LV EN RU DE FR

French Language I

Course developer

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to develop French communication skills of the students so that they are able to speak and understand simple monologues and dialogues on everyday topics. The interactive language learning method is used, all four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are developed, the vocabulary learning is based on social and personal issues simultaneously providing elementary knowledge of grammar and pronunciation. The language proficiency level corresponds to A1 (CEFR).

Learning outcomes and their assessment

•Knowledge – linguistic knowledge according to Level A1; vocabulary knowledge consisting of high frequency words and phrases concerning specific situations, memorized simple structures and models of sentences. Sociocultural knowledge concerns body language, every day life, e.g., working times of shops, arranging informal meetings, facts about French speaking countries.
•Skills – students are able to use knowledge and communication skills, which include reading, speaking, listening and writing skills according to the level of language.
•Competence – students have the French language proficiency level relevant to A1 (CERF). Linguistic competence is sufficient to understand and use simple expressions and phrases for providing specific needs. Sociolinguistic competence is sufficient to choose and use greetings, forms of addresses and respond to a conversation partner.

Compulsory reading

1. Capelle G., Menand R. Le Nuveau Taxi! Méthode de Français. France: Hachette Fle, 2008. 127 p. ISBN 2011555485
2. Capelle G., Menand R. Le Nuveau Taxi! Méthode de Français. Cahier d'exercises. France: Hachette Fle, 2008. 127 p. ISBN 2011555493
3. Berther A. Alter Ego +1, A1. France: French and European Publications Inc, 2013. 224 p. ISBN 2011558107
4. Berther A. Alter Ego +1, Cahier d'activies. France: French and European Publications Inc, 2013. 128 p. ISSN 2011558115

Further reading

1. Berthet A., Tauzin B. Affaires a suivre Cahier d'exercices. France: Hachette Livre, 2002. 112 p. ISBN 2011551753
2. Žī I., Cimmermane N. Franču valoda pēdējā brīdī (ar vārdnīcu). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2004. 156 lpp. ISBN 9984363368
3. Lemuāna K. Katru dienu 15 minūtes: Franču valoda. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 160 lpp. ISBN 9984374084

Periodicals and other sources

1. French weekly news magazine "Le Piont" [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 09.02.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.lepoint.fr/ ISSN 0242-6005
2. Mounthly science magazine "La Recherche" [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 09.02.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.larecherche.fr/ ISSN 0029-5671.