Recognise individual elements of spoken and written words, phrases and non-verbal forms of expression and notice how they combine to make or to change meaning
(ACLFRU066)

Continue to extend knowledge of context-related vocabulary and additional elements of grammar, including:

• increasing control of the conjugation of regular verbs in le présent, le passé composé, l’imparfait and of high-frequency irregular verbs such as avoir, être, faire, devoir, vouloir, savoir, aller, for example, Je suis allée en France pour rendre visite à ma famille française
• using le passé composé, recognising verbs conjugated with être as the auxiliary that involve agreement between subject and past participle, for example, Elles sont parties hier matin
• understanding the form and function of reflexive verbs, for example, Il se lève très tard; Nous nous promenons chaque soir; Je veux m’asseoir à côté de toi
• recognising and using idiomatic expressions such as those using avoir, for example, avoir soif, avoir sommeil, avoir peur
• extending use of l’impératif and le futur proche
• extending knowledge of negative constructions such as ne…plus, ne…rien, ne…jamais, ne…que
• understanding how to use modal verb forms to express possibility, obligation and ability, for example, Je peux m’imaginer…; Il doit partir demain… and impersonal expressions such as il faut… and on…
• learning to use direct object pronouns in conjunction with the present tense, for example, Je t’écoute, elle les mange tous les jours !

Continue to build a metalanguage to describe grammatical concepts and to organise learning resources
(ACLFRU067)

Apply the structures and conventions associated with a range of text types and identify key features and functions of the different genres
(ACLFRU068)

Examine how elements of communication such as gestures, facial expressions and choice of language vary according to context and situation
(ACLFRU069)

Investigate the nature and extent of French language use in both Australian and global contexts
(ACLFRU071)

Reflect on different aspects of the cultural dimension of learning and using French and consider how this might be interpreted and responded to by members of the community
(ACLFRU072)