LANGUAGES - French

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Years 7 and 8

Duration Full Year

Goal

To introduce students to a new country and its language and to develop intercultural understanding by exploring similarities and differences between the Australian and French cultures and languages
To give students a basic knowledge of written and spoken French
To encourage students to use basic French vocabulary and structures both orally and in writing
To develop the ability to use standard French pronunciation and intonation in conversation
To develop the ability to use basic French vocabulary and sentence structures accurately in the written form

Year 7 LANGUAGES - French

The course is based on Units 1 – 4 of the Tapis Volant 1 (4th edition) which uses the French language in familiar situations, mentions the French links with Australia and compares French and Australian cultural backgrounds
Students will study some aspects of French life through books, class discussion, videos and the Internet
Students are introduced to basic expressions and structures that enable them to speak about themselves, families, friends, pets and school
Students also learn about French monuments and icons, Paris, New

Year 8 LANGUAGES - French

Tapis Volant, Units 5 – 8 of the Tapis Volant 1 (4th edition) forms the basis of the course
The Year 8 course revises and consolidates the language taught in Year 7 and introduces new vocabulary and sentence structures that enable students to talk about their family, pets, time, school life, likes and dislikes
French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the students continue to be developed
Students will study more aspects of French life through books, class discussion, videos and the Internet

Teaching Approaches

Computer games and activities are also used to practise the language
Drills, games, songs, plays and poetry are used to reinforce new vocabulary and structures.
Listening, speaking, reading and written activities are used to teach and consolidate all new expressions and grammar points
Students are encouraged to role play the cartoon story and eventually to talk fluently in French about themselves, their friends, home and family, pets, school life, likes and dislikes, clothing and fashion
Students research aspects of French life on the Internet and through books
The Tapis Volant 1 Text is based upon continuing cartoon stories of a group of French school students

Assessment Methods

Research assignments and presentations, tests, oral performances, completion of listening, reading and written work in the workbook

Contact teacher: Mr Bushan Sookhareea

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