$28
per weekConversational French: Learning to Speak French for Beginners (ONGOING)
Completed by 187 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week
3-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students should spend about 60-90 minutes a week outside of class practicing the words they've learned. (30 minutes a day, 2-3 times a week). Students can use the games and activities used in class for practice. It is not possible to learn a language only practicing twice a week, so I encourage students to review a bit every day!Assessment
Students will be given a letter grade based on their score for each test and exam (middle and end of course). A--90-100%, B--80-89%, C--70-79%, D--60-69%, F--0-59%. Students will also receive feedback on all work they submit, and will be given help with pronunciation.Grading
includedClass Experience
This class is designed to teach students French through conversation, rather than learning lists of vocabulary words with no idea of how to put them together in a sentence! Each unit is divided into 4 lessons (2 weeks), starting with an introduction and finishing with a mini-exam. Units build on each other, so students get lots of exposure to previously learned grammar and vocabulary. This is not a writing course, so students do not need to worry about spelling words or accents. All assessments and activities (unless an oral exam) will include all French words and will have them match them to English, translate into English, or provide the question/answer for the sentence provided. We will be using Quizlet, which requires students to log-in with a Google account. I encourage students to use this to practice outside of class. We will also be using Kahoot in class--it is recommended that students either use a second device or know how to do a split-screen. The question and answer options will be displayed through my shared screen on zoom, and students will input their answers on their screen. As this is a conversational class, students will use the breakout rooms in Zoom to practice with each other. Most learners are more confident speaking when they are interacting with a peer rather than a teacher, and the breakout rooms provide this freedom for learners. Students will be regularly monitored in the breakout rooms, and provided a google doc of vocabulary and talking points to aid them. *PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, THIS CLASS MAY CHANGE TIME PART WAY THROUGH THE COURSE. NOTE THE SCHEDULED TIMES TO ENSURE THERE IS NO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS! Unit 1: Grammar: Personal Pronouns Verb" "be" verbs Adjectives: happy, sad, tired, hungry Sentences: How are you? I am happy. How is he? He is hungry. Unit 2: Family members: grandmother, grandfather, father, mother, sister, brother Rooms: house, room, living room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, garage Prepositions: in, with, under Sentences: Where is my father? He is in the living room. Where is your sister? She is in the kitchen. Other: the (le, la, les) Unit 3: Furniture: bed, chair, sofa, table, dresser, stove, refrigerator, tv, lamp, bath, toilet. Verb: "have" Sentences: The bed is in the bedroom. My house has a kitchen. My brother is under the bed. Unit 4: Food: Fruit, vegetable, cheese, chicken, bread, rice, egg, salt, pepper Verb: "want", "buy" Adjectives: other, today, numbers 1-10 Adverb: please Sentences: My father buys bread today. I want to buy cheese, please. Mid-Term Exam Unit 5: Food: Coffee, hot chocolate, water, juice, milk, cake, ice cream, potato, carrot, apple, banana Verbs: "eat", "drink" Adjectives: hot, cold, large, small, favorite Sentence: I want to eat three cakes. I eat a small apple. Unit 6: Places: city, park, restaurant, movie theater, bank, hospital, school, store Verb: "go" Preposition: to, after Sentences: I want to go to school. I go to the store after school. My favorite restaurant is ________. Unit 7: Hobbies: dirt-biking, hockey, basketball, reading, singing, cooking, fishing, music Verb: "like" Grammar: Possessive pronouns. Sentences: I like to read. I like to cook. Unit 8: Activities: homework, housework, shopping, clean, sunny, rainy, hot, cold, snowy, cloudy, stormy Verb: "do" Sentences: I do my homework. I go shopping after I clean my room. How's the weather? It's rainy today. Unit 9: Clothing: pants, shirt, sweater, shoes, socks, shorts, t-shirt, bathing suit, coat Verb: To wear Adjectives: new, old, expensive, cheap, beautiful, ugly Sentences: I wear pants and a sweater to school. I want to buy a new coat for winter. Final Exam Bonus units: Unit 10: Calendar (days of the week/months of the year), birthdays and holidays, past and future tense Unit 11: Numbers to 100, money, shopping vocabulary, placement of. adjectives Unit 12: Common expressions, animals Unit 13: Transportation, getting different places, travel vocabulary, asking questions Unit 14: Health/going to the doctor Unit 15: At school Unit 16: In France (French culture) Possible additional units upon request: At school, body parts and health related vocabulary
Learning Goals
Students will be able to ask and answer questions in french.
Students will be able to talk about their family, house, hobbies, food, places they like to go, and the weather.
Students will be able to understand and respond in French.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will be given handouts at the beginning of each unit that they can reference with the vocabulary and grammar points we learn. This will help them master the language, but students should still focus on learning the words and should not rely on the sheet. They will also be given handouts with the verb conjugations, etc.
Sources
In addition to Zoom, we will be using Quizlet and other sites to practice. I encourage students to access these during the week to practice between classes.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I grew up in New Brunswick, the only bilingual province in Canada! I've studied French for several years and now teach beginner French to students in grades 4-7.
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