3.1 Building topic-specific vocabulary

• Understanding the context is crucial for effective vocabulary retention.


  True
• Steps to build topic-specific vocabulary effectively

  1️⃣ Topic Identification

  2️⃣ Phrase in Context

  3️⃣ Usage Awareness

  4️⃣ Practice & Application
• "Voyage" means trip in English.

  True
• What is an example of an online dictionary that can help with vocabulary learning?

  WordReference.com
• In the example sentence, "J'ai réservé un hôtel," the word "hôtel" means hotel
• The French word "aéroport" translates to airport
• Steps to learn new vocabulary effectively:

  1️⃣ Utilize textbooks

  2️⃣ Use online dictionaries

  3️⃣ Create flashcard apps

  4️⃣ Visit language learning websites
• Why is it important to practice using new vocabulary in sentences?

  Reinforce understanding
• Match the French term with its example sentence:

  aéroport ↔️ Je dois aller à l'aéroport pour prendre mon vol.

  hôtel ↔️ Nous avons réservé un hôtel près de la plage.

  voyage ↔️ J'ai hâte de faire un voyage en France.

  excursion ↔️ Nous avons fait une excursion à la montagne.
• Steps to effectively memorize vocabulary:

  1️⃣ Use spaced repetition

  2️⃣ Apply active recall

  3️⃣ Practice contextual learning

  4️⃣ Create mnemonics

  5️⃣ Use flashcards and apps
• Identify the specific subject of the text or conversation
• Understanding how vocabulary is used in a sentence is called context
• Match the French term with its English translation:

  aéroport ↔️ airport

  hôtel ↔️ hotel

  voyage ↔️ trip

  excursion ↔️ excursion
• Steps to build topic-specific vocabulary effectively

  1️⃣ Topic Identification

  2️⃣ Phrase in Context

  3️⃣ Usage Awareness

  4️⃣ Practice & Application
• Applying phrases in real scenarios, such as booking accommodations, is an example of usage awareness.


  True
• The sentence "L'aéroport est à 30 minutes" means "The airport is 30 minutes away."


  True
• Websites like WordReference.com and Larousse.com offer comprehensive French-English dictionaries
• The French sentence "Je dois aller à l'aéroport pour prendre mon vol" translates to "I have to go to the airport to catch my flight."
• Practicing using new vocabulary in complete sentences helps apply them in real-life situations.


  True
• What is the first step in building topic-specific vocabulary?

  Understand the topic
• What does "J'ai acheté un billet pour Paris" mean in English?

  I bought a ticket to Paris
• What is the English translation of "aéroport"?

  airport
• The French word for train station is gare
• What is the topic identified in the travel booking conversation example?

  Travel
• What is the goal of following the steps outlined in the material?

  Improve language proficiency
• What does the French word "valise" mean?

  Suitcase
• Exposing yourself to new words in different contexts improves understanding and retention.

  True
• Reviewing new vocabulary in short, frequent sessions is called spaced repetition.