First Step en Français is an introductory course for young students in French. The ten video lessons were designed to motivate as a group of children learn French from their neighbor who has just moved from France. In keeping with guidelines for the teaching of foreign language, this new neighbor only speaks French to the children as he teaches them. Through the use of graphics, music, and fast-paced video segments in addition to the native speaker/children scenarios, words are presented in context. Emphasis is on the "spoken" word rather than the "written" word. Cultural components are added when appropriate.
There are ten lessons in each series. Begin with First Step 101-110, then progress to Next Step 201-210, and then on to Another Step 301-310.
In the future, we will be adding the AGAIN series in each of the three languages.
The complete teacher's guide and lessons for each video can be found on the Teacher Resources page.
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An introduction to speaking French including general greetings and addressing people and family.
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Learn to use French to speak about your home’s furniture and rooms, as well as numbers and colors.
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Learn to use French to speak about the fruits and vegetables you eat. Also covers numbers and colors.
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Learn to use French when speaking with your doctor about parts of the body.
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This video teaches basic vocabulary related to shopping, counting, and more.
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Children visit a farm to learn the French words for farm animals and pets.
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Basic French for use in the school context. Includes vocabulary for basic school supplies and classes.
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Students learn a variety of vocabulary words to use around town as well as words pertaining to people.
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Teaches the days of the week and the seasons, as well as some holidays and customs.
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This video teaches some basic sports vocabulary, as well as the French words for other things you might encounter at the park or at a birthday party.