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Duolingo French Topics: A2 level (with learning objectives, grammar and a searchable word list)

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Duolingo French Topics: A2 level (with learning objectives, grammar and a searchable word list)

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Topics are listed in the order they show up on the path, as in it's current version (September 2022).

Previous topics belong to A1 level and can be found here

edit 01-Nov-22: numbering changes


Topic #55: Describe your weekend

Learning Objectives

Talk about their interests
Talk about frequent occurrences in the past
Compare common things and activities
Talk about their home

Grammar

Past tense: 1st group verbs in the passé composé with avoir

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: invité, cuisiné, pâtes, chanson, dessin animé, chanté, écouté
Lesson 2: passé, journée, excellent, en famille, cousin, moment
Lesson 3: à la campagne, en ville, nagé, mer, envoyé, carte postale, pendant
Lesson 4: le long, fleuve, lac, jusqu', pêché, marché, autour
Lesson 5: nettoyé, lavé, travaillé, étudié, tranquille, préparé


Grammar Topic #8: Use the past tense

note: Grammar Topic #8 belongs to both A1 & A2 levels. That's why it's listed here again.

Learning Objectives

passé composé with avoir and group 1 verbs

Grammar reviewed

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


Topic #56: Describe people you know

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Ask about someone's school or work
Express preferences

Grammar

Present tense: 3rd group verbs like apprendre

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: danseur, cuisinier, chanteur, opéra
Lesson 2: fantastique, russe, sérieux, indien, agréable, tunisien, timide
Lesson 3: c'est ma, grand, grande, c'est un, c'est mon, c'est le, c'est une
Lesson 4: ils sont, elles sont, sérieuses, agréables, timides
Lesson 5: ce sont des, ce sont mes, ce sont les, paresseux, responsable, ingénieur, photographe


Topic #57: Talk about classes

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Describe their habits and routines

Grammar

Expressing obligation with il faut

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: comprendre, apprendre, mathématiques, grammaire, prends, comprends, grâce
Lesson 2: prof, comprend, géographie, cahier d'activités, apprends, apprend, exercice
Lesson 3: début, semestre, manuel, histoire, prenez, comprenez, prenons
Lesson 4: apprenons, comprenons, chimie, physique, apprenez, étagère, assez
Lesson 5: biologie, comprennent, au début, apprennent, vocabulaire, de classe, prennent


Topic #58: Refer to extended family

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Talk about people's identity
Talk about their and others' work

Grammar

C’est and ce sont vs. il/elle est (+ professions) and ils/elles sont to describe people

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: oncle, devenir, souvenir, revenir, tout de suite, venir, adolescent
Lesson 2: tante, souviens, fou, malheureusement
Lesson 3: devenons, souvenons, souvenez, venons, revenons, revenez, devenez
Lesson 4: bijou, bijoux, revient, vient, deviennent, reviennent, devient
Lesson 5: petits-enfants, petite-fille, souviennent, mamie, viennent, petit-fils, papi


Topic #59: Talk about Paris

Learning Objectives

Talk about geographical regions
Compare common things and activities
Talk about popular destinations and sites

Grammar

Nous voudrions
sur + la place, l'avenue; place de...; être à (trois kilomètres, etc.)

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: place, office de tourisme, bureau de poste, timbre, hôtel de ville, au bout de, arrondissement
Lesson 2: quartier, quartier latin, traverser, seine, nord, sud
Lesson 3: montmartre, kilomètre, mètre, sur l'avenue, sacré-cœur, est, ouest
Lesson 4: cathédrale, comment est-ce que je fais pour, pouvez-vous me dire, voudrions, proche, retourner, perdre
Lesson 5: capitale, tellement, centre-ville, monument, plan, guide


Topic #60: Comment on clothes

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Talk about items they have purchased
Describe common objects

Grammar

Past tense: past participle of 2nd group verbs
Adjectives of color that do not agree in gender or number
en + material (en or, en argent)

