Topics are listed in the order they show up on the path, in it's current version (September 2022).
update 01-nov-22: use commands is now a grammar topic/lesson; numbering changes
Topic #1: Use basic phrases
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Give basic information about self and others
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Singular indefinite articles, masculine and feminine (un, une)
Present tense of "être", 1sg and 2sg: je suis and tu es
1st group verbs with tu and il/elle conjugations (manger)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: un, homme, garçon, chat, et
Lesson 2: une, femme, suis, fille, je
Lesson 3: chien, cheval, c'est, tu, es
Lesson 4: croissant, orange, mange, manges, pizza
Topic #2: Greet people
Learning Objectives
Say yes or no
Communicate basic social manners
Greet and take leave
Grammar
Interrogation with comment
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: bonjour, ça va, comment, bien, oui
Lesson 2: bonsoir, merci, salut, toi, très
Lesson 3: à bientôt, au revoir, enchanté, bonne journée, bienvenue
Lesson 4: bonne nuit, beaucoup, bonne soirée, à demain
Topic #3: Introduce yourself
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Give basic information about self and others
Say what language(s) they speak
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Adjective gender agreement with subject
Present tense: 1st group verbs 1sg, 2sg & 3sg (parler, s'appeler)
Present tense of "être", 3sg: il est and elle est
Asking a question using intonation
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: m'appelle, anglais, français, est, parle
Lesson 2: il, elle, s'appelle, française, anglaise
Lesson 3: comment tu t'appelles, excuse-moi, espagnol, parles, espagnole
Lesson 4: mexicain, mexicaine, américain, américaine
Topic #4: Use the present tense
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Give basic information about self and others
Say yes or no
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Present tense: 1st group verbs, 1sg, 2sg & 3sg: habiter, étudier, travailler
Preposition à+city
Preposition en+country
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: étudie, habite, j', habites, à
Lesson 2: travaille, travailles, étudiant, étudiante, ici
Lesson 3: en, Espagne, Europe, avec, Angleterre
Lesson 4: étudies, non
Lesson 5: Italie, université, journaliste, France, professeur
Topic #5: Get around town
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Communicate basic social manners
Make a request
Grammar
Definite articles le, la, l'
Present tense of aller, 2sg & 3sg
Present tense of avoir, 1sg, 2sg & 3sg
Present tense of prendre, 1sg & 2sg
Preposition en+transportation (meaning "by")
Interrogative pronoun où
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: le, la, gare, restaurant, vais, à
Lesson 2: l', hôtel, aéroport, avion, vas
Lesson 3: prends, train, voiture, en, va
Lesson 4: taxi, valise, s'il vous plaît, où
Lesson 5: a, as, passeport, billet d'avion, j'ai
Topic #6: Refer to family members
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Give basic information about self and others
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Possession with de or d' - compléments de nom
Singular possessive pronouns mon/ma, ton/ta, son/sa
Aller to express health
Present tense of vouloir, 3sg: il/elle veut
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: frère, père, mon, ton, son, va
Lesson 2: famille, sœur, mère, ma, ta, sa, vas
Lesson 3: mari, femme, fille, fils, de, vais
Lesson 4: grand-père, grand-mère, chouette, animal de compagnie, veut
Lesson 5: d', dans, appartement, maison, jardin
Grammar Topic #1: Use the present tense
Learning Objectives
present tense verb conjugation
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: group 1 verbs singular conjugation
Lesson 2: group 1 verbs plural conjugation
Lesson 3: irregular verbs singular conjugation
Lesson 4: irregular verbs plural conjugation
Topic #7: Talk about things you do
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Give basic information about self and others
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Present tense of vouloir, habiter, avoir, manger, aller, 1pl
Present tense of aimer, 1sg & 1pl
Present tense of vouloir, 1sg
Present tense of être 1pl: nous sommes
Contraction of à+le = au
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: nous, voulons, habitons, avons, mangeons
Lesson 2: musique, aime, aimons, chocolat, lire, livre
Lesson 3: sommes, veux, allons, école, banque
Lesson 4: travail, boulangerie, au, métro, parc
Lesson 5: cinéma, zoo, aimes, bus
Topic #8: Form the plural
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Give basic information about self and others
Grammar
Present tense: 1st groups verbs 3pl: ils/elles (travailler, parler, manger, habiter, etc.)
