BECE Success • JSS 1 – JSS 3
French — JSS 1–JSS 3
Step-by-step JSS 1–3 curriculum for this subject, aligned with the Lagos State Unified Scheme, Nigerian National Curriculum and BECE exam expectations.
JSS 1 French Curriculum
- Introduction to French language: alphabet, sounds and basic pronunciation.
- Greetings and simple expressions for everyday interactions (bonjour, bonsoir, merci, s’il vous plaît).
- Introducing oneself and others: name, age, nationality and family members.
- Numbers 0–100 and basic counting activities.
- Classroom objects and instructions: names and simple commands.
- Days of the week, months of the year and simple calendar expressions.
- Basic grammar: articles, gender of nouns and plural forms.
- Verbs être and avoir in the present tense in simple sentences.
- Reading and understanding very short dialogues and texts.
- French culture basics: francophone countries and simple cultural facts.
JSS 2 French Curriculum
- Revision of JSS1 vocabulary and expressions with extended practice.
- Daily routine: talking about activities, time and school timetable.
- Describing people, places and objects using simple adjectives.
- Food and drink vocabulary; ordering simple meals (role-play).
- Town and transport: places in town and how to ask for directions (basic).
- Weather expressions and seasons.
- Grammar: present tense of common regular verbs (er, ir, re) in simple sentences.
- Reading short passages; answering simple comprehension questions.
- Writing short guided sentences and simple paragraphs about self and family.
- More on francophone culture and celebrations.
JSS 3 French Curriculum (BECE Year)
- Talking about future plans and hobbies using simple future expressions (aller + infinitive).
- Simple past actions in context (introductory passé composé for recognition and limited use).
- Describing one’s house, school and neighbourhood in short paragraphs.
- Letter writing: very simple informal letters or messages in French.
- Reading slightly longer texts and dialogues with comprehension questions.
- Expanding vocabulary: professions, travel, health and everyday situations.
- Consolidating core grammar: pronouns, negation and question forms.
- Listening comprehension (where facilities exist) for simple spoken French.
- BECE-style objective questions: matching, gap-fill and short comprehension.
- French culture: brief look at life in selected francophone countries.