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Beginning with French Term 2
Beginner French course developing communication through conversations, role plays and collaborative activities, with little or no prior knowledge required.
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What Beginner (A1) French means
At A1 French, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Je m’appelle Léa. J’habite à Londres et je travaille dans un café.
My name is Léa. I live in London and I work in a café.
Order in a café
Je voudrais un café et un croissant, s’il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee and a croissant, please.
Ask for directions
Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops practical French for simple conversations and everyday situations, including navigating places, using transport and making travel arrangements. Learners also discuss general topics such as home, the environment and weather, and practise writing simple emails, short paragraphs and postcards. Teaching combines pair and group work, role plays, short conversations, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Previous learning is revised and consolidated, with revision and homework used to reinforce classroom work.
What you'll learn
- Use French to navigate places, use transport and make travel arrangements
- Discuss general topics and express opinions in simple French
- Write simple emails, short paragraphs and postcards
- Revise and consolidate foundational French vocabulary and grammar
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners and learners with little French. The beginner (A1) level indicates an early stage of language learning, with activities involving pair work, group work, role plays and short conversations. Regular attendance, revision and homework are identified as important.
- Little or no prior French knowledge is required
- Learners take part in paired and group activities
- Revision and homework form part of the expected approach
Before you go
- Bring paper, a pen, a file for hand-outs and a bilingual French dictionary.
- If needed, a course book will be agreed at the start of term.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
Nearest station: Waterloo
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Morley College
Adult education across Waterloo, Chelsea, North Kensington and Stockwell
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