This course introduces foundational French vocabulary and conversational skills for beginners through interactive modules on greetings, weather, time, journeys, homes, hobbies, and personal profiles. Learners practise pronunciation, gender agreements, and simple dialogues via flashcards, games, worksheets, and partner activities, building confidence in everyday French communication.
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Refreshing social phrases and basic descriptors to start interactions confidently

Curriculum Mapping
  • S4.CR.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use very short and simple expressions to start, maintain and end interactions, demonstrating an awareness of social conventions, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
  • S4.EU.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use common words and phrases to give very basic information on concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, using visual gestures and supports to aid communication.
  • S4.CR.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Ask and answer very short and simple questions in the L3 about concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
  • S4.CR.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Participate in very simple classroom routines, activities and games using the L3.
  • S4.CS.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and demonstrate understanding of very basic words and short and simple questions, phrases and instructions in the L3 related to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
  • S4.CS.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Identify and demonstrate understanding of key information in very short and simple texts that relate to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics.
  • S4.EU.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Engage with and respond to very short and simple texts like a greeting, poem, rhyme or song, etc.
Social Greetings
Greet Friends Like Locals (les Salutations) Quiz Beginner
Say Goodbye (les Au Revoirs) Quiz Beginner
Introduce Yourself (les Présentations) Quiz Beginner
Basic Descriptors
Describe Colors Vividly (les Couleurs) Quiz Beginner
Meet Favorite Pets (les Animaux Domestiques) Quiz Beginner
Count Everyday Items (les Nombres) Quiz Beginner

Describe weather patterns and daily routines with time vocabulary

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    Sky Watchers
    Describe the Weather (le Temps) Quiz Beginner
    Tell the Time (l'heure) Quiz Beginner
    Daily Timelines
    Name the Days (les Jours) Quiz Beginner
    Months of the Year (les Mois) Quiz Beginner
    Talk About Yourself (parler De Moi) Quiz Beginner
    Explore Nature (la Nature) Quiz Beginner

    Navigate travel, homes, and wildlife with descriptive language

    Curriculum Mapping
      On the Move
      Travel by Transport (les Transports) Quiz Beginner
      Home Spaces
      Tour House Rooms (les Pièces De La Maison) Quiz Beginner
      Furnish Your Home (les Meubles) Quiz Beginner
      Wild Discoveries
      Spot Wild Animals (les Animaux) Quiz Beginner
      Discover Insects (les Insectes) Quiz Beginner
      Observe Birds (les Oiseaux) Quiz Beginner

      Express interests in sports, play, music, and feelings

      Curriculum Mapping
        Active Play
        Play Your Sports (les Sports) Quiz Beginner
        Favorite Toys (les Jouets) Quiz Beginner
        Creative Expressions
        Play Instruments (les Instruments De Musique) Quiz Beginner
        Express Emotions (les Émotions) Quiz Beginner
        Classroom Essentials (le Matériel Scolaire) Quiz Beginner
        Master Numbers Again (les Nombres) Quiz Beginner

        Describe self, family, and preferences confidently

        Curriculum Mapping
        • S4.EU.4: Communicative Competence In The L3: Gather, create and share texts using English, Irish, the L3 and other languages to demonstrate and celebrate what they have learned.
        Family and Body
        Meet the Family (la Famille) Quiz Beginner
        Point to Body Parts (les Parties Du Corps) Quiz Beginner
        Dress in Style (les Vêtements) Quiz Beginner
        Me and My Likes
        Tell About Yourself (parler De Moi) Quiz Beginner
        Taste the Fruits (les Fruits) Quiz Beginner
        Sip on Drinks (les Boissons) Quiz Beginner

        Refreshing social phrases and basic descriptors to start interactions confidently

        Curriculum Mapping
        • S4.CR.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use very short and simple expressions to start, maintain and end interactions, demonstrating an awareness of social conventions, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
        • S4.EU.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use common words and phrases to give very basic information on concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, using visual gestures and supports to aid communication.
        • S4.CR.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Ask and answer very short and simple questions in the L3 about concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
        • S4.CR.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Participate in very simple classroom routines, activities and games using the L3.
        • S4.CS.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and demonstrate understanding of very basic words and short and simple questions, phrases and instructions in the L3 related to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
        • S4.CS.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Identify and demonstrate understanding of key information in very short and simple texts that relate to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics.
        • S4.EU.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Engage with and respond to very short and simple texts like a greeting, poem, rhyme or song, etc.
        Social Greetings
        Greet Friends Like Locals (les Salutations) Quiz Beginner
        Say Goodbye (les Au Revoirs) Quiz Beginner
        Introduce Yourself (les Présentations) Quiz Beginner
        Basic Descriptors
        Describe Colors Vividly (les Couleurs) Quiz Beginner
        Meet Favorite Pets (les Animaux Domestiques) Quiz Beginner
        Count Everyday Items (les Nombres) Quiz Beginner