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: grandir, remplir, fini, armoire, choisi, neuf, taille
Lesson 2: grossir, grandi, maigrir, rempli, pyjama, basket
Lesson 3: grossi, maigri, short, maillot de bain, en promotion, plusieurs, paire
Lesson 4: bleu clair, bleu foncé, orange, confortable, marron, bon marché, parfait
Lesson 5: cuir, or, argent, bracelet, bague, coton, sweat-shirt


Topic #61: Make requests

Learning Objectives

Describe sequences of events
Talk about their home

Grammar

Past tense: passé composé with être (movement verbs)

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: entrer, entré, entrée, sorti, sortie, sous la pluie, araignée
Lesson 2: monter, monté, montée, descendu, descendue, toit, à l'étage
Lesson 3: montés, montées, descendus, descendues, plafond, réfrigérateur, rentrer
Lesson 4: venu, venus, venue, venues, revenir, femme de ménage, homme de ménage
Lesson 5: partir, entrées, entrés, sortir, retourner, parapluie, par


Topic #62: Shop at a market

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Offer food to others
Talk about quantities

Grammar

Pronoun en in affirmative and negative sentences
il n'y a plus de...

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: champagne, limonade, en veux, en achète, en ai, melon, pastèque
Lesson 2: en, chef, huile, ail, en mange, ajouter
Lesson 3: en prépare, purée, saucisse, crème, cuillère, à soupe, à café
Lesson 4: n'y a plus de, pain grillé, jambon, tranche, litre, kilo, poire
Lesson 5: champignon, carotte, gramme, citron, oignon, n'en, il n'y a plus de


Grammar Topic #9: Use the past tense

Learning Objectives

passé composé with être and movement verbs

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: singular passé composé with être and participle agreement
Lesson 2: plural passé composé with être and participle agreement
Lesson 3: passé composé with être vs. with avoir
Lesson 4: passé composé vs. present tense


Topic #63: Discuss TV, films, and books

Learning Objectives

Talk about items they have purchased
Describe events that they attended
Express preferences
Talk about their goals and interests

Grammar

Placement of direct pronoun 3sg with passé composé (le)
Placement of adverbs with passé composé
Past participles lu and vu

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: vu, voir, lire, lu, l'ai, l'as, fois
Lesson 2: l'avez, l', détesté, adoré, auteur, vraiment, une fois
Lesson 3: terminer, commencé, déjà, emprunter, deux fois
Lesson 4: toujours, jamais, épisode, fin, presque, incroyable, populaire
Lesson 5: commander, internet, il y a, album, concert, beaucoup


Topic #64: Use indirect object pronouns

Learning Objectives

Express their common obligations
Talk about their and others' work
Offer and ask for help

Grammar

Indirect object pronouns lui and leur

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: donner, donne, donnes, directeur, enveloppe, dossier, document
Lesson 2: écrire, écris, écrivez, absent, lui écrire, lui
Lesson 3: parler, clavier, au téléphone, pendant, expliquer, pause, secrétaire
Lesson 4: leur, employé, bureaux, équipe, montrer, imprimante, montre
Lesson 5: en pause, membre, personnel, alors, présenter


Topic #65: Communicate at a hotel

Learning Objectives

Express their common obligations
Explain plans and decisions
Describe the quality of something
Ask about common services

Grammar

Present tense: 3rd group verbs like partir
partir à VS partir de

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: partir, dormir, sortir, servir, couverture, bar, ascenseur
Lesson 2: pars, dors, sors, vers, hall
Lesson 3: part, dort, sort, sert, probablement, réceptionniste, délicieux
Lesson 4: partons, partez, sortons, sortez, dormons, dormez
Lesson 5: partent, dorment, sortent, servent, réservation, client, annuler


Topic #66: Talk about spending money

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Talk about items they have purchased
Compare common things and activities
Express preferences

Grammar

Pronoun en + quantity (adverbs or numbers)
essayer meaning try on

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: dépenser, pièces, billets, portefeuille, sac à main, carte bancaire
Lesson 2: ceinture, dix, gant, casquette, beaucoup, trop
Lesson 3: un autre, une autre, boucle, collier, magnifique, cravate, en ai
Lesson 4: pull, laine, chaussette, écharpe, -six, -sept, plein
Lesson 5: essayer, costume, -huit, -neuf, imperméable, en as


