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French Grammar I

This course introduces students to the fundamental grammar of the French language. It focuses on verb conjugations across various tenses, including present, future, past, imperfect, and conditional. Students will learn to identify different types of verbs, classify them as regular or irregular, and apply appropriate conjugation techniques. The course aims to equip students with the basic building blocks for written expression and comprehension in French, enabling them to develop a strong communicative ability.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French GrammarVerb ConjugationPresent TenseFuture TensePast Tense

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Articles

2

Nouns

3

Pronouns

4

Adjectives

5

Verbs

6

Adverbs

7

Prepositions

8

Conjunctions

9

Sentence Structure

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 (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: L 'Article (Article}

1.5h

Unit 1: L 'Article (Article}

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the uses of indefinite articles (un, une) before nouns and adjectives.
  • •Practice identifying when to omit indefinite articles when stating a person's occupation or nationality.
Week
2

Module 1: L 'Article (Article}

1.5h

Unit 2: Les Noms{ Nouns}

1.5 study hours
  • •Learn the definite articles (le, la, les) and their usage with collective and common nouns.
  • •Study the rules for using definite articles before geographical names, titles, and names preceded by adjectives.
Week
3

Module 1: L 'Article (Article}

1.5h

Unit 3: Les prénoms{Pronouns}

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the different types of pronouns (personal, interrogative, demonstrative, reflexive, possessive).
  • •Practice using personal pronouns as subjects of verbs and identifying the correct form based on person and number.
Week
4

Module 1: L 'Article (Article}

1.5h

Unit 4: Les Adjectifs Et Leurs Functions (Adjectives And Their Functions)

1.5 study hours
  • •Classify the different types of adjectives (qualitative, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative, indefinite).
  • •Learn the rules for agreement in number and gender between adjectives and the nouns they modify.
Week
5

Module 2: Les Verbes Et Leurs Functions { Verbs And Their Functions}

2h

Unit 1: Les Verbes Et Leurs Functions { Verbs And Their Functions}

2 study hours
  • •Identify the three groups of French verbs based on their infinitive endings (-er, -ir, -re).
  • •Conjugate regular -er verbs in the present tense, applying the appropriate endings to the verb stem.
Week
6

Module 2: Les Verbes Et Leurs Functions { Verbs And Their Functions}

2h

Unit 2: Conjugation Of ER And Other Irregular Verbs Into "Présent De L'indicatif"

2 study hours
  • •Learn the general techniques for conjugating -er verbs into the présent de l'indicatif.
  • •Study the exceptions in the conjugation of -er verbs, such as -cer, -ger, and e-er verbs.
Week
7

Module 2: Les Verbes Et Leurs Functions { Verbs And Their Functions}

2h

Unit 3: Conjugation Of 'Re" Irregular Verbs Into Prèsent De L'indicatif

2 study hours
  • •Understand the general techniques for conjugating -re irregular verbs into the présent de l'indicatif.
  • •Study the three common irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller) and their conjugations.
Week
8

Module 2: Les Verbes Et Leurs Functions { Verbs And Their Functions}

2h

Unit 4: Conjugation Of Ir / Oir Irregular Verbs Into Present De L'indicatif

2 study hours
  • •Learn the general techniques for conjugating -ir and -oir irregular verbs into the présent de l'indicatif.
  • •Study the -ir verbs with double 's' in their plural form and the second set of -ir verbs.
Week
9

Module 3:

1.5h

Unit 1: LES VERBES ET LES PHRASES/ VERBS AND SENTENCES

1.5 study hours
  • •Study the verb "être" and "avoir" and their uses in presenting oneself and showing possession.
  • •Learn how to conjugate these verbs into présent, past and future tenses.
Week
10

Module 3:

1.5h

Unit 2: ADVERBS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

1.5 study hours
  • •Learn how to use adverbs of manner, quantity, time, and place in French sentences.
  • •Understand the position of adverbs in relation to verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Week
11

Module 3:

1.5h

Unit 3: LES PRĖPOSITION (PREPOSITIONS)

1.5 study hours
  • •Identify prepositions in French sentences and understand their role in establishing relationships between words.
  • •Differentiate between the preposition à and the verb a (avoir).
Week
12

Module 3:

1.5h

Unit 4: VOCABULARY USE OF DICTIONARY

1.5 study hours
  • •Learn how to use a bilingual dictionary to find the meanings of French words in English.
  • •Practice selecting the most suitable expression to use in French based on the context.
Week
13

Module 4:

1.5h

Unit 1: Sentences Structure In French

1.5 study hours
  • •Classify the elements of a French sentence and analyze the functions of grammatical elements.
  • •Identify the nine elements of French grammar: articles, nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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Create flashcards for verb conjugations, focusing on irregular verbs from Module 2

2

Practice sentence construction exercises, paying attention to adjective agreement from Module 1

3

Review common phrases and vocabulary from Module 3, Unit 4

4

Focus on understanding sentence structure and clause types from Module 4

5

Allocate specific study time for each module, reviewing key concepts weekly

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