French beginners: taster
A spoken French taster for complete beginners covering introductions, ordering food and drinks, and aspects of French culture.
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 introductory session familiarises learners with basic spoken French through greetings, exchanging personal information, and ordering food and drinks. Cultural topics are also included. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate the class material.
What you'll learn
- Greet people in French
- Introduce themselves and ask someone else’s name
- Order food and drinks
- Recognise some features of the French language and culture
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of French. Learners should expect to take part in spoken interaction, including pair work, group activities and role plays.
- No previous French knowledge is required
- Participation includes spoken pair and group activities
Before you go
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning
Class teachers
Isabelle Fontan
Class teacher
Pascale Vuittenez
Class teacher
Valerie Jézéquel
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
3 classes
Selected date
Mon 7 Dec 2026
12:30 – 14:00 • 1 day
£19
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Dec 2026 Monday | 12:30 - 14:00 | Taster class1 day | IsabelleFontan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £19.00 | Book now |
3 Feb 2027 Wednesday | 18:00 - 19:30 | Taster class1 day | ValerieJézéquel | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £19.00 | |
22 Mar 2027 Monday | 18:00 - 19:30 | Taster class1 day | PascaleVuittenez | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £19.00 |
Wed 3 Feb, 18:00 - 19:30
1 day1 dayWed 18:00£19ValerieJézéquelKeeley StreetMon 22 Mar, 18:00 - 19:30
1 day1 dayMon 18:00£19PascaleVuittenezKeeley Street