Present tense of être, 3pl: ils/elles sont
Plural definite article les
Plural of nouns adding -s
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: mange, deux, trois, filles, chats, croissants
Lesson 2: les, garçons, femmes, elles, ils, sont, maris
Lesson 3: hommes, travaillent, parlent, mangent, oranges
Lesson 4: étudiants, étudiantes, professeurs, étudient, habitent
Lesson 5: ont, journalistes, chiens, pizzas, trains, voitures
Topic #9: Describe your family
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Give basic information about self and others
Say what language(s) they speak
Grammar
Plural possessive pronouns mes/tes/ses
Noun-adjective gender and number agreement with être
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: sœurs, frères, mes, tes, aiment, parents
Lesson 2: ce sont, ses, filles, fils, bébé
Lesson 3: amusant, amusante, content, contente, intelligent, intelligente
Lesson 4: françaises, anglaises, américaines, mexicaines, américains, mexicains
Lesson 5: amusants, amusantes, contents, contentes, intelligents, intelligentes
Topic #10: Order food and drink
Learning Objectives
Make basic statements
Name basic objects
Make a request
Ask basic questions
Grammar
Present conditional 1sg: je voudrais
Present tense of prendre, 2sg & 3sg: tu prends, il/elle prend
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: table, personne, moi, toilettes, pour, restaurants
Lesson 2: voudrais, serveur, jus, thé, serveuses, café, aussi
Lesson 3: verre, de, tasse, vin, bière, eau
Lesson 4: prend, ou, sandwich, prends, bouteille
Lesson 5: salade, pain, fromage, addition, dessert
Topic #11: Use gender and number agreement
Learning Objectives
Name and describe everyday items
Ask for help
Grammar
Noun-adjective gender and number agreement with être
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: magasin, petit, petits, grand, grands
Lesson 2: écoles, petite, petites, grande, grandes, universités
Lesson 3: ouvert, station, supermarché, pharmacie, hôpital
Lesson 4: ville, vélo, plante, vert
Lesson 5: aujourd'hui, quatre, fermé, cinq, café
Topic #12: Discuss destinations
Learning Objectives
Arrange transportation
Talk about likes and dislikes
Name and describe important places
Grammar
Masculine country names
Present tense of visiter, 1sg, 2sg, 3sg & 1pl
Present tense of voyager, 1sg , 2sg, 3sg, 1pl, 3pl
Present tense of aller, 3pl: ils/elles vont
Present tense of vouloir, 3pl: ils veulent
Present tense of aimer + infinitive
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: Mexique, Brésil, Japon, visite, pays
Lesson 2: vont, vacances, voyage, voyages, visitons
Lesson 3: états-unis, visites, musée, voyager
Lesson 4: voyageons, voyagent, aux, plage
Lesson 5: veulent, église, aux toilettes, château, aime
Topic #13: Describe your home
Learning Objectives
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Name and describe everyday items
Grammar
Noun-adjective gender and number agreement with être (already introduced in City)
Noun-adjective gender and number agreement
Il y a + singular nouns
Plural indefinite article des
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: il y a, voisin, arbre, gentil, gentils
Lesson 2: gentille, gentilles, vache, livres
Lesson 3: fenêtre, blanc, blanche, ouvre, ouvres, porte
Lesson 4: chaise, pièce, salon, blancs, blanches, ouvrons
Lesson 5: ouvrent, fleur, il y a trois, des
Topic #14: Describe where you work
Learning Objectives
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Talk about their and others' work
Name and describe everyday items
Name and describe their possessions
Grammar
Preposition à to express location (at)
Contractions au and aux (at)
Present tense of travailler, 1pl
Present tense of utiliser, 1sg, 2sg & 3sg
Present tense of écrire, 1sg, 2sg, 3sg, 3pl
Present tense of vouloir+infinitive
Infinitive form of venir
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: médecin, chauffeur, métier, à, usine
Lesson 2: travaillons, aux, collègue, au, bureau
Lesson 3: ordinateur, stylo, lettre, écris, sur
Lesson 4: écrit, message, portable, écrivent, e-mail
Lesson 5: utilises, venir, utilise, téléphone, numéro, travailler
Grammar Topic #2: Use gender and number agreement
Learning Objectives
gender and number agreement (with adjectives and possessive adjectives)
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: gender agreement with singular adjectives
Lesson 2: number agreement with masculine and feminine adjectives
Lesson 3: agreement with possessive adjectives
Lesson 4: gender and number agreement with adjectives and possessive adjectives
Topic #15: Talk about food
Learning Objectives
Name and describe food and drink
Name and describe everyday items
Talk about likes and dislikes
Grammar
Present tense of prendre, 1pl & 3pl
