Languages
French beginners: holiday kit
Beginner French for holiday situations, taught through spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games.
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Upcoming classes
2 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 Nov 2026 Saturdays | 11:00 - 15:30 | Short course2 weeks | PascaleVuittenez | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £129.00 | Book now |
13 Mar 2027 Saturday | 11:00 - 15:30 | Weekend course2 days | YolandeMallet DeChauny | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £129.00 |
Sat 13 Mar, 11:00 - 15:30
2 days2 daysSat 11:00£129YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley Street
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 basic spoken French for common holiday situations, including introductions, shopping, restaurants, hotels, transport, directions and visits to a chemist or doctor. It also covers numbers, prices, times and French Christmas customs and traditions. Teaching centres on communication through pair work, group work, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Teaching and learning materials are also available through Google Classroom.
What you'll learn
- Conduct simple exchanges involving greetings, introductions and basic personal information
- Use French numbers, ask about prices and make purchases
- Order food and drinks, and ask for the bill
- Ask for directions and obtain basic information at a hotel
- Buy transport tickets and ask about departure times, delays and platforms
- Describe common symptoms and understand aspects of French Christmas customs and traditions
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners and for learners revisiting vague memories of school French. It suits participants preparing for holiday communication and involves spoken interaction through pair work, group activities, role plays and games.
- No previous French knowledge is required
- Suitable for refreshing earlier school French
- Participation includes pair and group work, role plays and games
Before you go
- Course materials are provided by the teacher
- Teaching and learning resources are available through Google Classroom