1 - Welcome to the Ocean
Have you ever wondered what amazing creatures live deep in the ocean? Today we're diving underwater to meet some incredible sea creatures and learn their names in French!
France has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, so French people love going to the beach and exploring marine life. Many visit aquariums to see creatures like dolphins and sharks up close.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Name 8 amazing sea creatures in French
- Sort sea creatures by masculine (le) and feminine (la) nouns
- Talk about sea creatures with a partner
2 - Meet the Sea Creatures
Here are today's new French sea creature words. Click each word to hear how it's pronounced, then repeat after the audio. Notice that some words start with 'le' (masculine) and others with 'la' (feminine) - this is French grammar you'll practise later!
3 - Flashcard Dive
Time for a memory challenge! You'll see the English name of a sea creature - can you remember the French before flipping the card? Say the word out loud to help it stick in your memory.
4 - Gender Sort Challenge
Now sort the sea creatures into the correct gender columns! Drag each word to 'Le' (masculine) or 'La' (feminine). Remember what you noticed during the introduction?
5 - Aquarium Conversations
Work with a partner at the aquarium! Follow the conversation prompts together, taking turns as Person 1 and Person 2. Listen to the audio, then practise speaking.
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