COURSES CONTENT..

TEENAGERS..

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.

Juniors Level A1

 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 &
Level Juniors A1-1 Unit 1-2
dislike
Introducing your family, friends & hobbies
Level Juniors A1-2 Unit 3-4
Describing somebody’s clothes Adosphère
Describing where you live 1
Level Juniors A1-3 Unit 5-6
Talking about time and daily routine
Sending a postcard on holidays, talking about
Level Juniors A1-4 Unit 7-8
your activities & expressing holiday plans
Talking about school activities
Level Juniors A1-5 Unit 1-2
Describing your home Adosphère
Shopping 2
Level Juniors A1-6 Unit 3-4
Talking about food

Juniors Level A2

 Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of everyday life (e.g.
very basic personal & family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
 Communicate simple and routine tasks
 Describe your background, immediate environment and basic needs
Level class Objectives Textbook Curriculum
Level Juniors A2-1 Talking about actions in the past Adosphère Unit 5-6
Level Juniors A2-2 Talking about the future 2 Unit 7-8
Giving advice & comparing the past and the
Level Juniors A2-3 Unit 1-2
present
Level Juniors A2-4 Comparing things & giving your opinion Unit 3-4
Adosphère
Level Juniors A2-5 Describing past events Unit 5
3
Level Juniors A2-6 Describing a meal and its recipe Unit 6
Level Juniors A2-7 Explaining the rules of a game Unit 7
Level Juniors A2-8 Discussing travel destinations Unit 8
Juniors Level B1

Juniors Level B1
 Study topics regularly encountered at work, school and leisure
 Learn to formulate simple sentences about familiar and personal interests, express ideas,
aspirations, and opinions
 Handle situations likely to arise when traveling
Level class Objectives Textbook Curriculum
Level Juniors B1-1 Writing a review of a TV series or movie Unit 1
Talking about your relationship with your family
Level Juniors B1-2 Unit 2
and friends
Level Juniors B1-3 Expressing your opinion about art Adosphère Unit 3
Level Juniors B1-4 Defending your opinion in a debate 4 Unit 4
Relating someone else’s point of view & writing a
Level Juniors B1-5 Unit 5
formal letter
Level Juniors B1-6 Recounting long-past memories or events Unit 6
Complete revision of the level B1 and
Level Juniors B1-7 X X
preparation for the DELF exam

Preparation for the Junior & Leaving Certificate Exam

Preparation for the Junior Certificate exam

This class is specifically designed for students who are preparing for the Junior Certificate
examination. Particular attention will be paid to aural and written comprehension to meet the
requirements of the Junior Cert syllabus.
However, students who are in third year in school also have the option to take a Juniors class which
will focus on their actual needs in French, rather than specifically targeting the Junior Cert syllabus.
This option is strongly recommended for students who might have a higher level of proficiency than
that required to the Junior Certificate exam, and for those significantly below the level required for
the Junior Certificate and who need to revise their basic French.
Preparation to the Leaving Certificate exam

This course is specially designed for students in their final year at school who are preparing for the
Leaving Certificate examination. Particular attention will be paid to oral and aural French to meet
the requirements of the syllabus and students will be encouraged to undertake projects to improve
their written skills.
In spring, the Alliance also provides intensive preparation courses for the Leaving Certificate Oral
Examination.
However, students who are in sixth year in school also have the option to take a Juniors class which
will focus on their actual needs in French, rather than specifically targeting the Leaving Cert syllabus.
This option is strongly recommended for students who might have a higher level of proficiency than
that required to the Leaving Certificate exam, and for those significantly below the level required for
the Leaving Certificate and who need to revise their basic French.
Bilingual Teens

These courses are specifically designed for teenagers who have lived in a French-speaking country or
who have a French parent. Classes are conducted entirely through French.
The class will focus on typical language difficulties that a bilingual teenager would encounter at
secondary school level.
Using textbooks, students will develop their knowledge and mastery of the language, covering a
variety of topics:
• Oral and vocabulary
• Writing and grammar through various materials such as blogs, emails, interviews,
magazines, letters, ads…
• Introduction to literary texts
• Introduction to civilisations from the Francophonie
• Projects
• Preparation for the DELF Junior B1 and B2

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