Languages
French beginners: module 2
Beginner (A1) French module developing speaking, listening, reading and writing through everyday topics, language structures and cultural content.
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Upcoming classes
6 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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24 Sept 2026 Thursdays | 18:10 - 19:40 | Short course11 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | Book now |
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course10 weeks | ValerieJézéquel | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
15 Jan 2027 Fridays | 12:00 - 13:30 | Short course10 weeks | EstelleHélouin | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
16 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 13:00 - 15:00 | Short course8 weeks | YolandeMallet DeChauny | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
25 Jan 2027 Mondays | 14:30 - 16:30 | Short course8 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
27 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 |
Mon 11 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30
10 weeks10 weeksMon 18:00£239ValerieJézéquelKeeley StreetFri 15 Jan, 12:00 - 13:30
10 weeks10 weeksFri 12:00£239EstelleHélouinKeeley StreetSat 16 Jan, 13:00 - 15:00
8 weeks8 weeksSat 13:00£239YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley StreetMon 25 Jan, 14:30 - 16:30
8 weeks8 weeksMon 14:30£239IsabelleFontanKeeley StreetWed 27 Jan, 18:00 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksWed 18:00£239IsabelleFontanKeeley 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
This course extends elementary French through topics including family, daily routines, leisure activities, hobbies and the local area. Learners work with present-tense irregular verbs, questions, adjective and possessive agreement, prepositions, place names and transport vocabulary. Cultural material includes Paris, Lyon and festivals from the French-speaking world. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication, using pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended to reinforce classroom learning.
What you'll learn
- Describe family members using simple French sentences
- Talk about daily routines and regular activities
- Discuss hobbies, interests and leisure activities
- Describe the area where they live, including local places and facilities
- Form and ask basic questions using relevant French structures
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners continuing from French Beginner: Module 1 or with around 15 hours of French study. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an early stage of language learning, while the course assumes some familiarity with introducing oneself, asking simple questions and handling basic café transactions. Participation includes spoken interaction, pair and group activities and role plays.
- Learners should be comfortable recognising common French sounds and pronunciation patterns
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate classroom learning
- The course uses collaborative activities as well as spoken practice
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources
- A textbook and exercise book based on units 2, 3 and 4 of Entre Nous 1 are specified; learners are advised to wait until after the first class before buying them