Topic #67: Talk about family gatherings

Learning Objectives

Talk about items they have purchased
Make arrangements to meet people
Explain plans and decisions
Describe common objects

Grammar

Present tense: 3rd group verbs like couvrir
offrir qq chose à qq'un, offrir + pronoun

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: ouvrir, accueillir, offrir, couvrir, naissance, mignon, sexe
Lesson 2: neveu, ouvre
Lesson 3: parfum, ouvres, accueilles, offres, couvres, drôle, suisse
Lesson 4: accueillez, surprise, offrons, offrez, ouvrez, accueillons, ouvrons
Lesson 5: accueillent, offrent, couvrent, couvrons, couvrez, ouvrent, jeu


Topic #68: Share travel experiences

Learning Objectives

Talk about geographical regions
Compare common things and activities
Talk about popular destinations and sites
Express preferences

Grammar

Pronoun y to describe place

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: j'y, tu y, continent, souhaiter, Amérique, Asie, y
Lesson 2: Londres, touriste, hélicoptère, à l'étranger, allons-y, n'y, ils y
Lesson 3: on y va, ça vous dit, pas ici, pas maintenant, ça te dit, louer, chance
Lesson 4: en avance, y sommes, y suis, tram, stade, carte d'identité
Lesson 5: Alpes, Pyrénées, skier, randonnée, pas moi


Topic #69: Talk about technology

Learning Objectives

Talk about frequent occurrences in the past
Describe their habits and routines
Describe common objects
Describe the quality of something

Grammar

Past tense: imparfait to express habits in the past
avant, en + year, il n'y avait pas

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: prenons, écrivons, en ligne, pouvons, numérique, facilement, portables
Lesson 2: prendre, pouvoir, faire, aller, lire, rarement, du vélo
Lesson 3: n'y avait, écrivait, prenait, électricité, travaillait, époque, faisait
Lesson 4: aviez, écrivions, étiez, machine à laver, avions, micro-ondes, étions
Lesson 5: avaient, pouvaient, étaient, faisaient, électrique, appareil, vivre


Grammar Topic #10: Use the imperfect tense

Learning Objectives

imparfait verb conjugation

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: imparfait singular conjugation
Lesson 2: imparfait plural conjugation
Lesson 3: imparfait singular and plural conjugation
Lesson 4: imparfait vs. present tense


Topic #70: Discuss games and media

Learning Objectives

Offer and ask for help
Describe their habits and routines
Describe common objects
Describe the quality of something

Grammar

Structures: acheter quelque chose à quelqu’un and prêter quelque chose à quelqu’un
Double object pronouns like le leur

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: magazine, achète, hebdomadaire, prêter, quotidien, émission, j'achète
Lesson 2: prête, envoyer, explique, lien, site, télécharger
Lesson 3: montrer, chaîne, envoie, donne, reportage, vidéo, web
Lesson 4: offrir, ado, jouet, jeu de société, jeu vidéo, donner
Lesson 5: le leur, la leur, les leur, application, mode, spécial


Topic #71: Talk about exercise

Learning Objectives

Express their feelings
Describe their habits and routines
Express preferences
Tell others what they should or have to do

Grammar

Expressions with avoir
commencer à, 'devrais', au lieu de + noun / infinitive

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: as l'air, en forme, santé, l'air, j'ai envie, envie, habitude
Lesson 2: a-t-il, a-t-elle, honte, a honte, faudrait, pas envie, forme
Lesson 3: commencer à, yoga, devrais, grignoter, devrait, au lieu
Lesson 4: soin, estomac, conseiller, bonbon, au lieu de
Lesson 5: pour la santé, genou, commencé à, course à pied, rugby, salle de sport, handball


Topic #72: Discuss money

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Carry out bank transactions
Talk about their and others' work
Tell others what they should or have to do

