CJVF002 French for Beginners II

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavel Reich, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Klára Hanzlíková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Barbora Veselá (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavel Reich, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Bc. Klára Hanzlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 18:00–19:40 U36
Prerequisites
The course is aimed at foreign undergraduate students wishing to acquire basic knowledge and skills in French through English. The students will have completed the course CJVF001 French for Beginners.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 13/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to master the basics of the French language. The level of knowledge achieved in the course according to the Common European Framework of Reference corresponds to level A1. Emphasis is placed on the active use of the basics of French and on the development of the ability to communicate in basic everyday situations.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
Talk about their habits
Find accommodation
Talk about their health
Talk about their family situation
Proposing an outing
Buy a ticket
Syllabus
  • 1. Talking about one’s habits: Describing one’s morning and evening routine; Telling the time
  • 2. Finding accommodation: Understanding a housing ad; Responding to a housing ad; Requesting information and scheduling a visit;Preparing for the visit
  • 3. Talking about one’s health: Naming body parts; Reporting on one’s health condition; Understanding a prescription; Giving advice
  • 4. Talking about one’s family situation: Providing one’s marital status; Describing family relationships; Describing an event; Congratulating and supporting
  • 5. Proposing an outing: Inviting someone to an outing; Accepting or declining an invitation
  • 6. Buying a ticket: Understanding and giving instructions (for a flight, for buying a ticket); Understanding and talking about the weather
Literature
  • BERTAUX, Lucile; ÉMILIE, Chopinet; ÉLODIE, Guieu. 2023. Bonjour et bienvenue! A1.2. Paris: Didier FLE.
  • LOMBARDINI, Amélie; MARTY, Roselyne; MOUS, Nelly. 2017. Vocabulaire progressif du français - Niveau débutant complet (A1.1). Paris: CLE International/Sejer, 112 p.
  • ALINA, Kostucki; GRÉGOIRE, Maia. 2015. Grammaire progressive du français - Niveau débutant complet (A1.1). Paris: CLE international/Sejer, 127 p.
  • ESCOUFIER, Dorothée; GOMY, Camille; TA MINH, Kim. 2018. Communication progressive du français - Niveau débutant complet (A1.1). Paris: CLE International/Sejer, 143 p.
Teaching methods
class discussions, presentations, homework, reading, dictations, grammar and vocabulary exercises
Assessment methods
Final test based on the content of the course. In order to pass, the student must obtain at least 60% from the test. It is possible to earn bonus points by successfully completing assignments in Duolingo.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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