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.
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An introduction to speaking French including general greetings and addressing people and family. Vocabulary used in this episode: Mr. / Monsieur Hello / Bonjour What's your name? / Comment t'appelles...
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Learn to use French to speak about your home’s furniture and rooms, as well as numbers and colors. Vocabulary used in this episode: Colors / Les couleurs white / blanc black / noir gray / gris blue /...
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Learn to use French to speak about the fruits and vegetables you eat. Also covers numbers and colors. Vocabulary used in this episode: Colors / Les couleurs green / vert red / rouge orange / orange...
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Learn to use French when speaking with your doctor about parts of the body. Vocabulary used in this episode: The Body / Le corps mouth / la bouche nose / le nez head / la tête ears / les oreilles eyes...
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This video teaches basic vocabulary related to shopping, counting, and more. Vocabulary used in this episode: Clothing / Les vêtements tie / la cravate shoes / les chaussures skirt / la jupe dress /...
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Children visit a farm to learn the French words for farm animals and pets. Vocabulary used in this episode: animals / les animaux dog / le chien cat / le chat rabbit / le lapin farm / la ferme farmer...
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Basic French for use in the school context. Includes vocabulary for basic school supplies and classes. Vocabulary used in this episode: School / L'école pencil / le crayon paper / le papier eraser /...
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Students learn a variety of vocabulary words to use around town as well as words pertaining to people. Vocabulary used in this episode: restaurant / le restaurant coffee shop / le café bank / la...
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Teaches the days of the week and the seasons, as well as some holidays and customs. Vocabulary used in this episode: Week / La semaine Monday / lundi Tuesday / mardi Wednesday / mercredi Thursday /...
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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. Vocabulary used in this episode: birthday party /...