French beginners intensive : module 1

About this course

The course introduces French gradually through topics including personal information, introductions, food and drink, jobs and nationalities. Learners practise speaking and listening alongside language structures such as articles, pronouns, present-tense verbs, question words, adjectives, negatives and numbers up to 100. Teaching includes pair work, group activities, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Cultural content includes well-known French people and French people living abroad.

What you'll learn

• Introduce yourself and talk about personal information
• Understand basic statements about other people
• Ask simple questions about someone else
• Order food and drinks in a café
• Recognise common French sounds

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of French. It suits learners prepared to take part in spoken interaction, pair and group activities, and role plays, with homework recommended to reinforce classwork.

• No previous French knowledge is required
• Speaking and listening receive particular emphasis
• Class activities include pair work, group work and role play
• Homework is highly recommended

Before you go

• The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
• The course book and exercise book are based on units 1 and 2 of Entre Nous 1, published by emdl (ISBN 978-84-19236-59-3). The provider suggests waiting until after the first class before buying the book.