Present tense of préparer, 1sg, 2sg, 3sg, 1pl, 3pl
Present tense of cuisiner, 1sg, 2sg
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: ce, prenons, prennent, petit déjeuner, œuf, matin
Lesson 2: prépare, gâteau, préparons, déjeuner, dîner, cette
Lesson 3: ces, repas, prépares, prêt, prête
Lesson 4: préparent, banane, pomme, fruit, bon, bonne
Lesson 5: cuisine, légume, cuisines, plat, bons, bonnes
Topic #16: Use the present tense
Learning Objectives
Talk about what the day and date are
Describe their schedules
Describe what they do in their free time
Describe their daily routine and habits
Grammar
Present tense of lire, 1sg, 3sg
Present tense of dormir, 1sg
Present tense of regarder, 3sg, 3pl
Present tense of jouer, 3sg, 3pl
Present tense of écouter, 1sg, 1pl
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: chaque, jour, regarde, regardent, télé, lundi
Lesson 2: mardi, soir, joue, jouent, enfant, après
Lesson 3: journal, lis, souvent, mercredi, après-midi
Lesson 4: dors, jeudi, vendredi, nuit, lit, ai
Lesson 5: écoute, radio, parfois, samedi, dimanche, écoutons
Topic #17: Shop for clothes
Learning Objectives
Purchase items they want
Name and describe clothing
Discuss prices
Grammar
Contractions du and des
Present tense of coûter, 3sg & 3pl
Present tense of acheter, 1sg, 2sg
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: vêtements, cher, chère, robe, pantalon, six
Lesson 2: chers, chères, sac, euro, chaussure, sept
Lesson 3: combien, ça, coûte, huit, prix
Lesson 4: achète, neuf, des, coûtent, jupe, du
Lesson 5: dix, achètes, veste, t-shirt, rouges, rouge
Topic #18: Exchange personal information
Learning Objectives
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Describe and ask about someone's emotional state
Describe basic physical states and feelings
Grammar
Present tense of venir, 1sg, 2sg, 3sg, 1pl, 3pl
Present tense of pouvoir, 1sg
Negation with ne/n’
Question with inversion, 2sg: as-tu
Infinitive form of parler
Present tense of parler, 1pl
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: vient, viens, canadien, japonais
Lesson 2: ne, pas, italien, viennent
Lesson 3: blond, parlons, venons, jeune, n'
Lesson 4: an, onze, douze, quel âge, as-tu, treize
Lesson 5: brun, quatorze, quinze, parler, peux
Topic #19: Use the infinitive
Learning Objectives
Tell others what they should or have to do
Express their common obligations
Ask for and follow directions to a location
Grammar
1st Group infinitives: marcher, tourner, habiter, trouver, visiter
Present tense of devoir, 1sg, VERB + inf
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: rue, dois, aller, peux, important, marcher
Lesson 2: à droite, à gauche, première, devant, tourner
Lesson 3: intéressant, derrière, immeuble, près de, près du, habiter
Lesson 4: deuxième, près, route, pont, loin, trouver
Lesson 5: lieu, ce, troisième, dangereux, visiter
Topic #20: Ask people about themselves
Learning Objectives
Describe their family and close social circle
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Name and describe food and drink
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Grammar
Vous (plural form of 'you')
Present tense 2pl (-ez ending with vous)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: vous, êtes, parlez, cuisinez, dansez, travaillez
Lesson 2: mariés, ensemble, habitez, aimez, étudiez, espagnol
Lesson 3: ami, amie, notre, votre, marié, mariée
Lesson 4: vos, nos, lisez, avez, allez
Lesson 5: voulez, prenez, achetez, tous les jours, français, baguette
Topic #21: Ask questions
Learning Objectives
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Describe their daily routine and habits
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Say when events happen
Grammar
Questions with inversion
Interrogation with pourquoi, quand, and qui
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: habites-tu, parles-tu, êtes-vous, es-tu, québécois, maintenant
Lesson 2: parlez-vous, travaillent-elles, est-elle, pourquoi, aimes-tu, voyage
Lesson 3: est-il, sont-ils, travaillez-vous, belge, quand, vas-tu
Lesson 4: prends-tu, qui, étudiez-vous, semaine, travailles-tu, prenez-vous
Lesson 5: parlent-ils, avec qui, habitez-vous, problème, avez-vous, ont-ils
Grammar Topic #3: Form the present tense
Learning Objectives
irregular verbs and infinitives
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: vouloir, devoir, and venir verb conjugation
Lesson 2: prendre, écrire, and lire verb conjugation
Lesson 3: placement of infinitive after main verb
Lesson 4: irregular verb conjugation, infinitive after the main verb
Topic #22: Tell time
Learning Objectives
Name and describe food and drink
Describe their daily routine and habits
Talk about what time it is
Talk about likes and dislikes
Grammar
Stress pronouns moi and toi?
