French 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 1

ByCity Lit

Languages

Elementary / A2

A slower-paced elementary French course developing speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar through everyday topics and aspects of the French-speaking world.

What Elementary (A2) French means

At A2 French, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.

  • Describe your routine

    D’habitude, je vais au travail en métro et je rentre vers six heures.

    I usually go to work by Tube and return at around six.

  • Make a simple plan

    Tu veux aller au cinéma samedi après-midi ?

    Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?

  • Talk about the recent past

    Hier, j’ai dîné avec des amis, puis nous avons fait une promenade.

    Yesterday I had dinner with friends, then we went for a walk.

These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.

About this course

The course develops elementary French through spoken and listening activities centred on work, life events, habits, shopping, weather and personal interests. Learners revise the present tense, study the passé composé and begin using the imperfect, alongside interrogatives, the imperative, time markers and selected verbs. Vocabulary includes jobs, skills, clothing, colours, body parts, seasons and months. Teaching also introduces French NGOs and cultural clichés. Classroom activities are supported by listening practice, vocabulary-retention techniques and guidance on participating in group conversations more independently. Learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.

What you'll learn

  • Describe personal skills and areas of interest
  • Discuss current and past habits
  • Use selected past and imperfect forms to talk about events and routines
  • Give advice and ask questions in everyday situations
  • Handle simple interactions when shopping and discuss the weather

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners at Elementary (A2) level who have recently studied French for about a year or have equivalent knowledge. It follows a slower pace than standard courses. Participants are expected to manage short real-life conversations, ask and answer questions about habits, and talk about something they have done recently.

  • The course places particular emphasis on speaking and listening.
  • Participation includes group speaking practice and activities designed to encourage working without notes.

Before you go

  • Course teaching and learning resources are hosted on Google Classroom.
  • Materials are based on units 5 to 6 of Entre Nous 1, including the textbook and exercise book, published by emdl, ISBN 978-84-8443-918-9.

Where this course runs

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Upcoming classes

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Mon 11 Jan 2027

10:30 – 12:15 • 10 weeks

£249

Keeley Street, Covent Garden

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