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Lesson Plan: French as a Second Language (30 minutes)

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Recognise and use basic greetings and introductions in French.
• Understand simple vocabulary related to personal information.
• Practice pronunciation in a supportive environment.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with vocabulary and phrases
• Flashcards with greetings and personal information
• Audio clips of native French speakers (optional)

Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet students in French: "Bonjour, comment ça va?"
• Briefly explain the importance of learning French and how greetings are used in daily life.

2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)

• Write the following greetings on the whiteboard:
  • Bonjour (Hello)
  • Salut (Hi)
  • Au revoir (Goodbye)
  • Merci (Thank you)
  • S'il vous plaît (Please)
• Go through each word and phrase, encouraging students to repeat after you for pronunciation practice.

3. Personal Information Phrases (10 minutes)

• Introduce phrases for self-introduction:

  • Je m’appelle… (My name is...)
  • J’ai… ans. (I am… years old.)
  • J'habite à… (I live in…)

• Write these on the board and provide English translations.

• Practice pronunciation again, focusing on each phrase's rhythm and intonation.

4. Pair Activity (5 minutes)

• Pair students and have them practice introducing themselves to each other using the phrases learned.
• Encourage them to use greetings and basic personal information.

5. Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

• Recap the key vocabulary and phrases learned during the lesson.
• Invite a few students to share their introductions with the class.

Homework Assignment

Task 1: Write a short paragraph introducing yourself in French. Use the following structure:

• Greeting
• Your name
• Your age
• Where you live

Task 2: Translate the following sentences into French:

1. Hello, my name is Anna.
2. I am 10 years old.
3. I live in London.

Answers for Homework

Task 1 Example:

Bonjour! Je m’appelle Anna. J’ai 10 ans. J'habite à Londres.

Task 2 Answers:

1. Bonjour, je m'appelle Anna.
2. J'ai 10 ans.
3. J'habite à Londres.

Reflection

Encourage students to think about how they can use these phrases in real life and the importance of being able to communicate in another language.