Preposition chez + moi / toi (pronoms disjoints)
Adverbs of quantity: beaucoup de, un peu de, and trop de
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: avant, sortir, sors, midi, minuit, chez, chambre
Lesson 2: heure, tôt, tard, rentrer, rentre
Lesson 3: il est, du matin, du soir, devez, horloge
Lesson 4: un peu de, beaucoup de, s'il te plaît, lait, sucre, frigo
Lesson 5: placard, de l'après-midi, cuisine, salle de bain, trop de, sel
Topic #23: Talk to someone formally
Learning Objectives
Name and describe important places
Order and pay for food and drink
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Talk about likes and dislikes
Grammar
Formal vous
Interrogative adjective quel
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: allez-vous, madame, monsieur, excusez-moi, de rien, mademoiselle
Lesson 2: manger, pouvez, voyagez, voulez-vous, boire, quelque chose, je ne sais pas
Lesson 3: Sénégal, nom, prénom, venez, voyagez-vous, quel
Lesson 4: profession, nationalité, destination, venez-vous, Afrique, quelle
Lesson 5: attendre, pouvez-vous, bagage, vol, en retard, question
Topic #24: Talk about hobbies
Learning Objectives
Describe basic details about people’s lives
Describe what they do in their free time
Describe their daily routine and habits
Name and describe important places
Grammar
Present tense: 1st group verbs
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: danser, marcher, marche, danse, marches, danses
Lesson 2: visiter, voyager, visitons, visitent, voyageons, voyagez, visitez
Lesson 3: chanter, écouter, chante, chantes, écoutes, écoute
Lesson 4: étudier, travailler, étudions, étudiez, étudient, travaillez, travaillent
Lesson 5: dessiner, nager, nage, dessines, nageons, dessinez, nagent
Topic #25: Describe your breakfast
Learning Objectives
Name and describe food and drink
Describe their daily routine and habits
Talk about likes and dislikes
Grammar
Partitives
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: du café, bois, du thé, du lait, adore, au petit déjeuner, détestes
Lesson 2: du pain, beurre, du miel, aime, préfère, miel
Lesson 3: préfères, déteste, de la confiture, confiture, du sucre, brioche, de la brioche
Lesson 4: du café au lait, café au lait, minérale, jus d'orange, l'eau, boit
Lesson 5: céréales, fraise, n'aime pas, adorent, yaourt, prendre
Topic #26: Discuss travel plans
Learning Objectives
Participate in an educational setting
Express that they do or do not understand
Announce or discuss plans and intentions?
