Language Laboratory Work/Oral French I
- Arts
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 131 pages
- 21 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 273 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Written examination
- Oral examination
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE111, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 READING DEVELOPMENTS I: PRONOUNCING DIFFICULT WORDS AND FIGURESPage 68
- UNIT 2 READING DEVELOPMENT II:Page 73
- UNIT 3 READING DEVELOPMENT III: LIAISON,Page 77
- UNIT 4 READING DEVELOPMENT IV: INTONATION IN TEXTSPage 83
- UNIT 5 READING DEVELOPMENT III: MONOTHONGS, DIPHTHONGS AND TRIPHTHONGS IN TEXTSPage 89
- UNIT 1 CONVERSATION PRACTICE I: GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONPage 94
- UNIT 2 CONVERSATION PRACTICE II: BUYING AND SELLINGPage 101
- UNIT 3 CONVERSATION PRACTICE III: CONSULTING A PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICEPage 108
- UNIT 4 CONVERSATION PRACTICE IV: TELEPHONEPage 115
- UNIT 20 CONVERSATION PRACTICE IV: HOTEL AND RESTAUTANTPage 121
- UNIT 6 CONVERSATION PRACTICE IV: DICTATIONPage 129
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE111 · UNIT 3 CONSONANT SOUNDS: GENERAL CONSIDERATION
Having gone through all the consonant sounds in French, pause for a moment and write down the consonant sounds that do not exist in English.
What you should be able to do
- Pronounce French words correctly.
- Practice the use of liaison, élision and enchainement conveniently.
- Read simple French texts and passages.
- Engage in simple conversation in French.
- Understand and apply French pronunciation rules.
- Differentiate between French and English pronunciation patterns.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French Language Teacher
- Tour Guide
- International Business Professional
- Education
- Tourism
- International Business
- Translation Services
- Diplomacy
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 4: Consonant Sounds: Special Consideration
Requires precise lip and tongue positioning, which is difficult for English speakers to master initially.
- Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 2: The Principle of Liaison in French
Requires distinguishing between compulsory, optional, and forbidden liaisons, which depends on grammatical context.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 1: Pronunciation of French Oral Vowels · 3 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 2Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 2: Pronunciation of French Nasal Vowels and Semi-Vowels · 3 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 3Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 3: Consonant Sounds: General Consideration · 3 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 4Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 4: Consonant Sounds: Special Consideration · 3 hours
State French final consonants that are pronounced.. Identify French consonant sounds absent in English.. Describe special features of some French consonant sounds..
- Week 5Module 1: Oral Vowel Sounds
Unit 5: Silent Letters in French · 3 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 6Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 1: French Accents in Pronunciation · 3 hours
Name the different accents in French.. Identify the accents appropriate for each accented letter.. Recognize the pronunciation attached to each accented letter..
- Week 7Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 2: The Principle of Liaison in French · 3 hours
Define liaison as used in French language.. State the two main causes of liaison in French.. Identify compulsory, forbidden, and optional liaisons..
- Week 8Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 3: Elision and Enchainement in French Pronunciation · 3 hours
Define both élision and enchaînement.. Recognize when to use élision and enchaînement concerning pronunciation.. Identify the difference between liaison and enchaînement..
- Week 9Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 4: Intonation and Stress in French · 3 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 10Module 2: French Accents and Pronunciation Principles
Unit 5: French Diphthongs and Triphthongs · 3 hours
Define diphthongs and triphthongs.. Identify diphthongs and triphthongs in French speech.. Pronounce French diphthongs and triphthongs correctly..
- Week 11Module 3: Reading Skills Development
Unit 1: Reading Developments I: Pronouncing Difficult Words and Figures · 3 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 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 12Module 3: Reading Skills Development
Unit 3: Reading Development III: Liaison, Elision and Enchainement in Context · 3 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 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 13Module 3: Reading Skills Development
Unit 5: Reading Development III: Monothongs, Diphthongs and Triphthongs in Texts · 3 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 hours
Practice dictation exercises to test acquired knowledge.. Read texts for dictation and write them correctly.. Identify areas for improvement in French language skills..
Preparing for the exam
- Review audio tapes accompanying course material, focusing on pronunciation of vowels, consonants, and accents.
- Practice pronunciation drills on recommended websites, paying attention to feedback and repeating difficult sounds.
- Create flashcards with French words and their phonetic transcriptions to memorize pronunciation rules.
- Record yourself reading French passages and compare your pronunciation to native speakers.
- Focus on mastering liaison, elision, and enchainement rules, as these are crucial for fluency.
- Practice conversational dialogues with a partner, focusing on intonation and stress patterns.
- Review tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and correct any pronunciation errors.
- Prioritize studying verb conjugations and their corresponding pronunciations.
- Create a study schedule that allocates specific time for pronunciation practice each day.
- Utilize online resources to listen to and imitate native French speakers.
- Review all units, paying particular attention to the special features of French consonant sounds.
- Practice dictation exercises to improve listening comprehension and writing skills.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE111 about?
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.
How many units does FRE111 have?
FRE111, Language Laboratory Work/Oral French I, has 21 units across 4 modules, over 131 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE111?
FRE111 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Arts.
Is FRE111 hard?
FRE111 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does FRE111 take to study?
About 273 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is FRE111 assessed?
FRE111 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor marked assignments, Written examination, Oral examination and Final examination.
What can I do with FRE111?
Translator, Interpreter, French Language Teacher, Tour Guide and International Business Professional.