Wednesday, 11 February 2015

HW and revisions for February Holiday


Revise the topic for a test on Module 2 after the holiday. The test will not be straight after the holiday but spend this time wisely doing some revisions.

The course on Memrise is here:
http://www.memrise.com/course/185440/studio-3-module-2-vocab/

Also, remember to do the test practice. Two sheets (see link), grammar for future tense, and Reading practice.

Homework

Grammar

Reading Practice

The test will be Listening, Reading, and writing. Have as much practice as you can with Writing, as it is an area that most of you find difficult.


Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Don't forget the HW for Thursday 12/02/15

Exercice 2 p38 (see calendar for slide)
You need to find the errors in the sentences. What is different from the dialogue in ex 1 p38?

Support: Here is the translation for the sentences (containing errors):

1. At the fitness camp, we will do physical activities twice a week.
2. Simon will drink a lot of fizzy drinks.
3. Jamel will rarely do exercise.
4. Margot will eat chips (fries) every evening.
5. The fitness camp will be easy.

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Passe Compose


Le passe compose (the perfect tense) can be sometimes challenging, but with a bit of practice, you will get there.

How it works:







Revise your etre verbs with Dr Mrs Vandertramp on Memrise:
http://www.memrise.com/course/188400/grammar-mrsvandertramp/

Also check out BBC Bitesize:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french/grammar/verbsf/

Memrise access


Memrise is an incredibly useful tool for you to revise vocabulary. Usually you can simply type the name of the lesson from your book to find the corresponding course.

For example:
Once your logged in, click on the courses tab at the top. Then in the Courses searchbox type
 le sport et le fitness
 You can start the course.

L. Vernon Hunt also has very good courses:
http://www.memrise.com/user/L.Vernon-Hunt/courses/teaching/


If you need help creating an account, follow our instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxoCF0Tx-9zqbXJGTlZVbVM1aXM/view?usp=sharing

What's more, you can also design your own courses.

Revision tasks will often be set as homework, so make sure you have a login!

How to express opinions in French


Have a look in your books exercise 6 p35 (the table).

You can also go on Memrise and practise with this course:

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Boost your French Vocab with Duolingo



Duolingo
http://www.duolingo.com/ to help with vocabulary

You can create a profile, and there is also a free app for Apple, Android and Windows devices.