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Summary

This English Tree series for French beginners follows Harry and Pierre in New York as they learn greetings, basic expressions, numbers, professions, daily objects, and more in English. The series covers cultural differences in gestures, adjectives before nouns, forming questions, adverbs, small talk, modal verbs for future actions, and saying goodbye in English. Through dialogue practice, vocabulary exercises, and grammar lessons, viewers enhance their English language skills and cultural understanding.


Introduction to English Tree Series

Introduction to the English Tree series designed for French beginners, focusing on helping to express in English through self-learning. Follows the lives of Harry and Pierre moving to New York for studies.

Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions

Learn how to greet and introduce oneself in formal and informal situations, names of countries, nationalities, and numbers from 1 to 10.

Dialogue between Harry and Pierre

A dialogue introducing Harry, a new economics student at New York University, and his new roommate Pierre, focusing on greetings and basic expressions.

Contractions and Cultural Differences

Explanation of contractions in English and cultural differences in greetings and gestures between the United States and France.

Counting and Cultural Practices

Practice counting from 1 to 10, learn about cultural practices in greetings, and gestures in different settings.

Dialogue with Prof. Dias and Small Talk

Engage in dialogue introducing a new character, Prof. Dias, and practice small talk expressions for informal conversations.

Family Dinner and Family Members

Dialogues about family members, possessive pronouns, and professions, such as CEO, engineer, doctor, and lawyer.

Learning Numbers and Professions

Practice numbers from 1 to 20 and learn about different professions, including teacher, police officer, firefighter, mechanic, and writer.

Articles: Indefinite and Definite

Explanation of indefinite (a/an) and definite (the) articles in English and how they are used for countable nouns.

Conversation Polite Phrases

Learn common polite phrases to end a conversation politely in English.

Continuing the Lesson with Harry

Continue the lesson with Harry on objects and daily places, including technology vocabulary and pronunciation practice.

Dialogue between Mai and Harry

Listen to the dialogue between Mai and Harry discussing the presence or absence of various places in the university like a cinema.

Expressions for Presence and Absence

Learn expressions to indicate presence or absence of objects in a location using French examples.

Formulation of Questions

Practice formulating questions about the presence or absence of objects using examples from the dialogue.

Names of Places

Identify and learn English names of various places mentioned in the conversation between Harry and Mai.

Shopping and Locations

Explore locations like the subway station and bookstore, and practice identifying places and shopping terms in English.

Objects for First Class

Listen to a dialogue between Pierre and Harry discussing the items they bring for their first class, including everyday objects in English.

Daily Objects Vocabulary

Learn vocabulary related to daily objects such as mobile phones, wallets, glasses, notebooks, and more in English.

Pronunciation and Objects

Practice pronunciation and identify daily objects in English from a dialogue between Pierre and Harry.

Expressing Preferences

Learn to express preferences and dislikes using verbs like 'like', 'love', and 'hate' in English, and practice forming sentences about hobbies.

Habits and Activities

Understand and discuss daily routines, hobbies, and frequency of activities based on a dialogue involving Harry and Pierre in English.

Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises

Exercises on vocabulary, grammar, and forming sentences in English related to adverbs, phrases, negation, seasons, expressing time, and more.

Formation of Negative Statements

Explanation and practice of forming negative statements in English using 'not' and 'do not/don't' before verbs, with examples and exercises.

Describing Seasons and Popular Songs

Learning about seasons in English, including the names for winter, spring, summer, and autumn, as well as discussing a classic song related to the seasons.

Inviting for a Date and Counting Numbers

Practice on inviting someone for a date, proposing activities, and counting numbers from 60 to 100 in English, with exercises and examples.

Expressions for Ordering in a Restaurant

Learning phrases and vocabulary for ordering food in a restaurant in English, discussing common food items, ordering methods, and expressions used.

Planning a Second Date and Common Verbs

Dialogue practice on planning a second date, proposing activities, and introducing common verbs used in everyday English conversations.

Finishing Unit with Food Vocabulary and Ordering

Final exercises on food vocabulary, ordering food in a restaurant, and discussions on common food items, ingredients, and expressions for ordering in English.

Introduction to New York

Overview of New York City, its nickname 'The Big Apple,' and the origin of the name. Description of New York as the city that never sleeps.

Describing Touristic Places

Explanation on using adjectives before nouns in English and a practice exercise describing tourist places using adjectives.

New York City Description

Details about New York City, its population, nickname, and the significance of 'The city that never sleeps.'

Asking for Directions

Dialogue example on asking for directions politely and practicing pronunciation of directional phrases.

Pronunciation and Directions

Practice exercise on pronunciation and directional phrases like 'right,' 'straight,' and 'left.'

Shopping Dialogue

Listening to a shopping dialogue and identifying purchased items. Learning the expressions 'how much' and 'how many' for asking prices and quantities.

Counting and Pricing

Learning how to count in English up to a billion and practice converting French prices into English.

Formation of Adjectives

Formation of adjectives in English involves adding 'er' or 'est' for short adjectives and using expressions like 'more' and 'most' for long adjectives. Examples of adjectives transformation are provided.