Grammar

Expressing quantity with assez

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: sans contact, carte, chèque, monnaie, signer, ticket, en espèces
Lesson 2: annuler, code, retirer, où, carte de crédit, distributeur
Lesson 3: ouvert, attention, compte, bancaire, perdre, quand
Lesson 4: gagner, assez, gratuit, économiser, perdu
Lesson 5: bureau de change, information, remplir, vie, formulaire


Topic #73: Comment on foods

Learning Objectives

Describe common objects
Offer food to others
Express preferences
Tell others what they should or have to do

Grammar

Definite articles to express generality
Double object pronouns with y and en
une fois par jour / deux fois par semaine / trois fois par mois - Il y en a. Il n'y en a pas. il faut + noun

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: vegan, alcool, le, la, poulet, sucrer, saler
Lesson 2: vide, bol, par, sushi, y en, frite, plein
Lesson 3: sauf, n'y en a plus, poivre, curry, fourchette, épice, n'y en a pas
Lesson 4: il faut, omelette, crème fraîche, recette, farine, raisin, chantilly
Lesson 5: ça a l'air, mélanger, frais, four


Topic #74: Make plans to go out

Learning Objectives

Express their common obligations
Ask for clarification
Explain plans and decisions
Express preferences

Grammar

Pronoun on meaning “let’s”

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: dîner, resto, en boîte, en fait, on sort, on va
Lesson 2: barbecue, prévoir, un de ces jours, on devrait, déjeuner, seul, prévu
Lesson 3: on mange, soirée, retrouver, un verre, libre
Lesson 4: recevoir, voient, jazz, rap, les magasins, ciné
Lesson 5: croire, une fête, invité, on apporte


Topic #75: Talk about your past

Learning Objectives

Talk about their interests
Describe and compare people
Describe their habits and routines

Grammar

Past tense: passé composé with être

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: mémoire, naître, passé, né, née, parle, félicitations
Lesson 2: vingt et unième, nées, nés, vingtième, guerre, mondial, siècle
Lesson 3: devenu, devenus, devenues, devenue, est-il, est-elle, sont-ils
Lesson 4: resté, restés, restées, restée, île, célibataire, heureusement
Lesson 5: accident, mort, morte, mortes, morts, grands-pères, grands-mères


Grammar Topic #11: Use the past with être

Learning Objectives

passé composé with être

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: passé composé with être verbs
Lesson 2: passé composé with être vs. avoir
Lesson 3: passé composé with être vs. avoir
Lesson 4: passé composé vs. present tense


Topic #76: Make transit plans

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Arrange transportation
Talk about items they have purchased
Understand descriptions of places in written texts

Grammar

Past tense: past participles pris and couru

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: pressé, dépêcher, couru, vers, voie, passager
Lesson 2: rater, certainement, pris, Genève, marre
Lesson 3: scooter, moteur, garage, en panne, moto, réparer
Lesson 4: m'en fiche, s'en fiche, casque, roue, casser, chercher, trottinette
Lesson 5: pneu, peut-être, embouteillage, permis, dans le nord, dans le sud, autoroute


Topic #77: Use commands

Learning Objectives

Compare common things and activities
Describe their habits and routines
Understand descriptions of places in written texts
Tell others what they should or have to do

Grammar

Imperative: pronominal verbs in affirmative and negative

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: perdre, se perd, je me perds, dépêche-toi, dépêchez-vous, dépêchons-nous, police
Lesson 2: garer, en face, gare-toi, partout, garons-nous, parking
Lesson 3: n'importe où, ne te gare pas, ne vous garez pas, au coin de la rue, passe par, ne nous garons, place
Lesson 4: ne te perds, ne vous perdez, ne nous perdons, chemin, personne, bruyant, sale
Lesson 5: ligne, lève-toi, bondé, temple, ne te lève pas, mosquée, synagogue


Topic #78: Describe what's in your home

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Describe the physical characteristics of things
Describe their home
Ask others for help

Grammar

Using de when the adjective precedes the noun
Tout + adjectif
Imperative: object pronouns in affirmative and negative sentences
Conditional 0 sentences with si

