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Language Laboratory Work/Oral French I

This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of French pronunciation and oral communication. It covers the French sound system, including oral vowels, nasal vowels, consonants, and semi-vowels. Students will learn about liaison, elision, enchainement, intonation, and stress in French. The course also focuses on developing reading and conversational skills through practical exercises and dialogues, preparing students for basic communication in French.

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273h

Study Time

13

Weeks

21h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

French phoneticsOral FrenchPronunciationConversationReading skills

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Beginner Level

Perfect for newcomers to the field

35%

beginner

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

French oral vowels

2

Nasal vowels and semi-vowels

3

Consonant sounds

4

French accents

5

Liaison and elision

6

Intonation and stress

7

Diphthongs and triphthongs

8

Reading skills development

9

Conversation practice

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (5 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Written examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Oral examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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: Oral Vowel Sounds

3h

Unit 1: Pronunciation of French Oral Vowels

3 study hours

•Define a vowel sound and list French oral vowels.
•Practice pronunciation of each French oral vowel using the audio tape.
•Write French words to identify each vowel sound.

Week

2

Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds

3h

Unit 2: Pronunciation of French Nasal Vowels and Semi-Vowels

3 study hours

•Define nasal vowels and semi-vowels.
•Practice pronunciation of nasal vowels and semi-vowels using the audio tape.
•Identify nasal vowels and semi-vowels in French words.

Week

3

Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds

3h

Unit 3: Consonant Sounds: General Consideration

3 study hours

•Define a consonant sound and differentiate it from a vowel sound.
•List and identify all consonant sounds of French.
•Practice correct pronunciation of all consonant sounds using the audio tape.

Week

4

Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds

3h

Unit 4: Consonant Sounds: Special Consideration

3 study hours

•State French final consonants that are pronounced.
•Identify French consonant sounds absent in English.
•Describe special features of some French consonant sounds.

Week

5

Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds

3h

Unit 5: Silent Letters in French

3 study hours

•Identify silent 'e' in French and recognize when it is pronounced.
•Identify silent final consonants and their exceptions in French.
•Practice pronunciation characteristic of omission of sounds in French speech.

Week

6

Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles

3h

Unit 1: French Accents in Pronunciation

3 study hours

•Name the different accents in French.
•Identify the accents appropriate for each accented letter.
•Recognize the pronunciation attached to each accented letter.

Week

7

Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles

3h

Unit 2: The Principle of Liaison in French

3 study hours

•Define liaison as used in French language.
•State the two main causes of liaison in French.
•Identify compulsory, forbidden, and optional liaisons.

Week

8

Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles

3h

Unit 3: Elision and Enchainement in French Pronunciation

3 study hours

•Define both élision and enchaînement.
•Recognize when to use élision and enchaînement concerning pronunciation.
•Identify the difference between liaison and enchaînement.

Week

9

Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles

3h

Unit 4: Intonation and Stress in French

3 study hours

•Define both intonation and stress in a language.
•Distinguish between intonation and stress in pronunciation.
•Identify the syllable that bears the stress in French words.

Week

10

Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles

3h

Unit 5: French Diphthongs and Triphthongs

3 study hours

•Define diphthongs and triphthongs.
•Identify diphthongs and triphthongs in French speech.
•Pronounce French diphthongs and triphthongs correctly.

Week

11

Module 3: Reading Skills Development

6h

Unit 1: Reading Developments I: Pronouncing Difficult Words and Figures

3 study hours

•Pronounce correctly some difficult words in French.
•Read French figures correctly.
•Read the two passages in the unit correctly.

Unit 2: Reading Development II: Pronunciation of Verb Endings

3 study hours

•Pronounce correctly major verb endings in French.
•Read the two passages in the unit correctly.
•Distinguish the pronunciation of one verb ending from another.

Week

12

Module 3: Reading Skills Development

6h

Unit 3: Reading Development III: Liaison, Elision and Enchainement in Context

3 study hours

•Recognize where there is need for liaison in French texts.
•Recognize where there is need for elision in French texts.
•Recognize where there is need for enchainement in French texts.

Unit 4: Reading Development IV: Intonation in Texts

3 study hours

•Read the two passages correctly.
•Describe the intonation pattern of each of the underlined expressions and sentences in the passage.
•Differentiate between rising and falling intonation in French.

Week

13

Module 3: Reading Skills Development

6h

Unit 5: Reading Development III: Monothongs, Diphthongs and Triphthongs in Texts

3 study hours

•Pronounce French diphthongs within a given text.
•Pronounce French triphthongs within a given text.
•Differentiate between monothongs, diphthongs and triphthongs in French.

Unit 6: Conversation Practice IV: Dictation Exercises

3 study hours

•Practice dictation exercises to test acquired knowledge.
•Read texts for dictation and write them correctly.
•Identify areas for improvement in French language skills.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review audio tapes accompanying course material, focusing on pronunciation of vowels, consonants, and accents.

2

Practice pronunciation drills on recommended websites, paying attention to feedback and repeating difficult sounds.

3

Create flashcards with French words and their phonetic transcriptions to memorize pronunciation rules.

4

Record yourself reading French passages and compare your pronunciation to native speakers.

5

Focus on mastering liaison, elision, and enchainement rules, as these are crucial for fluency.

6

Practice conversational dialogues with a partner, focusing on intonation and stress patterns.

7

Review tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and correct any pronunciation errors.

8

Prioritize studying verb conjugations and their corresponding pronunciations.

9

Create a study schedule that allocates specific time for pronunciation practice each day.

10

Utilize online resources to listen to and imitate native French speakers.

11

Review all units, paying particular attention to the special features of French consonant sounds.

12

Practice dictation exercises to improve listening comprehension and writing skills.

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