. Re-regardez la vidéo sous RS. |
| WEEK 10 – Telling time in French. 2.4 Quelle heure est-il ? – The calendar, months, days of the week, dates. 2.5 Le calendrier |
2.4 : Exercices 1-3. 2.5 : Étudiez les flashcards Quizlet. Exercices 1-3. |
| WEEK 11 – Different ways of asking questions. 2.6 Apprendre à se connaître – Questions avec réponses oui et non and 2.7 Questions ouvertes – France and French culture. 2.8 Francophonie – Points culturels |
2.6 : Exercices 1-4 ; 2.7 : Exercices 1-4. 2.8 : Re-regardez la vidéo sur les études. Faites l’exercice 1. *Study for the second exam!* |
| WEEK 12 – EXAMEN 2 – Review of exam. Talking about one’s family and relationships; possessive adjectives. 3.1 La famille |
3.1 Étudiez les flashcards et re-regardez toutes les vidéos. Exercices 1-2. |
| WEEK 13 – Personality traits; expanded appearance vocab. 3.2 Description des personnalités. – EXAMEN ORAL. Human body vocabulary. 3.3 Le corps humain |
3.2 : Exercices 1-3. *Préparez la présentation orale* 3.3 : Exercices 1-3. Flashcards. |
| WEEK 14 – Review of -er verbs; the verb faire; use of the infinitive, talking about activities. 3.4 Les goûts et les aversions. – Giving personal information; numbers above 100. 3.5 Les renseignements personne |
3.4 : Mémorisez le verbe faire. Étudiez les flashcards Quizlet. Exercice 1. 3.5 : Exercices 1-5. |
| WEEK 15 – Review of verbs avoir & faire. Vocabulary for talking about the weather and seasons. 4.1 Quel temps fait-il ? – Pastimes & leisure activities; verbs with prepositions; the verb aller. 4.2 Le temps libre et les loisirs |
4.1 : Activité 1 sous RS. Exercices 1-5. 4.2 : Étudiez les flashcards Quizlet. Mémorisez le verbe aller. Exercices 1-4. |
| WEEK 16 – Skills and knowledge. The verbs savoir, vouloir, pouvoir, & devoir. 4.3 Les compétences personnelles. – Using the near future. 4.4 Projets futurs. Review for third exam. |
4.3 : Mémorisez les verbes savoir, pouvoir, vouloir, devoir. Exercices 1-4. Venez au dernier cours avec des questions ! 4.4 : Re-regardez les vidéos. Faites l’exercice 1. *RÉVISEZ* |
| EXAMEN FINAL – Date & time TBA |
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