Course Outline – French for the Absolute Beginner
This
is a beginning level class for students who know little or no French.
We will be learning simple conversations and common phrases, with an emphasis on French culture. Class content will be partially
driven by participant’s interests.
WEEK 1
Introductions – Greetings – Expressions of Courtesy – French Hospitality
WEEK 2
Alphabet – Pronunciation – Oh la la, je parle déjà français! – Cognates – Discussing
Likes and Dislikes
WEEK 3
Numbers 0-100 – Age – Phone Numbers – Addresses – Money – Time
WEEK 4
Common Expressions with the Verb Faire – Weather Expressions
WEEK 5
Simple Sentence Construction
WEEK 6
The Verb Aller – Entertainment & Shopping in Paris
WEEK 7
Eating à la française – Au Restaurant, au Café, au Marché, à l’Épicerie
WEEK 8
Possible Field Trip: Si on va au Métropolitan?