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Grammar
Present tense of verbs like prendre (apprendre, comprendre)
Interrogation with Est-ce que / Est-ce qu'
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: aller, voir, avec, week-end, prochain, partir, demain
Lesson 2: de, photo, mois, lui, elle, rester, passer
Lesson 3: ne, en vacances, eux, elles, temps, pour
Lesson 4: février, hiver, janvier, montagne, faire du ski, faire un voyage, faire de la plongée
Lesson 5: ce, cet, cette, année, été, nous, vous
Topic #27: Talk about school
Learning Objectives
Describe what they do in their free time
Say when events happen
Announce or discuss plans and intentions
Grammar
Near future tense
Stress pronouns lui, elle, eux, elles, nous, vous
Demonstrative article cet
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: apprendre, comprendre, cours, leçon, facile, difficile
Lesson 2: examen, septembre, dictionnaire, comprends, apprends, matière
Lesson 3: est-ce que, professeur, tout, comprenez, apprenez
Lesson 4: est-ce qu', apprennent, comprennent, élève, apprend, comprend
Lesson 5: sac à dos, salle de classe, lentement, apprenons, comprenons, plus
Topic #28: Share work schedules
Learning Objectives
Describe their schedules
Talk about their and others' work
Talk about their and others' needs
Say when events happen
Grammar
Structure avoir besoin de + noun/verb
Present tense of group 2 verbs (choisir, finir)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: salle, besoin, réunion, seize, dix-sept, mars
Lesson 2: choisir, finir, chef, as besoin, dix-huit, projet
Lesson 3: besoin de, choisis, finis, quoi, horaire
Lesson 4: choisissons, finissons, choisissez, finissez, date, avril, dix-neuf
Lesson 5: choisissent, finissent, choisit, finit, idée, leur, leurs
Grammar Topic #4: Use articles
Learning Objectives
partitive vs. definite articles
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: du vs. le
Lesson 2: de la vs. la
Lesson 3: des vs. les
Lesson 4: all partitive vs. definite articles
Topic #29: Book a hotel
Learning Objectives
Arrange accomodations
Ask for help
Grammar
Adjective placement before the noun
Plural of nouns that end in -al (animal, journal, etc.)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: petit, grand, joli, clé, serviette, réserver
Lesson 2: télévision, bon, adresse, nuits, combien de, billet
Lesson 3: compris, simple, double, propre, douche, juin, mai
Lesson 4: animal, journal, génial, non-fumeur, marche, wi-fi, mot de passe
Lesson 5: voici, juillet, géniaux, journaux, interdit, animaux, réception
Topic #30: Describe your routine
Learning Objectives
Describe their schedules
Describe what they do in their free time
Describe their daily routine and habits
Grammar
Present tense of faire (all forms except 3pl)
Present tense of pronominal verbs (se réveiller, se brosser, se coucher, etc.)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: fais, faites, le matin, bain, quoi, toujours
Lesson 2: que, fais-tu, faites-vous, le soir, sport, d'habitude
Lesson 3: me, te, réveiller, se, miroir, demie, regarde
Lesson 4: vite, nous, vous, préparez, brosser, cheveux, regardons
Lesson 5: coucher, en général, dent, quart, réveillent
Topic #31: Talk about the weather
Learning Objectives
Describe the weather
Grammar
Preposition pour meaning “to”
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: fait, chaud, froid, août, beau, trop
Lesson 2: quel temps, fait-il, automne, dehors, octobre, pour
Lesson 3: pleut, neige, vent, nuage, soleil, royaume-uni
Lesson 4: novembre, faire, pleuvoir, neiger, pluie, toute la journée, mais
Lesson 5: printemps, décembre, ciel, bleu, gris, saison
Topic #32: Describe people
Learning Objectives
Describe their family and close social circle
Describe and compare people's physical characteristiques
Grammar
Comparatives of superiority, inferiority, and equality
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: que, vieux, vieil, plus, grand, petite
Lesson 2: maman, papa, mince, riche, moins, qu'
Lesson 3: oreille, pied, bras, droit, gauche, aussi, main
Lesson 4: visage, nez, bouche, œil, yeux
Lesson 5: long, couleur, sympa, jambe, court
Topic #33: Express feelings
Learning Objectives
Tell others what they should or have to do
Talk about their and others' needs
Ask how others feel
Describe basic physical conditions
Grammar
Expressions with avoir
Imperative: 3rd group verbs in "tu" form
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: avoir, chaud, froid, vraiment, sens, mal
Lesson 2: faim, sommeil, soif, assez, dors, dormir
Lesson 3: fatigué, malade, triste, sont-elles, parce que, stressé
Lesson 4: parce qu', dormez, pas assez, prends, sors, sentons, sentez
Lesson 5: bois, fais, plus de, moins de, sentent, sent
Topic #34: Shop for clothes
Learning Objectives
Name and describe items they need or possess
Run daily errands
Ask for information about goods for purchase
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Grammar
Adjectives that precede nouns
Plural nouns and adjectives that end in -x
Demonstrative pronouns
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: nouveau, beau, manteau, chapeau, celui-ci, celui-là, noir
Lesson 2: nouveaux, beaux, manteaux, chapeaux, ceux-ci, ceux-là
Lesson 3: aussi, bel, lunettes, chemise, celle-ci, celle-là, nouvelle
Lesson 4: jaune, nouvel, celles-ci, celles-là, porter
Lesson 5: même, mêmes, botte, marron, orange
Topic #35: Shop for groceries
Learning Objectives
Order and pay for food and drink
Name and describe items they need or possess
Run daily errands
Ask about prices
Grammar
Negation of partitive (de)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: les courses, acheter, tomate, préférer, œufs
Lesson 2: pommes de terre, marché, pas de poisson, poisson, achetons, préférons
Lesson 3: viande, nourriture, glace, riz, pas de viande, gazeux
Lesson 4: biscuit, environ, vingt, trente, pas de, quarante
Lesson 5: là, pas d', crêpe, faisons, soupe, là-bas
Topic #36: Get directions
Learning Objectives
Tell others what they should or have to do
Follow signs and directions to locations of interest
Give and understand directions
Use a map to get to a location
Grammar
Imperative: 1st group verbs in tu and vous forms
quel bel...
