Lesson 3: How old are you in French?

Reading 'Amélie’s letter' and looking for clues to help decipher its meaning, the children spot information about age, and learn to ask how old someone is and respond with giving their own age.

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Assessment – French Y3: Playground games – numbers and age
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Lesson 1: Let’s count in French
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Lesson 2: Let’s count higher in French
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Lesson 3: How old are you in French?
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