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Basic French Grammar & Composition

This course introduces students to basic French grammar and composition. It covers essential grammatical structures, including articles, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and sentence construction. Students will learn to identify people and objects, greet others, introduce themselves, express professions, and describe daily routines. The course emphasizes practical application through dialogues, exercises, and composition activities, enabling students to develop fundamental communication skills in French.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

French grammarcompositionpronounsverbsadjectives

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Basic greetings and introductions

2

Identifying people and objects

3

Expressing professions

4

Describing daily routines

5

Asking for prices and paying

6

Giving information about past events

7

Asking for and giving directions

8

Expressing quantities

Total Topics8 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 assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Translator

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Interpreter

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French Language Teacher

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International Business Professional

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Diplomat

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Translation servicesEducationTourismInternational businessDiplomacy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Identifier Quelqu'un

2 study hours

•Study indefinite articles (un, une, des) and their usage.
•Practice the verb 'être' in the present tense.
•Learn to ask and answer 'Qui est-ce?' questions.
•Compose simple sentences using the learned grammatical structures.

Unit 2: Identifier Quelque Chose

2 study hours

•Learn to identify objects by name and color.
•Study the interrogative form 'Qu'est-ce que c'est?'
•Understand the gender and number of nouns.
•Practice using definite articles (le, la, les).

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Saluer

2 study hours

•Learn formal and informal greetings.
•Study personal subject pronouns (je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles).
•Practice conjugating regular -er verbs in the present tense.
•Learn the verbs 'être' and 'aller' in the present tense.

Unit 4: Se Présenter

2 study hours

•Learn to introduce yourself and ask someone to introduce themselves.
•Study the verb 'avoir' in the present tense.
•Learn numbers from 0-49.
•Practice negation with 'ne...pas'.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Présenter Quelqu'un

2 study hours

•Learn to introduce someone by nationality.
•Study definite articles (le, la, l', les).
•Learn nationalities and adjectives of nationality.
•Practice using 'être de' and 'venir de' with country names.

Week

4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Dire Sa Profession

2 study hours

•Learn to identify someone by their profession.
•Study possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes, son, sa, ses).
•Practice regular -ir and -re verbs in the present tense.
•Learn the verbs 'pouvoir' and 'devoir' + infinitive.

Week

5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Identifier Une Personne Ou Une Chose Par Rapport A Une Autre

2 study hours

•Learn to identify a person or thing in relation to another.
•Study irregular -ir verbs.
•Practice personal pronouns (le, la, l', les).
•Learn demonstrative pronouns (celui-ci, celui-là, etc.).

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Présenter Sa Journée

2 study hours

•Learn to describe your day's activities.
•Study reflexive verbs.
•Practice verbs 'vouloir', 'pouvoir', 'devoir' + infinitive.
•Learn to tell time.

Week

7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Demander Le Prix Et Payer

2 study hours

•Learn to ask for the price of an item.
•Study the immediate future tense (futur proche).
•Practice the immediate past tense (passé récent).
•Learn to ask 'Cela coûte combien?'
•Learn to say 'Je paie en liquide'.

Week

8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Donner Une Information Précise Sur Un Événement Passé

2 study hours

•Learn to give precise information on a past event.
•Study the past participle (participe passé).
•Practice the perfect tense (passé composé).
•Learn partitive articles (du, de la, de l', des).
•Study the days of the week.

Week

9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Donner Une Information Relative

2 study hours

•Learn to give relative information.
•Study the imperfect tense (imparfait).
•Practice time indicators (depuis, il y a, ça fait).
•Learn to describe a past event.

Week

10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Demander Une Quantité Spécifiée De Quelque Chose

2 study hours

•Learn to ask for a specific quantity of something.
•Study expressions of quantity (un litre de, un verre de, etc.).
•Practice adverbs of quantity (beaucoup de, trop de, peu de, etc.).
•Learn the interrogative form 'combien?'

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Demander Une Quantité Spécifiée De Quelque Chose

2 study hours

•Learn to ask for an unspecified quantity of something.
•Study partitive articles (du, de la, de l', des).
•Practice using the conditional tense for polite requests.
•Learn to compose simple sentences expressing quantity.

Week

12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Donner Des Ordres

2 study hours

•Learn to give orders and commands.
•Study the imperative mood.
•Practice using the imperative with COD and COI.
•Learn adjectives of comparison.

Week

13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Demander Et Indiquer Une Direction

2 study hours

•Learn to ask for and give directions.
•Study the conditional tense for polite requests.
•Practice ordinal numbers.
•Learn the negation 'ne...ni...ni'.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all dialogues and grammatical explanations in each unit.

2

Practice verb conjugations for all tenses covered in the course (present, passé composé, imparfait, futur simple, conditionnel).

3

Create flashcards for vocabulary related to daily routines, professions, and shopping.

4

Write short paragraphs describing yourself, your family, and your daily activities in French.

5

Practice asking and answering questions related to directions and locations.

6

Complete all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and review feedback carefully.

7

Focus on mastering the use of partitive articles and expressions of quantity.

8

Create example sentences using each grammatical structure covered in the course.

9

Review the cultural notes and tips provided in the course materials.

10

Practice speaking French with native speakers or language partners to improve pronunciation and fluency.

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