French: elementary part 2
An interactive Elementary French course covering shopping, opinions, feelings and everyday communication at A2 level.
What Elementary (A2) French means
At A2 French, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
D’habitude, je vais au travail en métro et je rentre vers six heures.
I usually go to work by Tube and return at around six.
Make a simple plan
Tu veux aller au cinéma samedi après-midi ?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Hier, j’ai dîné avec des amis, puis nous avons fait une promenade.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends, then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops French for practical and social situations, including grocery shopping, other everyday transactions, expressing opinions, and describing feelings or reactions. Classroom learning uses interactive activities, speaking practice, role-play, short exercises and informal tasks, with progress observed throughout the course. Weekly homework forms part of the learning process, and learners are encouraged to practise outside class. Course resources are made available through an online learning platform.
What you'll learn
- Handle grocery shopping and other everyday shopping situations in French
- Ask for and give simple opinions in conversations
- Express feelings and reactions using familiar French
- Communicate in common social and practical contexts
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners at Elementary level, displayed as A2, who have developed some basic French study. Around 30 hours of previous elementary-level study is recommended. Participation involves interactive classroom activities, speaking tasks and weekly homework.
- An online level test is recommended before enrolment
- Weekly homework is described as an essential part of the course
- Informal assessment includes role-play, speaking activities, short exercises and self-reflection
Before you go
- Learners need a pen and paper, a folder for class handouts, and access to a French dictionary on a phone
- Weekly homework is set and should be completed as part of the course
- Resources are available through an online learning platform
- Assistive equipment and access support may be available through reasonable adjustments, subject to an interview with the relevant support team
Class teacher
Tchissola Cardoso
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
WM College, 44 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TR
44 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TR
Nearest station: Camden
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Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Mon 4 Jan 2027
19:30 – 21:00 • 11 weeks
£170
WM College, Camden