First Level Primary French Resources Overview

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A complete guide to Primary French resources for CfE First Level, KS1 and early KS2, including songs, games, videos, vocabulary packs, assessment tools, and a full progression of French topics for children.

This page gives you an overview of all the First Level Primary French resources and Lingobox topics. You’ll see who this level is for, how First Level French works, key features of First Level learning, sample Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, and a full list of First Level Lingoboxes to explore.

To explore individual resources, simply click on a Lingobox title below. You can also jump to the full list of topics here.

Lingobox First Level French: What is it? Who is it for?

Level: First Level learners (typically ages 7–9). In Scotland this is usually P3–P5. In England and Wales this broadly matches Lower KS2 (Years 3–4). These Lingoboxes also suit older beginners (ages 9–11) who are starting French for the first time across Upper Primary and KS2.

Who is it for? First Level French aligns with Curriculum for Excellence First Level (Scotland) and Lower KS2 French (England & Wales), and maps easily to equivalent elementary and primary curricula used internationally. It works well for classes beginning French at any point in KS2 and for schools who want a clear, progressive next step after Early Level / KS1 French. Teachers across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, India and South Africa already use these Lingoboxes successfully with middle-primary learners.

Description: First Level French builds on the Early Level foundations and develops talking, listening, reading and early writing through practical classroom language, songs, games and short model texts. Learners explore simple sentence structures, opinions and early phonics, gradually gaining confidence to speak, read and write short pieces of French about themselves, everyday life and familiar topics.

Key features of First Level Primary French

• Developing talking & listening skills through practical classroom language (asking for items, polite phrases, talking about self, asking and answering simple questions).

• Using simple sentence structures, such as C’est + noun/adjective, J’ai…, Je suis…, J’aime / Je n’aime pas….

• Expressing simple opinions about colours, food, activities, weather and everyday topics.

• Exploring French phonics and the sound–spelling links of the language to build confident pronunciation and early reading.

• Starting to write short phrases and sentences including personal information and simple descriptions.

• Building early reading confidence through model sentences, high-frequency vocabulary and supported reading activities.

• Participating in active games, songs and routines that support memorisation, fluency and accurate pronunciation.

• Developing independence using model sentences, reference materials, word banks and supported writing frames.

• Beginning to investigate patterns and rules of French through simple problem-solving tasks and language detective activities.

Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria are embedded and aligned throughout all our First Level Lingoboxes, planners and trackers. To give teachers a clear sense of how these are framed at First Level / Lower KS2, we’ve included some sample Learning Intentions and Success Criteria below.

Sample Learning Intention

✅ Learn and use French to talk about myself, my age, my likes and my everyday routines.

✅ Understand and join in with classroom questions, instructions and simple conversations.

✅ Begin to read and write short French sentences using model structures and word banks.

✅ Develop awareness of French sounds and spelling patterns through songs, rhymes and phonics activities.

Sample Success Criteria – I can…

⭐ Ask and answer simple questions about myself (name, age, feelings, where I live).

⭐ Use model sentences to give opinions and simple reasons (e.g. J’aime… parce que c’est…).

⭐ Read and understand key words and short sentences on familiar topics.

⭐ Write short, supported sentences in French using word banks, sentence starters and classroom displays.

How our First Level Primary French Lingoboxes work

First Level French Lingoboxes are designed around short, active sessions that fit naturally into primary timetables. Teachers:

• choose a Lingobox topic (e.g. Greetings, Days of the Week, Colours, Weather, Family)

• use the songs, flashcards, sound boards, games and reading/writing activities in any order, or follow our schemes of work and lesson plans

• revisit activities across the week and term to build confidence, accuracy and independence

• embed French into classroom routines such as register, transitions and simple everyday interactions

Every First Level French Lingobox includes:

• a planner with Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

• audio and video resources (songs, active presentations, teaching videos, games, Soundboards)

• simple whole-class or small-group games

• a vocabulary pack, sentence builders and printable resources

• teacher guidance for pronunciation, modelling and classroom practice

First Level Primary French resources & topics (Lingoboxes)

Use this list to plan your First Level / early KS2 French journey. Each title links to the complete Lingobox, including all songs, games, videos, flashcards, sound boards, vocabulary packs, planners and teaching guidance. Many of these themes also appear in our Early and Second Level Lingoboxes, ensuring progression and giving teachers flexible entry points depending on learners’ age, prior experience and developmental stage.

• Primary French: Greetings

• Primary French: Ça va ? (How are you?)

• Primary French: Saying your name

• Primary French: Say your age

• Primary French: Days of the week

• Primary French: What day is it?

• Primary French: Months of the Year

• Primary French: What month is it?

• Primary French: Where do you live? (Towns)

• Primary French: Colours

• Primary French: What colour is it?

• Colours and opinions

• Primary French: Weather

• Primary French: Numbers 1–20

• Primary French: Numbers 1–31

• Primary French: Body Parts

• Primary French: Fruits

• Primary French: The seasons

• Primary French: What season is it?

• Primary French Classroom Objects

• Primary French Family: My family

• Primary French Pets: Do you have a pet?

• Primary French: Au café (Coming soon!)

• Primary French: When is your birthday? (Coming soon!)

• Primary French: Saying the date (Coming soon!)

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  First Level Primary French Assessment at Lingobox

At Lingobox, we believe that every child can learn a language, and that every child deserves the opportunity to do so. Motivating, engaging learning experiences — combined with repeated exposure and meaningful use of language over time — create the conditions where real progress can flourish. Our approach recognises, values and gives space for this progress to unfold naturally, while celebrating the joy that comes from developing life-changing communication skills that open doors to the wider world.

Lingobox uses a formative, play-based approach to assessment. Children show their understanding through songs, games, partner talk, reading activities, movement activities and everyday routines. Teachers assess informally by noticing responses, choices, attempts and short spoken or written interactions across sessions.

All assessment tools linked to First Level French topics — including checklists, self-assessment sheets and trackers — are included inside each full Lingobox.

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