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: tapis, coussin, carré, meuble, fragile, rideau, rond
Lesson 2: tout seul, toute seule, ranger, tasses, mettez, allumer, ménage
Lesson 3: lampe, tout neuf, entrée, toute neuve, si, mets, lave
Lesson 4: disponible, commande, ne le, ne la, commode, tiroir, pratique
Lesson 5: moderne, fauteuil, tout petit, allumez, allume, range, colocataire


Topic #79: Talk about art

Learning Objectives

Talk about cultural or art events
Express opinions
Talk about events in the past

Grammar

Relative pronoun qui
Verbs that take de or à before an infinitive

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: joue, peur, spectacle, ridicule, scène, public, pièce de théâtre
Lesson 2: horrible, danse, nul, violon, rire, musicien
Lesson 3: clown, artiste, intéresser, peintre, peinture, prix, rencontrer, s'
Lesson 4: batterie, créer, pense à, peint, classique, parle de, art
Lesson 5: merveilleux, passe, rêver, pop, théâtre, dessin, star


Topic #80: Communicate in an emergency

Learning Objectives

Describe or talk about emotions
Express reactions to past events
Talk about events in the past
Ask others for help

Grammar

Past tense: passé composé and imparfait
Direct and indirect object pronouns in the passé composé
Neutral on to express passive voice
Use of direct pronouns 1sg & 2sg with passé composé

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: pleurer, on, volé, furieux, casser, quelque chose de, entendu
Lesson 2: sortir, dormir, au secours, pendant que, rentrer, prendre, voleur
Lesson 3: t'ai, eu, pompier, feu, récemment, appelé, conduire
Lesson 4: policier, aidé, type, frapper, se passe, montré
Lesson 5: vendeur, pousser, beaucoup de monde, marcher, il y a eu, tomber


Topic #81: Use the future tense

Learning Objectives

Make and discuss plans
Talk about upcoming events and activities
Talk about important places

Grammar

Future tense: 1st and 2nd group verbs

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: visiterai, voyagerai, parlerai, dormirai, resterai, étranger, touristique
Lesson 2: parleras, travailleras, partiras, passeras, mangeras, nageras, marcheras
Lesson 3: espérer, passera, pilote, arrivera, partira, dormira, à cause
Lesson 4: dîner, dormir, voyager, roi, visiter, penser
Lesson 5: inviteront, visiteront, rentreront, nageront, mangeront, danseront


Topic #82: Talk about possessions

Learning Objectives

Make and discuss plans
Talk about upcoming events and activities
Obtain medical help
Describe and talk about health problems

Grammar

Future tense: 3rd group verbs

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: mettrai, docteur, attendrai, boirai, médicament, prendrai, pansement
Lesson 2: infirmier, répondras, attendras, diras, prendras, rendez-vous, salle d'attente
Lesson 3: médecine, lira, apprendra, prendra, répondra, attendra, patient
Lesson 4: prendre, conduire, attendre, lire, ambulance, instructions, blessé
Lesson 5: aimable, mettront, attendront, comprendront, nouvelles, liront, prendront


Topic #83: Talk about the weather

Learning Objectives

Make and discuss plans
Talk about upcoming events and activities
Describe or talk about emotions
Talk about nature

Grammar

Future tense: irregular verbs être, avoir, aller, faire
Conditional 1 sentences

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: serai, irai, aurai, ferai, surfer, vague, s'il
Lesson 2: iras, pêche, mouiller, seras, feras, auras, même
Lesson 3: sera, fera, aura, tempête, naviguer, ira, voilier
Lesson 4: cerf-volant, faire, être, avoir, aller, mariage, décevoir
Lesson 5: nature, snowboard, iront, excursion, feront, seront, auront


Grammar Topic #12: Use the future tense

Learning Objectives

future tense conjugation

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: future conjugation of regular verbs
Lesson 2: future conjugation of irregular verbs être, avoir, aller, faire
Lesson 3: future vs. present tense
Lesson 4: future vs. passé composé


