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FRE102Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Basic French Grammar II

This course introduces students to basic French grammar, focusing on verb conjugations across various tenses. It covers the present, future, past, imperfect, and conditional tenses, equipping students with essential building blocks for written expression and comprehension. The course emphasizes techniques for conjugating regular and irregular verbs, enabling students to classify verbs and apply them appropriately in context. Through detailed explanations and exercises, students will develop a strong communicative ability in French.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French grammarverb conjugationpresent tensefuture tensepast tense

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Verb identification

2

Regular verb conjugation

3

Irregular verb conjugation

4

Present tense

5

Future tense

6

Past tense

7

Imperfect tense

8

Conditional tense

9

Subjunctive mood

10

Agreement rules

Total Topics10 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

FRE101

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Identification of conjugation groups

2 study hours
  • •Study the three conjugation groups and their endings.
  • •Identify regular and irregular verbs within each group.
  • •Practice listing verbs with -er, -re, and -ir/-oir endings.

Unit 2: Conjugation of verbs ending with er and other regular verbs in the présent de l'indicatif 1

2 study hours
  • •Learn to identify the stem/radical of verbs ending with -er.
  • •Practice conjugating regular -er verbs in the present tense.
  • •Study the exceptions and peculiarities in conjugating -er verbs.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Conjugation of irregular verbs ending with re in the présent de l'indicatif

2 study hours
  • •Learn the techniques for conjugating irregular verbs ending with -re.
  • •Practice identifying and conjugating common irregular verbs.
  • •Understand the exceptions and variations in -re verb conjugations.

Unit 4: Conjugation of irregular verbs ending with ir/oir in the présent de l'indicatif

2 study hours
  • •Study the conjugation patterns for irregular verbs ending with -ir/-oir.
  • •Practice conjugating common irregular -ir/-oir verbs.
  • •Identify the stem changes and irregular endings in these verbs.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 5: Conjugation of impersonal and reflexive verbs in the présent de l'indicatif

3 study hours
  • •Learn the rules for conjugating impersonal verbs in the present tense.
  • •Understand the use of reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs.
  • •Practice conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs.
Week
4

Module 2: Future and Past Tenses

3h

Unit 1: Conjugation of verbs ending with er and other regular verbs in the futur simple

3 study hours
  • •Learn the general techniques for conjugating verbs into the futur simple.
  • •Practice conjugating regular -er verbs in the futur simple.
  • •Study the exceptions and peculiarities in conjugating -er verbs.
Week
5

Module 2: Future and Past Tenses

3h

Unit 2: Conjugation of irregular verbs in the futur simple

3 study hours
  • •Study the conjugation patterns for irregular verbs in the futur simple.
  • •Practice conjugating common irregular verbs.
  • •Identify the stem changes and irregular endings in these verbs.
Week
6

Module 2: Future and Past Tenses

3h

Unit 3: Conjugation of impersonal and reflexive verbs in the futur simple

3 study hours
  • •Learn the rules for conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs in the futur simple.
  • •Understand the use of reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs.
  • •Practice conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs.
Week
7

Module 2: Future and Past Tenses

3h

Unit 4: Conjugation of verbs using the auxiliary avoir in the passé composé

3 study hours
  • •Learn the techniques for conjugating verbs using the auxiliary avoir in the passé composé.
  • •Practice identifying and conjugating verbs with avoir.
  • •Understand the formation of past participles.
Week
8

Module 2: Future and Past Tenses

3h

Unit 5: Conjugation of verbs using the auxiliary être in the passé composé

3 study hours
  • •Learn the techniques for conjugating verbs using the auxiliary être in the passé composé.
  • •Practice identifying and conjugating verbs with être.
  • •Understand the agreement rules for verbs with être.
Week
9

Module 3: Imperfect and Agreement

3h

Unit 1: Conjugation of impersonal and reflexive verbs in the passé composé

3 study hours
  • •Learn the rules for conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs in the passé composé.
  • •Understand the use of reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs.
  • •Practice conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs.
Week
10

Module 3: Imperfect and Agreement

3h

Unit 2: Rules of agreement in the passé compose

3 study hours
  • •Study the rules of agreement in the passé composé.
  • •Practice applying the agreement rules with different verb types.
  • •Understand the exceptions and variations in agreement.
Week
11

Module 3: Imperfect and Agreement

3h

Unit 3: Conjugation of verbs ending with er and other regular verbs in l'imparfait

3 study hours
  • •Learn the techniques for conjugating -er verbs in l'imparfait.
  • •Practice identifying and conjugating regular -er verbs.
  • •Understand the formation of the imparfait stem.
Week
12

Module 3: Imperfect and Agreement

3h

Unit 4: Conjugation of irregular verbs in the present de l'imparfait

3 study hours
  • •Study the conjugation patterns for irregular verbs in l'imparfait.
  • •Practice conjugating common irregular verbs.
  • •Identify the stem changes and irregular endings in these verbs.
Week
13

Module 3: Imperfect and Agreement

3h

Unit 5: Conjugation of impersonal and reflexive verbs in l'imparfait

3 study hours
  • •Learn the rules for conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs in l'imparfait.
  • •Understand the use of reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs.
  • •Practice conjugating impersonal and reflexive verbs.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for verb conjugations in each tense.

2

Practice translating sentences from English to French, focusing on correct verb usage.

3

Review the rules for agreement in the passé composé and practice applying them.

4

Focus on mastering the irregular verb conjugations, as they are frequently tested.

5

Complete all tutor-marked assignments and review the feedback.

6

Dedicate specific study sessions to each tense, focusing on its unique rules and exceptions.

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