Comparison and Exceptions

Comparison of adjectives in English using 'van,' special cases like 'good, better, best,' and phrases 'the lordjust' and 'the most' are explained with examples. Specific cases like 'good, better, best' are also discussed.

Cultural Insights: US Holidays

Overview of holidays and traditions in the US, such as New Year's, Halloween, Independence Day, Valentine's Day, and school holidays. Vocabulary related to seasons is introduced with examples.

Vocabulary: Clothing and Colors

Introduction of clothing and color vocabulary in English, including terms like sweater, skirt, jacket, and colors like black, white, red, etc. Examples and pronunciation guide are provided.

Describing Appearance and Personality

Learning how to describe someone's appearance and personality with terms like kind, hardworking, friendly, shy, etc. Examples and exercises are given to practice using these words.

Small Talk and Conversations

Explanation of small talk in American culture, common topics for small talk, and initiating conversations with strangers. Instructions on practicing small talk skills are included.

Expressing Future and Possibility

Discussing expressing future actions using 'will' and 'going to,' as well as indicating possibility with 'might' and 'could.' Examples and exercises on forming sentences with these modal verbs are provided.

Dialogue between Harry, Pierre, and Sally

Harry, Pierre, and Sally discuss their plans for the future, saying goodbye in English and expressing a desire to stay in touch using various expressions like 'let's keep in touch' and 'don't forget to call'. They also learn about using the imperative form in English for giving advice or recommendations.

Learning Imperative Form

Explanation of how to form imperative sentences in English using verbs in their base form, 'let's' for suggestions, and 'don't' for negative commands. Examples and exercises are given to practice forming imperative sentences.

Using Adverbs in English

Introduction to common adverbs in English like 'still', 'already', 'soon', 'maybe', and 'certainly'. Examples are provided to demonstrate their usage in sentences.

Expressing Certainty with Words

Learning expressions to indicate certainty in English such as 'maybe', 'certainly', 'likely'. Examples are given to show how to use these words in sentences.

Saying Goodbye in English

Different ways to say goodbye in formal and informal contexts are discussed, including 'goodbye', 'see you', and 'bye'. Cultural aspects of saying goodbye like handshakes and waving are also highlighted.

Communication Methods and Technology Vocabulary

Exploration of vocabulary related to communication methods and technology in English, including terms like smartphone, email, wifi, and messenger. Examples are provided to demonstrate the use of these words in context.

Present Perfect Tense

Explanation of the present perfect tense in English with examples and usage rules. The concept of present perfect is illustrated through dialogue and exercises to practice forming sentences in this tense.

Final Exercises and Conclusion

Completion of comprehension exercises based on dialogues, grammar concepts, and vocabulary covered in the unit. The importance of continuous learning and practice in English language acquisition is emphasized as the unit comes to a close.


FAQ

Q: What topics are covered in the English Tree series for French beginners?

A: The topics covered include greetings, introductions, names of countries, nationalities, numbers, formal and informal expressions, contractions in English, cultural differences in greetings, professions, objects, daily places, hobbies, adverbs, seasons, food ordering, adjectives, holidays and traditions in the US, clothing and color vocabulary, small talk, future actions, saying goodbye, communication methods, technology, and the present perfect tense.

Q: What is the dialogue about involving Harry and Pierre in New York University?

A: The dialogue focuses on greetings, basic expressions, contractions in English, cultural differences in greetings between the United States and France, professions, objects, daily places, and introduction to common phrases and vocabulary.

Q: What language skills are practiced through dialogues in the series?

A: The series helps in practicing greetings, introducing oneself, expressing preferences and dislikes, discussing daily routines, hobbies, adverbs, forming negative statements, discussing seasons, ordering food, describing tourist places, asking for directions, asking about prices and quantities, forming adjectives, comparing adjectives, using modal verbs for future actions, expressing desires for the future, giving advice or recommendations, indicating possibility, and practicing small talk.

Q: What vocabulary and grammar concepts are explored related to objects in the series?

A: Vocabulary related to objects such as mobile phones, wallets, glasses, notebooks, and more is explored. Grammar concepts like indefinite (a/an) and definite (the) articles, forming negative statements, adjectives transformation, comparison of adjectives, and imperative sentences are also covered.

Q: How are seasons and holidays discussed in the series?

A: The series covers vocabulary related to seasons such as winter, spring, summer, and autumn, along with holidays and traditions in the US including New Year's, Halloween, Independence Day, Valentine's Day, and school holidays.

Q: What communication-related vocabulary is introduced in the English Tree series?

A: Communication-related vocabulary such as smartphone, email, wifi, and messenger is introduced in the series.

Q: How is the present perfect tense explained in the series?

A: The present perfect tense is explained through examples and usage rules in the series, with dialogues and exercises provided for practice.

Q: Why is continuous learning and practice emphasized at the end of the unit?

A: Continuous learning and practice are emphasized to improve language acquisition and ensure retention of knowledge and skills in English.

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