KS3 French - How to greet each other and give some opinions
This resource is ideal for the very first French lesson, whether you are introducing French at key stage 3 or delivering key stage 2 transition lessons.
It provides a friendly, low-pressure introduction to French through greetings and basic opinions, with a strong focus on speaking, listening and pronunciation.
Pupils are introduced to key classroom phrases and sounds, with plenty of opportunities to notice pronunciation patterns, practice aloud and build confidence from the start.
What is included:
Introduction to basic French greetings
Simple opinions to express likes and dislikes
Clear opportunities to discuss French pronunciation rules
Knowledge check activities to assess understanding
Structured speaking tasks to encourage early oral practice
A link to a friendly song to support listening and engagement
Why teachers like this resource:
Perfect for first-ever French lesson
Suitable for key stage 3 beginners or key stage learners
Builds confidence in pronunciation and speaking
Minimal preparation required
Engaging and age-appropriate
Progression:
This lesson is part of a developing series, with future lessons planned so pupils can build on prior knowledge and teachers can follow a clear sequence from lesson to lesson.



