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Level 3 - Intermediate : Cathédrale Notre-Dame

Our students develop their mastery of French by consolidating their skills in grammar, conjugation, and conversation, while beginning to write short texts. They use present and past tenses to discuss familiar topics.

Objectives

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Express themselves on familiar topics
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Use present, future and past tense to talk about simple events
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Understand basic videos and audio recordings
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Skills

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Listening comprehension: understand short stories and/or dialogues on familiar topics and easily follow oral instructions.
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Speaking: express themselves in present, future and past tense. Describe their surroundings and everyday activities.
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Reading comprehension: read and understand short texts on diverse topics.
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Writing: write descriptions on familiar topics
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Course content

Level 3 “Intermediate” - Cathédrale Notre-Dame
20 Units

Units 1 to 5

Vocabulary around animals, organization of activities, shopping, cultural visits, farm life and food.

Grammar and Conjugation: Personal pronouns, partitive articles, negation. Present and future tense.

Sounds: J, G, P, B, D, T, S, K, BL, CL, PL, FL, CH, IEN, AIL, EIL, EUILLE and the accents (É,È,Ê).


Units 6 to 10

Vocabulary around animals, shops and errands, quantities, school, nature and weather.

Grammar and Conjugation: ask and answer questions, construction of sentences with it is and there is, modal verbs and future tense.

Sounds: KS, GZ, W, O, ILL et E.


Units 11 to 15

Vocabulary around animals, organization of activities and cultural visits, food, and cooking, discovering of new destinations.

Grammar and Conjugation: comparative and superlative, prepositions, relative pronouns, preference verbs, action verbs, introduction to past tense.

Sounds: CH, PH, OU, U, GN, BR, CR, DR, FR, GR, PR, TR, VR, OI, OIN.


Units 16 to 20

Vocabulary around animals, everyday routine, cultural visits, corresponding by writing.

Grammar and Conjugation: adverbs, demonstrative, possessive and relative pronouns, past tense, and pronominal verbs.

Sounds: AN, EN, VR, FR, I, Y, Z, S.

A bit of culture: Let's discover Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris!

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is a very large church that looks like a magical castle. It has colorful windows that shine like rainbows. On the outside, there are strange statues called gargoyles. These are creatures like dragons and fantastic animals. This cathedral seems to come straight out of a fairy tale!

Frequently asked questions

FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS

The time required to complete each level depends on the program and class schedule. Here’s an overview of the estimated timelines:

  • The Little Academy: 8 months, with 3 sessions of 15 minutes per week.
  • The Little Script: 10 months, with 3 sessions of 15 minutes per week.
  • From Starter to Master Levels: 1 year per level, with 2 sessions of 50 minutes per week.

These estimates are based on regular attendance, active participation, and consistent completion of homework assignments.

The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.

We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.

We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.

We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.

Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning. Except for The Petite Academy, there is no homework.

A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.

After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.

Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.

Our classes are tailored to each student, ensuring comfort and inclusivity. Teachers adjust their language to meet individual needs, with a special program for beginners. We use games and immersion, starting with simple words, mimes, and gestures. As students progress, teachers introduce more complex language to build confidence. All teachers are bilingual and can use English when needed.

Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.

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