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MBA889Management Sciences3 Unitsbeginner

Basic French

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of French grammar and composition. It covers essential topics such as identifying people and things, greetings, self-introductions, and presenting others. Students will learn to construct simple sentences, ask questions, and engage in basic conversations. The course also explores verb conjugations, pronouns, adjectives, and prepositions. Emphasis is placed on practical application through dialogues, exercises, and composition activities, enabling students to develop a solid foundation in basic French communication.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
French grammarFrench compositionBasic FrenchFrench languageFrench conversation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Identifying people

2

Greetings

3

Self-introductions

4

Professions

5

Daily routines

6

Asking prices

7

Past events

8

Giving directions

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

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Identifier Quelqu'un

2 study hours
  • •Study the interrogative forms Qui est-ce? and C'est…? Practice identifying people in pictures.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to match nouns with indefinite articles.
  • •Practice conjugating the verb être in the present tense.

Unit 2: Identifier Quelque Chose

2 study hours
  • •Practice using the interrogative Qu'est-ce que c'est? to identify objects.
  • •Classify nouns by gender (masculine and feminine) using indefinite articles.
  • •Transform identified nouns into plural form.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Saluer

2 study hours
  • •Practice greetings in formal and informal situations.
  • •Identify personal subject pronouns in dialogues.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to match personal subject pronouns with appropriate persons.

Unit 4: Se Présenter

2 study hours
  • •Practice introducing yourself and asking someone to introduce themselves.
  • •Identify grammatical structures used in introductions, such as the verb avoir.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice conjugating the verb avoir.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Présenter Quelqu'un

2 study hours
  • •Practice introducing someone by their nationality.
  • •Identify adjectives of countries and their masculine and feminine forms.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using definite articles.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Dire Sa Profession

2 study hours
  • •Practice identifying people by their profession.
  • •Identify possessive adjectives and their correct usage.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using possessive adjectives.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

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

2 study hours
  • •Practice identifying a person or thing in relation to another.
  • •Identify irregular -ir verbs.
  • •Replace underlined words with personal pronouns/direct object pronouns.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Présenter Sa Journée

2 study hours
  • •Practice describing your day's activities.
  • •Identify reflexive verbs and their correct usage.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice conjugating reflexive verbs.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Demander Le Prix Et Payer

2 study hours
  • •Practice asking the price of an item.
  • •Learn to say the price of an item correctly.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using the futur proche and passé récent.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Donner Une Information Précise Sur Un Événement Passé

2 study hours
  • •Practice giving precise information on a past event.
  • •Learn to use the passé composé correctly.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using être and avoir in the passé composé.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Donner Une Information Relative

2 study hours
  • •Practice giving relative information with regard to the time you are speaking.
  • •Learn to use depuis, il y a, and ça fait correctly.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using the imparfait.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Demander Une Quantité Spécifiée De Quelque Chose

2 study hours
  • •Practice asking for a specific quantity of something.
  • •Learn to use measures such as un litre (de) and une bouteille (de).
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to identify sentences with adverbs of quantity.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Demander Une Quantité Indéterminée De Quelque Chose

2 study hours
  • •Practice asking for an unspecified quantity of something.
  • •Learn to use the partitive article correctly.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice using du, de la, de l', and des.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Donner Des Ordres

2 study hours
  • •Practice giving orders and commands.
  • •Learn to use the imperative correctly.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to practice putting sentences in the imperative form.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Demander Et Indiquer Une Direction

2 study hours
  • •Practice asking for and giving directions.
  • •Learn to formulate requests politely and impolitely.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to identify polite and impolite requests.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all dialogues and practice pronunciation.

2

Create flashcards for key vocabulary and verb conjugations.

3

Practice writing simple sentences and short paragraphs on common topics.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between verb tenses (present, passé composé, imparfait).

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and correct any errors.

6

Create a study group to practice speaking and listening skills.

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