        Describe weather patterns and daily routines with time vocabulary

        Curriculum Mapping
          Sky Watchers
          Describe the Weather (le Temps) Quiz Beginner
          Tell the Time (l'heure) Quiz Beginner
          Daily Timelines
          Name the Days (les Jours) Quiz Beginner
          Months of the Year (les Mois) Quiz Beginner
          Talk About Yourself (parler De Moi) Quiz Beginner
          Explore Nature (la Nature) Quiz Beginner

          Navigate travel, homes, and wildlife with descriptive language

          Curriculum Mapping
            On the Move
            Travel by Transport (les Transports) Quiz Beginner
            Home Spaces
            Tour House Rooms (les Pièces De La Maison) Quiz Beginner
            Furnish Your Home (les Meubles) Quiz Beginner
            Wild Discoveries
            Spot Wild Animals (les Animaux) Quiz Beginner
            Discover Insects (les Insectes) Quiz Beginner
            Observe Birds (les Oiseaux) Quiz Beginner

            Express interests in sports, play, music, and feelings

            Curriculum Mapping
              Active Play
              Play Your Sports (les Sports) Quiz Beginner
              Favorite Toys (les Jouets) Quiz Beginner
              Creative Expressions
              Play Instruments (les Instruments De Musique) Quiz Beginner
              Express Emotions (les Émotions) Quiz Beginner
              Classroom Essentials (le Matériel Scolaire) Quiz Beginner
              Master Numbers Again (les Nombres) Quiz Beginner

              Describe self, family, and preferences confidently

              Curriculum Mapping
              • S4.EU.4: Communicative Competence In The L3: Gather, create and share texts using English, Irish, the L3 and other languages to demonstrate and celebrate what they have learned.
              Family and Body
              Meet the Family (la Famille) Quiz Beginner
              Point to Body Parts (les Parties Du Corps) Quiz Beginner
              Dress in Style (les Vêtements) Quiz Beginner
              Me and My Likes
              Tell About Yourself (parler De Moi) Quiz Beginner
              Taste the Fruits (les Fruits) Quiz Beginner
              Sip on Drinks (les Boissons) Quiz Beginner

              Curriculum Mapping

              See exactly how this course maps to official curriculum specifications

              Curriculum Area
              Outcomes
              Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures
              Exploring languages
              S3.EL.1 S3.EL.2
              Understanding myself as a language learner
              S3.UL.1 S3.UL.2
              Developing intercultural awareness
              S3.IA.1 S3.IA.2 S3.IA.3 S3.IA.4 S3.IA.5 S3.IA.6 S3.IA.7
              Communicative Competence In The L3
              Developing communicative relationships through language
              S4.CR.1 S4.CR.2 S4.CR.3
              Understanding the content and structure of language
              S4.CS.1 S4.CS.2
              Exploring and using language
              S4.EU.1 S4.EU.2 S4.EU.3 S4.EU.4
              • Strand: Communicative Competence In The L3

              What Students Will Learn

              Learning Goals

              1. Develop conversational skills for greetings, introductions, and social interactions in French.
              2. Understand and describe personal, family, and cultural elements using French vocabulary.
              3. Apply basic French in practical contexts like shopping, dining, and daily routines.
              4. Explore French cultural awareness through festivals, traditions, and linguistic origins.
              5. Create and review simple French texts to enhance language proficiency and confidence.

              Learning Outcomes

              1. Greet friends and introduce yourself in French during casual conversations.
              2. Ask about and discuss personal favourites, family, and animals using descriptive vocabulary.
              3. Engage in basic transactional dialogues, such as shopping and ordering food in French.
              4. Describe cultural aspects of France, including festivals, daily routines, and famous tales.
              5. Create and review short French texts on topics like weather, nature, and personal adventures.

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