French Vocabulary - Family (detailed)
The article first introduces an overview of close and extended family members in French, then clarifies some of the common misconceptions and differences between the English and French expressions. Finally, it presents a sample dialogue on the topic of family.
French Level 1 and 2
In the interactive activity and game "Telling the Time" the student will learn to tell the time on the hour and the minutes past the hour in the French language.
Learning exercises include visual and interactive vocabulary drills and practice games for testing the learning progress.
French I
Greetings and Partings
Greetings between friends and relatives vary from region to region in France. Students watch 6 videos (transcriptions are available)
-A formal greeting
-Greeting a close friend
-Visiting a close friend
-Did you have a good trip?
-Did you sleep well?
-So, goodbye
Students will practice basic clothing vocabulary along with colors and prices. Students will also work on the dialogue "Dans un magasin de vêtements."
The students will discover the vocabulary by clicking on images. Each word has associated sound to facilitate the pronunciation of learners in French.
Great homework assignment/quiz preparation
Interactive activities can be downloaded.
Poem “Dans Paris” par Paul Éluard
The poem is a great resource to introduce demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette, ces) for French I students.
*I love using poetry in my classrooms. This is an excellent way to practice pronunciation and intonation.
Practice for level 1 students with the alphabet in French. Students will watch a video and complete activities working with cognates.
Vocabulary practice "Dans la salle de bain"
Interpretive activity for French I-II students
Students watch a short video on morning routines and conduct a series of exercises (matching, true/false, and complete the sentences.)