UNIT 7 – Greetings & Feelings

Pupils learn basic greetings and how to say how they feel. They also begin to understand how French words are pronounced. In addition, they learn numbers up to 10 and start asking and answering questions about their name and age.

Children learn French songs and take part in role-playing activities. For example, they play games such as Beat the Teacher and Contre la souris (Against the Rat).

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

UNIT 8 – Family Members

Pupils continue to practise greetings and learn vocabulary about family members. They also learn J’ai and Je n’ai pas to say whether they have siblings.

In addition, children work with colourful flashcards and creative activities such as family trees and portraits. They learn the French alphabet and become familiar with some French sounds. Furthermore, pupils explore how to live more sustainably with their families and communities. This includes reducing, reusing and recycling, as well as saving energy and water.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 9 – Colours & Numbers

Pupils continue to practise prior learning through starter activities. Then, they begin to learn the names of colours in French. They take part in creative activities, play games and learn songs to reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation.

In addition, children learn numbers up to 31, the days of the week and the months of the year. As a result, they can begin to talk about their birthdays in the target language.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 10 – Animals

Pupils learn the names of different animals in French and explore animals that live on farms and in zoos. They also play games such as “Guess the Animal” and “What’s Missing?” In addition, pupils explore a story in the target language to practise vocabulary and reinforce their learning.

Children combine numbers and animal vocabulary to say how many animals they can see using il y a. They also explore French phonics, including vowel combinations such as oi in poisson. Finally, pupils learn about endangered species and animal habitats. This helps them understand the importance of protecting and preserving wildlife.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 11 – Food

Pupils learn vocabulary about food and discover some French dishes. They also play games such as Bingo, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and quizzes. These activities help reinforce learning and support long-term memory.

In addition, children learn opinion phrases such as J’aime (I like), Je n’aime pas (I do not like) and J’adore (I love). They use these phrases to express simple preferences. Furthermore, pupils explore sustainable eating and responsible shopping through videos and target-language vocabulary.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 12 – Revision & Games

In this unit, pupils revisit and consolidate key language learned throughout the year, including greetings, family, colours, numbers, animals, and food. Through fun games and interactive activities, they build confidence in speaking and listening. A key part of the unit is the “J’ai,  J’ai ,  J’ai …” activity, where pupils practise “I have” through rhythm, repetition, and performance, improving fluency and pronunciation. In addition, The unit reinforces French phonics, helping pupils refine their decoding skills. By the end, pupils can recall and use familiar language with greater confidence. Each lesson includes audio support, English translations, differentiated activities, and answer keys.

Unit 13 – All About Me

In this unit, pupils learn new ways to greet people, say how they feel and introduce themselves. They also begin to ask and answer questions in French about nationality and where they live.

In addition, children discover some of France’s most famous cities and explore aspects of French culture. They also learn the difference between formal and informal language in French. For example, pupils practise asking familiar questions, such as someone’s name or how they are feeling, using the appropriate form.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 14 – French Phonics

This unit encourages children to listen carefully to new sounds and begin learning French phonics. First, pupils explore vowels and common vowel combinations. For example, they learn sounds such as ai and oi and practise recognising them in French words.

Next, children explore consonants and silent letters in French. They discover that French and English use the same alphabet. However, the letters are not always pronounced in the same way. Pupils also learn about French accents and how they can affect pronunciation.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.