Mada za sehemu hiiRelate words with objects in the environmentMada 4
- Recognise the names of classroom objects presented orally and in writing
- Recognise the names of animals and objects of the immediate environment presented orally and in writing
- Recognise the names of family members presented orally and in writing
- Use numbers up to 20 orally and in writing
In this topic, you will learn to recognise and name classroom objects when you hear them (orally) and see them written (in writing). This is an important skill because it helps you communicate about the things around you in French.
Here are the main classroom objects you must know:
Objects in a School Bag (Dans le sac à dos)
- un cahier — exercise book
- un crayon — pencil
- un stylo — pen
- une gomme — eraser
- une règle — ruler
- un livre — book
- une trousse — pencil case
Objects in the Classroom (Dans la salle de classe)
- un pupitre — desk
- une table — table
- une chaise — chair
- un tableau noir — blackboard
- une télévision — television
- un ballon — ball
- un drapeau — flag
- une horloge — clock
- un chiffon — duster
- une craie — chalk
To ask about and identify objects, use these useful phrases:
| Question (French) | Meaning | Answer (French) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qu'est-ce que c'est ? | What is it? | C'est un crayon. | It's a pencil. |
| Qu'est-ce que c'est ? | What is it? | C'est une table. | It's a table. |
| Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans ta classe ? | What is in your class? | Il y a des pupitres. | There are desks. |
| Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans ton sac à dos ? | What is in your bag? | Il y a un livre et un stylo. | There are a book and a pen. |
Important Grammar Notes
- Use un before masculine words (un crayon, un stylo)
- Use une before feminine words (une table, une chaise)
- Use des for plural words (des livres, des crayons)
- Use Ce sont for plural nouns: Ce sont des pupitres. (They are desks.)
Dialogue 1: Talking about a School Bag
Upendo: Qu'est-ce que c'est ? (What is it?)
Kado: C'est un sac à dos. (It's a backpack.)
Upendo: Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans ton sac à dos ? (What is in your backpack?)
Kado: Dans mon sac à dos, il y a un cahier, un crayon et un stylo. (In my backpack, there is an exercise book, a pencil and a pen.)
Dialogue 2: Talking about the Classroom
Hase: Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans ta salle de classe ? (What is in your classroom?)
Upendo: Il y a des pupitres, un tableau noir, une table, une chaise et une télévision. (There are desks, a blackboard, a table, a chair and a television.)
Step 1: Listen and Point
When your teacher shows you real objects or pictures, listen carefully to the French name and point to the correct object.
Step 2: Repeat Out Loud
Practise saying the words after your teacher. Listen to how the words sound.
Step 3: Play the Guessing Game (Jeu de devinette)
Your partner describes an object, and you guess the name. For example:
- Partner: Dans le sac de Fatou, il y a quelque chose pour écrire. (In Fatou's bag, there is something for writing.)
- You: C'est un crayon ! (It's a pencil!)
Step 4: Draw and Label
Draw classroom objects in your exercise book and write their French names underneath. This helps you connect the written word with the picture.
Try to answer these questions:
- Qu'est-ce que c'est ? — (You see a pencil) → C'est un crayon.
- Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans la classe ? → Il y a des pupitres et une table.
- Qu'est-ce qu'il y a dans ton sac à dos ? → Il y a un cahier et un stylo.
In Tanzania, knowing the names of classroom objects in French can help you when you travel to French-speaking African countries like Burundi, Rwanda, or the Democratic Republic of Congo for trade, visits, or further studies. For example, if you visit a school in Burundi, you can say "Il y a des livres dans la classe" (There are books in the classroom) and be understood by local students and teachers. This skill also prepares you for learning other languages and helps you understand French words used in Tanzanian daily life, such as on product labels or in advertisements.
Swali
According to Dialogue 1, what does Kado have in his backpack?
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