French 1 for Schools – Lesson 2
We are learning to… Say our name and ask someone’s name
In this video, you will learn how to ask someone’s name and say your name in French, and start looking at useful rules of French pronunciation.
In this short animation, you will listen to French children saying their name. Make a note, if you can, of the names you can hear.
Watch and listen to this fun song and try to sing along.
Make sure you invent a dance to go with the song!
This animation will present you with some very important rules of French pronunciation. Make a note if you can of the 5 rules and of some of the first names mentioned here.
You can also make a colourful poster with the 5 pronunciation rules for your classroom.
Norman Words in the English Language
How many English words do you think come from French? Watch the animation to find out, and discover how the Norman invasion of 1066 changed the fate of the English language forever!
Can the class answer the questions from the quiz?
We suggest playing the quiz in teams and using the whiteboards to record their answers, so pupils can move around.
Challenge 1 – Arts and Crafts
Make a French name badge. Choose your French name from the word document provided. You can watch the little animation to see how this can be done!
Challenge 2 – Games
And now… are you ready to play a game?! Practise your French and have fun playing with your classmates! Refer to the Teacher’s Notes for some ideas of games.
Challenge 3 – Knowledge about Language
Using the popular French names, explain 2 rules of French pronunciation to your classmates.
Recycle your learning
Song – Teach the song Comment tu t’appelles ? Comment ça va ? to your family!
