Languages
French Beginners – Stage 1 (Intensive)
An intensive communicative French course for complete beginners, covering introductions, everyday exchanges, pronunciation, basic grammar and French culture.
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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 introduces spoken and written French through everyday situations, including meeting people and ordering in a café. Learners practise in pairs and groups, developing basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills alongside pronunciation and introductory grammar covering articles, gender, number and common present-tense verbs. The course also introduces French food, drink and traditions. Classroom language, personal information, spelling and numbers are included, with progress observed through classroom activities and recorded in a Personal Learning Plan.
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and exchange simple personal information in French
- Spell names and other words, and ask how a word is spelt
- Count from one to 100 in French
- Order food and drink in a café using simple vocabulary
- Use basic classroom language, questions and instructions
- Apply introductory pronunciation and grammar rules in simple communication
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of French. Its communicative format involves taking part in pair and group activities, with learners discussing their goals and reflecting on progress during the course.
- Suitable for learners starting French from the beginning
- Includes regular pair and group classroom activities
- Progress is monitored through observation and a range of activities
Before you go
- The tutor will provide details of the required textbook in the first lesson.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Parkshot, Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Nearest station: Richmond
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