French for Beginners 1

Homework for June 13

6/7/2023

1. please review the possessive adjectives on page 45 in chapter 2 or in more detail here and complete exercises 14 - 17 on pages 44 - 47.

2. Complete the exercises on this new handout.

3. Please read both pages of this handout and learn the new vocabulary that you find.

Homework for June 06

5/31/2023

1. Learn the conjugation of the regular "-er" verbs and complete exercises 7, 8 and 9 on pages 40 - 42 in chapter 2. You can learn more about how to conjugate regular -er ending verbs here.

2. To further practice the conjugation of -er verbs please also complete the exercises on this new handout.

3. Please read both pages of this handout and learn the new vocabulary that you find.

Homework for May 30

5/24/2023

1. Please study the new vocabulary on page 36 in Chapter 2. You can use our Quizlet classroom to practice the new vocabulary here or you can use the "Français Interactif" website by clicking here.

2. Please also translate the following sentences from English to French using a conjugated form of the verb "avoir" and sometimes the expression "il y a". Bad English can sometimes lead to good French ;-).

1. I need to go to the hospital.
2. We need to speak with a doctor.
3. Do you intend to travel in France in (the) summer?
4. We intend to arrive Thursday evening with the train.
5. They don’t intend to stay more than two days.
6. We are hungry. What (do) we eat tonight?
7. Do you need a car to go to the university?
8. She has many problems with the children.
9. We have (some) problems with the tickets.
10. We have a problem with the car.
11. They feel like dancing.
12. I don’t feel like talking to you.
13. Do you have friends in Paris?
14. I have a question for you.
15. Do you have informations (yes, in the plural please) for us?
16. Is it possible to have two tickets for Paris?
17. They don’t need our opinion.
18. He has a lot of experience with American tourists.
19. Are there a lot of cockroaches in the apartment?
20. Do you feel like going to the airport with me?

Homework for May 23

5/17/2023

1. Please also study the vocabulary on pages 20 - 21 in Chapter 1. You can use our virtual classroom to practice the new vocabulary on Quizlet by clicking here or you can use the "Français Interactif" website by clicking here.

2. Please also study the new vocabulary on page 34 in Chapter 2. You can use our Quizlet classroom to practice the new vocabulary here or you can use the "Français Interactif" website by clicking here.

3. Learn the conjugation of the verb "avoir" on page 39 which you can also find here.

4. Translate the following sentences from English to French. In some of the sentences you will have to use the expression "il y a":

1. My name is Léa and I am from Paris.
2. Léa is the friend of George.
3. Léa and George are architects, they are not engineers.
4. Are you French?
5. I don’t understand the question. Please repeat.
6. I am a student in French at the university.
7. Are you (pl) at home today?
8. No, we are in the class room with (the) friends.
9. Are you from Bellingham you too?
10. Where is the newspaper?
11. They are not from Paris, they are from Lyon.
12. Where are the suitcases?
13. Please Sir, where is Mrs. Blanche?

We are in France on vacation.
The kids are not in the room.
I am the friend of Miss Dubois.
Why are you not in the class room?
Where are the books?
There are no books on the desk.
There is no home work for next week.
Is there a bathroom in the room?
Is there a door between the two rooms?
There are no trains for Paris tonight.
Is there an airport in the town?
Is there a party today at the main square of the town?
No, there is no party but there is the market on Wednesdays and on Saturdays.

Homework for May 16

5/10/2023

1. Please study the first page of vocabulary of chapter 1 (click on the link to find them on Quizlet). You can also listen to the vocabulary and the numbers on the "Français Interactif" website by clicking here.

2. Learn the conjugation of the verb "être" on page 24.

Homework for May 09

5/3/2023

1. Please study the new words we introduced in class.

2. Please study the vocabulary of chapter 0 and the numbers from 1 - 69 in chapter 1 page 19.
To help you memorize the new words and expressions you can use this flashcard set on Quizlet by clicking here and/or the Français Interactif site where you can listen to and repeat the words by clicking here.

3. Please also study the first page of vocabulary of chapter 1 (click on the link to find them on Quizlet). You can also listen to the vocabulary and the numbers on the "Français Interactif" website by clicking here.

Homework for May 02

4/26/2023

1. Please keep practicing the pronunciation on our "Alphabet" sheet.

2. Study the vocabulary of chapter 0 and the numbers from 1 - 69 in chapter 1 page 19.
To help you memorize the new words and expressions you can use this flashcard set on Quizlet by clicking here and/or the Français Interactif site where you can listen to and repeat the words by clicking here.

French Film Festival in Mount Vernon!

4/25/2023

Every Tuesday in May, join us at the Lincoln Theatre for our latest Lincoln Film Series BONS VOYAGES! The French on Holiday. Five films that capture the beauty, charm, and stunning locations of France. Regular Film Prices!

FILMS SCREENINGS:
MONSIEUR HULOT'S HOLIDAY Tuesday, May 2, 7:30 pm

PURPLE NOON Tuesday, May 9, 7:30 pm
MY FATHER'S GLORY Tuesday, May 16, 7:30 pm

MY MOTHER'S CASTLE Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 pm

LOST IN PARIS Tuesday, May 30, 7:30 pm

Homework for April 25

4/18/2023

1. Please practice pronunciation on the "Voyelles / Consonnes"and "L'alphabet" handouts.
2. I recommend this short video about the "The sounds of French" for those of you who would like more information about pronunciation.

Homework for March 28

3/22/2023

1. Please read both pages of this handout and learn the new vocabulary that you find.

2. Study the vocabulary on pages 35 and 37 in chapter 2. You can also listen to it by clicking here.