French beginners: module 1

About this course

This course introduces French through everyday topics including personal information, introductions, food and drinks, jobs and nationalities. Learners develop speaking, listening, reading and writing alongside core grammar such as articles, pronouns, present-tense verbs, adjectives, questions, negatives and numbers to 100. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. The course also introduces French pronunciation patterns and includes cultural material about notable French personalities and French people living abroad. Homework is recommended to consolidate class learning.

What you'll learn

• Introduce themselves and give simple personal information in French
• Understand basic information when someone describes themselves
• Ask simple questions about another person
• Order food and drinks in a café
• Recognise common French sounds and basic pronunciation patterns

Is this course right for you?

Designed for adult complete beginners, this course assumes no prior knowledge of French. Participation involves spoken interaction through pair work, group activities and role plays, alongside work across the four language skills. Homework is recommended for consolidating learning outside class.

• Suitable for learners starting French with no previous knowledge
• Includes regular pair and group interaction
• Requires some study outside class, as homework is recommended

Before you go

• The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
• The course is based on units 1 and 2 of the textbook and exercise book Entre Nous 1. Learners are advised to wait until after the first class before buying the books.