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French for living, working, connecting: communicate with confidence (beginner 2)
Beginner-level French course covering everyday communication, core grammar and vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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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 develops everyday French through topics including family relationships, time, directions, food and personal preferences. Learners expand their vocabulary and grammar while practising the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also introduces festivals and cultural life across the French-speaking world, including comparisons with learners’ own cultures.
What you'll learn
- Describe family relationships and people using simple French sentences.
- Tell the time and use time expressions in everyday situations.
- Ask for and give simple directions using common phrases.
- Discuss food, ingredients and preferences in basic conversations.
- Compare festivals in French-speaking countries with those in their own culture.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginner-level learners building on an existing foundation in French. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an early stage of language learning, with participation focused on developing everyday communication across all four language skills.
- Suitable for learners working with basic French communication.
- Includes both language practice and cultural discussion.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
321 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BU
London E1 1BU
Nearest station: Whitechapel
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