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French for living, working, connecting: Bonjour! Your first steps (beginner 1)

ByIdea Store Learning

Beginner / A1

An introductory French course covering greetings, personal information, everyday transactions and basic cultural awareness for complete beginners and learners refreshing foundational knowledge.

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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

The course introduces essential French for simple social and everyday situations. Learners cover greetings, introductions and personal information, including family, nationality and occupation, while building familiarity with numbers up to 100. They also learn language for buying food and drink, supported by an introduction to French culture, etiquette and traditions, including a celebration.

What you'll learn

  • Use simple spoken French to greet people and introduce themselves or others.
  • Give basic personal information, including their name, age, nationality, occupation and family details.
  • Recognise, count and write numbers up to 100.
  • Use basic French to ask for and purchase food and drink.
  • Identify aspects of French culture and etiquette and describe a French celebration.

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for complete beginners and learners who want to refresh basic French. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an introductory level, with participation focused on simple spoken interactions and everyday communication.

Where this course runs

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    321 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BU

    London E1 1BU

    Nearest station: Whitechapel

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