Course detail

French for Pre-Intermediate Students

FAST-BYF2Acad. year: 2014/2015

Grammar: reflexive verbs in past tenses, reflexive verbs in imperative, past tense – (l´imparfait), future tenses (le futur proche, le futur simple), if-clauses, relative pronouns, present conditional
Vocabulary: holidays, weather, my future, dressing
About French: French symbols, Paris, French fashion, The French on holiday

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Markéta Horváthová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will achieve a pre-intermediate level of French both in vocabulary and grammar. Then they will be able to read, translate and make slightly difficult French texts. Students will be able to communicate and express own opinion.
The target level of French is A2- (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Prerequisites

To the extent of obligatory and optional subject of „French for Begginers I“ and French for Begginers II

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods


Grammar and vocabulary is practised in an ineractive way, with emphasis on conversation. Development of communication and listening skills using interactive audio-visual technologies.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

To be able to get their credits, students need to attend vlase regulary (max. 3 absences/semester), do homework and actively participate in the lessons.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Mastering vocabulary to the extent of 800 words, basic grammar for speaking in the Present, Past and Future Tenses.
Reading skills, translating a simpler text, simple topic communication, speaking and writing skills.
Level A1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Guy Capelle, Robert Menanr: Taxi! 1. Hachette, 2005.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

  • Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch VS , 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Markéta Horváthová

Syllabus

1. Reflexive verbs in past tenses; vocabulary: my day
2. Reflexive verbs in imperative; vocabulary: my duties
3. Past tense (l´imparfait) – formation; vocabulary: my childhood
4. Narration in past tenses (le passé composé & l´imparfait)
5. Revision of past tenses (le passé composé & l´imparfait); vocabulary: my last holiday
6. Relative pronouns ; vocabulary: dressing, clothes; French fashion
7. Future tenses (le futur proche, le futur simple), adverbes of time; vocabulary: weather
8. Future tense (le futur proche) ; vocabulary my future
9. Present conditional; vocabulary: French on holiday
10. If-clauses; vocabulary: my perfect holiday
11. French symbols, French traditions
12. Paris and French life-style
13. Revision of grammar and vocabulary