Leçon 001 - Mastering French Pronouns (Part 1: The Basics)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify and correctly use subject pronouns in French.

  • Differentiate between subject and object pronouns.

  • Apply pronouns in simple workplace conversations and emails.

  • Understand gender and number agreement with pronouns.

Module 1: Introduction to Pronouns

  • 📖 What is a pronoun?

  • 🗂 Types of pronouns in French (brief overview)

  • 🎥 Short video: Why pronouns matter in professional communication

Module 2: Subject Pronouns (Les pronoms sujets)

  • 📘 Grammar point: je, tu, il/elle/on, nous, vous, ils/elles

  • 🧠 Tip: “Vous” for formal situations

  • 📄 Exercise: Match the pronoun to the verb (e.g., je parle, nous travaillons)

  • 🎧 Listening Activity: Identify pronouns in a short conversation

  • ✅ Quiz: 5-question check-in

Module 3: Object Pronouns (Les pronoms objets directs et indirects)

  • 🎯 Grammar point: me, te, le/la, nous, vous, les / lui, leur

  • 💬 Example: Je le vois. / Je lui parle.

  • 📝 Exercise: Rewrite sentences replacing nouns with pronouns

  • 🎭 Roleplay script (professional setting): “Responding to client emails”

  • ✅ Quiz: Choose the correct pronoun in context

Module 4: Pronouns in the Workplace

  • 🧑‍💼 Cultural tip: Politeness and formal French

  • 📂 Examples from justice, health, transport, banking

  • 🛠 Mini project: Write a short email using at least 4 different pronouns

  • 🧪 Final assessment: Fill-in-the-blank + short writing

🧭 Extras

  • 📌 Downloadable cheat sheet: “Quick Guide to French Pronouns”

  • 🎧 Bonus audio: Pronouns in real-world professional conversations