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FRENCH
Quarter 1 – Module 1
La Carte
Introduction au français
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FRENCH
Quarter 1 – Module 1
La Carte
Introduction au français

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 FOREWORD

Il y a l’unite dans la diversité.

There is unity in diversity.

Learning a new language allows us to think, feel, listen,

read and write in new ways we never thought possible. We get to
learn new things not just about ourselves but also others. It is
language that bridge the gap of diversity among cultures. The more
you understand one’s language, the better you understand their
culture.

I am giving you this carte to guide you as you start your

journey towards learning the French language. There will be a lot of
detours along the way but with a detailed itinerary and an
adventurous spirit, you’ll surely get to your destination.

Hold tight! It is going to be a roller-coaster ride!

Bonne chance et on y va!

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 Voila!

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Cite reasons and tips in learning the
French language.
2. Develop appreciation towards the
French language.

What I Know

VRAI OU FAUX?

Let’s see how much you know about the French language.
Read the sentences and try to guess if they are true or false.

1. French is spoken in five continents.

2. France is the world’s top tourist destination.
3. French is the language of love and romance.
4. The ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the
international job market.
5. A significant percentage of English vocabulary is derived from
French.
6. French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the
visual arts, dance and architecture.
7. More than 200 million people speak French around the world.
8. There is a need to translate every word in French to English to
better understand it.
9. In learning French, listening to music does not help since some
singers mispronounce the words for aesthetic purposes.
10. French is a difficult language to learn since only a few resources are
available.

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 Lesson

1 Introduction au français
The Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) of the
Department of Education provides learners with
opportunities to learn new language such as French,
Spanish, Nihongo, Mandarin, German and Korean that will
make students both locally and internationally competitive.
As for French, it is offered in NCR and Region VII. Only
students from science high schools in Region VII get the
chance to learn the language.

Well, aren’t you lucky?

Ten Good Reasons for Learning French

1. A world language

More than 300 million people speak French on the five continents. The OIF,
an international organization of French-speaking countries, comprises 88 member
States and governments.
French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English, and
the fifth most widely spoken language in the world.
French is also the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every country in
the world. France operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes,
which run French-language courses for close on a million learners.

2. A language for the international job market

The ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the international

job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France
and other French-speaking parts of the world. As one of the world’s largest
economies and a leading destination for foreign investment, France is a key
economic partner.

3. The language of culture

French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual

arts, dance and architecture. A knowledge of French offers access to great works of
literature in the original French, as well as films and songs. French is the language of
Victor Hugo, Mo-lière, Léopold Sendar Senghor, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, Alain
Delon and Zinedine Zidane!

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4. A language for travel

France is the world’s top tourist destination and attracts more than 87 million
visitors a year. The ability to speak even a little French makes it so much more
enjoyable to visit Paris and all the regions of France, and offers insights into France’s
culture and way of life. French also comes in handy when travelling to French-
speaking parts of the world.

5. A language for higher education

Speaking French opens up opportunities to study at renowned French

universities and business schools, ranked among the top higher education
institutions in Europe and the world.

6. The other language of international relations

French is both a working language and an official language of the United

Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic
Committee, the International Red Cross and international courts. French is the
language of the three cities where the EU institutions are headquartered: Strasbourg,
Brussels and Luxembourg.

7. A language that opens up the world

An ability to understand French provides access to an alternative view of the

world. You can follow French thinkers and leaders from all over the world and news
from the leading French -language international media (e.g., TV5Monde, France 24
and Radio France Internationale).

8. A language that is fun to learn

French is an easy language to learn. There are many methods on the market
that make learning French enjoyable for children and adults alike.

9. A language for learning other languages

French is a good base for learning other languages, especially romance

languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian) as well as English, since a
significant percentage of English vocabulary is derived from French.

10. The language of love and reason

First and foremost, learning French is the pleasure of learning a beautiful, rich,
melodious language that is often called the language of love. French is also an
analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking, which is a
valuable skill for discussions and negotiations.

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 Remember these things in learning the French
language!

Useful Tips in Learning French

1. Immerse yourself in the French language

If you hope to be great at a language, you need to live, breathe, and eat that
language (not literally). Not only is being immersed in French important, it also
makes the process fun and far from boring.

2. Learn with Music

One key thing to remember is to pick the right songs when using music to
practice pronunciation. Sometimes singers tend to pronounce the song a bit
differently from the normal pronunciation, for artistic purposes or to make the sound
unique. So you have to watch out for that, too.

3. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Remember, making mistakes is part of the process. It’s better to say

something quickly even if it’s full of mistakes than taking two hours just to make one
flawless sentence. Look for someone willing to correct you---that person will become
your best ally in your learning process.

4. Practice a lot

As with any other skill and talent on earth, practice is always the key.

5. Don’t ask ‘why’, just accept the rules and remember it

If you studied English or other languages, you will surely see how weird even
your very own language can be. In fact, French is actually easier on so many points
compared with English. Every language has its own weirdness, not just French. So
the best we could do is just accept it, learn to live with it, and embrace its quirks.

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6. Learn phrases and sentences

At the early stages of your French lessons, learning phrases and sentences
would prove very helpful at providing context and aiding your comprehension.

7. Go beyond just learning the language

The way people talk can be very different and culture is a major factor. If you
try to understand the mindset of the locals, it can help you adapt to their way of
speaking the language. Reading provides wonderful insights in this regard.

8. Start somewhere

Every journey starts with one small step. You’ve heard that being thrown
around a lot, but it’s true. Don’t worry too much about the rules; you will learn them
along the way. But you have to start some-where.

9. Translate or not to translate

It’s best if you don't try to translate word for word from your language to
French. It can sometimes be very awkward when you do.

10. Develop a daily learning habit

If you’ve been looking around in this website for a while, you’ll no-tice a certain
message that I keep drilling into readers: develop a learning habit and it will make
learning French so much easier and less painful.

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 Let us now see what have you learned.

A. Identify whether the following statements are true or false.

1. More than 200 million people speak French around the world.

2. There is a need to translate every word in French to English to better understand

it.

3. In learning French, listening to music does not help since some singers
mispronounce the words for aesthetic purposes.

4. French is a difficult language to learn since only a few resources are available.

5. French is the language of love and romance.

6. The ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the international job
market.

7. A significant percentage of English vocabulary is derived from French.

8. French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts,
dance and architecture.

9. French is spoken in five continents.

10. France is the world’s top tourist destination.

B. Write down your thoughts about learning French. You may include your
apprehensions, expectations and reactions as you begin this journey.

REFERENCES:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/francophony-and-the-french-
language/ learning-and-teaching-french/article/10-good-reasons-for-learning

https://www.talkinfrench.com/advice-learning-french

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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
TAGBILRAN CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION
TAGBILARAN CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

ANSWER SHEET IN FRENCH 7

Name: ____________________ Grade & Section: ____________________ Date: ________________

General Direction: Please write your answers on this sheet and disregard any instruction from the module where you have to
write your answers somewhere.

Continue on separate sheet if necessary