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: tu marches, marche, tournes, tourne, à côté, entre
Lesson 2: puis, va, rue, tu vas, tout droit, avenue
Lesson 3: n'allez pas, prenez, tournez, reste, allez, arrêt, restes
Lesson 4: où est-ce que, comment est-ce que, célèbre, à pied, champs-élysées
Lesson 5: tour eiffel, Louvre, quel, bon, bonne
Topic #37: Talk about days and times
Learning Objectives
Tell others what they should or have to do
Describe their personal hygiene routine
Talk about how often events occur
Talk about precise times
Grammar
le lundi = on Monday, etc.
Interrogative qu'est-ce que
Negation and infinitive of pronominal verbs
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: le lundi, le vendredi, lève, promène, lit, qu'est-ce que
Lesson 2: levons, promenons, lisons, lisent, font, qu'est-ce qu'
Lesson 3: ne me, ne se, ne te, avant de, ne nous, le week-end, ne vous
Lesson 4: peut, moins, promener, doit, préparer, moins le quart
Lesson 5: réveiller, devons, doivent, lever, coucher, brosser, adulte
Grammar Topic #5: Use reflexive verbs
Learning Objectives
reflexive verbs and pronoun agreement
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: singular reflexive verb conjugation
Lesson 2: plural reflexive verb conjugation
Lesson 3: infinitive reflexive verb form
Lesson 4: reflexive verb conjugation and infinitives
Topic #38: Talk about free time
Learning Objectives
Answer questions about plans
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Describe and compare people
Invite people to events
Grammar
Negation with rien, plus, and jamais
Verb savoir (=knowing a skill)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: jouer, joue, football, basket, tennis, match, football américain
Lesson 2: rien, plus, jamais, bibliothèque, copain, copine
Lesson 3: pouvons, vois, occupé, peuvent, si, librairie
Lesson 4: aimerais, savoir, sais, peindre, guitare, piano
Lesson 5: inviter, apporter, fête, tout le monde, pique-nique
Topic #39: Express opinions
Learning Objectives
Explain their opinions and needs
Describe and compare people
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Grammar
Verb connaître (=knowing people or things)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: film, connais, acteur, actrice, préféré
Lesson 2: penser, pense que, d'accord, mauvais, qu', super
Lesson 3: série, pas du tout, allemand, connaissez, chinois, connaissons, tableau
Lesson 4: japonais, connaît, bien, raison, tort, désolé
Lesson 5: génial, genre, sûr, meilleur, groupe, connaissent
Topic #40: Use direct object pronouns
Learning Objectives
Talk about their and others' needs
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Describe and compare people
Grammar
Direct object pronouns me, te, nous, vous
On meaning nous
Imperative: verb venir
Verb savoir with relative clauses
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: écoutez, me, te, nous, vous, voyez, voyons
Lesson 2: petite amie, voit, lundi, petit ami, on, déteste
Lesson 3: viens, anniversaire, m', t', inviter, appeler, aime
Lesson 4: aime bien, restez, rencontrer, dimanche, samedi, sait
Lesson 5: Australie, Allemagne, savons, savent, venez, savez
Topic #41: Talk about nature
Learning Objectives
Compare common things and activities
Talk about nature
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Grammar
Superlative
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: village, cochon, gros, souris, le plus, la plus
Lesson 2: les plus, éléphant, lapin, pelouse, jardins, rapide, attraper
Lesson 3: chevaux, cheval, campagne, entends, bruit
Lesson 4: pêcher, rivière, oiseau, bateau, bateaux, oiseaux
Lesson 5: voler, week-ends, entendre, parcs, chantent, chouettes
Topic #42: Form bigger numbers
Learning Objectives
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Describe and compare people
Describe peoples' physical characteristics
Grammar
Hyphenated numbers
ressembler à
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: âge, -deux, -trois, -quatre, cinquante, grands-parents
Lesson 2: grand frère, grande sœur, et un, soixante, t'appelles, -cinq
