COURSES CONTENT..
CHILDREN..
New prospective students are assessed before the start of the courses in order to place them in
class-groups at the correct level of French.
Through lively and stimulating activities, children of primary school age build up a broad and lasting
knowledge of the French language. Classes closely follow children's development and abilities.
Our teachers are all native French speakers and experienced in working with children. Our
communicative approach ensures that every child is given ample opportunity to actually speak
French.
Class format
Activities are varied and stimulating and include a range of fun activities suited to the various age
groups, such as role-plays, mimes, songs, arts and crafts, board games and team projects.
A variety of material is also used in class, such as pictures, audio and video tapes, CDs and DVDs.
While vocabulary is important, we also aim to give children the communicative skills that will enable
them to express themselves in French.
Class rules
Despite the playful nature of our courses, certain rules need to be followed so that class-time is
productive and enjoyable:
- Children should bring a special French copy and folder to class every week and also a pencil case
with markers, crayons or colour pencils, a pencil, a rubber, a ruler, a pair of scissors and a stick of
glue.
- Children should behave in a manner conducive to learning and be respectful to their teacher.
Permission Slip
Please complete and return the form to the teacher during the first class. Download it here:
http://www.alliance-francaise.ie/Permission_Slip_Minors.pdf
Complimentary AF Membership
Your child is automatically entitled to a complimentary one-year AF Individual Membership when
registered for any French class (except workshops) at the Alliance Française Dublin. Don’t forget to
pick up your membership card from the newly refurbished Médiathèque (1st floor). As a member,
your child will be entitled to special discounts on our workshops and events for children.
General French
Poussins (aged 5-6)
This course uses a multi-sensory approach to the French language, aiming to focus on the
imagination through the exploration of French fairy tales. Songs, arts & crafts, and poetry are just a
sample of the in-class activities. The teacher will make use of literary children’s books from the
collection “L’Ecole des Loisirs”. In September, parents will also have the opportunity to sign up to
L’Ecole des Loisirs in order to receive their own copies of the books used in class.
Minimes (aged 7-9)
Zigzag is a new learning approach for children which will take them on a trip through the French-
speaking world alongside Félix, the little reporter, his young friend Lila, Madame Bouba, the greedy
granny, as well as Titou the wolf, Pic Pic the hedgehog and Pirouette the owl!
Level class Objectives – Your child will learn: Textbook Curriculum
How to introduce him/herself, to give his/her
Minimes A1-1 Unit 1-2
age. He/she will learn colours
Numbers up to 20, farm animals and fruits and
Minimes A1-2 Unit 2-3
vegetables Zig Zag 1
Minimes A1-3 Vocabulary about sport & clothes Unit 4-5
Parts of the body and how to talk about his/her
Minimes A1-4 Unit 5-6
family
How to describe somebody, the days of the
Minimes A1-5 Unit 1-2
week & numbers up to 60
Minimes A1-6 Tell the time and the weather Unit 2-3
Zig Zag 2
Minimes A1-7 Talk about where he/she lives, numbers up to Unit 4-5
100
Level Minimes A1-8 Follow a recipe and respond to an invitation Unit 5-6
Cadets (aged 10-12)
Learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
Introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about yourself such as where you
live and about the people you know and your possessions
Interact with others in a simple way
Level class Objectives Textbook Curriculum
Introducing yourself, saying what you like &
Cadets A1-1 Unit 1-2
dislike
Introducing your family, friends & hobbies
Cadets A1-2 Unit 3-4
Describing somebody’s clothes Adosphère
Describing where you live 1
Cadets A1-3 Unit 5-6
Talking about time and daily routine
Sending a postcard on holidays, talking about
Cadets A1-4 Unit 7-8
your activities & expressing holiday plans
Talking about school activities
Cadets A1-5 Unit 1-2
Describing your home Adosphère
Shopping 2
Cadets A1-6 Unit 3-4
Talking about food
Bilingual French
These courses are specially designed for children who already speak French and who have no
problem interacting in French. The focus of these classes is on writing and reading French
Le club des Petites Grenouilles (aged 5-6)
This class is open to children who already speak French
This course uses a multi-sensory approach to the French language, aiming to focus on the
imagination through the exploration of French fairy tales. Songs, arts & crafts, and poetry are just a
sample of the in-class activities. The teacher will make use of literary children’s books from the
collection “L’Ecole des Loisirs”. In September, parents will also have the opportunity to sign up to
L’Ecole des Loisirs in order to receive their own copies of the books used in class.
Poussins Bilingues (aged 7-9)
This class is open to children who already speak French
This programme focuses on the introduction of written French. Children will learn how to read and
write through literary books adapted for their age group. The programme takes place over 2 years.
Books:
Poussins Bilingues 1ère année:
o Un Monde à lire, cahier-livre 1
o 4 livres-albums : Album 1 - Kimamila le lutin, Album 2 - Le voyage de Luli, Album 3 -
Pilou, le chien roux, Album 4 - Le Noël de Kimamila
Poussins Bilingues 2ème année:
o Un Monde à lire, cahier-livre 2
o 4 livres-albums : Album 5 - Voyage dans le temps, Album 6 - Le petit roseau
musicien, Album 7 - Planète Z-99 en vue !, Album 8 - Drôle de pêche !
Minimes Bilingues (aged 7-9)
This class is open to children who already speak French & who can read and write in French
This programme focuses on expanding children's vocabulary and mastery of the language. While oral
is still important, starting to work on written skills is essential.
Children will work all year long on projects in which they will practise their French. Different kinds of
written materials will be studied such as comic strips, short stories, articles, novels, poetry, plays and
so on.
Children will also be prepared for the DELF Prim’ A1 exams.
Cadets Bilingues (aged 10-12)
This class is open to children who already speak French & who can read and write in French
This programme focuses on expanding children's vocabulary and mastery of the language. While oral
is still important, starting to work on written skills is essential.
Children will work all year long on projects in which they will practise their French. Different kinds of
written materials will be studied such as comic-strips, short stories, articles, novels, poetry, plays and
so on.
Children will also be prepared to the DELF Prim’ A1/A2 exams.
