Elementary 2

Weigh the Strengths and Weaknesses of a person to determine his character; Comprehend French Expressions with Animals to refer to one’s character. For example, “To be talkative like a magpie”.

Master the different forms of Interrogative Pronouns “Which, Which one(s)”; Apply the Interrogative Pronouns to structure questions about common people’s names and character.

Revise the vocabulary to describe the Physical Appearance of someone; Embellish the description with extended vocabulary about the eyes, hairstyles and other parts of the face; Understand a text about Illustrious Strangers; Apply the vocabulary learnt to make the sketch of a wanted criminal.

Learn new verbs related to Locomotion; Use the different forms of the Indefinite Article “all/every” to speak about habitual actions.

Review and learn new vocabulary associated with Emotions and Feelings; Read and discuss about a text on Parisians; Infer about strangers’ characters; Recall and enact a dialogue from a video based on Anonymous Emotions.

Gather vocabulary around the theme of Music from a text on a Pop Star; Describe an emotional experience using the structure “to be + subjunctive” and “to be + infinitive”. For example, “I am so happy to attend concerts here. I was surprised that the flautist was so energetic on stage last night.”

Learn vocabulary about Economic Sectors and Product Consumption; List products and services that one can buy, rent and share; Find out about the current consumption trends locally.

Understand a text and debate about Collaborative Consumption. For example, “We can exchange branded clothes for special occasions without having to pay for the original price.”; Give an account of how Collaborative Consumption changes the economy.

Study the Present Conditional using modal auxiliary verbs “would/could/should” to make formal requests, give advice, and express a wish; Apply the Present Conditional to write and reply to advertisements about buying, sharing and exchanging products and services.

Acquire vocabulary about daily objects and describe what they are made of. For example, “It’s a wooden table with a glass top.”; Read and share opinions about a document on an Exchange Box among Neighbours.

Learn vocabulary about DIY and Repairs; Master the structure and use of Gerunds to speak about simultaneous actions. For example, “I found an advertisement about an interesting French course while browsing through an old newspaper.”; Apply Gerunds to suggest how to solve problems. For example, “You can get your shower fixed by calling a handyman.”; Debate about whether to throw or repair old and damaged objects.

Study documents about the Uberized Lifestyle; List applications that are used to digitalize and ease life; Apply the Present Conditional to imagine how life would change with new inventions and applications.

Recall and acquire new vocabulary related to Holiday Accommodation and Services; Study documents about a Trip from Quebec to Niagara and a Travel Notebook; Present a holiday itinerary to a foreign friend visiting a local region.

Learn vocabulary about Air Travel; Practise the language used to make reservations (flight, hotel, car rental, amusement park, etc.). For example, “I would like to book a helicopter. Could you inform me about the hourly rates, please?”

Review the Past tenses (Simple and Imperfect) and stress on subject-verb agreements; Gather ideas from a document on Giverny and write about an imaginative trip in the past by correctly applying Past tenses.

Acquire vocabulary about Tourism and Attractions; Watch a video about Tourism in France to select a French region for a trip while giving reasons for the choice; Write a short article to highlight the main attractions in a country.

Discover different types of Tourism with Colours (Green tourism, Blue tourism, etc.); Share opinions about each type of tourism; Create a new form of tourism for the future while specifying possible key locations.

Master the Demonstrative Pronouns (this/these/that/those) and apply them to mention about tourist attractions; Express oneself enthusiastically and indifferently in response to suggested locations.

Recollect vocabulary about Studies; Discover and compare the French Educational system with the local one. For example, “In France, children usually join school at the age of 3 whereas in the UAE, they usually do so at the age of 4.”

Master the structure “It’s + noun/pronoun + that” to emphasise elements in a sentence; Write about one’s favourite and least favourite teachers; Share opinions about Teacher’s Day in different cultures.

Acquire vocabulary about Tertiary Education and get familiar with the different types of Exams; Read and understand a text about the Gap Year in France; Discuss about the pros and cons of taking a Gap Year; Relate personal experiences about Traineeship.

Recollect and learn new vocabulary related to Work, Professional fields and Professions; Identify the key elements in a Curriculum Vitae from a text; Create one’s own CV in French.

Recall reasons why one’s family members, friends and colleagues wanted a job change or resignation; Ask questions and apply the Reported Speech (Present) to divulge information about current reasons for a job change; List motivating factors to stay in a job or company.

Listen to a document on Summer Jobs and share one’s ideas; Identify the structure “verb + preposition”; Scrutinize different offers for Permanent Jobs and Summer Jobs and select a position to write a Cover Letter for.

Recall vocabulary related to Geography and Environment (the flora and fauna); Acquire new vocabulary around the theme of Environmental Pollution and Protection; Understand and communicate ideas about a Trekking/Backpacker’s Chart.

Discover organizations that protect the oceans; Relate one’s reasons for persuasion by using the structure “After having + past participle”; Write about a Beach Cleaning experience by stressing on its purpose. For example, “After having watched a traumatizing video about sea turtles, I joined a Beach Cleaning program. I picked up all torn plastic bags to clean the beach and so that they are not eaten by turtles.”

Read a document about Afforestation and identify the goals of the association; Write a letter to be a member of a green association by stating one’s goals and what one can contribute to.

Study the Passive Form (Present, Past and Future); Use the Passive Form to summarize a text on A Scary Visit; Apply the Passive Form to express ideas from a different point of view. For example, “A biologist observes the plants.àThe plants are observed by a biologist.”

Memorise the names of different domestic animals; Learn vocabulary to describe animals’ physical appearance; Enact a visit to the vet; Enact a report to the police for a lost pet.