Languages
French beginners intensive : module 1
An intensive beginner French course using spoken interaction, pair and group activities, and role play to develop basic communication skills.
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Upcoming classes
5 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Sept 2026 Monday | 11:00 - 14:00 | Short course5 days | YolandeMallet DeChauny | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | Book now |
4 Nov 2026 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | ValerieJézéquel | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
6 Nov 2026 Fridays | 13:45 - 16:45 | Short course5 weeks | NeilHillman | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
16 Feb 2027 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | NeilHillman | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
24 Feb 2027 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | ValerieJézéquel | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 |
Wed 4 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksWed 18:00£239ValerieJézéquelKeeley StreetFri 6 Nov, 13:45 - 16:45
5 weeks5 weeksFri 13:45£239NeilHillmanKeeley StreetTue 16 Feb, 18:00 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksTue 18:00£239NeilHillmanKeeley StreetWed 24 Feb, 18:00 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksWed 18:00£239ValerieJézéquelKeeley 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 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.