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First Start French I Student Book

SKU
042702
ISBN
9781930953659
Grade 5-8
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First Start French I Student Book

Description

The student book starts off with a reference guide that provides the general rules of French pronunciation and breaks the rules down by the following categories: vowels, nasal vowels, consonants, silent consonants, liaisons, and stress/accents. The book contains 36 lessons (following every 5 lessons of new content, a review lesson in provided), and each lesson is broken down into the following format: French song or saying, vocabulary (10-15 themed words or phrases), short grammar lesson, short dialogue entirely in French, and written exercises that are designed to test the student's translation skills and understanding of the grammar skills just covered. Although quizzes and answers are not provided in the book itself, free PDF downloads are available at www.firststartfrench.com or a free copy by mail can be obtained through Memoria Press. Student pages are not reproducible, so it you have more than one student, you will need to purchase a separate book for each. Grammar coverage in Book 1 covers verbs in three regular conjunctions (present and perfect tenses), basic noun forms, personal pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns. Short lessons on French culture covering manners, families, school system, food, symbols, and holidays are also included for additional exposure. Volume 2 continues to build upon the skills introduced in the first level with more extensive vocabulary and expanded grammar; cultural information covering French history, geography, science, and art is also covered.
Publisher's Description of First Start French I Student Book

First Start French is the perfect introduction to French for students at grade levels 6 through 8. If you would like to add a modern language to your Latin studies, here’s the program for you. Modeled after the approachable Latina Christiana format, you will be able to teach your students the basics of grammar, help them develop a large vocabulary, and assist them in beginning to speak French. You will enjoy learning along with them as they practice conversation, reading, and translation, and are introduced to French culture.

The Student Book introduces vocabulary, grammar, and translation, with practice exercises for every lesson.

Category Description for First Start French

First Start French is a French language program designed for beginners, mirroring the format of the of the Latina Christiana series. This program is geared towards parents and students with no prior French experience, providing a gentle yet thorough introduction to fundamental French grammar, essential vocabulary, basic comprehension, and introductory speaking skills.

The complete program, First Start French I and First Start French II, includes a Student Book, a Teacher Edition, and a Pronunciation CD. The Student Books are organized into 36 lessons, with Book 1 focusing on three regular verb conjugations, basic noun forms, personal pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns. Building upon this foundation, Book 2 expands vocabulary acquisition and dives into more advanced grammatical concepts.

The Teacher Edition serves as an invaluable resource, offering practical teaching tips, a helpful planning grid, and convenient copies of student pages with corresponding answers for each lesson. Quizzes and their answer key are located in the appendix. To enhance pronunciation and cultural immersion, the Pronunciation CD includes recordings of all vocabulary words and six French songs.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:5-8
Brand:Memoria Press
ISBN:9781930953659
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.8
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