Topic #84: Talk about possessions

Learning Objectives

Make complaints
Express opinions
Describe the physical characteristics of things

Grammar

Relative pronoun que
Past tense: Irregular past participles reçu, mis, offert, fait
"être à" meaning "to belong"; servir à

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: que, truc, paquet, lourd, reçu, mis, sert à
Lesson 2: utile, offert, violet, bois, plastique, à moi, poubelle
Lesson 3: trouvé, spécialement, chercher, sont à, fait, en bas, en haut
Lesson 4: servent à, poche, doux, jeter, bazar, léger
Lesson 5: espace, décrire, couloir, liste, laisser, skateboard


Topic #85: Talk about the future

Learning Objectives

Offer help and advice
Make and discuss plans
Talk about educational practices
Make suggestions and recommendations

Grammar

Future tense: irregulars verbs devoir, pouvoir, savoir, vouloir, falloir

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: devrai, pourrai, texte, saurai, études, réussir, note
Lesson 2: diplôme, devras, diplômer, découvrir, pourras, sauras, espérer
Lesson 3: faudra, devra, pourra, exemple, erreur, par cœur, bien s'entendre
Lesson 4: millier, correct, passer, devoir, pouvoir, savoir, bac
Lesson 5: ratent, même, cafétéria, sauront, devront, pourront, voudront


Topic #86: Talk about a bad day

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Talk about events in the past
Describe their habits and routines
Give reasons when asked for an explanation

Grammar

Past tense: passé composé of the pronominal verbs

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: me suis, lever, réveiller, coucher, rêve, promener, milieu
Lesson 2: coiffer, habiller, uniforme, dinosaure, tu t'es, s'est, homme d'affaires
Lesson 3: laver, ne s'est, correctement, allonger, préparer, ne me suis, ne t'es
Lesson 4: sombre, reposer, vous vous êtes, nous nous sommes, marier, boulot, garer
Lesson 5: dépêcher, se sont, ne se sont, blesser, ciseaux, bu, beaucoup trop


Topic #87: Discuss careers

Learning Objectives

Talk about work
Make and discuss plans
Describe their habits and routines

Grammar

Depuis meaning “since” and “for”
Pronoun y to replace a complement introduced by the preposition à

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: carrière, sérieusement, poste, depuis, arriver, y, habituer
Lesson 2: m'y, s'y, professionnel, dentiste, gérant, agriculteur
Lesson 3: changer, au foyer, contente, en a, repos, rêve
Lesson 4: en, enseigner, collège, peur de, machine à café, envie, en changer
Lesson 5: mécanicien, humoriste, certain, satisfait, en est, peur, en parle


Topic #88: Express yourself politely

Learning Objectives

Express opinions
Offer help and advice
Describe the physical characteristics of things
Talk about events in the past

Grammar

Expression: depuis longtemps
Singular interrogative/relative pronouns lequel and laquelle

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: dois pas, cigarette, lequel, laquelle, depuis longtemps, fort, glaçon
Lesson 2: ouvrir, invitation, devez pas, remercier, en entrée, accepter, carte
Lesson 3: obliger, pâtisserie, pourboire, camembert, goûter
Lesson 4: cuit, à point, saignante, rôtir, mangue, doigt, steak
Lesson 5: pourtant, conseil, griller, sec, cru, haricot, en dessert


Topic #89: Shop for sales

Learning Objectives

Purchase items they need
Compare common things and activities
Express opinions
Describe the physical characteristics of things

Grammar

Plural interrogative/relative pronouns lesquels and lesquelles
Possessive pronouns mien, tien, sien
Demonstrative -ci and -là
Negative pronoun aucun

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: mien, tien, supposer, suffisant, lesquels, lesquelles, prends
Lesson 2: mienne, tienne, clair, offre, -ci, -là, promotion
Lesson 3: miens, tiens, réfléchir, payer, rose, taille, aucun
Lesson 4: tiennes, miennes, lunettes de soleil, déranger, genre, aucune, cool
Lesson 5: bête, désirer, marque, publicité, choix, clairement, envie


