French for living, working, connecting: communicate with confidence (beginner 2)

ByIdea Store Learning

Languages

Beginner / A1

Beginner-level French course covering everyday communication, core grammar and vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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.

Class teacher

  • Raymond Kouassi

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    321 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BU

    London E1 1BU

    Nearest station: Whitechapel

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Sat 16 Jan 2027

11:00 – 13:00 • 10 weeks

£134

321 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel

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