Week 1:

Session 1: Course Introduction and Review of Basic French Concepts

• Overview of course objectives and expectations
• Quick review of basic vocabulary, sentence structures, and key grammar points
• Ice-breaker speaking activity: Introduce yourself in French

Session 2: Essential Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Articles

• Review of definite (le, la, les) and indefinite (un, une, des) articles
• Practice exercises with nouns and articles
• Speaking activity: Describing people and objects

Week 2:

Session 1: Personal Pronouns and Verb Conjugation (Present Tense)

• Review of subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles)
• Conjugating regular verbs in the present tense
• Speaking practice: Describing daily routines

Session 2: Vocabulary Expansion: Family, Work, and Hobbies

• Vocabulary related to family relationships, professions, and leisure activities
• Practice exercises to build contextual vocabulary
• Role-play: Talking about your family, job, and hobbies

Week 3:

Session 1: Adjectives and Descriptive Language

• Using adjectives to describe people, places, and things
• Agreement of adjectives with nouns (gender and number)
• Practice writing descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Paragraphs

• Strategies for reading comprehension in French
• Reading simple texts and answering comprehension questions
• Group discussion: Identifying key ideas in a text

Week 4:

Session 1: Introduction to Past Tense (Passé Composé)

• Forming the passé composé with avoir and être
• Using past tense to talk about past events
• Practice: Talking about past experiences

Session 2: Writing Skills: Basic Paragraph Structure

• Structuring a paragraph in French (topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion)
• Writing a short paragraph about a recent event
• Peer feedback and corrections

Week 5:

Session 1: Prepositions and Sentence Construction

• Common French prepositions (à, de, en, sur, sous, avec, etc.)
• Forming sentences to describe locations, directions, and relationships
• Practice exercises with real-life examples

Session 2: Speaking Practice: Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios

• Engaging in dialogues related to shopping, dining out, and asking for directions
• Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and sentence structure
• Group activities and feedback

Week 6:

Session 1: Future Tense (Futur Proche) and Expressing Intentions

• Introduction to the futur proche (near future) using aller + infinitive
• Talking about future plans and intentions
• Speaking activity: What will you do next weekend?

Session 2: Vocabulary for Travel and Transportation

• Words and phrases related to travel, transportation, and booking tickets
• Role-play: Planning a trip and making travel arrangements
• Listening comprehension exercise: Travel conversations

Week 7:

Session 1: Possessive Adjectives and Structures

• Using possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes, etc.)
• Talking about personal belongings and relationships
• Writing short descriptive sentences

Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Stories and Articles

• Reading and analyzing simple French stories and articles
• Discussion questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking
• Vocabulary review from reading materials

Week 8:

Session 1: Complex Sentences: Conjunctions and Connectors

• Using conjunctions (et = and, mais = but, parce que = because) to form complex sentences
• Practice exercises: Combining sentences for clarity
• Speaking practice: Expressing opinions and preferences

Session 2: Formal vs. Informal Language in French

• Understanding the difference between formal (vous) and informal (tu) language
• When to use formal vs. informal language in different contexts
• Role-play: Professional and casual conversations

Week 9:

Session 1: Advanced Vocabulary: Health, Education, and Technology

• Expanding vocabulary in specific topics like health, education, and technology
• Practice exercises with topic-related dialogues
• Group discussion: Talking about modern technology in daily life

Session 2: Writing Practice: Emails and Simple Letters

• Introduction to writing formal and informal emails in French
• Structuring a simple letter: Greetings, body, and closing
• Writing assignment: Drafting a short email with peer feedback

Week 10:

Session 1: Review of Grammar, Vocabulary, and Key Concepts

• Recap of key grammar points, vocabulary, and speaking skills
• Group activities: Vocabulary games, sentence building, and discussions
• Q&A session to address any questions

Session 2: Final Speaking and Writing Assessment

• Role-play scenarios to assess speaking fluency and accuracy
• Final writing assignment: A short essay or letter
• Instructor feedback and personalized recommendations for further learning