Lesson 3: cadeau, petit frère, petite sœur, soixante-dix, et onze, -douze
Lesson 4: ouvrez, ouvrir, quatre-vingts, quatre-vingt, quatre-vingt-dix, -un, -onze
Lesson 5: -dix-sept, cent, ressembler, regarder, cadeaux, passer
Topic #43: Communicate at school
Learning Objectives
Ask clarifying questions
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Describe people's studies
Explain their opinions and needs
Grammar
Direct object pronouns le, la, l’, les
dire qq chose à qq'un
vouloir dire = to mean
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: lycée, dire, le, la, classe, les
Lesson 2: aider, quelques, mot, dis, page, dit, l'
Lesson 3: utilise, encore, trouver, papier
Lesson 4: écrivons, disons, disent, langue, devoirs, dites
Lesson 5: adorer, veut dire, utiliser, cahier, crayon, phrase, adores
Topic #44: Talk about cooking
Learning Objectives
Name and describe items they need or possess
Describe basic physical conditions
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Grammar
Structure: être en train de
quelque chose à boire, à manger;
Prepositions au, à la, à l' to express flavor
Negation of il y a
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: en train de, cuisiner, encore, soda, boisson, chaude
Lesson 2: boivent, à boire, à manger, tout, toute, sans
Lesson 3: boulangeries, chocolats, tous, toutes, mangez, cuisine, froide
Lesson 4: au, à la, à l', gâteaux, gâteau, buvons, aimer
Lesson 5: aucun, aucune, assiette, couteau, couteaux, il n'y a
Topic #45: Describe your schedule
Learning Objectives
Ask clarifying questions
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Explain their opinions and needs
Grammar
Interrogation: adverbs + est-ce que
mettre + clothes (= to put on)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: pourquoi, avec qui, quand, mets, sortez, ceci, cela
Lesson 2: mettre, conduis, mettent, sort, rentrer, après-midis
Lesson 3: conduisez, mettez, mettons, attendons, attendez, conduire
Lesson 4: met, ensuite, sortons, fermer, d'abord
Lesson 5: laver, attendent, jusqu'à, informations, sortent
Grammar Topic #6: Use savoir and connaître
Learning Objectives
savoir vs. connaître
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: savoir verb conjugation
Lesson 2: connaître verb conjugation
Lesson 3: savior vs. connaître usage
Lesson 4: savior vs. connaître usage
Topic #46: Make vacation plans
Learning Objectives
Answer questions about plans
Express their intentions
Arrange accommodations
Grammar
Preposition dans to express future
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: pardon, chercher, vérifier, passeports, vouloir
Lesson 2: monde, part, dans un mois, dans deux jours, connaître, lieux, entier
Lesson 3: châteaux, coûter, hôtels, taxis, Chine, valises
Lesson 4: avions, européen, bien sûr, ticket, voilà, partons
Lesson 5: appareil photo, partez, penser à, africain, second, changer
Topic #47: Talk about your health
Learning Objectives
Tell others what they should or have to do
Ask how others feel
Obtain medical help
Describe basic physical conditions
Grammar
Il faut and il ne faut pas
Imperative: reflexive verbs
Structure: avoir mal à
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: il faut, il ne faut pas, fumer, lève-toi, assieds-toi, asseyez-vous
Lesson 2: -toi, -vous, sentir, mieux, hôpitaux, crois, arrêter
Lesson 3: corps, mal à, buvez, dos, tête, mal au
Lesson 4: croit, inquiet, tout va bien, cours
Lesson 5: courir, ce soir, marcher, courons, courez, courent
Topic #48: Describe housing
Learning Objectives
Name and describe items they need or possess
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Compare common things and activities
Describe the physical location of objects
Grammar
Past tense: 1st group verbs in the passé composé with avoir
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: visité, aimé, acheté, quatrième, étage, ai, maisons, rez-de-chaussée
Lesson 2: payer, préféré, cinquième, habité, le, la, argent
Lesson 3: mur, tableaux, sixième, septième, préférer, premier
Lesson 4: cent mille, appartements, mille, dollar, million, cents
