LESSONS INSIDE (13) → [164 CARDS]

Cardinal numbers explained ◆ Ordinal numbers explained ◆ French cardinal numbers from 1 to 70 ◆ from 71 to 80: obstacle No1 ◆ from 81-90: obstacle No2 ◆ from 91 to 99: obstacle No3 ◆ large numbers ◆ Ordinal numbers from 1st to 90th ◆ Large ordinal numbers from 100th to billionth ◆ Reading fractions in French ◆ Reading decimals in French ◆ Reading prices with decimals in French ◆ Number-related French idioms and expressions

LEARNING GOALS

• You will be able to count numbers in French as cardinal numbers.
• You will learn how to list items in sequence using ordinal numbers in French.
• You’ll become familiar with French decimals and fractions.
• You will discover fun French puns and idioms using numbers.

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION

​In this section, we are going to look at French numbers and also learn how to tell the (clock) time in that beautiful language.

Numbers are ubiquitous in every culture. For example, counting rhymes and French lore are tightly entertwined. Through simple and catchy rhyming songs, French-speaking children have long enjoyed and still continue to enjoy the power of numbers.

Whether you find yourself studying in a classroom, or shopping or just balancing a book from the comfort of your home, knowing your numbers is a necessity of life. As children, we engage in numerous counting games. We play card games which are clearly marked with numbers, board games with dice requiring us to count up or down a number of cells. The truth is we can’t escape numbers no matter where we are or what we do. This lesson is therefore a must.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• You are a complete or false beginner of French (although students at higher levels can still benefit from practicing with flashcards and from listening to the audio clips).
• You want to be able to count French numbers and read decimals and fractions correctly.
• You don’t necessarily have French-speaking conversation partners readily available to start a simple Q&A talk.
• You’re looking to take your listening and speaking skills with confidence and at your own pace.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• You must have a computer and it must be connected to the internet.
• Your computer must be equipped with built-in or external speakers to be able to listen to the recorded French audio segments.
• No prior knowledge of French is required as everything will be taught.
• You must, at least, be familiar with the English and/or French alphabet, and if you were able to follow me until now, chances are I don’t have to worry about it on that point.