3 Minute French - Course 16 | Language lessons for beginners
Build on from the knowledge you learnt in Courses 1-15, and learn how to communicate in even more situations.
What you will learn
Start to work through "Comprehension Exercises" to build your passive vocabulary
Learn about the imperfect tense, what it is, how to form it and how to use it
Look at how certain verbs can change depending on which preposition they use
Get introduced to Structure 5
Look at some more ways to make verbs negative in French
Look at the phrase "du tout"
Find out how to use the suffix -aine with numbers in French
Find out about the extremely useful word "d'accord"
Learn lots of vocabulary related to the house and household chores
Learn what object pronouns are and the difference between direct and indirect object pronouns
Look at the difference between "que" and "qui" in French
Learn a new way to give your opinion on something
Why take this course?
🎉 Welcome to Course 16 of the 3 Minute French series! 🇫🇷
Course Overview:
Building on Your Foundations: As you progress through the 3 Minute French courses, each new lesson builds on the previous one. By the end of this course, you'll be communicating in even more situations with confidence!
- Lessons 135 to 143: These are the core lessons, but we've also included four bonus half lessons because there was just too much valuable content to fit into the main structure!
- Length of the Course: This is the longest course in the series so far, packed with a diverse range of topics and language skills.
New Learning Technique: Comprehension Exercises 🧠
- Each lesson starts with a short comprehension exercise, designed to enhance your understanding and retention of French.
- These exercises are based on engaging texts that incorporate both familiar and new vocabulary and structures.
- They're not just about reading; they also help you build your language knowledge with each activity.
Diving into the Imperfect Tense 🕰️
- Recap of Previous Tenses: We begin by reviewing the tenses we've learned so far, including the present tense, present perfect tense, imperative, and reflexive verbs.
- Introduction to the Imperfect Tense: A new tense enters the scene! We learn how to form it, when to use it, and the nuances between the imperfect and present perfect tenses.
Exploring Prepositions: 'à' vs. 'de' ⚫️
- Understand the subtle differences in verb conjugation with the prepositions 'à' and 'de'.
- Learn the distinct usages of verbs when paired with these prepositions, such as "parler à vs. parler de".
The Imperfect Tense in Context 📚
- We revisit the word "depuis" and its usage with the imperfect tense to discuss past durations.
- A new French structure involving the imperfect tense is introduced, adding depth to your past tense knowledge.
Vocabulary Expansion: Home Life 🏠
- Discover a Vocabulary Expansion Sheet filled with words and phrases related to household chores.
- Enrich your language skills with new topics that are relevant and practical for everyday conversations.
Expanding Your Grammar Toolkit 🛠️
- Explore new concepts such as the use of "pour" before verbs, the negative expression "ne ... plus", and the versatile adjective "propre" in different positions.
- Engage with a variety of new words to expand your vocabulary even further.
Final Thoughts 😊
This course promises to be an exciting journey into the depths of French language and culture. With each lesson, you'll notice your skills improving, and you'll have the tools to express yourself more fluently in a range of situations.
Enjoy the learning process, and remember, with every new concept learned and every new word mastered, you're one step closer to linguistic fluency! 🎉🇫🇷
Note: This description is designed to give you a taste of what to expect from Course 16. The course will provide all the guidance and resources needed to fully immerse yourself in the French language and enjoy the learning experience!
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