Lesson 5: payé, centime, huitième, neuvième, autre, autres, seulement
Topic #49: Communicate with coworkers
Learning Objectives
Describe places of work
Talk about precise times
Ask clarifying questions
Grammar
Recent past with venir de
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: arriver, e-mails, envoyer, viens de, répondre, demander, venons de
Lesson 2: réponse, entreprise, attends, réponds, chose, envoie, donner
Lesson 3: écrire, conversation, bureau, attend, envoyons
Lesson 4: commencer, écrivez, à l'heure, partent, prêt, répond, pars
Lesson 5: enchanté, enchantée, commençons, minute, commence
Topic #50: Use the imperfect
Learning Objectives
Talk about the year events occurred
Talk about an event in the past
Describe and compare people
Grammar
Past tense: imparfait
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: être, petit, étais, était, années, pauvre, habitais
Lesson 2: étudiais, travaillais, vie, différent, mille neuf cent, deux mille
Lesson 3: c'était, avais, barbe, simple, aimais, petite
Lesson 4: voulais, avait, voulait, souvenir, si
Lesson 5: apprendre, apprend, montrer, souvenons, souviens
Topic #51: Talk about recent events
Learning Objectives
Describe the weather
Talk about an event in the past
Talk about others' likes and dislikes
Grammar
Past tense: passé composé with être, including past-participle-subject agreement
il y avait
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: jour férié, noël, pâques, hier, allé, arrivé, suis
Lesson 2: le quatorze juillet, allée, dernier, arrivée
Lesson 3: allés, allées, arrivés, arrivées, notre-dame, sommes
Lesson 4: ballon, joué, poupée, regardé, mangé, de la musique
Lesson 5: faisait, heureux, pas, gens, il y avait
Grammar Topic #7: Use commands
Learning Objectives
imperative verbs
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: imperative conjugation
Lesson 2: reflexive verb imperative (affirmative)
Lesson 3: reflexive verb imperative (negative)
Lesson 4: statements vs. imperatives
Topic #52: Make offers and requests
Learning Objectives
Answer questions about plans
Explain their opinions and needs
Describe and talk about chores
Grammar
Using French present tense to make a request or offer help (translated as English future)
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: boîte, sous, aides, canapé, attends, aidez
Lesson 2: sol, prépare, nettoyer, nettoie, nettoies, nettoyons, t'appelle
Lesson 3: ça va, oublier, bientôt, appelles, d'accord, répondons, appelez
Lesson 4: piscine, conduisons, conduit, nages, danse, on mange, on se voit
Lesson 5: dessine, entendez, répondez, répondent, dort, entend, entendent
Topic #53: Talk about a recent trip
Learning Objectives
Answer questions about plans
Talk about an event in the past
Ask and answer questions about basic personal information
Grammar
Negation of passé composé with avoir
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: n'ai pas, n'as pas, t-shirts, montre, apporté, oublié
Lesson 2: partie, par exemple, voyagé, en bas, en haut, possible
Lesson 3: degré, ne faisait, paye, il n'y avait, zéro, au-dessus
Lesson 4: ennuyeux, dixième, entendons, conduisent, gares, aéroports
Lesson 5: longtemps, dormons, dorment, copain, copine, pars
Topic #54: Use the present tense
Learning Objectives
Describe their habits and routines
Describe and compare people
Ask about common services
Grammar
Present tense: 3rd group verbs like attendre
quelqu'un as a subject
Words Introduced
Lesson 1: vendre, attendre, entendre, vends, attends, entends
Lesson 2: attend, entend, vendent, attendent, entendent, rien du tout, vend
Lesson 3: bizarre, vendons, attendons, entendons, vendez, attendez, entendez
Lesson 4: répondre, descendre, répond, descend, escalier, réponds
Lesson 5: rapidement, quelqu'un, répondez, répondent, immédiatement, là
Grammar Topic #8: Use the past tense
Learning Objectives
passé composé with avoir and group 1 verbs
Grammar introduced
Lesson 1: singular passé composé with avoir
Lesson 2: plural passé composé with avoir
Lesson 3: negation in the passé composé
Lesson 4: passé composé vs. present tense