Topic #90: Use the gerund

Learning Objectives

Express their feelings
Make complaints
Talk about events in the past
Express reactions to past events

Grammar

Gerund to express simultaneity
Past tenses: imparfait and passé composé

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: cabine d'essayage, terrible, ours, descendant, allant, regardant, vue
Lesson 2: entrant, rat, bagages, serpent, arrivant, pas encore, ouvrant
Lesson 3: lavabo, insecte, marchant, brosse à dents, sortant, singe, crier
Lesson 4: canard, sortie, robinet, lumière, dedans, lion, cherchant
Lesson 5: réveillant, cauchemar, humeur, partant, garant, zone, ventilateur


Grammar Topic #13: Use past reflexive verbs

Learning Objectives

reflexive verbs in the passé composé

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: reflexive passé composé
Lesson 2: negation in reflexive passé composé
Lesson 3: reflexive passé composé vs. reflexive present tense
Lesson 4: reflexive verbs vs. non-reflexive verbs


Topic #91: Use the conditional

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Ask for clarification
Describe their habits and routines
Make suggestions and recommendations

Grammar

Conditional of modal verbs devoir, pouvoir, vouloir

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: pourrais, occuper, coiffeur, peut-être, shampoing, savon, maquillage
Lesson 2: en occupe, voudrais, pâle, peigne, bien, pas bien
Lesson 3: pourrait, pire, voudrait, inquiéter, boucler, raide, moche
Lesson 4: de pire en pire, autant, sien, coiffez, coiffe, mince, sandale
Lesson 5: crème solaire, brosse, d'abord, peau, clair


Topic #92: Make requests

Learning Objectives

Ask for clarification
Give reasons when asked for an explanation
Make suggestions and recommendations
Ask others for help

Grammar

Conditional of modal verbs devoir, pouvoir, vouloir
Possessive pronouns nôtre, vôtre, leur

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: voudriez, pourriez, devriez, exactement, retard, quai, annulation
Lesson 2: nôtre, nôtres, moyen, portail, promenade, aider, queue
Lesson 3: vôtre, vôtres, nuageux, siège, garder, fait, côté
Lesson 4: leur, leurs, n'importe quel, insupportable, serait-il possible, messieurs, mesdames
Lesson 5: s'écrit, n'importe quelle, golf, brouillard, déplacer, course, international


Topic #93: Discuss protests

Learning Objectives

Talk about work
Make complaints
Talk about educational practices
Give reasons when asked for an explanation

Grammar

Past tense: past participles pu, voulu, appris, compris, écrit

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: décider, grève, manifester, condition, en colère, changement, national
Lesson 2: ouvrier, droit, voter, finalement, affiche, pu
Lesson 3: gravement, réunir, opinion, partager, participer, par terre, manifestation
Lesson 4: appris, compris, écrit, article, vrai, continuer, histoire
Lesson 5: continué, but, faux, aventure, voulu, foule


Topic #94: Order at a restaurant

Learning Objectives

Make and discuss plans
Name and describe food and drink
Express opinions
Describe how things have changed

Grammar

Future tense: vouloir and boire

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: habituel, voudriez-vous, toujours, apéritif, hamburger, inviter, différence
Lesson 2: crevette, fruits de mer, manger, réservé, comprendre, moutarde
Lesson 3: autre chose, et demi, moitié, boire, fermer, avec, entier
Lesson 4: peu, pâtisserie, vouloir, fait tomber, serviettes, sénégalais, canette
Lesson 5: positif, morceau, négatif, marocain, commentaire, part, couper


Topic #95: Comment on sports

Learning Objectives

Talk about performance and achievements
Describe and compare people
Talk about events in the past
Describe their habits and routines

Grammar

Structure: c’est...qui

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: chanter, gagné, coup de pied, foot, attraper, pour, joueur, court
Lesson 2: prier, dieu, en, nerveux, champion, hockey, olympique
Lesson 3: jouer, dommage, le mieux, volleyball, océan, patiner, sauter
Lesson 4: règles, échecs, sportif, accompagner, intéressé, club, jamaïcain
Lesson 5: fait mal, cou, douleur, musclé, compétition, loisir, malien


