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French Basics

Discover the intricacies of the romantic French language and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Discover the intricacies of the romantic French language and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of French, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.

Author: Rachele DeMeo

Duration: 1h 12m · 20 lessons
Language: English

Skills you’ll gain

Basic ReadingForeign LanguageFrench LanguageBilingual (French/English)Language AcquisitionStandard French

What You'll Learn

  • Recognize French vowels and consonants and recite the full French alphabet
  • Count and use French numbers and currency through guided exercises
  • Identify French words for colors and shapes and practice them in exercises
  • Tell time and read the calendar in French, including days of the week and months of the year
  • Name the seasons in French and reinforce them through exercises
  • Build foundational French reading and language-acquisition skills toward native-speaker confidence

Key Takeaways

  • This course introduces the basics of the French language, covering everyday aspects such as the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.
  • Learners start with French vowels, consonants, and the alphabet before moving on to numbers and currency.
  • The calendar section covers days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
  • Each topic area is paired with exercises to practice numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.
  • The course aims to help learners gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this French Basics course for?

It is for learners starting with the basics of French who want to gain the confidence of a native speaker, building skills such as basic reading, foreign language acquisition, and standard French.

What topics does the course cover?

It covers everyday aspects of French including the alphabet (vowels and consonants), numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar with days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.

Does the course include practice activities?

Yes. It includes exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.

What skills will I build in this course?

You will build basic reading, foreign language and French language skills, bilingual (French/English) ability, language acquisition, and standard French.

Do I need prior French knowledge to take this course?

The course starts with the basics, including vowels, consonants, and the alphabet, so it is designed for beginners starting from the fundamentals.

Transcript

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