Module 1: Mastering French Grammar - Part 1
Course Overview: A review of key grammar points essential for advancing to an intermediate level, with a focus on sentence structure, conjugation, and word order.
Topics Covered:
Review of present tense verbs (regular and irregular)
The passé composé: Formation and usage
Reflexive verbs and their conjugations
Adjective agreements and placement
Introduction to compound tenses and moods (Imperfect, Future, Conditional)
Learning Outcomes:
Develop a strong understanding of French verb conjugation and tenses.
Learn how to construct complex sentences and express various actions in the past, present, and future.
Module 2: Building Vocabulary for Everyday Conversations
Course Overview: Expanding vocabulary to enhance communication in daily situations, both spoken and written.
Topics Covered:
Vocabulary for traveling, shopping, and dining out
Describing people, places, and events
Common idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms
Synonyms and antonyms to enhance fluency
Learning Outcomes:
Gain a practical understanding of commonly used phrases in various real-world scenarios.
Enhance conversational ability through the use of idioms and colloquial expressions.
Module 3: Advanced French Grammar - Part 2
Course Overview: Deepening knowledge of French grammar by covering advanced concepts and building a more sophisticated understanding of the language.
Topics Covered:
The subjunctive mood: Formation and usage
The future perfect and past perfect tenses
Indirect object pronouns and their usage
Relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, lequel)
Advanced negation techniques
Learning Outcomes:
Master advanced French grammar rules and apply them effectively in complex sentences.
Understand and use the subjunctive mood in both written and spoken contexts.
Module 4: French Pronunciation and Phonetics
Course Overview: Perfecting pronunciation and understanding the phonetic system of French to communicate more clearly.
Topics Covered:
French vowel and consonant sounds
Intonation and rhythm in French speech
Elision and liaison in connected speech
The French ‘r’ and nasal sounds
Accent marks and their importance in pronunciation
Learning Outcomes:
Achieve clarity and natural flow in spoken French.
Improve listening comprehension and pronunciation accuracy.
Module 5: French Culture and Society
Course Overview: Exploring the cultural context of the French language to understand idiomatic expressions, humor, and historical references.
Topics Covered:
Regional dialects and accents in France
Traditions, festivals, and holidays in French-speaking countries
French art, literature, and cinema
Influence of French language on global culture
Learning Outcomes:
Develop cultural awareness and an understanding of how culture shapes language use.
Appreciate the diversity of French-speaking communities around the world.
Module 6: Writing in French - Intermediate Level
Course Overview: Improving writing skills by working with various written formats and styles, from informal texts to formal compositions.
Topics Covered:
Writing descriptive and narrative essays
Using connectors to build cohesive paragraphs
Crafting formal letters and emails
Comprehension exercises (reading texts and summarizing)
Writing blog posts, reviews, and creative pieces
Learning Outcomes:
Write clear, structured texts for various purposes (emails, essays, reviews).
Enhance vocabulary and stylistic diversity in written French.
Module 7: Listening and Understanding Spoken French
Course Overview: Strengthening listening skills and the ability to comprehend spoken French in both casual and formal contexts.
Topics Covered:
Listening to interviews, podcasts, and news reports
Understanding French television shows and movies
Practicing with everyday conversations and debates
Recognizing different accents and regional variations
Learning Outcomes:
Improve listening comprehension by understanding native speakers in various contexts.
Familiarize oneself with different regional accents and colloquialisms.
Module 8: French for Business and Professional Communication
Course Overview: Learning the language of business, including professional correspondence, meetings, and negotiations.
Topics Covered:
Vocabulary for business and professional settings
Writing formal reports, memos, and emails in French
Common phrases for meetings, interviews, and presentations
French etiquette in the workplace
Learning Outcomes:
Communicate effectively in a French-speaking professional environment.
Understand the nuances of business culture and communication in French.