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The Role of Parents in
FSL and French Immersion
Student Activities Audio CD

DO YOU SPEAK FRENCH? MAIS OUI!


Selected French Phrases Arranged by Subject



A collection of relevant French words and expressions with their English translations. Handy reference guide that you will keep within reach at all times.


EzFSL's French Dictionary is a highly practical introduction to contemporary French language phrases. Feature current expressions and words used in daily situations.

  • SALUTATION
  • CALENDAR
  • WEATHER EXPRESSIONS
  • VERB "TO BE: ÊTRE" AND MOST COMMON EXPRESSIONS USED WITH IT
  • VERB "TO HAVE: AVOIR"
  • IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS WITH VERB "TO HAVE"
  • "ER VERBS"
  • VERB "TO GO: ALLER"
  • "IR VERBS"
  • "RE VERBS"
  • "VERBS "TO DO, TO MAKE: FAIRE"
  • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS, PRONOUNS
  • 101 FRENCH COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

On the CD's accompanying the text, there is a very detailed analysis of many grammatical points.



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Sample of CD Contents

CD-1


    Track 3. Salutation : Salutation

  • The difference in the meaning and use of "you are welcome" in English and "bienvenue in French."

    Track 4. Calendrier : Calendar

  • The use of capital letters with the days of the week and the months of the year.
  • The technical use and meaning of the expression "Il y a."
  • The negative and its formation in French and English.
  • The use and meaning of the definite article "le ", in front of the days of the week.
  • The interrogative expression "quelle heure est-il?", its meaning, nature and use in French.
  • The use of the definite article "le" with the words "matin : morning and soir : evening."
  • The definition and use of the reflexive verbs in French.
  • The technical use of "rentrer" : to return home.
  • The use of the word "vacances" in French.
  • The pronunciation of the words "le printemps,the Spring and l’automne, the Fall."
  • The use of "on" in French and its various meaning.

    Track 5. Les Expressions du temps : the Weather expressions.

  • The pronunciation of "brouillard".
  • The technical use and the idiomatic meaning of the weather expressions in French.
  • The differences in the use of the words "froid and chaud" with the verbs "faire, avoir, être."

    Track 6. Le verbe être : The verb to be.

  • The irregular nature of the verb to be in French and English.
  • The omission of the definite article when the verb to be is used with a profession, a religion or a nationality and its use when those words are qualified.
  • The pronunciation of masculin and feminin adjectives ending with a consonant.
  • The agreement between adjectives and nouns in French.
  • The different ending of adjectives in French and their pronunciation.
  • The regular and irregular French adjectives.
  • The use of adjectives with verbs describing a state of being such as to be, to become, to seem…
  • The difference in meaning between adverbs and adjectives and the verbs with which they are used.

    Track 7. Le verbe avoir : to have.

  • The nature of "avoir".
  • The difference between il a and il y a.
  • The definition of transitive and intransitive verbs in French and English.
  • The use of the negative with transitive verbs whose objects are preceded by an indefinite article or a partitive article.
  • The definition of a complément circonstanciel.
  • The difference in the meaning between mes parents and des parents in French.

    Track 8. The idiomatic expressions with "avoir".

  • The definition of idiomatic expressions with "avoir."
  • The pronunciation of "faim".
  • The use of the expression "j’ai besoin de" in French.
  • The difference between the aspirate "h" in French and the non-aspirate one.
  • The use of the expression "j’ai mal" with parts of the body

CD-2


    Track 1, Les verbes en "er" : The "er" verbs.

  • Explanation of the use of a capital letter with the name of Languages.
  • The use of "on".
  • The use of "qui" as an interrogation pronoun.
  • The difference between "rapide and vite".
  • The use of "parler : to speak" with the word telephone.
  • Écouter : to listen to, and its use between French and English.
  • Chercher : to look for, and its use in French and English.
  • Regarder : to look at, and its use in French and English.
  • The meaning of the word "note" and its use in French.
  • The difference between the use of "depuis" and "pour" in French and English.
  • The aspirate "h" in French.
  • The use of the verb "jouer : to play, with à and de".
  • The difference between "emporter" and "apporter".
  • The definition and use of the articles "au, aux, du, des".

    Track 2, Aller : to go.

  • The verb "aller" with a preposition "à, par, en".
  • The near future "aller + infinitif".
  • The use of "en" with a verb in French.
  • The use of "aller "in an idiomatic context.
  • The imperatif or command form of "aller".
  • The past tense "passé composé" of verb "aller".
  • The difference between "visiter, and rendre visite", to visit and to pay a visit.

    Track 4, The "re" verbs :

  • The use of "attendre : to wait for".
  • The use of "s’entendre : to get along with people".

    Track 5, Faire : to do, to make.

  • The pronunciation of "faisons".
  • The past tense of "faire".
  • The use of the verb "faire" with an infinitif or "faire causatif".

    Track 6, Adjectifs, Adverbs, Pronouns.

  • The use of the interrogation pronouns "qui, que".
  • The use of "est-ce que" in a question.
  • The use of a preposition with names of cities and countries.
  • The use of the verb "naître : to be born" in the past tense.
  • The use of "tout : everything or all".
  • The difference between "temps and fois".
  • The use of "quelque chose" with an adjectif.
  • The use of the transitif verbs.
  • The use of the adverbs of negation : personne, ne.
  • The difference between the word "personne" as a negative pronoun and as a noun.
  • The difference between "actuellement and actually".
  • The difference between "ne plus and non plus".
  • The difference between the use of "penser à, penser de"
  • The use of "voudrais : would like".
  • The difference between "médecin :doctor and médecine : medication".
  • The pronunciation of "gentil and gentille".

Even if parents do not speak or understand French, they still have an important role to play in supporting their child’s learning experience.

  • Discuss your child’s work with them. Course materials are available in French and English which enables parents to evaluate their progress and understanding.

  • Reinforce that second-language skills are important in many careers and can improve their chances for future employment.

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