Topic #96: Communicate in class

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Talk about educational practices
Use technology
Make suggestions and recommendations

Grammar

Structure: être + adjective + de
Comparison with comme

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: copier, cliquer, attendre, souris, seconde, imprimer, éteindre
Lesson 2: rappeler, trousse, fort, il faut, été, content
Lesson 3: règle, gomme, cercle, moins, plus, compléter, tableau
Lesson 4: copié sur, avancer, débutant, niveau, science, capable, dur
Lesson 5: de, améliorer, comme, répéter, détail, normal, important


Topic #97: Talk about road trips

Learning Objectives

Describe and talk about chores
Talk about nature
Ask for and give directions
Make suggestions and recommendations

Grammar

Past tense: past participles of 1st group verbs and conduit, plu, fait

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: mauvaise, région, océan, carte, vérifier, tourné, conduit
Lesson 2: circulation, sauvage, endroit, doucement, oublier, colline, arrêter
Lesson 3: plu, fait, neigé, camping, désert, dessiné, vent
Lesson 4: essence, panne, mouton, batterie, lune, hip-hop, bois
Lesson 5: dansé, large, profond, attendu, changer, champ, monté


Topic #98: Discuss emergencies

Learning Objectives

Ask others for help
Describe the physical characteristics of things
Obtain medical help
Describe and talk about health problems

Grammar

Past tense: passé composé of pronominal verbs with and without direct object complement
Expression: se faire mal

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: couper, en faisant, samu, appelle, sang, faire mal, répondu
Lesson 2: saigner, grave, brûler, en utilisant, machine, ne porte pas, blessure
Lesson 3: aire de jeux, en jouant, activité, rester, faites, danger, cassé
Lesson 4: tuer, ventre, aide, aidez, urgences, urgent, tirer
Lesson 5: cœur, écran, son, passer, demandé, individuel, essayé


Topic #99: Talk about meeting people

Learning Objectives

Describe and compare people
Describe their habits and routines
Talk about personal information
Talk about important places

Grammar

Future tense: 1st group verbs and irregular verb revoir

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: descendu, de la famille, vieil, bienvenu, dit, penser, courrier
Lesson 2: culture, rendre visite, francophone, loyer, algérien, instrument, futur
Lesson 3: libanais, rendre, entendu parler, roux, cour, d'origine, châtain
Lesson 4: rencontrer, revoir, rendez-vous, amoureux, calendrier, dans la vie, frappé
Lesson 5: amour, habiter, enchanter, dès


Topic #100: Order at a bistro

Learning Objectives

Talk about and describe likes and dislikes
Navigate a transaction for goods or services
Order and pay for food and drink

Grammar

Food item + au / à la / aux + food item

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: poivron, porc, sauce, bœuf, végétarien
Lesson 2: épicer, typiquement, pourrions, portugais, morue
Lesson 3: bistro, franchement, dégoûtant, plat, pétillant
Lesson 4: menu, boisson fraîche, olive, renverser, absolument
Lesson 5: ananas, agneau, piment, juste, tarte


Grammar Topic #14: Use object pronouns

Learning Objectives

direct and indirect object pronouns

Grammar introduced

Lesson 1: direct object pronouns in present and passé composé
Lesson 2: indirect object pronouns in present and passé composé
Lesson 3: object pronoun placement with present, passé composé, and infinitives
Lesson 4: two object pronouns


Topic #101: Talk about festivals

Learning Objectives

Talk about and describe likes and dislikes
Ask for others' opinions
Talk about their interests

Grammar

Review of direct and indirect object pronouns
Introduction of verbs sourire, plaire

Words Introduced

Lesson 1: festival, moustache, guitariste, formidable, donc
Lesson 2: raconter, sourire, chauve, exposition, photographie
Lesson 3: désagréable, par contre, plaire, enfin
Lesson 4: plaît, courriel, message, orchestre, accent
Lesson 5: cinéma, créatif, plaisent, irlandais

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