Basic French Grammar & Composition
- Arts
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 151 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FRE801, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FRE801 · UNIT 1 IDENTIFIER QUELQU’UN
You are advised not to look at written Dialogue 2 yet. You need to go back to the pictures under Dialogue 1. You will need these pictures for Dialogue 2. Look at them as you listen to and repeat Dialogue 2.
What you should be able to do
- Greet people and introduce themselves in French.
- Identify people and objects using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- Describe daily routines and activities in French.
- Ask for prices and make purchases in French.
- Give information about past events using the perfect tense.
- Ask for and give directions in French.
- Express quantities and amounts in French.
What it prepares you for
- Translator
- Interpreter
- French Language Teacher
- International Business Professional
- Diplomat
- Translation services
- Education
- Tourism
- International business
- Diplomacy
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Identifier Une Personne Ou Une Chose Par Rapport A Une Autre
Understanding the subtle differences in usage between demonstrative and possessive pronouns requires careful attention to context and grammatical agreement.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Donner Une Information Relative
Mastering the imperfect tense requires understanding its various uses for describing ongoing actions, habitual events, and states of being in the past, which can be challenging for beginners.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Identifier Quelqu'un · 2 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 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 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Saluer · 2 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 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 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Présenter Quelqu'un · 2 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 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Dire Sa Profession · 2 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 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Identifier Une Personne Ou Une Chose Par Rapport A Une Autre · 2 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 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Présenter Sa Journée · 2 hours
Learn to describe your day's activities.. Study reflexive verbs.. Practice verbs 'vouloir', 'pouvoir', 'devoir' + infinitive.. Learn to tell time..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 4: Demander Le Prix Et Payer · 2 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 8Module 2:
Unit 5: Donner Une Information Précise Sur Un Événement Passé · 2 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 9Module 3:
Unit 1: Donner Une Information Relative · 2 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 10Module 3:
Unit 2: Demander Une Quantité Spécifiée De Quelque Chose · 2 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 11Module 3:
Unit 3: Demander Une Quantité Spécifiée De Quelque Chose · 2 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 12Module 3:
Unit 4: Donner Des Ordres · 2 hours
Learn to give orders and commands.. Study the imperative mood.. Practice using the imperative with COD and COI.. Learn adjectives of comparison..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 5: Demander Et Indiquer Une Direction · 2 hours
Learn to ask for and give directions.. Study the conditional tense for polite requests.. Practice ordinal numbers.. Learn the negation 'ne...ni...ni'..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all dialogues and grammatical explanations in each unit.
- Practice verb conjugations for all tenses covered in the course (present, passé composé, imparfait, futur simple, conditionnel).
- Create flashcards for vocabulary related to daily routines, professions, and shopping.
- Write short paragraphs describing yourself, your family, and your daily activities in French.
- Practice asking and answering questions related to directions and locations.
- Complete all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and review feedback carefully.
- Focus on mastering the use of partitive articles and expressions of quantity.
- Create example sentences using each grammatical structure covered in the course.
- Review the cultural notes and tips provided in the course materials.
- Practice speaking French with native speakers or language partners to improve pronunciation and fluency.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FRE801 about?
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.
How many units does FRE801 have?
FRE801, Basic French Grammar & Composition, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 151 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FRE801?
FRE801 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is FRE801 hard?
FRE801 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does FRE801 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is FRE801 assessed?
FRE801 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with FRE801?
Translator, Interpreter, French Language Teacher, International Business Professional and Diplomat.