French for Beginners Evening NEW
A beginner French course covering basic communication on familiar topics through class activities and homework.
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
The course introduces basic French for communication in familiar settings. Participants work with greetings, the alphabet, personal information, family vocabulary and numbers. Classwork and set homework are used to consolidate learning, while progress is reviewed through these activities. Individual learning targets are established at the start and revisited during the course.
What you'll learn
- Use basic French greetings
- Recite the French alphabet
- Give and understand basic personal information
- Use French vocabulary for family members and numbers
Is this course right for you?
Designed for complete beginners and learners with very little knowledge of French. No previous knowledge or pre-enrolment assessment is required. Participants should expect to consolidate class learning independently and complete homework set during the course.
Before you go
- Learners should bring paper and a pen.
- The tutor will advise on any further resources required.
- Support is available for literacy and numeracy, speakers of other languages, and learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 24 Feb 2027
18:30 – 20:30 • 10 weeks
£166.08
Macbeth Centre, Hammersmith
French team
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